Sunday, November 29, 2009

the holy cross

the cross is my sure safety
it is the cross that i ever adore
the lord's cross is with me
the cross is my refuge

st tom aquinas

Saturday, November 28, 2009

in hospital with me

from my hospital bed i type to You
here i try hard to embrace the Holy Holy Cross, and as st Thomas Aquinas find that The Cross is my refuge
to surrender all to You oh sweet Father what joy is hidden in this, a joy too great that overflows from my miniscule being
joy in abundance while i cling to the Holy Holy Cross...what is this contradiction?

may i bless Your name at all times
tiny me

'i will bless the Lord at all times
his praise continually on my lips

proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord
let's acclaim his name together'

psalm 34: 1, 3

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Singing Over the Abundance

This is constantly on my mind Lord, that not only do you know what makes us happy, You know what makes us even happier and You desire to give us this- joy in abundance - if only we are open enough to You.

"Out of the depths You cry, 'Come and be satisfied', Father You sing, Father You sing over your children. Let us see through Your eyes, we are your great delight, Father You sing, Father You sing over your children." Matt Maher (Cd Alive Again)

"I did not choose You, You have chosen me, to go bear fruit abundantly; I did not choose You, You have chosen me, Oh God in Your mercy, pursue me." Danielle Rose (CD Pursue Me).



xxx

Monday, November 2, 2009

Step 1: Our Best

I am very angry. My finger is just about to press the 'send' button on my mobile.
Help me Lord I cry.
You say, Is that the best you can do?
I stop short. No. I can do better than that. I delete the message and move away.

Only when I've done my very best and can physically do no more, only then do you warmly welcome my cry. First and foremost You trust us to do our very best.

Bless us all Lord. xxx