Watching Raindrops Dance

Our Creator, to use one of my favorite 

expressions, is profoundly simple. I'm 

seeing ever more clearly the things that really 

matter the most in life. We can be in 

such a rush that we miss the restorative 

blessings of all that our very good Father has 

given us so richly to enjoy. Time alone with 

him, fellowship with other believers, enjoying 

discussing Scripture with liked minded people, 

rejoicing over his numerous blessings in our 

lives and spending time in  his creation 

together, refreshing ourselves as we give 

thanks for its beauty are but a few of 

God's (Elohim in the Hebrew) choicest gifts to 

us.

Recently, Chuck and I took a walk in a  local park with a zoo after service on Sabbath. We ran into some old friends whom we had not seen in a while. We enjoyed the zoo's cougars, tigers, bears and buffalo together. What an awesome Creator. One of the friends we toured the zoo with is a very enthusiastic Puerto Rican. I tease him, "You never get excited about anything."  He's a joy to be around. His wife is quiet, but really sweet and is also a joy to be with. There honey daughter was with them. What an enjoyable walk. We exclaimed over the size of the tiger's feet. While the male tiger is very bright colored, the female is very light colored. Again, what an awesome Creator.

The next time it rains, I encourage you  to take time to watch the raindrops dance and give thanks to our wonderful Creator for all his marvelous gifts. You are all in my love and prayers. In our most precious Messiah, Jan Hagg  

WATCHING RAINDROPS DANCE

Rejoicing in your creation,

Its loveliness,

Watching raindrops dance,

Joyously hit the pavement,

 Rejoice in life,

 In your goodness,

They give the earth a bath,

Remove the air’s dust,

Leave it so fresh smelling,

 Each raindrop is transparent,

Like fine crystal,

The leaves so still,

Then gently swaying,

Praising you,

The quietness so refreshing,

I don’t want to leave.

They Did It For Us!

A New Year has arrived and I'm sending you a new poem. It was written at the end of the old year. A New Year's gift from me to you. I am still doing a afternoon Bible Study at the county jail every other Friday. My partner brought in the most beautiful song called "How Many Kings," which really blessed me. It was the inspiration for this poem. The poem is different from the song, but still has the same theme which is the awesome love of the Father that he would send his only begotten son to die for us. Also the love of son for his fallen creation that he would come and live amongst sinners and then pay the torturous price to redeem us.  Hopefully it ministers to you. In Him, Jan

THEY DID IT FOR US!

The king of all kings,

 Laid aside his crown,

 Left heaven’s perfection,

 For a manger,

 A crown of thorns,

 And a cross.

The sinless Master,

Humbled himself,

 Took on flesh,

 Hating man’s wickedness,

 He grieved over lost humans,

 Healed and set them free.

The Creator of all,

Was tempted,

 Just like us,

Yet without sin,

 Had human needs,

 Felt what we feel.

El’s only begotten son,

 Suffered a broken heart,

Was betrayed,

 Beaten and mocked,

 Spit upon,

 Died between two thieves.

Yahweh Shall Supply

For the past several months Chuck has been laid off. I love to do studies on various Scriptural topics. I am presently studying the subject of Yahweh's provision in Scripture. Even though the word provision isn't found in Scripture,  the word supply is. The two Scriptures I used in this poem are found in Philippians 4:19 and Ephesians 3:20. Another neat Scripture I came across on the  this subject is found in Psalm 112:1-10. 


                                YAHWEH WILL SUPPLY

Yahweh will supply,

Not just some,

But all of my needs,

Not with thrift store rejects,

Not just his earthly wealth,

As vast as that is,

But his riches in glory,

Not through man,

But by my Messiah,

Not my greedy wants,

But every genuine need,

Emotional, spiritual, physical,

If I but seek him,

Not material possessions,

He will give me his desires,

Reveal my true needs,

For relationship,

With him,

Other believers,

Time in nature,

Rest, exercise,

Healthful food,

A peaceful home,

Satisfying work,

And all else,

If I put him first,

Yahweh will daily provide,

Not a stone or serpent,

But all my needs,

Exceedingly, abundantly,

Beyond all I could ask,

Or even think!