hen and chicks, image by Bernhard Falkinger, on Pixabay
Whiter
Even the tiniest twig
is a vessel of glory,
as snow robes
the landscape.
Such extravagance
irresistible
like grace
offered freely.
It floods my heart
with joy and wonder,
as I ponder the exquisite
brightness, the settled peace
of a soul cleansed
whiter than
snow.
“Wash me, and I shall be
whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7
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Change of Dimensions
When I was entangled
in the world, I was blind
and deaf to the possibilities
alive with Jesus.
Doubt, unbelief,
painted everything
black, white,
or gray.
There was no wonder
in wonderful, no miracle
in miraculous.
But faith brought
full color, the inconceivable,
and eye-opening realm
of God’s Spirit
where a relationship
with Jesus makes
the incredible
and unbelievable
a way of life.
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Like a Chick
He will cover you with his feathers
and under his wings you will find
refuge…Psalm 91:4
When I’m overwhelmed and overheated
with the world’s ways, I’m drawn
to the deep pools of forest shade.
I flee to the welcoming shadow
like a chick seeking refuge
under its mother’s wings.
Perhaps it feels like a cowardly act,
but I will not trust my own devices.
For anger spent can create debts
I never get a chance to repay.
What refreshing calm settles
over me in the cool safety
of His protection.
Like David I can sing and celebrate
this release. For what I perceived as threat
was never worth losing my peace.
And like the chick without strength
my path often ends and begins
within the shelter of His wings.
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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.
These are lovely. Especially love: "deep pools of forest shade"
and
"What refreshing calm settles
over me in the cool safety
of His protection." Praise the LORD!