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
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
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
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
A Lizard’s Song (written by Sarah Bennett) I was walking home from the shops, a single bag tucked under my arm. I want to say it was filled with celery and carrots, greenery poking out the top, but I had only purchased eyeliner from the pharmacy and a cheap bottle of wine. The sun came … Continue reading A Lizard’s Song / Poem
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