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
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
Mercy (written by Sarah Bennett) our lives can be filled with distance empty promises of fulfilment we can sing to God in our joy but still walk toward temptation we can hear the words there is freedom but not know them in our hearts we can say we’ve carried our cross to the finish line … Continue reading Mercy / 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
Routine (written by Sarah Bennett) I put the house to bed. Pull the curtains closed, move the dishes from the sink. I check the locks and switch off the lights. I wake with the sun. Draw back the covers, open the window and let the breeze in. I will never stray far from home. Sarah … Continue reading Routine / Poem
Sunrise (written by Sarah Bennett) the day was golden / if a bit insecure / the sky was hopeful of the dawn to follow / when no light was left / the rain bled through the cracks in the stars / we thirsted no more / our dreams became the new day / expectant / … Continue reading Sunrise / Poem
Heaven (written by Sarah Bennett) If I give my life to You, Do with it what You will. Only save my brothers and sisters, Open up the gates of Heaven. Take everything good I have, Take everything from me I love. Only save the ones close to my heart, Open up the gates of Heaven. … Continue reading Heaven / Poem
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