YOUR LIFE IS SPEAKING

Meandering through the Altepinakothek  in Munich I listened to the introductory audio tape, "Let the paintings speak to you."  I wonder if we take the time, in the rush of our busy days, to let our lives speak to us?

Sun streams in

shelter here

in the light

of My love.

 

Open your eyes

 look around you.

Listen

to the story

of your life.

 

Light bursts

forth amidst

the darkest night.

 

dhallenbeck Munich April 2013

 

We cannot always walk in shadows, we must ask God to show us the light and seek something- Someone- beyond ourselves to give us strength, grace and hope.

 

Medicine from Sacred Scripture:

 

"Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of Your face shine upon us, O Lord. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:6-8

SERVANTS TO MINISTER TO YOU

One of the days in Munich as I stepped off the train I immediately sensed tension- there was a strong police presence throughout the city. Demonstrations were staged and thousands of "polizei" were stationed in groups at every street corner. At first fear gripped me- what was happening, where was the danger? Slowly, God gave me the picture of angels guarding me always- just as the police guarded all the citizens against attack.

In light of the tragedy in Oklahoma and the stories of those rescued, I wonder if we could open ourselves up to the presence of God's protection? We rejoice with those who rejoice and we mourn with those whose loved ones have been carried to heaven, but know that God's angels were with them.

Polozei

All around you

to protect

on every side

guardian angels

guide and sustain you.

You, child,

are highly favored

and I will

have  My way

with you.

 

Medicine from Sacred Scripture:

 

"Are not all angels ministering spirits sent  to serve those who will inherit salvation." Hebrews 1:14

 

 

QUESTIONING

Ever wonder why or why so long... why God waits or doesn't give us what we think we want in the moment we ask, or the season we seek? The girls pined for their train ride to be over and sometimes I wonder if I am not the same. No little pink jacket, but a heart  that still cries, "Why so long?"

 

Can you relate to the girls traveling and the Father comforting?

 

Pink puffy jackets

zipped up to

tiny pom- pommed scarves.

They journey on

these two

and there is peace.

"Un so lange?"

hands gesture in

sad frustration

as they travel, asking,

"Why so long?"

They wring their chubby fingers together.

Peering anxiously ahead

they hold on tight.

Sun splashes their faces

and  a Father gently

answers their

heart's cry.

dhallenbeck Munich April 2013

 

Medicine from Sacred Scripture:

 

"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy." Psalm 130:1

A TRAVELING SONG

The theme of my childhood was grief and deep sadness, but there is a time and season for everything; if we have ears to hear we can learn new melodies.

 

My Father

takes your hand

and opens your heart

to His

A native language

pours forth:

love

blessing

honor

grace

mercy

kindness

 joy

peace

safety

security

replace your soul's

shifting sand.

 

dhallenbeck Munich 2013

 

Medicine from Sacred Scripture:

 

"The Lord lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a  rock, and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." Psalm 40:2, 3

 

Have you ever considered that you have a Father who wants to help you?

Rough but gentle hands

guide hers

as she holds her treasure

between them.

Sun streams across faces

and glasses rim

tiny features.

Questions pour forth

in a foreign tongue

but all is comfort.

Carefully he adjusts

her glasses

that the journey might

be made easier.

"There, child, can you see now?"

 

Munich April 2013

 

Medicine from Sacred Scripture:

 

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:8