The Release
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18 I find we often drag our feet when God calls
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Do You Hide?
Do you hide yourself among the trees and sneak a peek amidst the leaves? For I do sense your playful stare as the wind rushes through my hair. Do you hide yourself within the clouds to shield us from
An Obscured Vision
OBSCURE: shrouded in or hidden by darkness standing obscure in the deepest shade not clearly seen or easily distinguished : faint When God gives a vision one must be so careful to keep it well protected. This pine tree
My Honest Request
There is still a depravity in my own soul. A wickedness unto the Lord. A place to which Christ puts His finger. It is not “they” but “we” and it is not “You” but “me.” At the highest
Broken Wings
The little starling fell hard amidst the storm and she must have been there for some time before I saw her lying almost lifeless. I gently placed her in my hands and held her close to my chest. Perhaps
Ride the Wave
I wait upon the shore until the sea pushed forward the waves and I walk towards the swell. With each step my feet got more soaked and I could not resist the inner yearning. I hear the call of
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Pride
Pride keeps us, when God has released us. It has a unique way of holding us in a position that offers esteem when Christ is calling us to that which is still unseen. Pride, coupled with fear, will often cause
One Thing
One thing I do… I shall not look back Press on… One thing I do… I keep my hand to the plow Pressing on still further… One thing I do… Leaving behind successes and failures Pressing onward…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
My Secret Garden…
As I walked today, I noticed the vines of blackberries beginning to bear fruit. “It’s been many seasons like this Lord that we have spent in this place together.” I slowly sat under the usual shade tree to pen my
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Deeper
When Christ takes you deeper into His heart He will begin to show you the hidden sin unseen in the dark recesses of your own heart. Most often it’s sin we have not realized is present. Often we rest
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