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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March 13, 2019
Never had a tree so touched my heart.
Acorns, bark, leaves to rake.
It was so ordinary, almost invisible.
Lent’s reminder of my Savior’s love – His blood. . .
Somehow the tree wasn’t just a tree anymore.
By Martha L Shaw © 2015

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Posted by Martha L Shaw
September 18, 2018
On Healthy Living
We are healed by what we are . . .
what we were made to be.
The preacher must preach,
the singer must make her music,
the writer must write.
Death is in the denial
but life is in the acceptance . . .
by Martha L Shaw – Copyright 2018

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Posted by Martha L Shaw
August 20, 2018
Sometimes . . .
You have to listen really closely
To hear the music in the silence.
But, once you hear it,
Your heart will never forget its voice.

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June 6, 2018

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Posted by Martha L Shaw
January 23, 2018
Please forgive me for being less active here. I am dealing with many health challenges at this time. Your friendship and support are greatly appreciated! I especially appreciate the many reading from my archives, THANK YOU! Invite your friends and to God be the glory!

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April 10, 2017
“and the sheep got out their date books, scheduled a time to get together, and then at the appointed time sat at the round table and discussed how to interpret what they’d heard before voting on which action to take . . . ” Was that it?
NO! It wasn’t. The sheep knew His voice. They didn’t stop and think about it, they didn’t sleep on it, nor did they call the lead sheep to get permission to act on what He instructed them to do. They followed Him.
This is huge. There are several reasons I’m thinking of this just now. My life has been “nuts” in some stressful ways for what seems a long time now . . . close to five years. I can see HUGE LIFE CHANGING BLESSINGS which I truly believe only came to me because of the HUGE SCARY “HELP ME JESUS” stuff that is also in the picture and not entirely resolved.
That being said, I truly do feel His presence, His love, and when I’m focused on Him I know He is leading me and has a plan. People close to me sometimes seem to think their plan is the one. They do not agree remotely on what their plan is. They don’t think this sheep is listening too well. They often seem pointedly urging me to change paths and disregard His instruction.
Well, I’m not living in a palace, surrounded by gold, or any of that. But, thus far, I have not been tossed on the street begging for a crust of bread. I still believe, when I’m not scared and cranky, that He has a plan and that it’s gonna happen and that He loves me and has something more than I could desire or pray for in store. So, I shall pray, get scared, and pray some more . . . and follow Him.
John 10:4
When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
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September 20, 2016
Your sweet whispers heal my heart and soul
And turn the tempter’s shouts to silence.
My leaden feet now dance with pure joy,
For all my burdens are yoked
Together with you!
By Martha L Shaw ©2016

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September 17, 2016
Your whispers
In our quiet place
Are a symphony.
By Martha L Shaw © 2014
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