WARMTH IN WINTER

Posted on January 28, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER©

Shortened days – lack of sunlight,
Fields are white and streets now glazed,
In the icy silence of a stolen breath,
Through wild anticipation of lost moments soon remembered,
Anxiously we wait for one who promised He would come.

In a manger – in a stable – gently laid upon the hay,
His return will be in glory, as a king he will arrive,
Through his power and his wisdom, he will judge and cast away,
All the evil and deception of the one whose only drive,
Is to make an interruption in the path we’ve chosen.

Light in darkness – sweet redemption – all my sins He melts away,
He brings life from deep depression – cradling in His arms each day.
In darkest hours I make confession of my guilt – I bare it all,
He forgives and grants me healing – He is there to take the fall,
I know He will always catch His dear children.

Frozen landscapes soon are hidden. Only pastures green remain,
He will lead me by still waters ’til He comes to earth again,
No fear of death will e’er surround me. I know it cannot sting me now,
I’ve given him my one possession – to Him my life I do endow,
Take me, oh Lord and use me to thaw hearts to find your gentle warmth.

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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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8 Responses to WARMTH IN WINTER

  1. aoportal says:
    January 28, 2023 at 10:44 am

    Beautiful prayers, poem, and imagery. Thank you and may the Good Lord bless you and your loved ones 🙏☦️

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  2. Lifetime Chicago says:
    January 28, 2023 at 10:51 am

    I wish I had your talent for art! Love the poem!

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  3. Sheryl Craig Russell says:
    January 28, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    He does use you to warm hearts! I love the work you and your husband do together. They compliment each other well!

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  4. bigskybuckeye says:
    January 30, 2023 at 6:32 am

    Amen! There can be no greater warmth. God’s grace melts away our icy outlook and reminds us that His mercy is filled with the peace of creation’s greenest meadow along its quiet brook of faith. Kathy, your verses and artwork take me to a special place with the Father this morning.

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