She begins her day in prayer, a settled, deep breath of her soul before stepping out of bed, before moving into the what-may-come ticking minutes ahead. She steadies herself with faith, a long draw from a deepening well, and she is content to wait in that still-dark moment before the dawn knowing she is soContinue reading “Knowing”
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Routine of Periwinkle
Periwinkle: I think this is a mature color — it hints of the courage and nobility of purple and rests in the tranquility and trueness of blue. I tread out of the room as lightly as possible — it is a few minutes before 4am, and I know you need more sleep after a longContinue reading “Routine of Periwinkle”
Noel
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6, NLT Lonely bell joins lonely bell, crescendoing into choir; resonance brings harmony before one last peal resounds toContinue reading “Noel”
Entering Dawn
“However long the night, the dawn will break.” — African Proverb I rise quietly, slip my robe across my shoulders and leave you sleeping, make my way to the kitchen, peek out of the small window, allow my eyes to adjust and focus on the silhouette of trees standing still in the last of theContinue reading “Entering Dawn”
Restoration
These little faces, open to light, rooted in the humus I came from. These blooms that wait, unfurl just as morning sun breaks the horizon, just as the dew gentles the dust and the stems imbibe, slake the thirst from the long linger of night, just as I rise, call out, surrender my needs beforeContinue reading “Restoration”
Forgiveness
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. — Lamentations 3:22-23, NLT How much forgiveness does God extend? I’ve wrestled a lifetime with my own murmurs and grumbles, my selfishness and ego, my failures and stubbornness, and I often wake inContinue reading “Forgiveness”
My Morning To-Do List:
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” — Proverbs 3:3, NLT Open a door for the one behind me; step aside and allow another in line; give a wave, a smile, a nod, any kind acknowledgment that someone’s life is relevant; Continue reading “My Morning To-Do List:”
Morning
Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. — Psalm 57:8 Counting my blessings, even this — to rise again, able to stretch, soaking in the warmth, as I watch another glorious sunrise, coffee in hand, life expanding, from dawn to day, breathing in thisContinue reading “Morning”
Unfurling
“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” — Theodore Roenthke I see this blossom each morning unfurling to find the light, reaching out to touch a ray of sun, warmth necessary for life; its roots stretch down into moistened earth as morning brings on the day’s thirst. I complete that same searchContinue reading “Unfurling”
