August 10, 2019
Why is the shepherd running ahead?
Does He not care?
Where are my caring friends?
Again,
nobody wants me!
“My child.
I Am ahead of you preparing the way!”
They quietly discussed His purpose,
though the child wondered.
Hearing and seeing many behind the two,
she asked the Lord
“What are they doing?”
“My child, they are fasting while providing prayer support!”
She knelt at His feet.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019

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July 10, 2019
If I was passed a glass of poison to drink, I would destroy it – not drink it. God would urge me to. He loves me.
Oh, the hug He gives!
Why then, when anxiety plagues me in so many painful ways, do I hold onto it and make myself sick? Lose my joy? Perhaps cause others to follow this wrong path with me?
Turn to Him, ask for help, turn it over!
DO NOT PICK IT BACK UP!

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July 10, 2019
YES! I FOLLOWED!
Surrender

What is that glow
which lies beyond the gate?
Two steps away,
it beckons.
Dare I enter?
by Martha L Shaw – © 7-23-2014
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June 21, 2019
Thunderous applause
reaches me from above.
Some call it a storm
but I call it joy
Hidden wonders yet to come!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017

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June 4, 2019
This body,
Full of flaws,
Has become the sanctuary of the Most High
Simply because
I gave all of me
To Him.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017

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June 3, 2019
The story with no ending
and chapters I hunger to forget.
My soul stirs in wonder . . .
Could this be the day?
Trust comes hard for me.
But I need it for it holds the map!
Finally I study it and gasp!
In big letters, You wrote to me!
“Fear not!
I am with you!”
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019

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March 3, 2019
The voice of change,
of peace,
of growth,
of renewal
comes in a whisper.
We must make the choice to listen.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016 words and image

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February 19, 2019
As I rolled over
preparing for the new day,
and also avoiding it . ..
I got up anyway.
Deep breaths . . .
surrender . . .
but I MUST . ..
What if . . .
I stepped out on the back porch.
The birds sang so beautifully
without any consideration
for the grey sky
or cold February wind.
Suddenly,
I took no notice either!
The Master artist,
looking at all my broken pieces,
DID’T see the mess
reflected in my mirror!
He saw His own likeness
and all at once I did as well,
and I shall follow Him always!
By Martha L Shaw ©2019

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November 8, 2018
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November 3, 2018
When I was a child my Sunday School teacher told us a story of the lost sheep. I was NOT impressed. Most of my young classmates thought “oh, they are so cute.” Not me!
You see, after hearing about still water and green pastures and a shepard, I thought the sheep had a good life and decided the one the shepard had to hunt for to protect him from getting hurt . . . well I thought he was stupid. Follow the leader, eat, play, sleep, trim the grass . . . ie snack time, repeat next day.so why not do as your told, wandering sheep?
HOW’S YOUR LIFE GOING?
The Bible tells us that we have a Good Shepard and we are His sheep. All we must do is listen and follow. How’s that working for you? As for me, this sheep often neglects to pay attention, thinking MY idea sounded good, “maybe God will support MY idea instead.” WRONG! The loving Good Shepard came after me, protected me, loved me, and taught me which way to go WITH HIM.
Ultimately, supporting myself is NEVER going to lead me to the life and purpose God has for me. I am trying to listen better.

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