When I’m Listening
When I stand in reverent wonder,
Atop mountains on an autumn day,
Though it’s not a voice like rolling thunder
Still I hear what my Redeemer has to say.
I close my eyes to better hear it,
This gentle rustling of the autumn leaves
A warm, sweet whisper joining my spirit,
A sound like the wind blowing through the trees.
Embraced in hues of gold and red
Surrounded by His grace
My heart listens carefully to what is said,
As the gentle breeze caresses my face.
Vibrant leaves catch the wind
Floating about in majestic glory
His voice tenderly blankets me like a flawless friend,
Whose love is an unending story.
His whisper tells of how He planned for me
Before words of creation were spoken
Even when time was still yet to be,
His plans would not be broken.
His promise is full of hope and love
And shines like the dew drops glistening
His voice spans the air as the wings of a dove
And speaks to me when I’m listening.
Every so often, I come across something that starts poetry swirling in my head. A few days ago, I came across an entry on Sandy’s blog that caused such a reaction. I tried to make a comment, but everything sounded so poetic, I decided I’d just write the poem. Her question was, “How does God speak to you?” And He does speak. She also posted a video, which I have shared below. If you enjoy reading blogs, Sandy’s is worth a visit.
The photography is from the Great Smoky Mountains (2006).
This video is amazing.
Be sure to watch it all the way through.
What an inspiring poem. I didn't know you wrote poems. I liked the way you added the beautiful scenery to go with it.
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And speaks to me WHEN I AM LISTENING - the was the whole point of my post - when we are paying attention and listening we see God every where and in everything.
All the beauties you talk about experiencing.
And the opposite is true as well.
I really liked this.
Sandie♥
This is beautiful Meg! I imagined people singing it in church; you have such a great way with words! I love that "surrounded by his grace!"
ReplyDeleteso very nicely done!!
betty
Lovely pictures, moving words. :)
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