It’s those sleep less nights
The hours shared with the owls in twilight
Where day is a distant memory
And night is fading into gray
A haze
Blurring what’s real
Oh, the true meal
You can sink your teeth into
Words rising to the top
Of your conscious
Parading
Arranging
Poetry
is
A world through my eyes
Borrowed
By those who battle lies
They see
A truth-seeker
They hear
A truth-speaker
Hidden or plain
It is He who reveals
The treasure
For each and every reader
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For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (2 Corinthians 4:6-7).
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Thank you for joining me today. I haven’t been sleeping too well, but there is always more to learn in the waking hours, no matter what time. This poem was written during today’s early morning sleepy hours. Photos are from Pixabay.com.
If you are not following the story blog, today begins the account of last weekend’s retreat. You can see that post here: https://juliedibblewrites.wordpress.com/2018/10/03/his-spirit-upon-us-retreat-part-1/
Have a beauty-full day.
In Christ,
Julie
Faith Hope and Poetry 
Dear Julie, you captured the sleepless nights which leave us questioning every last thing. Like you, I love to read the Bible in dark of night to reset my soul in the truth of Jesus. I’m so grateful for your ministry, connecting real life to eternity. Bless you!
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Dearest Melissa, thank you for all things, for helping me know I am not alone, and for such a heart-filled blessing. Praying all is stable in your home. At some point, I would love to hear about your writing projects. Have a wonder-full night, Julie
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I too will often awaken with words flowing through my mind, and I know then that they are from the Lord. He stirs in our hearts, and it feels so disjointed until He helps us write it out, where His clarity shines. And then it is the beauty of Scripture that pulls it all together. I love the way that you end your poems with verses from God’s Word for us. Thank you Julie
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Oh that makes of two of you! I appreciate knowing I am not alone. It can sometimes leave me feeling adrift when I stay awake in the night. Yes, it takes focus with Him in the wee hours to make sense. Hoping and praying for some rest for all my sisters who struggle in this way.
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Wonderfully thought provoking Julie once again you’ve touched my soul with your beautiful writing I a,ways look forward to your amazing post have a blessed day my wonderful writing sister.
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Thank you dear Robbie. Thank you Jesus for blessing my brother. So many thoughts. Going to a writing retreat this weekend Robbie. Hoping to learn more and write more!
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Thank you so much Julie I pray for you each and everyday my amazing sister and I hope you have a most wonderful weekend bless you always sister I hope you have a wonderful day.
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Oh my Robbie what a blessing. I will keep you and your writing in prayer on this end dear brother.
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Thank you my wonderful sister your prayers are always a true blessing.
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Julie, it’s true. God reveals His word through our words to each reader. We see Him, hear Him, our words arranged by His Spirit, not by our power or might. May you find His rest in the night as you find His peace in the day.
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Thank you dear Mary. I hope I rest too. Thank you for confirming what I know to be true.
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