Pride

Someone asked me if I take pride in this poetry
I said 'no of course not'.
That would be like taking credit for the sunrise,
Or the smell of roses
Or my breathing.
Either no credit is due to me
Or it all is.

Remembering

Sometimes when I am remembering God these days
The feeling becomes so intense it is physically painful.
It feels like a lightening bolt or electrical circuit is running through my heart.

It's not like in the old days, when I would remember but wonder if there was any effect.
These days the effect is tangible, palpable, undeniable.
Keep remembering.

Intercessor

Sometimes it's comforting to call upon an intercessor.
I asked,
Perfect my faith when it is weak,
Improve my wisdom when it is lacking,
Complete me when I am in need.

Then I saw a space in my heart fill with golden light.

I will look for Him now, in all circumstances,
He is the savior from all trials.

I Am

I am Jesus in the wilderness
I am gardens underneath which rivers flow
I am the fountain of living water
I am the holy buildings 
and the destination of pilgrims.

I am the prayer
I am the angels singing praise
I am the questioner at the grave.
I am heaven's gates opened wide
I am the peace experienced inside.

I am The Lord Most High
I am the reason why.
I am the way, the light and the truth,
I am the joyfulness known by the youth.

I am the heart of every being
I am the light by which they are seeing.
I am worship
I am wide open space
I am the Most High
l am Grace.

I Am For You

Sometimes, as in the words of my favorite song,
'Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss'

And we realize that 'All things work together for the good of those who love Him'
And that 'He is with us wherever we may be'.

And when we meet a stranger,
Or a friend,
His heart and his eyes say 'I am for you'
And we remember that 
'No man is an island'.

Then in that grace we know
'Gardens underneath which rivers flow'
And we have 'whatever we ask for,
Whatever we wish'.
And we know the true meaning of 'Those who are brought near'.



(I'm too tired to locate quotes tonight, but generally they are derived from the Bible, Quran and Christian music)

In His Arms

One step towards Him.. Ten towards you...
What is all this talk of steps to one who is in His arms?

I Am Peace

I am Jesus in the wilderness,
I am the peace that passes understanding.
Now I have entered a sacred dimension, 
As all people should from time to time 
For rejuvenation of the soul.