Friday, December 6, 2019

World of Truth


John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
The dusk creeps, stealthy steps
Silent, bearing shadows bleak
Enabled by branches barren
Enfolding forest, yard and street
Darkness settles, cold and deep
Yet eyes, undaunted, search beyond
Apparent apparitions don't
Belong to souls, saved, forgiven
Though blackness broods, encroaching
Longs to wrap the clouds of doubt
Around, about, the trusting child
Light upon horizon dawns
Illuminates a world of truth

Amen!
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19 comments:

  1. Victor S E MoubarakDecember 6, 2019 at 11:21 AM

    Thank you for your words of wisdom often found here, Martha.

    God bless. Prayerful Advent.

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  2. Terri DDecember 6, 2019 at 11:50 AM

    Such a great promise for us! Your poem is lovely. Amen!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 6, 2019 at 1:03 PM

      It is a most amazing promise, Terri, and one I'm so grateful for.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. Meditations in MotionDecember 6, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    What a beautiful poem for Advent! Time to celebrate the Truth and the Light!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 6, 2019 at 6:45 PM

      Absolutely, Laurie, it's time to celebrate the Truth and the Light! So glad you enjoyed the poem, my friend.
      Love and blessings!

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  4. Mevely317December 6, 2019 at 3:24 PM

    Another winner! In light of (no pun intended) my night blindness, your words are a comfort, indeed!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 6, 2019 at 6:47 PM

      Myra, your words here warm my heart and my soul. So glad comfort was yours to enjoy in these words!
      Love and blessings!

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  5. DebraDecember 6, 2019 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful poem,dear,talented Martha. Perfect!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 6, 2019 at 6:48 PM

      Coming from you, Debra, your compliment takes on layers of meaning and joy for me. Thank you!
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Jean WiseDecember 7, 2019 at 4:05 PM

    ahh light is my word of the year for 2019 and lately I have been finding like this post, words about light to ponder. Thank you Martha!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 8, 2019 at 5:18 AM

      I had forgotten that light was your word for the year, Jean. So glad this poem spoke to your heart!
      Love and blessings!

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  7. Linda StollDecember 8, 2019 at 6:05 AM

    Just reading the first words of that John 8 verse makes me breathe deep with gratitude and joy.

    Advent joys to you today, dear Martha. Yearning for His coming with you, friend ...

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 8, 2019 at 8:32 AM

      Gratitude and joy . . . Exactly what the season is all about, Linda. We await Jesus' coming in glory!
      Love and blessings!

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  8. CherylDecember 9, 2019 at 3:23 AM

    Such beautiful words, Martha! Many blessings to you today!

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  9. R's RueDecember 9, 2019 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiful. Love it.

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 9, 2019 at 12:01 PM

      I'm so glad this poem spoke to you, R!
      Love and blessings!

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  10. Kim JollyDecember 13, 2019 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful poem Martha!

    Love and blessings!

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