I Find My Soul...

In this darkest of night

when my eyes should be heavy in slumber,

sleep does not come.

My mind fumbles awake

with jumbled thoughts and awkward intentions,

restless it wanders.

My heart hungers for touch

in this cold and lonely night,

aching bare and alone.

In this dark and holy moment

when my eyes are heavy

my mind unsettled

my heart broken

I find my soul,

Uncovered

Empty

Waiting

© A Sacred Longing 2009-2010

I AM here

In my travels around the bloggy world, I have sensed that busyness is on our plates - heaping mounds of activity portioned out upon us.

I, too, have felt overwhelmed of late. Much to do and little time it seems to accomplish it all.

So, it is breathing room that I am looking for. Space - time - opportunity to enjoy the beauty in life surrounding me.

Still and yet, my calendar is full. My breathing room for now will be heavy sighs and selah moments. Quick but so very important respites from my hurried and harried life. Moments to remember that ...

I AM, here

I am not far from you my child.

I may seem distant but the truth is you are just not seeing me in your

everyday moments.

Slow down,

Look,

Look carefully.

I can be found.

I can be felt.

I can be heard.

Stop.

Become aware.

Be attentive.

It isn't hard, my child.

I promise it isn't.

I AM here,

With you.

Now.

Always.

© A Sacred Longing 2009

Sweet Silence

Sweet silence I beg
do not leave me.
Rather, surround me
in your gentle arms.
In your sweet caress,
may I find peace.
In your warm embrace,
may I find love.
In your quiet comfort,
may I find forgiveness.
Oh, gentle spirit
graceful and true.
In your presence,
I know that God exists.
In the sweetness of solitude,
He speaks to me.

I hope that all of you are enjoying the sweets of the summer. As you can see, I have been to one of my favorite soft-serve stands here. It is a throwback to a generation ago and just as yummy now as I am sure it was then.

These last few days have been wonderful. Quiet, restful and full of tangible moments of God's love. I pray that you will find such moments in your day. They are there, we just need to slow down and savor the sweetness He provides.

© A Sacred Longing 2009