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Linking-up with Kate and the Five Minute Friday crew for sacred whispers about the One who holds us together when we fear we may fall apart.
Join this compassionate group of writers as we pour out our hearts for five minutes. Lean in close, this week’s word is Whisper. Let’s write as we call out for Him to right the wrong in this world and within us. Our words resonate when we retell and recount His words. Let’s encourage one another to keep speaking light in the dark…whispers above the roar that minister to hearts hungry to hear. |
“Be afraid,
Do more.”
God whispers, unaffected or surprised by what is laid bare,
“I love you.
I have not left, or moved…
I am here.
See, I keep unwrapping my affections
Count them one by one
and you will start to see it too…
How deeply I love you.
as terror threatens.
But remember child, ‘Faith not fear’
for I am near.
I have overcome
It is already done
When you are tempted to come undone.
Listen close-
Bend your ear-
low, bend down low and listen to the reverberations of my love.
In majestic rays spreading up and coming down, touching earth
I meet with you.
Won’t you come meet with me?
Don’t you see-
It’s there in blue sky with puffy clouds as a cotton blanket
It’s there as you comfort your crying child overcome by emotion.
Me.
The whispers of My love thunder over the noise of this world-
if you listen,
if you look,
you will see,
you will find.
What I started at the beginning still speaks now.
The echoes of My heart for you
beat strong and loud,
but you must listen close,
pay attention.
Don’t look to the right or to the left.
Keep your gaze steady
and your ear attentive.
I still speak.
I am speaking,
“Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”
Beautifully written, and very touching. Isn’t it beautiful that God whispers His love – He doesn’t shout it over the crowd, He makes us pay attention and forget everything else in order to hear His words of beauty. Thanks for sharing! P.S. Love that hymn, so beautiful. I’ll be singing it all day now!
Thank you Esther (love your name by the way). I’m going to be singing it too- don’t hymns speak deep to the soul?
This is beautiful.
Thank you Paula.:)
Love that you did a poem (or lyrics?) here. His whisper does thunder and it is a beautiful blessing. I keep reading the end over and over, “I still speak. I am speaking.” That’s an affirmation with an amen all over it. Praying that I will continue to listen to His whisper.
I often hear a heart rhythm when I write, and try to keep the beat:) Thank you friend.
Hi Katie,
I am simply going to soak in your words tonight- for they echo my Father’s words and they are fitly spoken today.
“The echoes of My heart for you
beat strong and loud, but you must listen close,
pay attention. Don’t look to the right or to the left.
Keep your gaze steady and your ear attentive.
I still speak.
I am speaking, “Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”
Beautiful! Come Lord, may we hear you and hold our ears attentive to your tender whispers!
Thank you Katie- may your weekend be one full of peaceful moments of whispered love!
Thank you Brandi- I love what you said, “may we…hold our ears attentive to your tender whispers!”:) Happy weekend friend.
God’s love thunders… how do we miss it!? It really is a case of slowing, and tuning in, and opening up to hear and see this majestic love – loud and clear.
Hi Ruth- “How do we miss it?” I agree, that I too often miss it and miss Him. I think it is because I tune in to the world and worry and self instead of letting Him “tune my heart to sing Thy praise” and see His wonders all around.
Katie- This is so rich and beautiful, it almost reads like a psalm. I love this line: “What I started at the beginning still speaks now.”- Praise God that though this world shifts and twists… He never changes His character or His course. And the hymn.. the perfect exclamation point for your words here. Loved this, friend!
Karen- thank you- don’t you love that hymn?!:) It is speaking to my soul- oh how I need that blessed assurance.
I love the beauty in your words. Thank you for the reminder to listen close and bend our ear-God’s whispers are near! Happy Friday
Thank you Mary- happy weekend to you.:)
“Don’t look to the right or to the left.” That’s what I needed today, friend. Thank you. He is speaking loud and clear… through the whisper. The world pulls us into chaos and loud, and He draws us into peace and quiet. What a contrast. Your blog home is a peaceful place. God is here. Much love to you today, dear sister!
Thank you Julie- it feels peaceful to me amidst the noise- a place to breathe deep and pour out what’s underneath the surface. Happy restful day friend. 🙂
“The whispers of My love thunder over the noise of this world”…I love that God uses paradoxes! This is beautifully written!
Thank you Jen:), glad to be a part of FMF this week.
I’m visiting from FMF. Thank you for sharing these beautiful words! Your perspective is so true and refreshing. Have a blessed weekend!
Thank you Kristen:)