Bow before the King
Lord of everything
Let heaven’s plan prevail
And goodness never fail
Serve the God above
With energy and love
In hope to get a glimpse
Of His magnificence
He places in our hearts
A reservoir of grace
Source of mighty power
The way of love’s embrace
I know there is a place
To step behind the veil
Draw His mighty power
Earthly issues pale.
©11/29/06, Glenn Mehltretter
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
On poetry
Here is one of my favorite poems. Heard it the first time spoken by David Whyte at a Center for Creative Leadership meeting.
My heart rouses
Thinking to bring you news
Of something
That concerns you
And concerns many men. Look at
What passes for the new.
You will not find it there but in
Despised poems.
It is difficult
To get the news from poems
Yet men die miserably every day
For lack
Of what is found there.
by William Carlos Williams, taken from
p. 16, The Hart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America by David Whyte, 1994, Doubleday.
My heart rouses
Thinking to bring you news
Of something
That concerns you
And concerns many men. Look at
What passes for the new.
You will not find it there but in
Despised poems.
It is difficult
To get the news from poems
Yet men die miserably every day
For lack
Of what is found there.
by William Carlos Williams, taken from
p. 16, The Hart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America by David Whyte, 1994, Doubleday.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Little more upbeat
Look inside
What’s going on
Think of good things
Drawing you on
Things to be learned
Things to be done
Walking with others
Very fine ones
Think of the joy
When things come together
Sharpen each other
Get better and better
Think of the times
When challenges huge
Felt overwhelming
Tempted to kluge
Remember those times
With no way to pass
They did open up
Like very long grass
So hold on securely
The hope to complete
There will be a finish
With you on your feet
©1/29/08, Glenn
What’s going on
Think of good things
Drawing you on
Things to be learned
Things to be done
Walking with others
Very fine ones
Think of the joy
When things come together
Sharpen each other
Get better and better
Think of the times
When challenges huge
Felt overwhelming
Tempted to kluge
Remember those times
With no way to pass
They did open up
Like very long grass
So hold on securely
The hope to complete
There will be a finish
With you on your feet
©1/29/08, Glenn
Monday, January 28, 2008
Some thoughts on the intuitive general
Too much to do?
Is it possible God
That in this state
I might cross over
To a place that is safe
A place of peace
In the eye of the storm
Not yielding to pressure
To worry or morn
So many things
Wanting my say
The intuitive general
Holding the day
“Don’t let it go
“Need some more time
“What of this data
“More hills to be mined
Can you not see
Your building a cage
As the things you must do
Fill up the page
The urgent is pushing
The good things away
Letting them slip
To some future day
The things that do matter
Move further out
Make each day busy
With little clout
The horizon gets shorter
With each passing day
I seem to be holding
The promise at bay
The bondage gets tighter
The thoughts do not work
The ways of the past
Have little worth
So be ye encouraged
The box that your in
Is made for development
Find new ways to win
Oh God of the universe
You ordered things right
Open my ears
To ageless advice
Show me the ways
To reframe what is
That I may pass through
This development quiz
You know that embedded
Deep in my being
The need to contribute
To leave something keen
I’ve stated my case
I’ll say one thing more
I choose to believe
You will open the door.
©1/28,08, Glenn
Is it possible God
That in this state
I might cross over
To a place that is safe
A place of peace
In the eye of the storm
Not yielding to pressure
To worry or morn
So many things
Wanting my say
The intuitive general
Holding the day
“Don’t let it go
“Need some more time
“What of this data
“More hills to be mined
Can you not see
Your building a cage
As the things you must do
Fill up the page
The urgent is pushing
The good things away
Letting them slip
To some future day
The things that do matter
Move further out
Make each day busy
With little clout
The horizon gets shorter
With each passing day
I seem to be holding
The promise at bay
The bondage gets tighter
The thoughts do not work
The ways of the past
Have little worth
So be ye encouraged
The box that your in
Is made for development
Find new ways to win
Oh God of the universe
You ordered things right
Open my ears
To ageless advice
Show me the ways
To reframe what is
That I may pass through
This development quiz
You know that embedded
Deep in my being
The need to contribute
To leave something keen
I’ve stated my case
I’ll say one thing more
I choose to believe
You will open the door.
©1/28,08, Glenn
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Just for fun
I love you son
There is a quest
To walk on earth
To do your best
To rest in me
Share my zest
Recognize
My way is best
Open up
Your eyes to grace
Take your place
Within the race
That godly men
And woman face.
©1/26/08, Glenn Mehltretter
There is a quest
To walk on earth
To do your best
To rest in me
Share my zest
Recognize
My way is best
Open up
Your eyes to grace
Take your place
Within the race
That godly men
And woman face.
©1/26/08, Glenn Mehltretter
Monday, January 21, 2008
A quantum change
This week looks like it will be a good time for reflection. With that in mind:
A very peaceful time
Days are good … weathers fine
Deep inside there’s work anew
Sorting out
Planning too.
Roots of pressure
Have no right
To push on me
Drain insight
For God’s inside
I’m royal born
He has a plan
On me it dawns.
Yet spirit knows the pressure’s source
The hook that’s there must go. . .
in course
For faith is now
I call it forth
I’m one with God in present time
In flow and fellowship divine
To walk with purpose on the earth
Creating everlasting worth.
Oh God, where is that quantum leap?
The power is there
The knowledge deep
Release me now to walk as thee
Everlasting to be free
©1/21/08, Glenn Mehltretter
A very peaceful time
Days are good … weathers fine
Deep inside there’s work anew
Sorting out
Planning too.
Roots of pressure
Have no right
To push on me
Drain insight
For God’s inside
I’m royal born
He has a plan
On me it dawns.
Yet spirit knows the pressure’s source
The hook that’s there must go. . .
in course
For faith is now
I call it forth
I’m one with God in present time
In flow and fellowship divine
To walk with purpose on the earth
Creating everlasting worth.
Oh God, where is that quantum leap?
The power is there
The knowledge deep
Release me now to walk as thee
Everlasting to be free
©1/21/08, Glenn Mehltretter
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Abide in his love...
I’ve had a week’s gap in posting, and for good reason. Last week I attended client meetings. I saw executive work being done that was among the highest quality that I have seen in my career -- a real thrill.
We are getting ready to attend another series of meetings, more in line with spiritual renewal. With that in mind consider this…
Abide in his love
Rest in his presence
Warmed by his touch
Graced by his essence
Be in a place
Of glory and grace
Rest with the King
Let your heart sing
What is required
To let his love flow
Drive darkness back
With the strength
of his glow
The glory that shines
In the face of his son
Is living within you
Yes, every one.
©1/19/08, Glenn Mehltretter
We are getting ready to attend another series of meetings, more in line with spiritual renewal. With that in mind consider this…
Abide in his love
Rest in his presence
Warmed by his touch
Graced by his essence
Be in a place
Of glory and grace
Rest with the King
Let your heart sing
What is required
To let his love flow
Drive darkness back
With the strength
of his glow
The glory that shines
In the face of his son
Is living within you
Yes, every one.
©1/19/08, Glenn Mehltretter
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