tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115853952024-02-20T09:43:20.048-07:00saving elizabeth_am saved<br>
_was saved<br>
_am being saved<br>
_will be saved<br>
_a journey<br>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-90767393415252981072016-01-27T20:27:00.001-07:002016-01-27T20:27:36.795-07:00A Newest Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This time around<br />
I have found<br />
a strength<br />
and<br />
I am not giving ground.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-13140145808885893772014-12-16T10:10:00.002-07:002014-12-16T10:13:03.355-07:00end of 2014 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I hoped someday I would style and shape and form<br />
a life I'd only dreamed of<br />
but as it is,<br />
I've only fizzed<br />
and the life I'd dreamed of<br />
was dissed.<br />
<br />
But make it known, I've been reborn,<br />
and all my dreams became One;<br />
to know my Lord<br />
and see His face in my daily<br />
existence.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-14157983659994966602013-06-09T08:14:00.001-06:002013-06-09T08:14:34.094-06:00welcome to the draft<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been called to duty. I have been saved, loved, held, washed clean and given a new heart. Now I stand up and testify. Is this any different than a man who preaches, teaches, pastors, leads?<br />
OH, But I am a woman. Is my testimony flawed? Is there a reason to deny me the joy of sharing my experiences with the Holy Spirit?<br />
Oh, sure, but only to other women, or children. Not in front of men.<br />
Who would believe that this is reasonable?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-61459695492226821902013-06-06T21:15:00.001-06:002013-06-06T21:15:07.614-06:00Suffice It Tomorrow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
People like me take the hardest route. Maybe because the payoff just isn't worth it unless someone has given their pound of flesh.<br />
This time, though, I say the pounding has been done and no more.<br />
<br />
Give us this day, our daily bread.<br />
<br />
Your life... my contentment.<br />
<br />
Thank you.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-70316981076005363992012-05-16T08:28:00.003-06:002012-05-16T08:28:33.118-06:00the new 16<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />61 is the new 16</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-65553798249557488772012-01-17T15:28:00.002-07:002012-01-17T15:28:24.007-07:00A New YearYou don't live in time, do You?<br />
Ageless One, You prevail. AmenUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-19869132055610637812011-11-12T20:12:00.000-07:002011-11-12T20:12:19.676-07:00What Have I Donewhere are You?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-87566192637694957742011-03-27T19:28:00.000-06:002011-03-27T19:28:49.447-06:00Your VisitYou came at just the right time, when<br />
in worship, we knew we wanted to see you.<br />
<br />
we knew if we pressed in a little more,<br />
you would show up.<br />
<br />
we knew because you've never let us down.<br />
<br />
and we were hungry, we were thirsty, we were desperate.<br />
<br />
And there You were. Spirit of Life. Sweet love's desire.<br />
Holy Fire!<br />
<br />
And here you are.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-77782703697572810532011-03-19T10:20:00.000-06:002011-03-19T10:20:51.015-06:00PraiseYou are my Hope<br />
my Sanctification, my Justification<br />
my Jubilation!<br />
<br />
You are my Life,<br />
falling down, I worship you.<br />
Staying in Your presence<br />
is my desire<br />
<br />
Holy Fire<br />
<br />
Tend the coals of my heart's true<br />
treasure<br />
Untold Glories, Unimaginable Measure!<br />
<br />
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-83199313294910047022011-03-19T10:06:00.000-06:002011-03-19T10:06:09.311-06:00Clouds of WitnessOh cumulus beauty towering in the firmament above<br />
whitened beyond earths' comprehension<br />
<br />
Sanctification stands before me<br />
in my unwashed and drunken state<br />
<br />
Oh, Witnesses of His Glory!<br />
How is it that you are revealed to me now?<br />
<br />
Broken and ashamed, your faithfulness<br />
contrasts my weakness<br />
<br />
by the infinite measure of love<br />
cast aside for the paltry and despicable<br />
flesh<br />
<br />
believing a lie, that Hope had washed ashore<br />
after the wreckage of my dreams<br />
the dog returned.<br />
