11/30/03 poems inspired by church service

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Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2003-11-30 04:11 PM

As an Illumination

When I step into Your light
and you bathe me with its luster,
May I not be as a shortened wick,
easily snuffed out,
easily doused,
weak in my sharing
of the awesome glow
of Your love,
Your power,
Your truth,

Rather,
May I be buoyed up,
through Christ,
Your Son.
He
Who was
given
as a sacrifice
an advocate
a substitute
in my stead
in the stead of mankind.

©November 30, 2003

November 30, 2003
Sermon Title: Be Alert
Dr. Paul Pryor

Scripture ref: Luke 21:25-36

As the Spring Rains

As sure as the spring rains,
comes the fruit of the harvest.
Likewise
is the certainty
of the Kingdom of God
and its coming nigh.

Be on guard
alert
ready,
eyes open
that you may see;
that you may hear,
open your ears;
with lips at the ready,
give praise to His Holy Name.

Stay awake,
that by the power of Christ,
you will
have the ability to
stand
in
His presence
ripe to the harvest.

©November 30, 2003
the first Sunday of Advent

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

SharaRose
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

1 posted 2003-11-30 04:24 PM

Thank you. An admonition well taken.

Love,
Terri~

Poet4Christ
Member

since 2003-02-19

Posts 211
Oklahoma City

2 posted 2003-12-02 12:06 PM

Great Idea -
I am so moved by sermons sometimes - never thought about using them as inspiration for poems. I loved them both but was partial to the first. Good stuff - thanks Tim

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2003-12-02 11:07 PM

(big hugggsssssss) As always I enjoy your sermon-inspired poems, dearest friend, I believe the words are meant to sing deep in your soul and what better way to re-convey the pure words of wisdom than through poetry and music? (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, and I wish you and your loved ones the happiest holiday season, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!