by Wemi | Oct 19, 2022 | 31 Days of Writing, Five-Minute Friday, Poetry
This freewrite is a few days late but for a good reason. We are currently on holiday on the beautiful African island of Mauritius, getting some much needed rest (photo above is the view from our hotel on Turtle Bay). It’s our first “proper” holiday...
by Wemi | Nov 2, 2020 | Encouragement for Dark Days, Poetry, Uncategorised
Four leaves in a cloverLightning before thunder The brightness of a daffodil Or a porcupine’s quillsNot left to chance but designed and orchestrated Dead ends and fiery trials are butBrushstrokes by the hand of the Master Artist When you are tossed to and fro by...
by Wemi | Oct 7, 2020 | Encouragement for Dark Days, Poetry
Bent and bowedI trudged through the chaosHunting for gems to brighten my lotStretched thin and threadbareI sought for answers to lighten my loadUntil His whispers of hope renewedUnlocked and loosedMy crippled frame set straightHe exchanged the millstone for peace The...
by Wemi | Sep 6, 2020 | Encouragement for Dark Days, Poetry, Strength Series
When my strength is gone And my soul feels alone When my frailty can no longer be denied And in myself I cannot rely Then I run back to the Rock of my salvation And He leads me in the spacious places of grace Then my soul is revived And of His strength I am not...
by Wemi | Aug 30, 2020 | Encouragement for Dark Days, Poetry
Even when I cannot pray And words fail me Even when my heart is low And tears take the place of words You hear my innermost cries And groans that cannot be uttered Your Spirit soothes like a balm And your peace I rediscover I have had too many days in this year where...
by Wemi | Aug 26, 2020 | Encouragement for Dark Days, Poetry
Fearfully and Wonderfully made Created on purpose Uniquely designed with love Within and without My flaws are for His purpose My strengths for His glory His grace is sufficient for me His power made perfect in my weakness I do not feel able Eloquence evades me...
