No poem came to mind today. No ideas. Only images, side by side: My warm blankets. People crushed in Haiti. The sound of my laughter. Others' grief.
"'Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.'
Again and again we seem to hear God saying this to us.
'Come unto Me' for the solution of every problem, for the overcoming of every temptation, for the calming of every fear, for all our need, physical, mental, or spiritual, but mostly 'come unto Me' for the strength we need to live with peace of mind and the power to be useful and effective."
A thought from the Twenty-Four Hours a Day book.
"'Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.'
Again and again we seem to hear God saying this to us.
'Come unto Me' for the solution of every problem, for the overcoming of every temptation, for the calming of every fear, for all our need, physical, mental, or spiritual, but mostly 'come unto Me' for the strength we need to live with peace of mind and the power to be useful and effective."
A thought from the Twenty-Four Hours a Day book.
14 comments:
The pain of what is going on in Haiti is so overwhelming for all of us! EO thank you for sharing what is stirring inside. Hugs to you dear one!
You didn't write a poem, but you wrote a lot in a few words. I think you described the way a lot of people feel.
Thank you for the words of serenity.
Secretia
It is in the silence that the words are conveyed, the images resonate in quietude.
sometimes there just are no words...
Good morning sweet soul. You are in good hands, and your quote reminds me that the answer I need today is not from a muse, but from the Creator.
I needed to hear these words today.
Love you Chris
Dianne
I forgive you for being speechless today, I have just caught up with your precious work and it is amazing.
:)
i'm coming...
i'm coming...
ah...
thanks for that. smiles.
"Come unto me"..amazing in it's simplicity.
I have found the words in that quote to be so true. There is incredible peace in seeing God's perfect timing and perfect plan. Thanks for sharing this today.
Your post speaks richly of trusting and letting go. Thank you.
I see the contrasts all around. Some days I am ill equipped to take it all in. Other days, like today, I am spiritually fit. Thanks Chris for a reassuring post. God is here no matter what.
There have been times recently when I have felt weary and heavy laden. God has given me rest. What would we do without our spiritual connection? I'm sure I have no idea. I am so grateful for my contact with God.
PG
While I don't feel I have the right to question, I still have to wonder how tragedies like the one in Haiti can happen. I've been so distraught and helpless about the situation.
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