As the tide comes near,
I stand on the sandy shore.
Though I cannot swim,
I remain and feel no fear.
Its power and voice amaze!
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My toes become wet,
The wave crashes and retreats.
I am without harm . . .
Overwhelmed by its beauty!
I sigh, I smile, I am changed!
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By Martha L Shaw – © 5-21-2013
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I tremble . . . my life is undefined.
Seeking something more, yet unknown
I mounted the diving board,
Walked slowly to the edge,
Took a long, deep breath,
And reached upward.
You were there.
I’m yours,
Lord.
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By Martha L Shaw – 5-20-2013
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The house is so dark.
Oh, where are you, noon day sun?
I hunger for you!
Oh! This steady falling rain
Is a gift I never chose!
I sit in wonder
as a bright spot has appeared
in the midst of clouds.
Hope is on the horizon
As my parched soul is refreshed.
By Martha L Shaw – 5-20-2013
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In the silence
The music plays
But is heard by no one else
For it is meant for me.
An orchestra of gentle breezes
Inspires some leaves to dance along.
A feathered chorus
Begins to sing!
My heart soars!
My toes tap!
I make not a sound
As I bask in your amazing love!
By Martha L Shaw – © 5-18-2013
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Into the grey sky
Suddenly appears a glow
And my heart responds
For the source, I know so well.
Smiling . . . all-consuming love!
By Martha L Shaw – © 5-18-2013
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It came suddenly,
This gift so long-awaited,
Yet its arrival startled me.
I had grown accustomed to my hunger
And suddenly knew it no more!
In its place came a new excitement,
A new purpose,
A new understanding,
A new path,
And a new experience of grace
Filling me to overflowing.
Then, I saw the fire in His eyes,
Knew the depth of passion,
This love He has for me!
I saw His smile,
Knew His happy tears for me
Would not extinguish the fire,
But only fan the flame
In my soul!
This flame?
It’s burning still!
By Martha L Shaw – © 5-17-2013
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Count on Him above all else!
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Glancing at my weeds
I found a single flower
Rising above them.
Such a blessing oft unseen,
Yet all the while, in plain sight!
By Martha L Shaw – © 5-13-2013
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Trusting and waiting – Hope in Him.
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Day changes to night
And then night returns to day.
Wide-eyed, I wonder . . .
Has anything really changed,
Or only my perspective?
By Martha L Shaw – © 5-9-2013
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Psalm 139:12
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
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