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In the Morning
In the morning, When the sunlight’s still at bay – There’s a hush, And I clearly hear you say That you love me… And you’ll make my dreams come true. In the morning, Yes, I love this time with you. As the sun Begins to show its face – I awaken, Being held within your grace… You still love me… And you’re all I really need. Every morning, Your voice is what I’ll heed. You’re in the whispers – Of the wind and of the rain, In the lightning, That flashes ‘cross the plains. And yes, even in the very air I breathe, Your beauty’s stunning As it washes over…
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The Eye of the Beholder
It was Sunday morning, and the sun had yet to make an appearance. As I stepped outside, the coyotes were celebrating just a little too near for my peace of mind, so I went back inside to get some coffee. A couple minutes later, I headed back out and saw the first hints of red washing on the horizon line. The bluff I was standing on is on our property at slightly over 1,100 feet up. The Brazos River is below, as well as a ranch with pasturelands that are verdant after several days of rain. At that moment, they were still cloaked in the final remains of the night.…
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The Door
It was “one of those nights” where my brain was wide awake at 1:40 AM. The dogs were asleep, curled sweetly next to me, blissfully unaware of the churning thoughts in my head. After a feeble attempt to readjust my position and fall back asleep, I decided to focus on others. I started with God…what I knew about His character and His love. The thoughts became more focused as the moments ticked by. The tension began to ebb from my body, my breathing regulated, and I felt relaxed as if I were almost floating. What a relief from the turbulence of the last hour! As I continued to dwell on…
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Always and Forever
Like winds that bring the shifting seasons, Life’s breezes have ushered in many changes. In the twelvemonth past An array of differences has been woven into my life. Some have been very difficult, And others more than welcome. As Christmas approaches, I find the typical dread has been replaced with an expectancy. God, in His immeasurable faithfulness has once again provided. Moment by moment, Day by day – And yes, throughout all of 2023. As my heart is bowed within me in gratitude, I feel His unwavering love encompassing me. His hope and light filling the empty places, His love covering a multitude of sorrows… He came to Terra Firma…
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Orbits
I wonder what it would be like if we could feel the momentum and energy that is hurtling earth around the sun and spinning us in space like a dervish every day? We travel around the sun at 18.5 miles per second. Goodness! And, we also revolve at 1,000 miles per hour in our 24-hour cycle. That’s a lot of ground we cover moment by moment, day by day and year by year. It makes me dizzy just thinking about it. The fact that we can stand up, walk, get in our cars and drive, live our lives and do simple things such as breathing while speeding through time and…
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Metamorphosis
Bathe me in Your light this day, Connect my heart in You. The swirling love surrounding me, Exists within Your truth. Hurt and sorrow slip away, I rest upon Your palms. My name is written down on them, And I will sing your Psalms. Forgiveness, hope and purpose Replace anxiety. My soul is searching, reaching out For Your eternity. Your promises, they will light the way, Your arms are open wide. I feel the hope You’ve given me, And lean against Your side. Gratitude and thanks ascend, Replacing all the woes. My heart rejoices now in You, For I’m Your son-lit Rose.
