Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
When He Walks..
If you close your eyes to see The WORD a beautiful seed We quickly understand the “tug” When Christ decides to stand up. For at times He starts a slow step Then suddenly there’s a pull to the left Yet…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Little Teapot
There once was a little bitty teapot Whose spout was too small to pour The bigger teapots laughed at her smallness And overlooked her for adventurous chores. She nestled herself in the cupboard The darkness hiding her little tears Stains…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Remember the Vision..
Remember the vision I spoke to your heart The seed deeply planted watered by God. Struggles and voices came to derail That which was sent by Heaven’s mail. Much is, yes, good…yet much just to-dos Now just a burden …where…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
A Girl Just Like Me
A bit under the weather I had been taking it easy when the Lord decided to begin writing. I will post other poems I received this am but this one delighted me so…I had to post it first:) As I…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Flesh vs. Spirit
I wonder if it might be surprising when Christ reveals to us what was done in flesh versus “by My Spirit.” I am afraid the flesh has become so normal that we would not notice the Spirit missing. Much of…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
When The Page Turns
When the page turns and the chapter’s closed When the bud blooms and the flower’s a rose. When seasons change and the hillside is new When the Lord says, “it’s time you shall move.” When the scenery is unfamiliar shades…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Fight Anyways
You might have to fight tired But fight anyways. You might fight sick and a coward But fight anyways. Sometimes you’ll fight alone Keep fighting anyways. At times it’s close to home Yet fight anyways. Sometimes you’ll fight in pain…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Color Red
A magnificent painter once known For a hue of red he bestowed No other could mimic it’s array It’s beauty or vibrant shade. But Christ looked upon him each day Knowing the exact recipe made For the ingredients were stirred…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
Set Thy Face
What does one do when Christ calls When assignments seem tall as a wall One sets his face then to seek As Nehemiah and Ezekiel indeed. For face down you must now go Leaving the world and it’s clothes Removing…
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Little Piano Key
There once was a little piano key Of beautiful ivory coloring Her sound was perfectly tuned Yet she was still sad and very blue. She played her note so exquisitely Yet found herself bored just listening She wondered why her…
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