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The little robin

Off I went to work one day. Opportunity came for me to pray.

It isn't always easy

How could she be so vindictive— especially when she knew I was trying to help her, and everyone said I was right? I rolled down the hill—faster and faster—gathering the dirt of resentment, self-pity, self-righteousness, and self-justification until I hit bottom. And it was "easy," rolling down.

Peace

The peace, the peace is so worth the struggle against futile human reasoning. Besieged by worldly ideals, I searched for morality, clarity, hardly expecting joy, much less bliss, as final reward.

So you want to know my pastor?

I'm in great need. Please tell me plainly what your pastor says.

"Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands"

I can't ever fall out of His hand, out of His plan established for me so perfectly. I am engraved upon the palms of His hands.

Buried talent

I felt no tender love for my antagonist. My thoughts were dark as they ran around in self-defense.

Love's likeness

My heart And voice Sing Praise unto Life Unconfined. Free From bonds I sing Of mirrored likeness Brighter than the sun.

Green pastures

Where is home? Is it lost in the heart's sad memory, a sanctuary taken by material change? Can you damage it, abuse it, lose it— or can it be seen indestructible? I had a house, sunny and glad, that then was shaken, taken out of helpless human hands. But I found a promise there, beautifully guarded.

Note of praise

I hear the song of Soul. A quiet phrase, so pure and clear, above all earthly noise, stirs my slumbering sense and points to higher ways.

God wedded to His people

Our God was at our side by night and day, shelt'ring, giving, loving, night and day He'd made a covenant with us; which covenant we broke, though better husband simply can't be found. We played the harlot; yet He cried, "Return again to Me!" There's promise that our city shall be made of sapphires, agates—gems with colors fair, and great shall be the peace of children there.

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