“Our lives improve only when we take chances and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.” Walter Anderson
Showing posts with label reflections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reflections. Show all posts
October 26, 2011
July 5, 2011
Something So Perfect
There's something so perfect about a morning like this.
The house is so still
Children still sleeping
And those of us awake just enjoying the quiet
Before a hectic day
The morning sun casting shadows through the trees
That dance across the dewy grass
Birds singing sweetly in the trees
While others gracefully soar by the window
Outside my window
A fluffy bunny nibbles on a leaf
I can't help but take a moment
To breathe in the perfection
Today I Pray...
...Thank You for this magnificent day
...Let the calm that I feel at this moment,
Settle deep in my bones and stay with me throughout the day
...Should I start to feel anxious
Help me to recall this moment, and reclaim the peace
That is Your perfect gift to all of us, here on earth.
The house is so still
Children still sleeping
And those of us awake just enjoying the quiet
Before a hectic day
The morning sun casting shadows through the trees
That dance across the dewy grass
Birds singing sweetly in the trees
While others gracefully soar by the window
Outside my window
A fluffy bunny nibbles on a leaf
I can't help but take a moment
To breathe in the perfection
 |
| photo from http://grahamettridge.blogspot.com |
Today I Pray...
...Thank You for this magnificent day
...Let the calm that I feel at this moment,
Settle deep in my bones and stay with me throughout the day
...Should I start to feel anxious
Help me to recall this moment, and reclaim the peace
That is Your perfect gift to all of us, here on earth.
August 19, 2010
Seasons Change
Early this morning
As the sun was just beginning
to peek through a pale gray sky
I stood at my window
And welcomed the new day
There on the patio table
I saw it --
cool, glistening, dew...
something I hadn't seen
throughout the scorching days of summer
And across the lawn
a blurry half circle
of yellow fallen leaves
against the burnt green late-summer grass
Just like that
I realized that Summer and Autumn
have started their graceful dance
Seasons are changing
Today I Pray...
for Your help, Lord
that I might accept and embrace
the inevitable changes
that are quickly coming to pass,
with a grace that only comes
from knowing and trusting
in You
As the sun was just beginning
to peek through a pale gray sky
I stood at my window
And welcomed the new day
There on the patio table
I saw it --
cool, glistening, dew...
something I hadn't seen
throughout the scorching days of summer
And across the lawn
a blurry half circle
of yellow fallen leaves
against the burnt green late-summer grass
Just like that
I realized that Summer and Autumn
have started their graceful dance
Seasons are changing
 |
| photo from Google image |
for Your help, Lord
that I might accept and embrace
the inevitable changes
that are quickly coming to pass,
with a grace that only comes
from knowing and trusting
in You
January 20, 2010
Wish
I sat down at my desk
Turned the page on my calendar
And saw the date...
January 20, 2010
Just one thing went through my mind...
"Whooooosh!"
Where have the first 20 days of this decade gone?
They passed in the blink of an eye
Quietly
But with a force that has left me spinning
...dizzy
I sat for a moment
My eyes fixed on the date
The whooshing sound
Swirling 'round my brain
Suddenly the "whoosh"
turned to "wish"
I closed my eyes
Bowed my head
And quietly I prayed....
Dear God,
Please don't let the days go past
at such a mighty speed
That I forget to bow my head
or hug my children
or let the people I love know
that they are in my heart
every day...
...because they are
....and You are
and I need You by my side
Everyday
Help me, Lord
to quiet my mind
to release the "whoosh"
and remember to breathe
and bask in the light
of each and every day
Quietly I pray.
Turned the page on my calendar
And saw the date...
January 20, 2010
Just one thing went through my mind...
"Whooooosh!"
Where have the first 20 days of this decade gone?
They passed in the blink of an eye
Quietly
But with a force that has left me spinning
...dizzy
I sat for a moment
My eyes fixed on the date
The whooshing sound
Swirling 'round my brain
Suddenly the "whoosh"
turned to "wish"
I closed my eyes
Bowed my head
And quietly I prayed....
Dear God,
Please don't let the days go past
at such a mighty speed
That I forget to bow my head
or hug my children
or let the people I love know
that they are in my heart
every day...
...because they are
....and You are
and I need You by my side
Everyday
Help me, Lord
to quiet my mind
to release the "whoosh"
and remember to breathe
and bask in the light
of each and every day
Quietly I pray.
September 16, 2009
Sometimes
Sometimes...
... the sun rises
But the skies are not bright
....waves break
Though the ocean seems at rest
...birds fly
But don't swoop in fanciful flight
...people laugh
When inside they're crying
...life is good
But the heart still aches
Today I Pray...
...with a quiet and open heart
Breathe Your gentle peace
into my soul
That I might be aware
of Your unfailing presence in my life
Stay close, Lord
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." Matthew 11:28-30
... the sun rises
But the skies are not bright
....waves break
Though the ocean seems at rest
...birds fly
But don't swoop in fanciful flight
...people laugh
When inside they're crying
...life is good
But the heart still aches
Today I Pray...
...with a quiet and open heart
Breathe Your gentle peace
into my soul
That I might be aware
of Your unfailing presence in my life
Stay close, Lord
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." Matthew 11:28-30
September 11, 2009
Reflections
Quiet grey morning
The rain falls
And plays a somber melody
A crash of thunder
Lightening strikes
And the memories
come flooding back
Memories of a day
When our lives were changed
Forever
We screamed
We cried
We hugged
We lit candles
We raised flags
We reached out to comfort strangers
Quiet grey morning
The rain falls
Like tears from heaven
We will never forget
Today I Pray...
...for the heroes
whose valor left an indelible mark on our hearts
...that you are at peace
...for the families
whose lives were forever changed on this day
...that you are comforted
And with mercy...
...for the souls whose hearts
hold so much anger and hatred
...that somehow you hearts find peace
The rain falls
And plays a somber melody
A crash of thunder
Lightening strikes
And the memories
come flooding back
Memories of a day
When our lives were changed
Forever
We screamed
We cried
We hugged
We lit candles
We raised flags
We reached out to comfort strangers
Quiet grey morning
The rain falls
Like tears from heaven
We will never forget
Today I Pray...
...for the heroes
whose valor left an indelible mark on our hearts
...that you are at peace
...for the families
whose lives were forever changed on this day
...that you are comforted
And with mercy...
...for the souls whose hearts
hold so much anger and hatred
...that somehow you hearts find peace
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)