Poetic Inspiration…

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About a week ago, I received the following poem from my dear friend Meredith Gregory. She said that one of our posts had inspired her to write this, but it was so encouraging to me that I wanted to share it with the people that are following our journey through our blog. Enjoy!!
“Riding on God’s Wings”
(for Jessica and Joel)
Holding on tightly
along for the ride
gratefully receiving
everything He provides.
Never knowing where
the next landing will be
but knowing we are always
where He wants us to be.
Equipped with the tools
for His divine tasks
we joyfully work with Him
to do all that He asks.
Knowing His tasks are not burdensome
His yoke easy to bear
yet we dare not go a day
without crying out in prayer.
Our Almighty God
and loving Creator
He is our map, our route,
our Sovereign Navigator.
So may we rest in His shadow
in the protection of His wings
for there is our home
where we rejoice and sing.
Meredith Gregory~September 2005

 

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