7-30-22 It has been so dry here in southern Oklahoma this summer. The grass is scorched and most of the lovely blooms from the spring have faded from the summer … Continue reading Ramblings in the Rain
Tag: Prayer
Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart
6-26-22 Each year, our family takes a vacation to a little river in eastern Oklahoma. It’s so quiet and peaceful. There is no internet, spotty cell service, and the only … Continue reading Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart
Where is Our Rejoicing?
Where is our rejoicing?
Cleansing the Leper, Flesh the Leprosy of the Soul
5-21-21 How does the darkness swoop in so swiftly?Or anger and rage so quickly befall?Am I missing their warnings?Do I not hear their siren calls? Their presence leaves me in … Continue reading Cleansing the Leper, Flesh the Leprosy of the Soul
Blood From This Stony Heart
3-13-21 Pride puffed up,Strangles blood flow to the heart’s core.Does an uncircumcised heart bleed?Can it feel the slicing of The Father’s Sword? Oh, its crusty veneer,Created by the ego within … Continue reading Blood From This Stony Heart
Winter’s Sting
2-11-21 The cold blow of the world around me, Leaves a sting in my weary soul. Eyes of ice, words of frost, Consuming me all around. A winter storm brews … Continue reading Winter’s Sting
Lure of False Light
12-2-20 Beware dear child,Of the tantalizing allure,The fallacious twinkle,Being dangled before you. The shimmer of the false light,That soothes your heart,And distracts the eyes,Mesmerizing your every thought. “Oh, but it … Continue reading Lure of False Light
Chaos in Silence
10-28-20 Thoughts turning,Twisting in my mind.The voice of deceptionPulling me from Your peace. It begins with a whisper,Seductively passing my ear.Taunting, pressing,Becoming louder with every syllable. It’s breath nauseates me,Stinking … Continue reading Chaos in Silence
Seeds of Misery
8-25-20 Tiny seeds of misery planted.Sowed within my mind.I entertain their falsehoods,Consuming me fully with no place to hide. Reeling perceptions,Weakening my resolve.Hopelessness sprouts.Growing…Strangling… Occupied by loneliness.Question upon question.I scream … Continue reading Seeds of Misery
Draw Me Near
8-12-20 Father, I read Your Word and It slashes through this hardened skin.My heart is gaping open from the wound of Your Righteousness.Remove the wretchedness that You see within me!Bring … Continue reading Draw Me Near
Mahaliah 