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It’s the way that You wink as You open Your eyes – so many unaware
The sunrise revealing a part of Yourself you want so badly to share.
It’s the way that You tenderly caress my frame – while nobody else will know
That the gentle breeze journeying by is a part of You to me You show.
It’s the way that You delicately kiss my skin – in public the secret still hides
For the warmest sunbeam Your bidding obeys through most beautiful skies.
It’s the way that You tell me You’re thinking of me – so obvious I almost don’t see
All around on the ground fragile blooms can be found and one of them there just for me.
It’s the way that You whisper sweet sayings to me – though nobody else can hear
Through the rustling trees Your voice comes to me and it is as if you stood near.
It’s the way that You prepare my every path – so as not to let one step alone
In the way the ground gives ‘neath my feet it is clear that by myself I do not roam.
It’s the way that You laugh and You ask me to join – though others do not understandIn the bubbling brook Your mirth does appear and it's there that You offer me Your hand.
It’s the way that You bestow me with every gem – though the world may be blind to it all
In the light through the clouds, gold dances down and silver rings in showers fall.
It’s the way that You softly remind me each day that You’re with me and in me alive
When each breath I take is full of Your scent and from You courage each day can derive.
It’s the way that You lovingly tuck me in bed at the end of each beautiful day
In a blanket of stars wrap me close to your heart “Good night and I love you” You say.
It’s the way that You every day remind me, if I’ll just take the time, stop, and heed
That every day in every way “I love you!” You’ve written - for those who will read.
-Meagan Offerman
January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
On Second Glance...
I'm scared.
And I'm failing.
Being steadily chipped away at.
But when I take another look... it's ok.
I realize I don't have to stand - He holds me.
I don't have to take the brunt force - for I am safely inside my "strong tower."
And not only this but I see that it is my Maker holding the chisel.
I rest knowing I am safe and He is working His will.
He is creating the beautiful thing He originally intended.
It may hurt now.
It may be confusing.
But I am in the safest place I could ever be - my loving Father's care.
Psalm 61:3- "For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe."
Proverbs 18:10- "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Sunday, January 10, 2010
An Example to Follow
Jesus' reply:
"Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds
out of the mouth of God." (taken from Duet 8:3)
~ God will provide.Jesus' reply:
"You shall not put the LORD your God to the test." (taken from Deut 6:16)
~ God knows - you don't need to.Jesus' reply:
"You shall worship the LORD your God and serve Him only." (taken
from Deut 6:13)
~ Keep God first. Always. Period.
I, like all people, am tempted to do some things that would bring me more comfort, boost my ego, or simply be "easier." In times like those, I think remembering Christ's own example and following it is the best thing I can do. However, sometimes, I just don't think to think about it. Apparently at some point in the past I did though, and I wrote it down. I hope you find this as encouraging as I did. He is God. Even in the common temptations - even in the smallest of things.
Matthew 4 (The Temptation of Jesus)
1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit
into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2After fasting forty days and forty
nights, he was hungry. 3The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of
God, tell these stones to become bread."
4Jesus answered, "It is
written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from
the mouth of God.'"
5Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the
highest point of the temple. 6"If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw
yourself down. For it is written: "'He will command his
angels concerning you, and they will lift
you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot
against a stone.'"
7Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your
God to the test.'"
8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all
the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9"All this I will give you," he
said, "if you will bow down and worship me."
10Jesus said to him,
"Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve
him only.'"
11Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.*taken from http://www.biblegateway.com/