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Tag: Photo by Keith R. Good
January 18, 2016
Living 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Photo by Keith R. Good
…and on her headstone, “She prayed without ceasing.”
For in the midst of life’s unfettered existence,
serenity comes only while taking His hand,
perpetually strolling the lush garden of prayer.
© Marie Elena Good
January 17, 2016
GIFT OF FAITH
Photo by Keith R. Good
My faith is not unshakable, nor grand.
But God is not reduced by human flaws.
For when my need is great and faith is dim,
His unrestricted love renews my hope.
While apprehension plots to halt my steps,
His ever-present guidance leads me on.
See, any strength you see in me is His.
Without His faith to feed on, I am numb.
Before I even recognized my need,
He sacrificed His Son to pay my debt.
It’s not my faith that led me to my Lord,
But Jesus’ love that led me to my faith.
It’s not my faith that led me to my Lord,
But Jesus’ love that led me to my faith.
Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. ~ Psalm 37:3
© 2016, Marie Elena Good
January 2, 2016
BLOODY GOOD POETRY
Photo by Keith R. Good
Words strung
Flung prettily
Wittily, woefully
Notably touching
Clutching passion
Fashioning splendor
Rendering reader
Bleeder
© Marie Elena Good, 2016
December 21, 2015
I THIRST
Photo by Keith R. Good
For this I’ve learned – we’re not immune
To dampened dreams beneath the moon
Where love lies fallow, barren, spent;
Where thirsting hearts are spurned and rent.
My Jesus, quench my burning need
And to your living water, lead
Where charred remains of love are nursed;
Where hearts will thrive and never thirst.
John 4:14 “… but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.”
© Marie Elena Good – 2012
October 13, 2015
And What of Joy?
This world may have some issues I can’t solve –
Some great enough to trigger pain or fear;
Some threatening to make my life revolve
‘round stresses, whether certain or unclear.
This fallen world may never right its wrongs,
May never be at peace, nor ever learn
The value of a love that seeks and longs
To emanate affection and concern.
Though incidents endeavor to destroy,
To pierce our heart’s contentment as a knife,
My Jesus, how I thank You that my joy
Does not depend on happiness in life!
Unending joy of sinner-been-set-free,
Your grace and mercy are enough for me.
© Marie Elena Good, 2015
September 30, 2015
Forget the Pride
Remember: You, to them, are “they,”
So make a way
To understand –
Extend a hand.
Examine self with open eyes
Unchain the lies –
Let truth prevail,
For bonds are frail.
Forget the finger-pointing blame.
Inciting shame
Produces hate.
Don’t take the bait.
September 28, 2015
Beneath a Common Moon
Could we respect our elderly,
Our mentally
Unwell and worn;
Our foreign-born?
Opinions that oppose our views?
Please let’s not choose
To denigrate.
Let’s celebrate
Divergences. Let’s love despite;
And so ignite
A shared esteem –
A common dream.
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