Monday, June 29, 2009

The brilliance of this day is hesitantly crossing the threshold into night’s dark silence.

I wonder at these twilight moments did I spend this day well.

Did I hearken to every opportunity that was set before me? Did I choose the best rather than the good?

I marvel that in all my busyness, so much is left undone.

I am left feeling much the same way – undone.

In this twilight, I am given the opportunity to unravel the haste of this day and acknowledge His presence that was intricately woven into each detail.

While, I can’t finish what is left undone. I can abandon myself to into His loving arms.

In this twilight, I am given the opportunity to fearlessly examine myself against the purity of all that is He and fall humbly at His feet in confession.

While, I can’t change what has been accomplished. I can rest in His forgiveness.

Soon, night will fall and so will my eyes in gentle slumber.

Rest, my child for another day will dawn.


Yet, this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23



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8 comments:

  1. Wendy Paine MillerJune 30, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    "I can abandon myself into his loving arms"--beautiful and this is one reason why I love our God so much--that his arms are always open for us.
    ~ Wendy

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  2. Beth HerringJune 30, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Oh, yes Denise.

    I need to let my day unravel and acknowledge His presence.

    Your writing just takes me to another place! I love it!

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  3. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comJune 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Very nice, Denise.

    I am rolling that thought over -- that feeling of being "undone."

    And then you remind us that God puts the pieces back together with new mercies, delivered faithfully every morning.

    "He who began a good work in us, will carry it on to completion."

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  4. christy roseJune 30, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Denise This post was absolutely beautiful!
    I love the Scripture at the end.

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  5. elaine @ peace for the journeyJune 30, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    So many days, I long for the approach of night so that I can find some rest for my weary soul. And while I don't always live each day like I mean it, I rest in knowing that it is done and that another morning awaits my great expectation.

    Love you, friend. I'm so tired. Please pray for me.

    peace~elaine

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  6. UnknownJune 30, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I love the idea that I could unravel a busy day--hopefully I've unraveled it before it unraveled me.

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  7. RachelleJune 30, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks for your sweet prayers.

    I loved reading this... beautiful!

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  8. LauraJune 30, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I always leave here so at peace, closer to Him.

    Thank you, friend.

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