With Great Joy I Move
October 13, 2012
Divine Perspective
September 19, 2012
Living close to you
Is the Divine perspective
When I awake your my joy
I’ve learned the story
I have listened carefully
Above all the noise and lies
Joy calls me to you
I will obey your commands
They are my delight
Seeing you is life
The tragedies and the storms
The injustice and the lies
That are all around
The death that is untimely
Could destroy us but they don’t
I’m knocked down but not destroyed
Broken but I found healing
A sinner but forgiven
Desperate with hope
Who will have the final word
In quiet I’m listening
My feelings will lie to me
When stressed I am blind
One voice calms my soul
In stillness I will focus
He comes to me in nature
And a life of love
Who will I believe
Who speaks to what’s happening
The internal war
My soul will ask the questions
Who can speak to these issues
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You will find the peace
This world will not give to you
What only God can
“Do not be afraid”
He said to them in their grief
“My peace I give to you.”
Rest is the true word
It’s available to all
Quietness and trust
Is the most difficult work
It’s the battle worth fighting
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These are not just words. They reveal a path marked for generations to honest searching people. It is the gentle and strong call to come to life and freedom. He invites us to come and seek. You will find!
John 14:27, Isaiah 30:15, 2 Corinthians 10:4, and ”Jesus Calling” 9-12-12
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The Mysterious
September 3, 2012
That causes me to seek You
You placed that hunger in me
A longing I trust
It’s mysterious
Your invisible presence
I cannot prove it
But it’s undeniable
Head, heart and gut engaged
Each person is seen
No person is missed by You
This I am certain
Every cry is heard by You
The story I know tells me
I know I’m getting weaker
Physically I can feel it
Emotionally the losses
Drive me to my knees
I want to be strong
I have found a way to see
To not live in denial
Of my weaknesses
I discovered the secret
God’s power works in weakness
Our relationship will stand
When all of the others fail
Tested for generations
God’s passion to love
Insecurity hidden
Loneliness behind the mask
Fear paralyzes people
Who can provide peace
Take time, listen well
His life speaks, his words follow
A Love Without End
February 18, 2012
Just as He hears You
January 14, 2012
A woman who had spent all of her money on doctors, after being ill for twelve years, touches Jesus cloak. A miracle happened as she cried out and reach out to Jesus. The same happens today. He hears us and always responds. God hears the human cries. Click here to read the story.
A large crowd came to see him
He stood there on the sea shore
Jairus fell at his feet
“My daughter is dying”
“Will you come and heal?
She is only twelve years old”
He begged Jesus to come
“If you will put your hands on her
I know she will not die”
He left with the crowd
Traveling toward Jairus’ House
In the crowd was a woman
An outcast by law
Bleeding for twelve years
Unclean by purity laws
She suffered greatly
All of her money was gone
She touched the hem of his cloak
She touched his cloak and was healed
She could feel that she was clean
Whole from touching his garment
He could feel her touch
Jesus felt the power leave
His response was, “Who touched me?”
Everyone was silent
All were touching him
Then the silence was broken
This woman came forth and spoke
His gaze fell on the woman
She dropped to her knees
Shaking, fearful and amazed
“I am the one who touched you”
He listened to her story
He heard why she came
“Because you believe, you’re healed”
Go in peace now and stay well
He heard the cry of her heart
Just as he hears yours
Faithful
January 10, 2011
A Place of Peace
December 30, 2010
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Fountain of Life
October 24, 2010
burdens lifted
October 13, 2010
a place of peace
September 20, 2010
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You will feel better
When you choose a cheerful heart
It’s good medicine
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Circumstances will rob you
If you let them control you
Others make expectations
You must meet their needs
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How absurd is this
To make you responsible
To meet all their needs
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If you cover an offense
You promote genuine love
If the matter’s repeated
Separation comes
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A person of knowledge
Will measure words carefully
Stay even tempered
Understanding will guide you
A loving presence brings life
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I will hold my tongue
Pay attention to others
Listen carefully
I am choosing to respond
To love when misunderstood
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I will not react
This is the way of a fool
A way I have lived
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There’s a place of peace
That passes understanding
That’s bigger than death
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Christ has arisen
He offers each one his peace
Forgiveness and love
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Do not be afraid
There is no reason for fear
You’re beloved by God
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© Terry S. Smith
September 17, 2010
Meditations written after reading Proverbs 17 and John 15.
