I just finished writing this poem and since it has been awhile since I put out a blog, wanted to share it with all my special friends and relatives. The song "In the Secret Place," which I love inspired it.
One of the sorrows on our God's loving heart is all the evil that takes place in the world. Twenty two Coptic Christians were just murdered by ISIS. What demoniacally inspired mad men. In America, we for now have it so good. I agree with those who say WWIII is soon coming. Where I often differ with them is it isn't just WWIII, but the return of our Messiah, Lord and King to set up his kingdom. This is our anchor for the soul and also our blessed hope. Please join me in praying for our brothers and sister in hard places and the missionaries who serve them in ministry. A friend, who just passed away, sent a letter from some missionary friends of his to the Kurdish people in Northern Iraq who choose to stay and die if need be with them.
A daily Quiet Time is so important. I like to open mine by singing a few worship choruses and singing or praying in the spirit. After reading Scripture, I pray for whoever God lays on my heart. My daily Quiet Time allows me to learn to discern my Messiah's voice from the enemies and so many other good things. If you wish to know more about praying in the spirit, feel free to ask me.
OUR SET APART PLACE
Only you and I are
allowed,
No one else may enter,
It's a secret place,
A set apart place,
A transparent place,
Where truth is spoken,
Free to be real,
You with me,
Me with you,
This leaves me
vulnerable,
Open to being hurt,
Even my biggest sins,
Are never used against
me,
But rather to heal me,
Set me free,
Bring ever greater
wholeness,
Enabling me to trust,
Rest in you,
It's a quiet place,
No loud noises to
startle,
Enables me to focus on
you,
Learn to discern your
voice,
From the enemies,
It's an unhurried place,
We reason together,
Share our joys,
Also our sorrows,
You give me your desires,
We end our time,
I move through my day,
Walking hand in hand,
We continue to share.
