Tag: Love
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Oh Ancient Love of Mine
Oh ancient Love of mine You are so divine I want to be like You Oh ancient Love of mine So gentle, meek, and kind Transform me from within That I may love enemy and friend Like You do O ancient Love of mine
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Love Letter to God: #1
Dear Lord, I realised something today My heart has turned from You To seek people, places, and things To do what I want to do. I desired fortune and fame. Running here and there Trying to elevate my name. It stops today! No more elevating me I need You, Lord To set me free. I…
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Invitations: Jose and the Woman at the Ice Machine
6:30 a.m. and I’m patiently waiting. The lady in the apple green box she thinks is a car is slowing me down. It’s my turn to fill the coolers for work. But she’s filling more than one cooler, with tears and a frown. “Cry later, lady.” I think to myself. She yells at her kid…
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Invitations: Walmart Prayer Meeting
Quickly pacing past produce and frozen goods. Aiming for the pickles and buns. Hamburgers on the grill will make for a quick meal. Jordyn and I make haste at the end of a long day. We round the corner and stop on the “Bread” aisle. Pausing to scan the shelves, we hear a dispute. A…
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How Deep is Your Love
How Deep is Your Love Are you willing to deny yourself, The pleasures of your life, Turn your back on fame For the cause of Christ? Will you give away your time, Share your talents without pay? Consider the needs of others above your own when you kneel to pray? Are you willing to choose…
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Transitions: When Little Becomes Much
A little hug A little caress A little assurance In the middle of despair Will greatly calm the weary soul. A little love A little smile A little hope In a little while Will lift a heavy burden. A little joy A little faith A little encouagement In the very moment when need is great…