I’m waiting, waiting

for God to respond –
like this Wood Stork wading
in our pond.
But celebrating
God’s goodness goes beyond
this present date of waiting.

by Mary Sayler, © 2016
#aahcoo

Wood Stork photo "Waiting" by Mary Harwell Sayler

In the middle of the night

I call to You, Lord,
welcoming Your presence –
inviting Your light.

Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016
#aahcoo

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Jesus walked through flames for us.

He brought calm
to the terrorized planes.
The Twin Towers came down
around Him, holding
your husband, your wife, your child.

by Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016

...

Lord, I can’t seem to focus

on anything today
until I see You
as my epicenter.
Help me erupt into praise!

by Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016

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Jesus asked, Why?

Why did you doubt Me?
Why did you have little faith?
Don’t you know I Am?

Oh, Lord, heal my unbelief!
Help me raise my eyes to You.
Help me feel relief in praise.

by Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016
#aahcoo
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Blood of a cockroach

on the bottom of my shoe –
sad way to start a day.

Blood of Christ
on my hands –
forgiveness and praise
coursing through my veins.
#aahcoo



Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016

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Jesus has authority

to free us all from sin –
healing and forgiving us,
so we won’t fall again
for any old enticements
that plunge us into shame.
Praise the power of His Name!

by Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016
#aahcoo
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Lord, You have loved me

with an everlasting love,
begetting love in me.

by Mary Harwell Sayler, © 2016

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