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Seedlings No More

It all starts with a seed that is sown. We are all planted to be fully grown. Stay in the soil where comfort reigns? Or sprout forth with what God ordains? Surrounded by darkness was our plight, So, let’s burst … Continue reading

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Thank You

Thank You for blank pages and fresh starts. Thank You for forgiving debts and cleansing hearts. Thank You for washing every spot clean. Thank You for being our rescue in the ravine. Thank You for showing us Your infinite glory. … Continue reading

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Strike

There is my ancient enemy, but here is my present sword: I battle him with the power of the Word. I battle him with truth’s beautiful face. I battle him with the might of grace. I battle him with my … Continue reading

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Bring the Rain

When I search for You, You’re found. When I give you my fears, I’m no longer bound. When I raise my hands, You won’t put me to shame. In the drought of uncertainty, You bring the rain. ©️2019 Rachel D. … Continue reading

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Healer

Sometimes the greatest surrender is our tears. Sometimes the greatest victory is releasing fears. Sometimes the greatest worship is a whisper of hope. Sometimes the greatest comfort lies beyond our scope. Sometimes the greatest sacrifice is a prayer. So don’t … Continue reading

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Tear-Stained Pages

I can write poetry or prose; Write as eloquently as all of those Who’ve gone before and led the way. Yet, in the purpose of each day In the paper or with the pen, A humbled heart, You won’t condemn. … Continue reading

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Nature of the Soul

Cascade of questions And crags of worry Volcanoes of anger Fires of fury Mountains of doubt Frost of fears Thunder of pain River of tears Lost in wilderness Begging to be found Eyes on the horizon For hope not to … Continue reading

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Boundless Art

Poetry to a poet is euphoria. Paint to an artist transcends an idea. Letters to a linguist are divine sounds. The heights of a craft knows no bounds. ©️2019 Rachel D. Lyne

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Battle Ready

Worry looks ahead. Regret looks back. Inward is focused On what I lack. Outward is weak, Yet God is strong. I trust in the One To Whom I belong. Striving for peace, Yet longing for battle. Looking above, I won’t … Continue reading

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Nomad

Carnival of feelings, Tightrope of fears, Spinning rings of doubt; Dizzy from the years. Unsteady on the trapeze, Hearing the lion roar. Mirrors reflect my heart And the deep desire to soar. Blaring sights and sounds When life feels like … Continue reading

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Limitless

Countless faults of mine You erase; Endless grace You bestow to me. Infinite ways I felt like a disgrace; Innumerable ways of comfort I see. Continual doubts wrecked my mind, Everlasting peace You promise. Boundless love in You I find. … Continue reading

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The Clay

Placed on the wheel of life, spinning; Human nature follows the bent of sinning. Round and round and round we go, What we will become, only God knows. The Potter takes his place next to me- Accepted His offer of … Continue reading

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