step out take 2

 

The poem below was written in 2016 and recently I was reminded of it, and led to go back and reread it. Many of us  have sheltered in place or been forced to forge out into the unknown of Covid this year or perhaps have  become overwhelmed by the political climate to the point of loosing all hope in humanity.  And perhaps like myself
you may feel battered and bruised or isolated and unsure. The words step out, step out are stirring in my heart. There has been a physical space to be in self confinement but I wonder how many have also felt the deep pit of isolation and restriction. A spiritual and soul tethering, leaving us holding our breath more often than not. I feel the Holy spirit say to me step out, step out from the familiar and stop looking for normal. It's time to climb up and out from the swampy, murky waters of our world and walk in a new way.  To move in freedom of heart and spirit, to love better and not fear. We each have a call  or to quote some one I heard, we each have an "assignment" to fulfill. A purpose in life and no matter how small or big it is it is time to come out and move in courage. step out of confusion and chaos, step away from distractions and divisiveness. And whether they are baby steps or giant leaps the goal is to be brave and bold and continue the journey . 

The hand cuffs are unlocked

The jail cells door is unblocked

Step out people, step out.

The stone has been rolled away

No need to linger or to stay

Step out church, step out.

In your self-confinement, freedom withering

 His light only dimly flickering

Step out believers, step out.

Come out like Lazarus did

Step out and begin to really live

With the very breath of life

No longer captives,

Throw off the enemies tactics,

Step out in loving assurance.

The debts been paid,

No longer burdened to live like slaves.

Step out with your God given Keys,

Step out and set the others free.

Jesus no longer on the cross,

Our liberty He did not count the cost.

Step out so the blood shed is not wasted,

In Freedom help others to taste it.

Our Lights to shine bright,

Bringing the hope of God into the night.

Step out...

Loop Poetry Prompt ...What would life be like without God?

 

Loop poetry prompt Life with- out God

 

Loop Poetry Prompt ...What would life be like without God?

A tiny voice clamoring me, me, me .

Giant sized emotions stepping anywhere it wants

Seeking and devouring all in its wake

The ever-growing hunger taunts

Greed unchecked say’s its mine to take

Simple desires turned into burning lust

Darkness befriended

Increasing hatred and mistrust

All beauty suspended

All hope destroyed

Death and destruction have its day

Love and joy now void

My very being and all around shattered without you Lord

Your breath and light in this world casting hope and warmth.

 Your love for your creation is endless even when not returned.

 

 

 

 

Loop Poetry Prompt #What the Body holds

 

Loop Poetry Prompt Body

 

 Always at odds

Mismatched energy

Ebbing lethargy

Fear undergirding

Uncertainty lurking

The clumsy one

The dread of not being capable

Oh to be able

The body betrays

Not always willing to obey

The war within

How to explain

The workings of this broken body and brain

Reunion beginning

Soul to body forgiving

To honor this space

To care and give grace

My worth not in the doing

Learn to rest in the renewing

Fear of man breaking

This my body embracing

 

Alone or aloneness

 

Loop poetry prompt

Alone or aloneness

To be in the quiet, sequestered away in my safe spot, to sit and be still where breath enlarges, oh to be alone with the lover of my soul

Noise and clamor, Fear creeping in, accuser whispers, the utter isolation to be with others and not known, the aloneness.

loop poetry prompt Eve

 

10/15/20

# loop poetry prompt

Eve

Coheir, equal in stance

Naked, with no shame

Fully woman, inherently valued

Filled to the utmost

Created to be creative

Safely ensconced

Fearlessly Free

 

Beloved daughter

Walk now this way

remember the cost has been paid

The path cleared to move unafraid

Let my light invade

Surrender all fear and all pain

My Kingdom still your domain.

They were naked and unashamed

 

                                                       They were naked and unashamed

 

Slithering bonds enclosing hearts

Hiding, covering in fear

Bloody animal on untouched skin.

, The layers piling on,

Undergarments, corsets, cloaks.

Garments in extravagance all to mask the truth,

Our natural selves cannot bear.

Veils falling open,

Restrictions loosening,

Slowly to allow the unwrapping.

Naked we came in and naked we will leave.

Even now the invitation to walk in pureness

To trust and not be afraid.

Genesis 2;25"Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame"

Genesis 3:7 "And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons…"

.Genesis 3;10 He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.”

Pieces of Truth

 

Pieces of truth

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6

 

The truth, we seek it, but how often do we seek our own truth rather than the whole truth. We Seek a truth that lines up with our views and then begin to judge others according to our truths.  We deny the living Truth in others or want to place all things into categories of truth, not truth, good, bad; constantly moving into camps. Jesus is Truth. The whole Truth, the eternal Truth, the Truth beyond all understanding. His love for us is an eternal truth that cannot be shaken or moved. We, God’s created beings, are carriers or repositories for that truth. But we are not the sole proprietors of it. Can i be humble enough to bow down before God and say I am not the owner of truth.  The bible say's We are to “reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling." Even in our most educated , studied and pious positions we still do not hold the entirety of truth and much of the time it falls into speculation. In Psalm 119 over and over there is a plea to understand, to be taught, to be directed in the ways and the decrees of God. It is not a final destination of knowing but an ongoing relational knowledge that the Lord directs dependent on the heart that desires to be led.

” We tend to hold our truth so closely never seeing the whole. Or we hold our truth above everyone else, denying the possibility of more truth as yet not seen by us. My heart has recently just felt the weight of trying to discern all the different voices espousing "truth', but in reality God is truth, the only real “side” to be taken or postured in. But and it’s a big but, can I also recognize that others do have a piece of truth as well. Believers have been given the spirit of truth that will reveal all things but they are not yet fully revealed. Can I start to look at the many “truths out there and fit the puzzle pieces back into the originator of Truth, admitting the possibility that I truly see in part as do all mortals.

 

Romans 7:23
But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.

2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the Law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

 

15“If you love me, keep my commands. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 

 I am laid low in the dust;
    preserve my life according to your word.
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
    strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
    be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
    I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;
    do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
    for you have broadened my understanding.