words

My words lose all eloquence when I'm lost in your presence.

Suddenly the loveliest of utterances are dull and void in the vastness of your beauty.

Each word a mere fraction of the meaning it attempts to hold,

they are lost, they are broken, they are completely insufficient.

Yet here I am writing once again...telling of Your glory.

The emptiest of words are what I have to express the stirrings in my soul.

Growing faint

I ache for what I do not have,

yet have always known was mine.

Called to more than what's in front,

Anxious to leave what's here behind.

One day, some day is all I hear

in the meantime I grow impatient.

I trust. I wait. I trust. I wait.

My heart's dream is growing faint.

Strength please Lord, is what I need.

To wait for what's in store.

Hope and faith that it will come,

as I lie waiting here.

Sometimes...

Sometimes, you can't be mad at Monday, because the days before were just too sweet.

Sometimes, you tell a joke...a really bad joke...and sometimes, that's funnier than a good joke.

Sometimes, you dance until your feet hurt.

Sometimes, you laugh so hard you cry. And then you do it again.

Sometimes, you shed a tear out of pure joy and thankfulness.

Sometimes, you witness the beginning of a beautiful future, a fresh start and a happy heart.

Sometimes, you share in the joyous moments that make up a friend's most important decisions. 

Sometimes, you feel the good-times of past-times come back to you again.

Sometimes, you have the best of weekends.

Sometimes, are the good times that make up this life.

 

There It Is

in the blink of an eye 

or the click of a pen 

there it is 

epiphany, light bulb 

whatever one should call it 

something has gone on 

wisdom has come 

understanding and truth 

you are forever changed 

world views are crashing 

paradigms are shifting 

life will never be seen the same 

Reflection and a Cup O' Tea

Today is an inspired day. Why?...Why not? :) I find that the more I realize how precious each day is, the more I treasure each creative moment that crosses my path. I used to long for creativity..I desired to spill lyrics out onto a blank page everyday, and to feel inspired to have something to say. But then when I would begin to have inspiration to write I would shy away, muting the creativity that wanted to flow. Lately I am inspired by so many things though. I am realizing how blessed I am to be surrounded by inspiring people. I have a wealth of creativity surrounding me everyday. Now that I think about it, we all do. We just rarely take the time to appreciate and encourage that in one another. Well, if there is anyone reading this, which is not too likely, I encourage you to be creative. :)

Draw Me In

Even when it seems I have forgotten your name,
You draw me in.
When complaints and needs are what I bring,
Still you draw me in.
I have nothing left to offer, not even one small gift
you draw me in.
I stand here amazed in your presence.

Awkward Shoe

It seems that every season and every lesson that I walk through, my mind automatically searches for the best way to make sense of it. I feel the need to somehow grasp a mental picture of what is going on. When I can see it, then I can get through it. Most of the time, it is intentional...sought out. Today, it just happened. For some time life, although completely wonderful and blessed, has also been...uncomfortable. Like a big messy painting, what I go through has value and worth, but can be difficult to see past the mess to see the beauty of the whole picture. It is confusing, it is frustrating...it is, tent making when you want to be preaching...(for another day perhaps). God gave me a beautiful, silly and completely wonderful revelation about where I am. He knows my heart, oh so well. Here is the conclusion: My life is like a kid that is outgrowing her shoes. There is always an awkward stage where a little kid's feet are getting too big for their shoes. It starts to get uncomfortable, tight, maybe even a little painful. All the little girl wants is a new pair of shoes. BUT this little girl doesn't have money for shoes, she has to wait for her Daddy to buy them. Her Daddy know her well, and He knows what is best for her. He knows that if he buys her new shoes too soon, she will not be ready for them. Her feet will not fit and the shoes will give her blisters because she is not ready to walk in them yet. She must wait for His judgement on when she is ready for the new shoes, she must live through the uncomfortable stage right now and when she is ready Her Daddy will supply the right shoes. I so badly want new shoes...I mean, the next season in my life. I feel that I am out growing the current...restless, ready for more, ready for bigger, better, deeper. It is uncomfortable. But My Daddy keeps reminding me that He knows better. He is still growing me to be ready for the next season. I don't want to rush out and take control, that's when I get hurt. So for now, I am waiting on my new shoes. :) I'm sure that they will be just lovely and perfect for me. After all, Daddy knows best.