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Devotional Free verse Memoir

Helpless?

Helpless? 

Frail. Weak. In steady decline. 

Yet held.

Cradled in the hands of

the One who holds stars–

and hearts, too.

Resting in the shadow

of the Almighty.

Helpless? Image by Leandro Callegari on Unsplash
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Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Light

Light. I don’t truly consider its absence. Until one memorable experience. During middle school. 

Our family is in America on stateside assignment at the time. And touring historic sites or natural wonders across several states. 

Then, one day, we’re standing in a large cave. 

Lights all around.

Until someone turns them off.

Light. Image by Ivana Cajina on Unsplash.
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Devotional Memoir

Underneath

Sometimes troubles flow. Underneath. 

A running series of concerns. Questions darting here and there.

Waking in the night. Persistent through the day. Disquiet, rhythmic.

Children’s needs. Aging parents. Friends’ struggles. 

Natural disasters. State of the world. 

Future plans, uncertain.

You name it.

Underneath. Image by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash.