She Stands

Photo by Boba Jovanovic on Unsplash T his unfiltered silence of the unknown has taken on a bellowing cry of its own. The unanswered questions in my mind have become a kaleidoscope.   And with each turn, the different shades of gray have no answers.  My flesh, in its uncomfortable state of the untold, seeps tears of its own.  A ll the while my heart and soul is trusting the Lord on a whole new level  in this new normal we are living. I must admit, when this plague surfaced its ghastly head, I started this journey strong. The unknown had no hold on me.  Porch sitting became my place of solace.  No fear.  No tears.  My sword raised high, the battle began. I dove head first into the word of my Jesus. I soaked in sermon after sermon. I sang my songs of worship from the noiseless perch of my porch: off key.  And I listened for the voice, the only voice, who could give me solid peace.   Jesus. Day after day,...

It's that time again. Another year coming to a close and with that my new word for the new year has been whispered to my heart. I began asking and praying what my word would be several weeks ago. I had a few tumbling through my mind but they just did not seem to take root in my heart.  As I prayed I promised God I would wait for his voice to give me the one He wanted, not one I thought was fitting. There are times in my anticipation and excitement  I tend to walk ahead and not wait on His instruction or timing. But  wait I did  and in doing so, I hear Him speak...... " Declare"   " Declare my words over your life and those you love."Declare my promises I have made to you and watch them unfold."  "Declare life where darkness resides and see my light break forth. " "Declare who you are in me and feel my love raise you up above all that has tried to keep you down." God's word teaches us there is life and death in our...