Be still and know that I am God

by Anne Linington⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ Red Star

Coming to the great “I am”

I still myself in your presence,

As I speak the word of invitation,

“Maranatha-, Come Lord”.

Straightening my back,

Dropping weary shoulders

And stretching my neck heavenward,

I wait for the assurance

Of the one who is already there,

Deep within.

With no need to perform or prove myself

To one who has loved me from before time,

Creating me in His own image

Forming me so expressly in my mother's womb,

Calling me to be His servant.

No need to be witty or wise

Engaging or enchanting,

Or tell you of my recent achievements

By which I may gain merit in the mind of God.

Nor of future plans to impress you

With my commitment to you and your purposes.

I take that deep relaxing breath in the knowledge

That nothing I could ever think or do or speak,

Could ever cause you to love me more than you do right now.

So I enter your renewing rest

Of body, mind and spirit,

Finding wholeness

Without fear

Being me.

Article submitted Sunday, December 27, 2009 & read 188 times.

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» left by Marijo Phelps⁽²⁰³⁾ (2 years 21 days ago.)

Thanks so much Anne for sharing your heart with us in poetry! Marijo
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