Category: poetry
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Bells and Whistles
Once, on Sundays, around this land Bells rang from steeples small and grand They called to people all around – To church and to God’s holy ground. ~ They called to worshiping the Lord To praying, preaching of the Word. They called to child and old alike, To chase the…
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Upward
The cold wind was whipping through the thinning canopy above me and was trying to penetrate through my layers of clothing. Clouds were chasing across the sky as if in an evil race to cover the warming rays of the sun. The path grew dimmer and colder with each step.…
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To My Stained Glass Friends
Your life, a gift – by God’s own will, Created to reflect the Light, Was placed with perfect thought and skill To mirror God’s amazing might. ~ Hope, Light, and Love through you He sheds, While holding you in precious hands, Illuminates what once was dead, Shows those around you…
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Desired Havens
Stay close to Him and by His side. Stay near the Word of God. Stay next to Christ – in Him abide. Stay with Him in the flood. ~ Hold out your hand to Him alone. Hold fast and stay the course. Hold on when cold winds whip and blow…
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Trust and Obey
The Maker of Heaven, Of Earth and the sky Gives life to His children. Shows birds how to fly. ~ Tells the oceans and seas How far they can come. Turns them back into clouds Through rays of the sun. ~ His knowledge and wisdom We cannot obtain. He sees…
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Zachariah’s Prophecy
Our ladies’ Bible study has been going through the book of Luke. Verse by verse we are eating this precious food and have decided we would not only study it, but also memorize a small portion of it. We decided on Zachariah’s prophecy. Today, I as my heart had a…
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I Wonder If She Knows
I wonder if she knows – while she tries to secure life with tightropes, that her control is only an illusion. ~ I wonder if she knows – while she chases for her provisions – that her Maker knows of all her needs. ~ I wonder if she knows…
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In His Image
You sit there waiting in the street – Your eyes so sad and tried. They hope to catch a softened heart, As they grab passersby. ~ You wonder if you’re ever loved By someone long enough, Or if you must leave this home too. So you act bad and tough.…
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Bathing in Grace
How could my sick heart fathom The love you pour out Each moment I am breathing In fears and out doubt. Teach my soul to be silent – To know Your sweet grace. Teach my heart to be open To You lift my gaze. Help my heart hear the sweet…
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In Your Presence
(After a walk this morning, I took some time and sat beside the lake. This prayer stirred in my heart and soul … ) In Your Presence Stillness Comfort Peace In Your Presence Wisdom Knowledge Discernment In Your Presence Contentment Fulfillment Gratefulness In Your Presence Detail Intricacy Intimacy In Your…
Heidi Viars 