abstract, image by Elena Arboleda Salas, on Pixabay, modified
His Reach
Guilt shades the world
with disappointment
and regret,
and binds
its victims in
chains of shame.
Jesus shatters
every shackle,
breaks down
every self-loathing wall.
No matter the desolation,
the plague of poisoned soul,
no one is beyond
the reach of His love
the innocence
of His grace.
*
Quiet Time
Contentment’s
gentle shower
soothes my soul.
There is no quarrel
within, no reason
or desire to step
outside, no phantom
of worry to muddle
my mind. Just
the calm of His peace.
His Word washes
over and through me.
What joy in faith
knowing my life
now and always
is in His Hands.
*
Celebrating This Day
The pulse of life
is a breath by breath
and step by step
orchestration of grace.
Like shimmering
notes of a brook.
My heart leaps,
marveling at
God’s lovingkindness,
celebrating with
child-like wonder,
unwrapping
this present gift.
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Mark Weinrich is a cancer survivor, a retired pastor, hiker, photographer, and musician.
His work has been published in numerous newsstand, literary, and inspirational publications. He has sold eight children’s books and currently has two fantasy novels
on Kindle.
March 2024 issue
Uplifting poems by a very talented poet. I love this from "Quiet Time"---
"Contentment’s
gentle shower
soothes my soul."