The very long horizon

Grant me understanding Lord
The nature of my being
How we are connected
In touch with things unseen

Created in your image
Placed upon the earth
With plans for many ages
Revealing your great worth

When I touch my heart, Lord
An organ of my soul
I sense we are together
Communion – being whole

How much of my action
Is really by your plan
What more may I do
To align with your unseen hand

© 4/27/08, Glenn

Stay in touch

My Lord
There is hunger
In my heart
For union when apart
With mind on worldly care
At times I’m not aware
Connection always there

© 4/27/08, Glenn

Learning to flow in the gifts

Attended a meeting on the above topic. Here are some versus that capture the basics of learning to move with the holy spirit.

I believe
There are things to say
To lift you up
To make your day
To edify
To make you strong
To meet your need
Know you belong

I’ve placed these gifts
Within the church
You carry them
Your give them worth
It’s up to you
To let them loose
Step out in faith
I’ll give you proof

Its up to you
To make a start
Obey the leading
Within your heart
I need your movement
To work my part
To free my gifts
Set me apart.

© 4/25/08, Glenn
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Balancing a busy schedule

I miss my time
Of quiet place
To just be still
And sense the grace

Not competing
With hectic pace
Much to do
Meet face to face

Check that list
Respond at once
Get back with me
Do all at once

Or pull aside
Side step the flow
That carries you
Where not you know

So take a breath
Settle down
Re-connect
With holy ground

Enter back
Above the race
Touching now
That perfect place.

©4/23/08, Glenn

Walk in His presence.

The idea of being in continuous touch with the almighty has been present with me for 30 years. The practice is still elusive.

I have believed
That it is your will
To abide in your presence
Walk with you still

When I make the connection
Enter that place
All else fades away
Save your fondest embrace

I step in and step out
Don’t seem to know how
To stay in your presence
As you would allow

Elusive it is
Yet the hunger is there
To live out my life
Your presence to share

© 4/3/08, Glenn

Is it safe!

No weapon formed against you shall prosper -- do you believe it?

This morning as I dwell
On the goodness of my God
His presence is so near
No fear he’ll use the rod

Each day upon the earth
I’ve had a biased view
He’s been so good to me
How can it all be true

Be thankful precious soul
Bless God with all your might
Attribute good to him
Expect a shining light

Expect to walk in peace
Free from hurt and pain
Magnify the good
He wishes for your gain

Do not be confused
The pain is from the curse
It is the wish of heaven
In peace you may traverse

Jesus paid the price
He did it all for us
Can we just believe
Without making such a fuss

© 4/16/08, Glenn

Catching up.

Blogging is an interesting thing. Most of them start off strong then fade away. I began sharing my verses at a coache's suggestion. I'm still doing it based on that commitment -- even though my audience is few -- the most faithful being my daughter -- thank you Heidi.

I've been on the road for 5 days and haven't made an entry. The poetry spout seems a little dry right now. So here is one I did when frustrated over the difficulty I was finding to get myself to do some of the things that needed to be done. Anyone else relate to that!

Oh my precious God
Why is it so hard
To do the little tasks
Before me

In themselves a breeze
Why push they to my knees
I need a different way
To frame them

Today I’m faced with two
Same story much adieu
Just do it now
Be done

Funny how the mind
Can many things entwine
Make easy things
A story

Back to that idea
We really must adhere
To who we are – be clear
To walk in greatest cheer

© 2/10/08, Glenn

Traveling this week --

Much to do to get ready. I'll bet I'm not the only one who can relate to this.

Time to be quiet
To listen today
To push back the frenzy
Hold the list at bay

The mind says get busy
There is much to be done
The heart knows communion
Will keep you at one

At one with the universe
At one with your heart
At one with creation
Knowing your part

© 4/8/08, Glenn

Don't let go

The promise is ahead
Signs show their form
The mist is fading back
The clarity of dawn

It’s only been a night
Of twenty years or so
Never letting go
Questing for the flow

The promises are due
Ere this age is through
Throw off the limits too
The impossible is true

©2/8/08, Glenn

The "still small voice."

I’m in the world
If I believe there’s a plan
There must be a place
To apply my hand

The God of all things
Is efficient and kind
Effective and loving
Wise and sublime

Would he allow
His resources to waste
By withholding direction
When they are asking for grace

He has made us so different
In heart and in face
The skills that we have
Range all over the place

Deep inside
He gave us a voice
Connected to him
With the power of choice

Quiet it is
Can be lost to the din
But those who do heed it
Experience him

So get in the flow
Do pay the price
Acknowledge the knowing
Heed his advice.

©4/2/08, Glenn