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 started the year in one house, one job, one church, and I’m ending the year with new ones. My last day at my old job was the Friday before Christmas, and I begin the new next week. I feel mostly ready, but of course there are always the nerves at what is unknown. But … Continue reading That Time Again
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
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