When I started walking by the water I wasn’t thinking of Your ways. But it’s the clearest I’ve seen You. When I’m running it doesn’t feel like There’s a reason to run away. It feels like I’m seeking You. There’s always something on the horizon And it is something You have made. I pray to … Continue reading Sea Breeze / Poem
Today, when I want to keep asking Him why, He says, remember when you first loved me. Remember when you had nothing but open hands, Remember when you sought me. Today, when I want to keep asking Him why, He says, remember the times you called me King. Remember when you had nothing but surrender, … Continue reading Remember / Poem
There is only one well to drink from Where living waters abound. There is only one source which brings true life And in Christ it is found. A small poem for today! In the last couple of weeks, I have been reminded of how important it is to seek Jesus and for Him to be … Continue reading The Well / Poem
1. I don't often think of Eden But I do think of tenderness, and what we lost. What we try and fill ourselves with. 2. When I wanted my life to start I thought it would follow my surely-perfect plan. But God knew what I couldn't miss. 3. I thought of holding onto this The … Continue reading The Way Forward / Poem
With eyes closed and open hands, I fall at Jesus' feet. To surrender my will to the Lord, And accept the bittersweet. With an angel I wrestle, When earthly treasures I seek. But I cannot forsake my first love, I let my tears wash His feet. Suffering is not for nothing, He drank the bitter … Continue reading The Wrestle / Poem
1. the periphery glistens light catches eyes in the rearview mirror the glimmer seems sweeter than the cup handed from the One who knows better 2. the future is a lizard skin something to shed unless it holds answers wanting a promise from the One who holds the future in His hands 3. the child … Continue reading sweeter / poem
I asked God to search me, To reveal the state of my soul. What I saw inside made me want to run, But God kept me close. He showed me two colours; The outer shell being deep blue. This layer was how much I loved Jesus Christ; It was me, renewed. The centre was bright … Continue reading Sanctified / Poem
Changes (written by Sarah Bennett) Spring has found it’s way back. My hair is getting long again and I no longer see you at a funeral when I close my eyes. Someone nearby has the radio turned up and I find myself not minding. I used to mind. I used to miss you. There is … Continue reading Changes / Poem
Ribbons (written by Sarah Bennett) My life is made of ribbons, Some I try to forget. I see ones white as snow, Others that are red. Those I have offered up to God, Bring me the peace of the Lord. The ones I have yet to surrender, Weigh heavily on my soul. I turn my … Continue reading Ribbons / Poem
Forgiveness (written by Sarah Bennett) To forgive myself is to trust who God made me to be, To stop believing the shame others can’t see. It means I can let go of mistakes I’ve made, And rest in who I am – a beloved child. It means I can stop striving to earn His love, … Continue reading Forgiveness / Poem
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