Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Pain is a Platform
As I share the lessons from valley seasons, I see the nods and the tears swell. In my heart comes a whisper..”here is the fruit.” I am caught at the lunch break unable to even sit down to eat as…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Gripped
In a moment of sudden pressure His presence falls as rain And suddenly rendered silent I’m gripped as I whisper His name. For He’s come to reveal His heart now With direction and clarity clear And soon I find myself…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Love Grows Cold
It starts in loving less our friends Even hiding little heart sins It moves to where compassion wanes Now we see love begins to fade. From passion and zeal for our fellow man To distance that grows with each demand…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Treasures
There’s pearls and diamonds And royal gems Strings of beads And beaded trims Lace that’s lots And lots of lace Rubies and emeralds And amethysts made. There’s crowns that dazzle And scepters that shine Shiny fabrics with embroidered twine There’s…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Quiet Strength
There’s a beautiful peace in knowing Christ sees your heart and circumstances and He has tenderly reassured you of His presence and path for you. When fervent prayer has preceded answers…an inner peace causes you to be immovable regardless of…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Winter Nights
It’s winter nights That draw thee near As wind’s blow thru That pierce as sheers. But in the chill A warmth ignites The Father’s love Does run from high. And when thy child Is near His fire Tells He does…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Arise…
I was getting a little antsy with the Lord as the Night at the Well event drew near. The Lord had only given me one word….literally. No scripture…nothing else. I have learned I am just not interested in a message…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Until It First Rains..
The rainbow can’t come Until it first rains Dandelions, tulips And lilies refrain The seed in the dirt Will be a dead weight And nothing shall grow Until it first rains. A dream it lays dormant Until it first rains…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
When Strength Comes
When Strength Comes Your head starts to lift Christ has begun Restoring again. When strength comes Renewed is thy heart Passions restored Love is His mark. When strength comes Fear you’ll resist Press to the mark With true faithfulness. When…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Your Ship’s About To Sail….
“You’re ship is about to sail” I heard the shipmaster say It’s time to get on board The wind is blowing today. As a sailboat sails oceans deep It’s propelled by delicate winds. But should the wind cease to blow…
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