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The Kingdom of God has Come Near

When the Kingdom of God comes near It comes with disturbance It comes with questions It comes with narrow paths Few but dare to tread It comes with music Follow and dance with us You have to leave everything behind To experience this deep abiding love The Kingdom of God […]

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Deep calls to deep

Deep calls to deep Deep calls to deep Soul calls to soul The silence The sound From the deepest places I seek your deepest self Where are you? Where have gone? My tears are my food My days have an oppressive tone I long for relief I long for you […]

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I long for you

I long for you I long for you Where can you be found? I long for flowing waters A safe place to lay me down Where have you gone? You seem so far away Darkness is around me Tears my only food I want a little taste A small glimpse […]

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Setting your mind

Setting your mind I am setting my mind I am focusing my course I have a direct line of focus It is my human choice You go your way You make your plans I’m heading for a different place A divine dance in their hands I have a mindset Magnetic […]

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It Rests on Grace

It Rests on Grace It Rests on Grace The greatest giftGiven to meIs the gift of graceA kindness undeserved My hope it rests on abundant graceI can’t see any other wayThe acceptance of my dusty lifeThe raising up to a new day Grace is like a warm, welcoming homeWhen […]

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The Pearl of Great Price

The Pearl of Great Price It drew me in It held my gaze Its beauty was a magnet It held me all my days This delight This incredible joy This pearl of beauty Became my all in all I sold everything I had It captured and stole my heart Everything […]

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Hope has Two Beautiful Daughters

Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are. I lose hope sometimes. It’s like the desired outcome seems a million miles away and a thousand dance moves have to […]

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A Channel

A Channel Wild Spirit Storm hits my face Muscled man Touches with such grace Fragrant waft Spills from flowered tree Assails my senses Living fire burning me Little sparks Break the dark Little words Children run to me I take her in ‘Welcome to my home’ ‘Fill me’ ‘Baptise […]

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Open my mind

Open my mind Open my mind Open my soul Open the hard places Buried under coal Gently open Those locked doors Sneak in my love Your delight I want more I welcome your words Comfort they bring Quiet silhouettes To my heart sing Closed heart Closed mind Clenched fist Never […]

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Majestic Robe

Majestic Robe To think I’ve touched a thread Of that majestic robe Felt a sweep of the flow As you walked along my road I see the star filled glitter Around me in the dark Your robe extends throughout eternity Sequined glory, lightening spark I’m looking from the inside out […]