It always seems so difficult
to have lost the ones you love
even though we know that they
are pain free up above.
But oh the happy memories
that come back with a start!
For I know that they are nearest
When I look inside my heart.
By Martha L Shaw ©2018
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LORD, thank you for taking residence in my heart and soul and for never giving up on me even when I weaken and am tempted to give up on myself! Strengthen me to see beyond the darkness where there is Light and to shine Your light on those whom you place in my path. Your glory IS my joy now and always! AMEN
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I stand on the shore.
Low tide twinkles like diamonds!
When the time is right,
The tide comes in – high, mighty . . .
Yet beautiful just the same!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2018
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True strength
needs no fist!
It is shown in tenderness!
A kind word,
a gentle touch,
your hand holding mine.. .
restores my broken heart
every time!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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I pray and I pray
“Lord, give me strength!”
All He did
was infuse me
with His love.
Thank you!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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I was strong . . . or so I thought.
As the mighty oak in my yard,
Yet it was taken by the storm
While the seemingly fragile pine survived!
Perhaps we define fragile wrongly . . .
From Whom comes your true strength?
By Martha L Shaw ©2016
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My shaking hands are lifted up!
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Replace my weakness with Your strength
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Weeds can overwhelm
or so it can often seem.
But, look more closely
and you can surely find hope.
The rose . . . delicate yet strong.
by Martha L Shaw – Words and Images Copyright 4-20-2013
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