The heavens declare the glory of the LORD The moon hides its face in shame at the mere reflection of Your beauty. The stars for all their twinkling light can never match the magnificence of Your glory. Though the sun may shin with all its might it will never be but a shadow of Your brilliance. O God, You reign in the heavens! Your majesty humbles all creation. Though man lifts his face against You he is but a speck of dust, blown swiftly away. You honor those You choose and humble those who strut around in pride. You hear the smallest of Your children’s call yet You command the most violent of storms. All creation bows to You It sings Your praises! Though man works evil against it Your power and might prevail. Your cleansing blood overwhelms their efforts, Purifying Your world, Proclaiming Your might.
I wrote this sometime last year. Clearly, I was frustrated, but I don’t remember why… Crisis My words are not elegant or pretty They’re mostly angry and petty My frustration mounts as the days pass My hope and faith falter with each silent hour. And I question all the things you are Your love, your care, your plan In this crisis of faith my heart sinks below the waves struggling for air. But I find that through it all I know you are here I don’t understand and I can’t hear you But I know you are here In the emptiness I find you.
ClenchedTightBalled UpCrushed InStrainingtoRelease the breathI didn’t know I held Exhale the angerthe hurtthe fearthe jealousythe disappointmentthe insecuritythe despair StretchLet GoRelaxInhale AgainBreathe Deeply LoveHopeJoyPeaceHumility But most of all LOVE
Invisible One Invisible OneDo you feel unseen, too?When we forget that you’re thereWe don’t listenWe don’t care.Do you cry tears of frustrationOf hurt and of pain.When their eyes slide right over youAnd they forget you again. I don’t want to reachSeem arrogant and rudeBut I’m tired of hurtingI just want the truth. Invisible OneWhat do you do when we don’t seeWhen we look right past you.We don’t noticeThat you’re there. Invisible OneI feel unseen, too.By others around me and sometimes by YouBut even if I am invisible to themI know I will never be invisible to You.