Just beyond

Its always just beyond where we are
that we always want to be
just beyond that hill
that we can barely even see
but i look at where i am
that i so often overlook
and see that even here
is quite a good place to be
but i climb that hill
just to see what could be
what else could be there?
What else is there to see?!
it does not take a day
it does not take year
even still, i am not quite there
but it is then that i see
whether i am here
or whether i am there
is quite possibly
right where i need to be

11-29-10

Past Times

Remembering all the times
and all those faces,
all those smiles and tired eyes.
All the questions of what to do
when time was empty with anywhere to go.
All the adventures with mystery endings
with fountains and treasures
and good food too.
To hide it all and walk with faith
and clearly see
with patient hearts
Only time will tell when it comes together
When to let it pass
and when to never let go

7-27-10

Bliss

Sometimes when the light comes in
I close my eyes to feel the air
Its nice to know
the peace of mind
that comes with time
and rested hearts
To give it all
and leave it be
is to be at home
when all else falls.

7-26-10

Waiting

It seems harder to hold a conversation
as all I am is silence

A time to relax and breathe
A time to prepare physically and spiritually

for the job to be done
that i am yet to know what it is

7-26-10

Serenity

Theres something serene
about this morning
Everyone is busy
in their conversations and breakfast
But theres something nice
about stepping back and watching
Seeing different personalities and moods
of different people

7-26-10

On of those nights

My ankle is swollen again. Just like it was in New York.

Everyone is calling out different medications and pills to take and try

The frustration raised with so many voices

A calming breath comes with prayer

The pain is almost on the verge of tears

I am thankful for the prayers and concerns, but for now will wait to see what happens

God, I ask for the strength to serve you

I feel strength in prayer as we trust in Him for His perfect will

7-25-10

Divine Voice

Cant you hear it?!

That devine voice we so often confuse as our own. Whether by fear or denial we reject that divine mystery.

Be still!

wait!

listen

It is not for me to say that which is spoken to you only to pursue that which is spoken to me. Is there anything more urgent than this? Who am I to reject that which is divine.

11-24-10

Unknown Ground

Is it who we are or who we need to be?
The road we are going to travel is shaped by the road we have been
A one way street with no exits
Changing with each step we take
A faith to know the sturdy ground
Vision to see through the thick fog.
We are the blind walking through a mystery

7-25-10

The Hotel

At the hotel there is still no rest
teams break up to practice and prepare
all the preparation for the one moment to share
our weakness shows our faith in Christ
prayer, rest, and dreams
before a day of serving the Lord

7-24-10

Anxious Thoughts

It seems we travel more than we stay
Is the power of one action enough to change a life for Christ?
Is it enough to show the love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit?
God, what do you want me to do here?
For you, everything is worth it

7-24-10

Morning Meditation

Meditation to prepare the heart and soul
Time with God through Word and prayer
A joyous heart begins the journey
to overflow His love and grace
A time to play
A time to rest
A time to work
More time to pray

7-23-10

New Sights

To travel and see is to experience and live
A life
That could be
maybe
A language, a culture, the food
so
much
food
It's beautiful
The buildings, the nature
Too much to take in
Too full to try

7-23-10

Mornings

A casual early wakeup and a cold shower to start the day.
Another buffet for breakfast, a 2 hour meal and an overly satisfied stomach.

7-23-10

Landing

Landing soon
Everybody's awake making final preparations
Babies finally resting
Windows open in hopes to see sights of land
Light overtakes the cabin
God, use me here
Your will be done

7-22-10

Constant Faith

The constant nature of motion
moves in ways unexpected

unyielding and faithful

We are faithful to follow
A plan not of our own

The cycle continues

segmented
and
fractured

If we are constant in faith
we find peace when we find an answer
that was unnecessary to find

7-21-10

Time and Rhythm

*The following is a series of poems written while on a missions trip in the Philippines.

When time is still
The future is a distant dream
Time beats on to a slow, slow rhythm
One beat more
One beat more
A look to the left
A look to the right
Settled by a deep deep breathe
Waking up to find time
In the same place as before

7-21-10