Tag Archives: peace
crawling thru the chaos
When the words of this poem were inspired three years ago, I would not have thought they’d be so relevant, so meaningful…still today. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face … Continue reading
unseen tears
Written just prior to 2020, this poem speaks to the entire world now more than ever, where too many tears fall behind closed doors. Is there any one not hurting in some way, for way too many reasons? “The eyes … Continue reading
my tears you dry
Is this a prayer anyone else can relate with in this time of chaos and uncertainty, as we all navigate dark and desperate days? After writing these words a few months ago, I tucked it away as that joy emerged … Continue reading
these crooked lines
‘crooked’ poetry prompt Cry those tears with Thanksgiving! What?? Yes, even tears are a gift from God. A side effect of my AI illness is dry eyes. Not fun. At all. I recently went thru a really tough time with … Continue reading
forlorn no more
Just an ‘elfchen’ challenge. Isn’t it great news that we don’t have to be/stay forlorn if we have the Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts and our lives? Though I usually read the NIV, sometimes I just need the KJV … Continue reading
whispers on the wind
‘whispers on the wind’ poetry prompt
sticks and stones
Written for the prompt ‘sticks and stones’. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, … Continue reading
garden of my soul
I’m not quite as messy as this poem suggests…most days anyway. Thankfully Jesus died because he knew I’d be messy, inside. Romans 5:8 comforts us – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still … Continue reading
word search
Do your prayers ever feel like a jumbled alphabet? That’s because we’re human! And it’s ok. I’m so grateful that when my words don’t make sense, God knows the answer…even if I didn’t voice the right question! Isaiah 55:8-9, says, … Continue reading
evasive sleep
Can you tell I haven’t been sleeping well lately? With autoimmune it’s kinda like a box of chocolates. Go to bed exhausted and ya still never know what you’re gonna get. Thankfully, this too shall pass. The Bible has much … Continue reading
treadin' on high 