Category: Suffering

I am Praying for You, A Poem

by juliedibblewrites, posted in Hope, Praise, Prayer, Sisters and brothers in Christ, Suffering, Trust Like a Child

She lifts her head Then bows it instead   Her heart sings Glory, glory to my Beloved King   Her lips tremble In her hope she resembles   Christ, the Morningstar Our Risen Messiah   Lord,  she whispers, Bless my brothers. Bless my sisters.   Lord, her voice rises, Keep them from the evil one … Continue reading I am Praying for You, A Poem

Just to be in His Presence

by juliedibblewrites, posted in Hope, Poetry, Purpose, Spoken word, Suffering, Surrender

Within four silent walls Dull ache Magnifies the sultry call Self-pity Lonley A tearful litany   The naggy But so fleshfully satisfying Why me?   Lord, what did I do Wrong? How did I hurt You? Shhhh Silence speaks Shhhh His still small voice comes in subtle power, never meek   There in the hot … Continue reading Just to be in His Presence

Hope for the Suffering

by juliedibblewrites, posted in Hope, Suffering, Winter

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 … Continue reading Hope for the Suffering

Our Jackson

by juliedibblewrites, posted in Chronic disease, Healing, Parenting, Suffering

"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). ~ Thick Dense None of this is making sense   Foggy faith Where's the rain? God, clear the clutter in my brain!   Our son A … Continue reading Our Jackson