What better way to christen a new (to me) laptop than with a blog post? It’s been a bit too quiet on my online space the last couple weeks. Life offline, however, has been full. I’ve started working as a virtual assistant. The best part of my duties? Editing. I’ve been given the chance to hone my writing skills in a different way.
Yesterday, my oldest daughter wanted to try her hand at writing a poem. She asked me to sit down and compose one alongside her. My Momma-writer’s heart was very glad to oblige. While my girl didn’t get too far ahead on her poem, I managed to jot something powerful (to me) in under five minutes. I’ve been told that I have a gift in writing. Countless people have been positively impacted by my words. Praise the Lord! I’m certainly not this brilliant on my own.
But every so often, doubts and other silly things try to sneak in the back door. This poem and message that I needed was reaffirmation that writing is still a precious gift.
I’m sharing it here, hoping that you will be blessed too, by this (untitled) poem.
Colours so vibrant
Matchless and right
Fragrances well-paired
In marriage to the perfect bloom
Taking note of their beauty
Gaze and inhale deeply
I must pause in awe
As creation worships its Creator
These flowers seem handcrafted
Each petal uniquely delicate
Only the gentlest of touches
Could have placed them just so
But it was a word
An almighty and powerful command
The earth trembled at His words
And erupted into breathtaking obedience
Wow!
This should be me
I must listen for God’s voice
Be willing to obey His divine command
Out of me can come exquisite beauty
To the glory of my Creator
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I’m linking up with Debi at FunkiPlanet today. Check her out when you have a moment.