<br />
Oh Cloud of Brothers and Sisters in Christ,<br />
who faithfully gave it all,<br />
how beautiful you are.<br />
<br />
Saints in the Halls of Heaven, not statues<br />
of marbled stone, cold and shaped by man,<br />
but hearts of fire, fueled by the Love of Him<br />
who gave His Life freely,<br />
the Rocks, the Church, His Bride.<br />
<br />
My vision, my souls answer in it's inevitable search<br />
for Beauty and Purpose, you stand before me<br />
<br />
and I say yes, I want to join you, I want to be one<br />
who stands for Him.<br />
<br />
I know I am not worthy and I know I do not deserve this<br />
call to Grace, but I am desperate for Him<br />
and will do whatever it takes<br />
<br />
to be called His friend and yours.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-81307875438093183982011-03-11T20:57:00.001-07:002011-03-11T20:59:01.576-07:00While Japan DrownsMagnitudes of numbers<br />
seismic scales<br />
people's wails<br />
<br />
Silent brooding thunder<br />
of earth moving under<br />
<br />
and still it moves<br />
like a fire breathing monster<br />
underneath the oceans floor<br />
stealing peace, wanting more<br />
<br />
O Holy Rock You do not move<br />
You hold us still<br />
We pray for our brothers and sisters<br />
<br />
in the land called Japan<br />
but it is your land, your beloved ones<br />
are calling to you now.<br />
<br />
I can hear them, silent shock<br />
why me? why now? why?<br />
<br />
Redeemer, keep your promise<br />
Never to leave us.<br />
<br />
Keep your promise<br />
never to forsake those<br />
who trust in You.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-14482024839995405542011-03-05T09:49:00.001-07:002011-03-05T10:09:14.849-07:00Coming of AgeI've not a glorious life to see<br />
looking at chaos is looking at me.<br />
<br />
but somewhere inside, along with fear,<br />
lust, ambition and pride<br />
<br />
there You are! My King, My Lord,<br />
and here am I, your bride.<br />
<br />
not attired in robes of shame,<br />
folds of brokenness and veils<br />
of tears,<br />
<br />
but wrapped in thanksgiving and praise<br />
I saw your Glory. I see your Face.<br />
<br />
I kneel in adoration of such a magnificent<br />
embrace. <br />
<br />
silently, Your presence, Living Peace<br />
creates a world unknown, <br />
yet familiar to me<br />
<br />
as if I have been looking ever since<br />
I breathed in the first air of my existence<br />
<br />
Your Spirit, Your Life in me, like the deer<br />
panting for water, stay near, stay near<br />
Heavenly Father.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-60149832975609418922011-02-05T16:52:00.000-07:002011-02-05T16:52:33.712-07:00One With The SonWon't you make us one, as you with the Father<br />
Make us one<br />
Make us oneUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-5591460074098855842010-12-19T09:26:00.000-07:002010-12-19T09:26:30.496-07:00Saving GraceLittle is the word that comes to mind<br />
when i think of my own understanding<br />
<br />
of your Greatness, <br />
<br />
a little here, a little there,<br />
as it has been written, 'we know in part'<br />
<br />
but then!<br />
<br />
We shall see face to Face, all of your Mercy<br />
and all of your Grace!<br />
<br />
For now, the little, the part, the shadow, the tinge, the hue<br />
the threads that speak of You,<br />
<br />
are enough to make my heart explode, my praise to rise up like<br />
bubbles of joy in a spring unleashed from miles of prison rock, <br />
piles upon piles of shame, sin and unjust deeds gone insane.<br />
<br />
Holy Truth! You are my desire, my hope for living in the Light.<br />
Holy Word, speak now to who I am, for you have become my delight,<br />
<br />
I now know that which I sought to unleash the pain, through anger<br />
or material gain or salve of drug or alcohol,<br />
only pushed the truth away. Let me stay, let me stand, let me pray.<br />
<br />
Holy One. You alone are worthy of my Praise. <br />
<br />
Thank you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-11771607432933852052010-11-07T18:56:00.000-07:002010-11-07T18:56:11.305-07:00BelievingBelieving is not seeing, believing is living<br />
breathing, catching the wind of the Spirit<br />
and holding on for dear life.<br />
<br />
Believing is trusting. Trusting that the One<br />
who holds you aloft will not let you fall.<br />
<br />
Trusting is loving. Loving His every Word. <br />
He is the Word. Imagine that.<br />
<br />
