“My people heard not my voice, and obeyed me not;
So I gave them up to the hardness of their hearts;
they walked according to their own counsels.” – Ps 81: 12:13
i am grateful
you never gave up on me
you sent the clouds
to bring rain that softened my heart
after i stopped my complaining
i heard your small soft voice
that has always resided in my heart
i am grateful
that you came into the world
to rescue me
please don’t leave me
to my own counsel
until we’re home again
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” – Jn 6:35
this bread i eat
this cup i drink
the bread of life
the living water
you are enough
but
when i wander too far
when i stray off the way
when i hunger for truth
when i thirst for life
then
i have forgotten you
the bread of life
the living water
all i have to do:
remember
believe
return to you
eat this bread
drink this cup
my daily bread
is enough
for today
no one
is promised
tomorrow
when words fail
to inspire
and the day disappoints
come meet me
at the intersection
of yesterday and tomorrow
embrace here and now
know that I AM
But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith. – Mt 13:57-58
forgive me for each time
i did not see a prophet
trying to show me the truth
no matter his origin
forgive me for each time
i did not allow a priest
to perform any miracle
no matter her appearance
forgive me for each time
i did not offer a king
the treasures given in my care
no matter his condition
grant me the eyes of a child
to see anew your wonders
hidden in ordinary things
let me see the Jesus in the mirror
My soul yearns and pines
for the courts of the LORD.
My heart and my flesh
cry out for the living God. – Ps 84:3
blessed are those
whose doors are open to the Lord
where hearths are warm
and hearts are welcoming
the Kingdom of God is ever present
Longing For Water 