Introduction
Many people walk this world feeling
alone, withdrawn within themselves, for lack of
expression of their inner being. We cloak and veil ourselves over to
keep others out knowing full well we would be rejected if we permitted our
every feeling to be known, however complete or incomplete that expression might
be. The Christian is especially prone to holding himself in. The frustrations,
put downs, inability to express one's self, quiet wars in private places,
extreme love, hurts, joy, sorrow and all other manner of living experiences can
be crippling. They are all here in this
book to tell of their universality and also of their lessons and the hope they
herald. All parts have been tested by giving bits and pieces to different
people. I have been put on a pedestal as well as told I have gone off the deep
end for what is written here. These
pages are not a critical analysis but a bit of hope for those who think no one
else knows what is inside. Thank you for
those who knew this to be true and encouraged me to give what is inside to you.
Homeward
The eyes of wisdom softly peering,
Crying, sobbing as if to say,
"Hard has been the mountain road
Through thorny rubbled way."
Knowledge has somehow filtered through
The crushing weight of bygone years
And, with miracles of unseen hands,
Softened your heart with precious tears.
Sparkling windows, gems aglow,
Have seen through sorrows lonely strife,
Past the place of mortal dwelling
To the home of eternal life.
Happy now your days forever,
No more need to fight or struggle.
Abba has called you homeward bound.
In loving arms now you cuddle.
The Manger
Hear O'
A light shines forth in your midst.
Your day of joy is at hand.
The word now lives as you live.
Rejoice
The covenant of life has come.
The promise of the scriptures
Has been born to you this day.
Give thanks house of Benjamin.
Though you are least you are greatest.
The staff of life has come to you
For the salvation of the world.
Bend low your knee all
All heaven sings in praise and glory.
Forgiveness has come quietly upon you
With a baby in straw filled manger.
Beautiful words and image. Take care, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous verses today Jim, and I could well identify with them. For steep the way, and 'rubbled', for me, many times. But for the Hope I have, I may well have faltered way before now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colouring
Blessings
Maxine
Thank you for this! I do relate. Christmas is an especially hard time for many! Blessings, and abundant joy for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteAmen
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