(*Footprints do not go backwards) My eyes rest forward settling on a limitless horizon immense before me; I’ve stumbled and crawled– my knees buckled — fallen flat-out — my face to dirt — and defiantly laid myself down idle by the wayside, just watching the world pass by, but in the stillness resides patience, the EternalContinue reading “Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum*”
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Thanks
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!” — Psalm 107:31, NKJV A gratitude must begin with a humility in recognition of the Giver of the gifts, the Provider of our needs. How does that thanksgiving manifest? In words, prayers, actsContinue reading “Thanks”
A Grateful Love
Love that suspends ego, lets go the bitter renderings of past wrongs, forgives seven times and then seventy times seven more. Love that covers others with mercy — clothing, feeding, sheltering those with needs even to the point of sacrifice. Love that listens to the grief, holds vigil during times of illness and death, andContinue reading “A Grateful Love”
The Skins of Trees
That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long. And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing. — Psalm 71: 8-9 Layers of bark, broken, cracked like skin, aged by heat and wind. These trees have lived long,Continue reading “The Skins of Trees”
Surrendered Beauty
And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? — Luke 12:28, NLT A rose, so full from the beautiful blossoms of life, fell over near my feet, too heavy to uphold herContinue reading “Surrendered Beauty”
Hope Stretches
Light fills our souls even when there are shadows, in darkened times when hope stretches but never breaks, in that tension point, a place of stilled belief, we let go our fear and step… —C.L. Fisher, November 2020 Unless otherwise indicated, all content, including writing and images, are the work of C.L. Fisher and mayContinue reading “Hope Stretches”
Letting Go
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. — Romans 1:20 (NLT) Unburdening my bones, letting go the unnecessaries we hold as if life wouldContinue reading “Letting Go”
Easy Listening
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. — Psalm 57:7-8, NLT Before the line of traffic, the sloshing of my commuter coffee, the tempting text that dings while I’m driving, the hectic first moments whenContinue reading “Easy Listening”
The Bur Oak Tree
I enjoy the serene offerings of cornflower blue lantana, the pleasing scent of yellow shrub roses, the moonlight glow of the blue plumbago that all grow near or under the canopy of this strong bur oak, a shield and protector in this tiny garden I roam. This day, this hard day when life is setContinue reading “The Bur Oak Tree”
Faith
Would I have walked the wave, feet gliding over salt water as cool as glass, moonbeams like tinsel, stars like confetti, my God waiting to comfort me? Would I have kept the vigil, expectant and observant during the lure of night, refused my body’s ache for rest, ignored the weight pulling down my eyes? WouldContinue reading “Faith”
