Everlasting Father

I couldn’t obey well enough to please 

So I rebelled

To be independent and divorce myself from the pain of missing the father’s gaze of affection

Oh but the true face of my Father is gazing at me now, fierce and tender 

His [all-seeing] eyes 

were [flashing] like a flame of fire [piercing into my being]

Affirming, consecrating belonging 

Enjoying 

Calling me into being

Just leaning, believing 

I am beloved and known 

Oh Papa, Abba, 

Arrester and wrestler 

Defender of my heart 

Soaking in your sweet and strong Presence is enough 

For me 

(Revelation 1:14, Isaiah 9:6)

He gives strength

I am so hardpressed

On everyside

Disappointment’s deathgrip

Seethes

And I await

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You

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Fighting for me

Delivering me

Unshaming me/claiming me

Above all, Sustaining me 

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He gives strength to the weary and to him who has no might He increases power. Isaiah 40:29.

I stretch my wings

Who is she that unfurls such hidden majesty?

A gray cloak, somber and ashen, until the release

Of fluorescent fucia and magenta plumage

The dourness vanquished with the revealing 

Of hidden colour, lofted valour

I stretch my wings

Arching on the wind

Underneath the magnificent force,

Unseen substance billowing forth
Lifting roseate spoonbill songs
Majestically 

Crater [amplified]

Oh, rumpled heart.
Come to me 
And grieve [mourn, lament, acknowledge, release];
Perceive [understand, feel, see]
My love for you 
is Overflowing.

Carols

My God, he’s about feasting

Joy-filled remembrance, annual semblance, celebrating 

My God, he’s about testing

Sincerity revealing, perseverance keeling, heart wrestling 

My God, he’s about returning

Earth restoring, justice dealing, vengeance sealing 

Walking by faith

When great faith is required, great patience is required as well. -Henry Blackaby