Tag Archives: Prayer

to stop running – February 10

Posted on February 11, 2014 by landl30

2.10 to stop running as if the wind were chasing to stop crying as if the wolf was burying   to stop dying over and over again while little children played on your grave   westing wind now blow straight … Continue reading →

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younger eyes – January 27

Posted on January 28, 2014 by landl30

poem 1.27 younger eyes look for older answers. away from the distractions of   blare and flare, glare that impairs.   younger hearts resonate to ancient callings that touch truths   that endure, ensure, mature.   younger minds know deceit … Continue reading →

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the hem of his garment – January 26

Posted on January 27, 2014 by landl30

1.26 In my mind’s eye I see the hem of a garment that flows up out of my sight to a large man seated upon a throne.   It is such a childish image, that I know is not real. … Continue reading →

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a writer’s prayer – December 29

Posted on December 30, 2013 by landl30

12.29 let the words flow through me. my silent prayer.   let me get out of the way for the quiet inside   that sees and listens and opens to the more.   let those who have ears to hear, … Continue reading →

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houses of the holy – December 13

Posted on December 15, 2013 by landl30

12.13 New England church, snow falling outside clear glass, simple white openness strung with greens. Words and music.   Low mystery building, altar, candles, deep and sensate, incense, dark wood, glass aged in prayer. Heart.   The triune sender speaks … Continue reading →

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baby Jesus manger scene – December 10

Posted on December 11, 2013 by landl30

12.10 crisp and clear, I shovel a path to the baby Jesus manger scene in our front yard.   snow topping high upon the plastic brows. wiseman, wiseman, joseph, mary, wiseman, baby Jesus waits yet to come and make his … Continue reading →

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kitchen cross – December 1

Posted on December 2, 2013 by landl30

12.1 At days end the cross on the wall speaks to me. Celtic encircling around the arms of sacrifice. Embrace and compassion, commitment and purpose. Rhythms of life that I hope mark my day. ——————————–

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chanting fills – October 4

Posted on October 5, 2013 by landl30

10.4 chanting fills the space with echoing faith.   long born community gathering to pray   send, care, gather for hearts to listen.   chanting fills the huge space with presence. —————–

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a single red stamen – September 20

Posted on September 21, 2013 by landl30

9.20 a single red stamen stands tall amidst the sea of dead and dying leaves as if dropped in by arrow specificity, a mystery of grace and random chance.   like each soul in a desert calling to the Lord. … Continue reading →

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tan legged woman – September 9

Posted on September 10, 2013 by landl30

9.9 tan legged woman works the garden while I ride the mower in a yard and home we have created together. with boys out it is now the two of us. as it was in the beginning is now and … Continue reading →

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