Tag Archives: poet

Kingdoms

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

We’ve all tried to build kingdoms on our own. Banes of existence in castles, on thrones. Set high above, which should be brought low. Raising flags from depths of the undertow. Making selfish decrees of empty intent; Proclaiming independence from … Continue reading →

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Spectrums

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

How on earth To honor the ways of heaven? While we toil To make bread without leaven? Holy and pure You are. Humbled I am – how near, yet far. With arms stretched out, I can touch Your face. With … Continue reading →

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Nomad

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

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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Heavenly Father

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

H – Holy E – Everlasting A – Able V – Victorious E – Enduring N – Nurturing L – Loving Y – Yahweh F – Faithful A – Attentive T – Teacher H – Honest E – Embracing R … Continue reading →

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Limitless

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

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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Be My…

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

God, when I’m scared… God, when I’m a nervous wreck… God, when I can’t pick myself up… God, when I get so frustrated… God, when I get fed up… God, when I want to let go… Be my strength. Be … Continue reading →

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Before You

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Before You, My life’s goal Was to play my role. I was sold On what I was told. Then, You called my name and touched my soul, Forgave my mess and made me whole. I’ll follow You till I’m worn … Continue reading →

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New

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

I am Yours and no one else’s. You open my eyes to be selfless. Sweetly Your name is spoken through my daily breath. I read Your words and, to my soul, You’re daily bread. Take my hand and walk with … Continue reading →

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God is Over All

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

The Lord God… Overtakes my path Overpowers the darkness Overshadows my enemies Oversees my future Overrides my sin & shame Overthrows temptation Overwhelms my heart with love Overabundantly provides Overruns my fear Overflows with grace Overcame the grave God is … Continue reading →

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“Set Apart” by Vicki Plaster Baird

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

I want to share this poem by Vicki Baird with you. Because the eloquence of others oftentimes encompasses what we feel. “Isolate me, if Thou must Train my heart to love and trust By the arrow’s inward thrust I am … Continue reading →

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Acrostics – Fear, Doubt, & Lies

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

I found this on a devotional app (possibly from David Ramos’ “Magnetic Faith”) and is definitely worth sharing! I do not take credit for the acrostics below (but I wish I could, because they’re superb!): F – False E – … Continue reading →

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The Unfathomable

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

If we could put Him in a box, He wouldn’t be God. If we knew all His ways, He wouldn’t be God. If His words weren’t truth, He wouldn’t be God. If His love was not sufficient, He wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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