Interesting thought popped into my mind today as it is wont to do from time to time. The Lord works in mysterious ways after all! I read this very very familiar portion in 1 Samuel 16:7, But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I…
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Heart Cries
Oh Lord, forgive me. Forgive me for not wanting to obey You. For wanting my own way. For allowing fear and anger to rule me. For the unkind thoughts and words. For the lack of love. For all that does not glorify You, I’m sorry! Please change me Father because I cannot. This hard, bitter…
The Insidiousness of Backbiting
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Proverbs 18:21 I wish I remembered this more often. It would save me a lot of remorse and compunction. I sometimes wonder why I’m unable to guard my tongue. Why do the negative words trip over themselves in rushing out? While encouraging, affirming words require…
On Choosing Godly Wisdom…
It’s easy to compare; To assess and measure. To gauge one’s strengths Against another’s weaknesses. Not so easy to understand. To perceive the silent struggles. To make allowances For the atrocious behaviour. Why should I? The heart demands. Is not my way better? Am I not stronger? Why should I listen To more excuses? Why…
On Taking Heart…
What a year 2015 is turning out to be! The CP is turning one, MD is facing slander and office politics on a personal level and on the home front – yikes! What a gargantuan mess! I’m not even asking “why” any more. Just – Lord, what good is this going to bring? I mean,…
On Blissful Realisations…
Faced by rock, impregnable, cold, I claw and clamour, wondering – ‘Where do I even begin looking for hope?’ At the door, are despair and anguish; So I clutch at straws – ‘He has promised after all, can it get worse?’ Finally, in desperation, I clench the Word, staring blankly, eyes clouded, by misery. Until!…
On Phases…
It’s been a while since I put pen to paper, figuratively speaking of course. What I mean is that it has been a while since I opened my heart to delve into my thoughts and feelings and lay them on display. And, not surprisingly, the words seem to be getting stuck in my throat. When…
Regarding A Higher Calling…
I stand at the little church,Beneath a benign arch.The music gently beckons,As I take a moment to quietMy fluttering heart,And wonder –There is a higher calling;Am I really prepared? With bowed head, IWing a prayer heavenward,And lift my eyes to see,Beyond a seaOf dear faces – encouraging, congratulating –Yours, the dearest of them all. He…
On Vulnerability…
The thing about friendship – you really leave yourself defenceless. And it’s hard when you find yourself in such a position – especially when you’ve placed yourself there deliberately! It’s much easier to barricade yourself behind the armour of a dry-tongued, carefree attitude. But once you let your guard down and let someone in! Boy,…
On Waiting…Again…
I waited for you beside the waters But you did not come. And as I gazed at my reflection, I saw the quiet surface, Ripple and furl. Sunlight that had danced his way Through the billows, Now hid himself, Shying away from what the waters showed – me! The still waters turned choppy And I,…
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