Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
As I began to pour my heart out before the Lord, I recognized His authority in my life. Authority to give, authority to take, and authority to change. I recognize His loving nature, yet the cost of following Him. Such
There are times when honestly I can not hold back the tears. At times I know they are pure joy and love for all Christ is with me, for me, and in me. Then other times I am all too
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
I turned the page of a little book I rarely pick up. Yet this day I grabbed it on my way out of the house. It was Friday and I was preparing for a big weekend of ministry. As I flipped the
As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. Song of Solomon 2:2 I am reading through Song of Solomon. He has given me a fascination for lilies:) I want to know His heart in this
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
This morning my son, Brady, and I were driving to school. I heard the Lord begin a poem and asked Brady to grab my phone and start typing…little does he know his significance in these moments. Faithfully, he went to
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
This was really stirred by a sermon our pastor gave this Sunday. It was regarding Elijah praying and waiting on the rain.. I saw where I had written also in my Bible from a previous reading of this passage that
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
I was washing dishes when I heard the first line of this poem begin. Honestly, I wasn’t contemplating anything or pondering with the Lord at this time. I find He is able to interrupt our daily lives in the mundane
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Laughter is good But so are tears Do not cover thy pain and thy fears. CHRIST is the rock who sets thee firm Give ALL thy valleys and struggles.. not SOME. Give Him all that pierces and shakes Pour out
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
This came out of no where yesterday. I have pondered this word “silence” many times over the past years. It seems Christ is not finished speaking to it. Silence is why our children can no longer pray in schools..silence is
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
There are many things Christ died to give us…much of the blessings and gifts He desires us to ask for. Paul says we should earnestly seek the greater gifts. Yet, I find many seem very comfortable and satisfied with their
