I. The God of my yesterdays: memorial stones
YOU WERE
The Lion,
Whose pursuit struck
terror
In my runaway heart
Until my legs crumpled in
exhaustion,
And You picked me up with
velvet paws
And whispered in my ear
That You were shorn and
slain,
The Lion a Lamb
For this black sheep.
YOU WERE
The Lion,
Who carried me on Your
back
Through labyrinthine
doctrines,
Hedged about with cliffs
and shadows,
Into Your truth and love.
You opened Your book
And told me Your story,
My story.
The Lion a Shepherd,
Teaching me to trust You.
YOU WERE
A Lion still,
And bared Your claws to
wound me,
Drops of tears and blood
Commingling in the pain
Until my legs crumpled
beneath me,
And You picked me up with
velvet paws
And whispered in my ear
That only weakness draws
all eyes
To Your radiant strength.
how could we not understand? lifting you up in love to our good Lord...
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful...thank you for posting it. "Only weakness draws all eyes to Your radiant strength." YES. May you and I both hold onto that Truth as we navigate the days of chronic illness. I needed to be reminded today. And I suspect tomorrow. And the day after. I just read the Chronicles of Narnia for the first time this past year and I'm so glad I did--not just because they were glorious and so full of Hope and Him but because this writing of yours means so much more to me in light of that reading. Grace to you today, Friend--right this minute.
ReplyDeleteVery much sourced in Narnia. I'm very sorry this was a tough day for you. Thank God for using this small thing to remind you you are not alone. Thank you, dear one, and grace to you also. May God grant deep, restful sleep tonight to make tomorrow better.
ReplyDeleteTerrible and fearful until we realize He is our fierce protector and friend. Velvet paws to hold us. I like that.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so real. The last two lines seem especially poignant. His velvet paws and whispers of truth. . . such a beautiful way to illustrate. I look forward to more.
ReplyDeleteLovely, so lovely.
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