In the Stillness

   I wrote this poem as I sat and swung in my hammock today, resting and meditating on the ton of my Heavenly Father's voice-our papa. His voice echoes through the wind as the trees danced and swayed back and forth and it was simply beautiful.  The wind rushes at the top of the trees  brushing it with every bit of God's breath that passes through.  The tree limbs sway back and forth with ease and balance as the sun glistens with its touch.  This must be what freedom feels like.  Oh to be like the tops of these trees Full of vibrancy, light and a weightless burden.  The trees know what to do and when to do it They listen well to the voice who created them. No hesitancy found.  The breathing found atop comes and goes.  Stillness for moments on end.  Then the breath comes back.  Back and forth. Back and forth.  Side to side the limbs sway.  They are beautiful.  Full of peace. Tranquility and purpose.  In the st...

  Today, I asked the Lord "what does your voice sound like?" and it didn't take long for Him to respond. This was His response.... "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me." (John 10:27)  My sweet girl-you are my sheep and I am the shepherd. Although you are growing in me, you are also learning my tone. My tone is gentle and crosses your mind like a leaf in the wind on an autumn day. My intentions are for peace and comfort-to teach you how to be more like me...more like my Father.  I want you to incline your ear to me kiddo because I have much I want to tell you. When you call on me, trust that I will answer and show you secret things. (Jeremiah 33:3) I am always  speaking to you.  I want you to slow down and hear me.  Listen for my tone.  It is gentle, loving and kind. It is strong and compassionate. I can be as quiet as a whisper but as loud as a drum- all within one instruction. Do not be afraid. Can you hear me child? Can you he...

  This painting always makes me tear up. When I look at this, I can't help but to imagine the tightness of the hug, the warm embrace of Jesus' love the very first time He sees me in Heaven. Oh how I can't wait for that day to see Him face to face.  This painting came to mind as I asked the Lord the question "What does your love look like?" This is what He had to say... "When you are in the valleys of uncertainties and doubt, I am there. When fear creeps at your door step and when the thief knocks in the middle of the night- I am there with you. You are not alone, sweet girl, for I am with you.  I care for you and I want to lavish you in my love. A love that only I can give you. It is a love that comes directly from my Father and flows through me. You will never experience a love like this, except with me. This love is deeper than the ocean and wider than all the horizon. When you cry to me, when it feels like you can't breathe, oh my sweet girl- I weep wi...

"My sweet girl. My precious girl. I have formed you together by the movements of my hands. I have placed my fibers within you so that you would be just like me. You are more precious than any gold or silver can buy. When I think of you, which is more than the grains of sands on earth, I see no flaws.  I created you for a purpose-a heavenly purpose. When I look at you, I see my Father working. When you walk hand-in-hand with me, know that you are also walking with my Father, because we are one. My sweet girl, when I think of you, I think of the amazing plans that I have for you. Your missions is not over. I have divinely chosen you and have called you by my name. You are not a lost cause because I do not make anything by mistake. I see you and I hear you every single time you cry out to me. I am your Father and I love you unconditionally, my sweet child.  You are a chosen, royal priesthood. You are my beloved. I have redeemed you and have forgiven you. I am your Father. I wan...