Loving is believing. Loving is trusting.<br />
Loving is never being alone, having your best friend<br />
at the flick of a humble heart.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-31253989060629549132010-08-24T10:03:00.000-06:002010-08-24T10:03:58.432-06:00SometimesJust to say I trust You<br />
Just to mention how much I love You<br />
Is all I can do.<br />
<br />
You are worthy of all my praise,<br />
my heart wants to know nothing more<br />
than You.<br />
<br />
Bless the Lord, O my soul!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-63077556679252513922010-08-07T10:09:00.002-06:002011-03-14T16:37:26.153-06:00ManifoldOh the manifold wisdom and billows of love<br />
Filling the universe more than full, overflowing<br />
Measurement of grace and truth<br />
The hem of your garment<br />
Earth….. your footstool!<br />
<br />
Stretched but limitless in depth and mercy<br />
Oh, your mercy!<br />
<br />
(falls on the ground and feels the earth give way<br />
Flying through the heavens, into Love’s mysteries<br />
Unfolding, simply, just to say, I love you!)<br />
<br />
Manifold Love, Breath of Life<br />
Burrowed into Your presence<br />
Je te’ Adore<br />
Resting, releasing, <br />
Lord of Shavuot<br />
<br />
Holy, holy, holy <br />
Is the Lord!<br />
<br />
Seraphim rejoicing, calling out<br />
To come<br />
to the Wedding<br />
Relationship with the Son.<br />
<br />
Married to His power<br />
Overwhelmed once again,<br />
Amazed beyond understanding<br />
Grace has covered sin.<br />
<br />
<br />
Grace has covered sin!<br />
Freedom, O taste and see<br />
That the Lord is Good<br />
Let Mercy cover me.<br />
<br />
Manifold, beyond the dimension<br />
Of my sight, you are the<br />
Joy that shines in darkened night<br />
<br />
You reign in heavens place<br />
And fill the humbled earth <br />
With your Mercy <br />
And Your Grace!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-60405613844919029472010-07-27T07:30:00.002-06:002010-07-27T07:42:23.099-06:00Why oh WhyWhy oh Why do I moan<br />from day to day?<br />Is it too much to ask<br />that a joy remain, to stay?<br /><br />I know you love me, Father<br />you are true,<br />why do I still hesitate<br />to trust in You?<br /><br />Why oh Why does my heart<br />skip Your beat<br />and seek to find my own<br />why oh why do I moan?<br /><br />(I'm moaning now)<br /><br />Moses moaned, I am not he<br />I have seen the Christ, <br />alive in me<br />oh, set me free!<br /><br />Release Your Promise<br />the nectar of Your Presence<br />the comfort of Your Spirit<br />My Portion! Let me see!<br /><br />Oh sweet Saviour, it is You<br />My heart's desire, sweet<br />and full of Grace and Truth<br />ah, it is Your heartbeat.<br /><br />AmenUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-50863316994415804592010-03-04T21:25:00.004-07:002010-03-04T21:33:53.391-07:00hope looks like...what does hope look like?<br /><br />waves of joy<br />that carry me swiftly to a destination<br />that I could not have imagined.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">not in a million, zillion years.</span><br /><br />tears of joy<br />at the thought that once the tears<br />were spent on broken hearted sobs<br />that spewed from deep within, a pain<br />I never could have imagined<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">not in a million, zillion years.</span><br /><br />my hope is in you, Lord<br />and I know you will never leave me<br />or forsake me<br />through the joy, the pain and <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">not in a million, zillion years.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-84743463378079126542009-12-22T08:20:00.001-07:002009-12-22T08:24:29.056-07:002Oh, my. How quickly the year went by.<br />Have I nothing to say about you, Father?<br />No way.<br />This year has seen a change in me<br />a quiet growing of my trust.<br />A year of tumultuous victory<br />a year of setting something free.<br /><br />I cannot write it out for now, <br />it waits for a touch from Thee.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-53424196245371916072009-04-24T08:27:00.002-06:002009-04-24T08:55:45.105-06:00what nextthere is a lull it seems<br />in constant pain and hopeless dreams<br />there is a lull sometimes<br />when nothing moves<br />and nothing rhymes<br /><br />and in this void of movement<br />in this waveless sea<br />like a puppet hanging limp<br />fear stalks the likes of me<br /><br />I am no longer screaming<br />my voice has lost it's shrill<br />the quiet cloud of waiting<br />descends and I am still<br /><br />I sigh with anticipation<br />I cannot stand the wait<br />here comes the condemnation,<br />self-loathing and self-hate.