The bit-ter
In winter
Is back
Nipping at noses
Freezing garden hoses
We were tricked into Spring
Thinking it was time to begin
Planting
Romancing
Coming alive
With color and surprise
Though our Lord
Says, never wait to afford
LOVING
It is freely given
New and fresh each morning
His Light is forever shining
Let us not waste away, pining
For warm weather
Or “better” activities together
Look into your husband’s eyes
Tell him of your heart’s size
When you think of him
Take your wife by the hand
Not a moment’s hesitation … it doesn’t have to be planned
Be specific about showing this love
The love we come to know as the reason He laid down His life for us
Let us walk to Calvary
Remember His suffering
Seek Him for help
To grow compassion for all, even those focused on themselves
Spring awaits
His divine timing … always perfect … never late
This lesson is lingering
… simply remembering
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Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy (John 16:20).
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I am humbled to get low as I pray. I am humbled to remember what Christ did for me. Ash Wednesday to the Crucifixion is 40 days. I am not sure what it looks like yet, but God is leading me to write for the remainder of the 40 days. Not sure whether they will all be poems. The other place I blog is juliedibblewrites.wordpress.com, if you are interested to see where God takes me. I sure am!
If you have time, I would love to hear how God is leading you this season. I am fully aware not all Jesus followers participate in Ashes and Lent. Let’s journey together to the Cross and make it all about Him.
Feel free to leave a comment here or email me at juliedibblespeaks@gmail.com.
Have a blessed evening!
In Christ,
Julie
Faith Hope and Poetry 