Mercy – Longing For Water

2022.09.11: prodigal

spending recklessly 
wastefully extravagant 
the Creator’s love 

reconciling all who see 
their errors and turn around

2022.05.01: metanoia

to be forgiven 
and loved while still imperfect - 
transformational

2022.01.07: shelter

crystal clear night sky 
so cold the moon seems frosted 
grateful there’s no wind 

no matter what they have done 
everyone needs a home

2015.09.21: the Jesus Prayer

Jesus heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice‘. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” – Mt 9:12-13

Lord Jesus, Son of God
have mercy on me, a sinner.

2015.09.03: feasting or fasting

Jesus answered them, “Can you make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” – Lk 5:34-35

mindless mouthing of rote prayers
and following regimens of fasting
never brought me closer to God

only in accepting my own powerlessness
and abandoning myself to his mercy
did i find myself in his presence

everyday with him is a feast
everyday without him is fasting
and wailing and grinding of teeth

no amount of praying and fasting
or blood sacrifices or bunt offerings
will reconcile us to God

still the choice is always ours
to accept his love and feast in his presence
or assail heaven will fasting and praying