There are words and phrases from our Psalms series that stay with me, and that I hope to include in new poems, with references.
Mercy – “for his mercy endureth for ever”
Lovingkindness – “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning”
before dawn
bird songs
in the yard
through an open
kitchen window
and I remember
to hear His
lovingkindness
inthe morning
and I pray
may there be
mercy, love, and
kindness
in my heart
all day
Ellen Grace Olinger
hosta and daylilies
goldenrod grows too
I sit in silence
and think about
what needs
to be done now
and what can wait
until Autumn and Winter
Years ago, an older friend said, “You learn to save some things for Winter.”
Praying a few Psalms
on a Monday morning
with raindrops and
new green growth
on evergreens
The verses are selections from the 2020 series.
Let the words of my mouth,
and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight,
O LORD, my strength,
and my redeemer.
Psalm 19: 14 post – March 28, 2020
Wait on the LORD:
be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalm 27: 14 post – April 1, 2020
My mouth shall speak of wisdom;
and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Psalm 49: 3 post – April 15, 2020
Trust in him at all times;
ye people, pour out your heart before him:
God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalm 62: 8 post – April 26, 2020
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Psalm 147: 3 and 4
Psalm 147 post – July 21, 2020
The Psalms Series 2020: A Summary has more information about the series.
I viewed paintings this week at the WordPress.com free photo library. So many wonderful pictures, and I look forward to sharing more. Thank you and take good care.
a small card
in a devotional book
from a thrift store
words of encouragement
from one person to another
I keep the card with the book
and its history today
and tomorrow
Ellen Grace Olinger – from my archives
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