Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Captive
Captive is this heart To obey Thy Word’s commands Oh, help me Spirit of God Crucify this fleshly man. For love it must pour out In a way that aligns just so For every Word of Truth Arouses a slumbering…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Will You Weep
I was driving to church when I heard the Lord say, “will you weep?” Soon a melody followed with some verses….I had been praying about His heart for outreach and the needs of people….and how we could reach more…I believe…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Wonder
Do you have left any “wonder” At the majestic King of Kings The way He speaks to humans And is so mindful of everything? Do you still gaze at stars in the night time And praise Him for beauties…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
A Soft Rain
I spent the morning on my back porch today. It was a beautiful morning to move my prayer closet outside and listen in a new place. Soon I looked up to see a most gentle and soft rain falling. It…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Uprising
There’s coming a mighty uprising One seen in the days of old When Christ was performing His miracles And mocked by the men in robes. When knowledge was merely knowledge And the text was read unto death When Christ…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Threshing Floor
Have you found yourself on the threshing floor? Bruised and battered and sore? For the Potter has placed His hand on you Preparing you now with His sword. Before you will become a great leader He will take you…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
I’m Still Here
Every warrior of Christ faces adversity. The enemy does not allow you a breath between battles. Yet, when faith does arise in one’s heart strings you’ll declare… I’m still here… You may barely rise from the ashes When another tsunami…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
His Presence
Some may run after power And others for positions of wealth Many who desire notoriety And a few just simply for self. The world may honor some diplomas And the church may well do the same But Christ is…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
When God Calls
When God calls you not everyone will believe, celebrate, or support you. There will be times you desire affirmations from people, yet most often you will meet fierce opposition. This is where the enemy will pull out all the stops…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Keep Your Crown On
There are times when you might be tempted to forget who you are in Christ. The enemy will try every avenue that is dearest to your heart to cause you to forfeit your royal inheritance and God given destiny…yet whether…
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