<br /><br />where and why and how<br />is a mystery to me<br />all I know is that alone<br />death appears and beckons me<br /><br />i hang my head; pain and I agree<br /><br />but wait, as they say, there's more<br />i am alive it seems<br />something deeper still is stirred<br />and makes it's way upfront<br /><br />hope! but why, based on what?<br />hope! remember it is said?<br />that when you drink the grape juice<br />and eat the matzah bread?<br /><br />there's hope in every piercing<br />hope in every mark<br />hope in blood soaked broken flesh<br />where your death is parked<br /><br />oh blessed hope, oh happy day<br />I remember now, He washed my sins away!<br />and now as i sit still and wait<br />it's love that finds His way<br /><br />and blessed quiet, heart aglow<br />while waves of love renew<br />the simple gift of your life in me<br />and the joy of loving You!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-14843870599837479242008-12-28T10:03:00.002-07:002008-12-28T10:13:23.601-07:00End of Year, Beginning of NowOh, Lord, it seems the life I've made<br />Has been wrought with error.<br /><br />Can't I please go back and unhurt<br />those I've scarred for life?<br /><br />Oh, Lord, it seems the steps I've taken<br />have turned into a nightmare.<br /><br />Won't you allow time to dissolve<br />long enough to turn the other way?<br /><br />How is it your blood covers my sins?<br />How is it your love washed over me?<br /><br />Who am I to have this option available?<br />This is a day of miracles.<br /><br />Each day I realize that You have made a way<br />out of the wilderness of sin and doubt<br /><br />Is a day of miracles. <br /><br />I hope and pray for those I've hurt<br />For wrong steps taken, that Your Love<br />would be the only option in their lives<br />as well.<br /><br />Thank you for a sweet desperation. A grasping<br />.....a poverty of love that only your coffers of<br />salvation can fill.<br /><br />Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-69726865080007743352008-09-25T14:07:00.004-06:002008-09-25T14:38:17.884-06:00waitingwaiting <br />as i wait i see too much of me<br /><br />as i wait, my tears dry <br />and i have time to wonder why<br /><br />as i wait, the sun peeks out <br />the clouds part, and i no longer pout<br /><br />as i wait, a bird sings<br />and joyfully brings<br /><br />news that God is out <br />and about<br /><br />as I wait, i forget the demand<br />for right now, or i can't stand<br /><br />as I wait, a still small voice<br />stirs inside and I rejoiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-85554497221693937852008-08-19T11:17:00.003-06:002008-08-19T11:23:38.465-06:00Report From The AbyssSinking lower, spinning head<br />nothing worse than my own bed<br />that which good or bad has bred<br />steals from me your grace.<br /><br />no, haunts and taunts and drains<br />the lifeblood of hope and daily good<br />sapping will to live.<br /><br />but then, in dire straits, your word<br />become flesh reminds me that <br />somehow i can trust, even tho<br />I am slayed.<br /><br />the night does not give up so easily<br />and day wakens to despair<br />and still i labor to breathe<br />and fear casts its wave<br />and crashes on my souls' dismay.<br /><br />but hope calls<br />and dreams come true<br />and lightening strikes the blackened sky<br />and I come running home to You.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11585395.post-64519111240594258912008-06-14T12:20:00.002-06:002008-06-14T12:37:16.067-06:00Father's DayOh, that you know what I need...<br />to lie at rest at your feet.<br />To repose in your love<br />the world swirls and cascades<br />in tumultuous clamoring<br />of attention.<br />and now without the world, what have I?<br />who am I?<br />in you, my Lord...<br />what can I give<br />As Peter said, 'silver and gold have I none,<br />but such as I have, give I thee.....<br />In the name of Jesus Christ, rise up and walk.'<br /><br />speak to yourself (I whisper softly to my own heart),<br />despair be gone.<br /><br />Rise and shine, for your Creator has Redeemed your broken soul.<br /><br />Why is that so hard to grasp?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1