I shall return from my walk a new person Is that not the purpose of the journey If I taste good If I taste bad If I mourn Or if I’m glad It is certainly my choice But I shall return a new person I may dwell where the wild waters flow I may rest by the contemplative pools I may rise up to conquer the mountain tops Or I may dive off the cliffs into the sea It is certainly my choice But I shall return a new person Shall I fear the way that I go Shall I stall to stay in one place Shall I plunge into the abyss Shall I take courage to stand in the mist I certainly may – it is my choice But I shall return a new person So I shall go I shall stay I shall dither I shall stray I shall live I shall die I shall believe I shall lie But I shall return a new person Because certainly that is my choice But I shall go in the Father’s arms I shall stay in the same abode I shall die in His love I shall live in Him And I am a new person (c) MDS 8/19/2021
Category: Father
Portal of Fire
The door is wide open. The door of my love is never closed. It is like a fire portal in your heart, within your deepest self. Some are afraid, because they fear the burning. But there is no reason to fear. It is like a burning in your bones – a longing you cannot describe. It is encoded in your DNA. When you step into the door, you free yourself to be embraced fully by my love. The experience changes everything. The burning is a desire to be fully alive in me. No harm comes to my beloved ones as they come through the door.
The door is and will always be open for eternity. The choice is freely yours to walk through. I always wait for you. Once you enter all is well. Enter now, enter later – the draw is irresistible, because it is your original design. Once you taste of it, you will not want to turn away. Come and see; come and taste; come and experience the fullness. The only hinderance is fear, but my love has conquered all fear and will overcome all resistance. My love is infinite. Selah.
One, All Along
Heart’s Cry
Is there God
God! Is there a Father
Are you what I imagine
Could you be different than our stories
We live, we die
Where do we connect
We imagine, we build, we destroy
Can we distinguish our own realities
Life, creation, being in motion
Circles of relationships connected, disconnected
The space between explosive potential
Can bonds be restored once exploited
BECAUSE
BECAUSE
Do you see me
Do you see me
Because I am there
In the darkest places
In the deepest despair
I am there
Did you stop looking
Did you give up all hope
Because I am there
In the darkest places
In the deepest despair
I am there
Will you look up
Will you hope again
Because I am here
In the darkest places
In your deepest despair
I am here
You see me
You see me
Because I am here
Freedom of Love
You are defined by my love. You asked, and I gave. I gave, and you received. You received, and I increased. I increased, and you rejoiced in my abundance. As you rejoice in new found freedom, I strengthen you to move forward into more. Freedom requires strength. Law does not. The fallen mindset hearkens back to the fruit it ate and falls so easily into the lie of self-sustenance. But you my child I strengthen to walk in the freedom of my love, my joy, my kingdom, my provision. You were born again in Christ to receive an inheritance that I prepared for my children. Receive it like a child.
Fire of Love
The power of my Spirit moves. But it moves in love. This is how you discern – is it in love? If love is not the core, then it is not of me. My very being is love. My substance is love – undiluted, unpolluted, other focused love.
You must grasp this burning love to know me. I burn the darkness from you. I illuminate the darkest corners of your existence. When you embrace this fire it consumes. What is left unscathed is my image in you. My image that has always been there buried under the cares of the world and the hurts that only I can fully see. But don’t despair and don’t be frightened; my fire of love is good. I don’t and I won’t hurt you. Discern with my heart and don’t be afraid of my fiery love. Stronger than death my love is a seal upon your heart, my treasured bride.
Papa’s Gift
You are named Daughter of God. Born of my love; sustained in my strength. My arm does not grow weary; my heart never fails. My grace is multiplied and everlasting. Your rest is complete – receive my offering to you. Guilt and shame have no place. Do not let the lies strangle who you are in me. I vanquish them with my word. One look of my eyes destroys the accusations. So look deep into me, and you will find no condemnation, no doubt. My faith for you is strong. My love is solid. Rest in my truth. Rest in my loving arms of forgiveness and acceptance. Be one with me in all things, and you will never be confounded or desolate. The wilderness has been transformed by the rivers of my love. The lush garden of my existence awaits all who enter the gate. The entry is wide open, and all can come. Come in and bring yourself to me. Freely receive, and freely bring others to the garden. My prized fruit like jewels await your indulgence – good to eat, good for life. My tree of life flourishes now and forever. Eat only from my tree of bounty, and the fragrance of my love will blossom in you. The fragrance of my love cancels the fragrance of death and destruction. The fragrance of my love cannot be defeated. I have conquered. I continue to conquer the lies of the enemy. Light shines and will not be extinguished. My blessings, my love flood the earth. My kingdom now established expands. Praise and glory surround me, because I AM. You? – you are with me in my glory. See it, taste it, feast in me. My love, my mercy, my power endure.
No One Should Cry Alone (Lullaby of Heaven)
She’s in pigtails and lace The pretend party is in place She calls to him as he comes through the door Dance with me, Daddy But he is too concerned with his cares So she dances with Mr. Teddy Bear And angels come and surround her heart Jesus holds her in his arms Because no one should dance alone Lullaby of heaven Angels singing love songs Jesus crying and singing along Streams of glory flowing Lullabies of heaven caressing our heart Because no one cries alone He puts on his favorite team’s hat Grabs his glove, ball, and bat He prays maybe this time But he is not chosen He sits on the bench his mind frozen And angels come and surround his heart Jesus holds him in his arms Because no one should play alone Lullaby of heaven Angels singing love songs Jesus crying and singing along Streams of glory flowing Lullabies of heaven caressing our heart Because no one cries alone She stands by the little grave She wasn’t supposed to be pregnant But it happened any way Shunned and shamed the baby came Too soon and too small, she’s lost everything Angels come and surround her heart Jesus holds her in his arms Because no one should cry alone Lullaby of heaven Angels singing love songs Jesus crying and singing along Streams of glory flowing Lullabies of heaven caressing our heart Because no one cries alone [The way I saw this as I wrote it, the angels were both real angels ministering to broken hearts, but they were also symbolic of individuals partnering with Holy Spirit to reach out to others. The first "angel" is a grandfather who comes to the party and dances. The second "angel" is another little child on the playground who says, "come be my friend". The last "angel" is a nurse from the hospital who comes to the graveside to comfort a mother mourning. May we be listening to the quite voice of Holy Spirit who will guide us so that no one cries alone.]
Will The Broken Stand
Pieces fall Like torrents of tears Washing away The dust of years Can they be caught Gathered in mercy's hands Kept in safety Will the broken stand Lifted up Like the guardians of time Remembering a past Promising a new sign But can they be caught Held in mercy's hands Kept in safety Will the broken stand
Love Pursues 