WHAT LAYS BEYOND

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

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ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

What started as a single seed reclining in the earth,

Is now a giant masterpiece with monetary worth,

The time it took to grow this tree encompassed many years,

It suffered many bruises and witnessed many tears,

Some of its limbs were withered, while others brandished life,

Its trunk was strong as iron, yet endured all kinds of strife,

As winds defiled and bent its frame, it seemed that he was lost,

Its roots exposed, its spine now bent from cold and bitter frost,

Still it survived and grew some more and pierced right through the clouds,

Its life went on and does today, evading death’s dark shrouds,

We like that tree continue through life’s discouraging path,

We place our hope in worldly things and we receive God’s wrath,

But when we put our hope in Him our life will never end,

And it will be much greater than our minds can comprehend,

The growth that we experience throughout our earthly days,

Will never reach comparison to what His love purveys,

We lift our eyes to heaven and know what waits beyond,

To see the face of Jesus and know He will respond.

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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6 Responses to WHAT LAYS BEYOND

  1. bigskybuckeye says:
    June 5, 2019 at 7:35 am

    I always enjoy spending a moment or two with your words Kathy. They go so well with Paul’s artwork. It is amazing the parallels that we witness between our lives and God’s creation. May our Lord continue to bless both of you.

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  2. francesrogers says:
    June 5, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Thank you, Kathy. This is another beautiful outpouring of the Lord’s Spirit through you and Paul. Blessings as you continue to receive and share what He gives.

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    • atimetoshare.me says:
      June 5, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much for your constant encouragement. We sometimes wonder if we’re just chasing the wind. Glad to hear some are benefiting❤️

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