for the rain
that brings a grey shadow to my windows
and make the flowers grow
while I sleep a bit longer
and I thank you
for all the challenges that are presented day to day
in word and deed
that cause me to grow
bigger than this mushroom
okay, maybe not physically
not physically growing (I hope)
but in the capacity to love (yes)
and forgive (also yes)
and endure
and not grow weary in doing good works
but [learning to] encourag[e] each other
and all the more
as the day approaches (Hebrews 10:24-25)
grateful for this man
far beyond grateful, in actuality
for all that he is
all that he brings
pure, solid gold
and glittering fruits
that color my world
and for time
precious time
to reflect, refresh, and be restored
like this day
where I write and ponder and relish
on all of God’s goodness to me
His faithfulness to me
His love for me
and I rest in this Truth:
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe” Hebrews 12:28
xxx <3 V