The Crushing
What is it that crushed your spirit, dear
That wrecked your heart and left it seared
That moment in time when the clock stood still
And seemed to devastate an act of goodwill?
The Road
If the road was told a bit too soon The heart would dare not hold For Jesus knows what we can take And how it should unfold. We sure might like a forward glance But Jesus whispers, “No.” So…
The Long Way Around
While some seasons seem to be a “suddenly season” in many ways, I’ve more times than not had seasons of going the long way around.
When Jesus Doesn’t Fix It
Likely, we all have pains of the heart that are still unsettled. Regardless of faithful prayers, Jesus simply hasn’t fixed a thing.
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Seed
I know it feels you can’t go on
But Jesus says, “You will.”
Just run into His righteous arms
To rest and just be still.
The Leaf That Won’t Wither
You will have moments where your heart tries to quit on you. When you’ll crawl into a dark place and plead with Jesus for help.
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
I Surrender
If in thy pain is another’s gain
Then use it, Lord, for Thee.
If in my sorrowing song does draw
A heart who is suffering.
When God is Silent
There have been seasons of my life that to this day are not at all understood.
There
I didn’t want to walk “There.” That path was not my choosing. I wouldn’t dare accept it for some years. Then I watched as God brought me heart after heart in need and somehow I had an insight I never…
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