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.” ~John 8:12
Holy candles
Lit in hope
Peace and joy
Laced in love
Everlasting
Flames ablaze
Light profound
Darkness flees
When God surrounds
The soul and self
Amen!
Amen!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cheerful and happy post today. Thanx Martha.
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I'm glad you liked it, Victor.
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What a blessed assurance! I love that word, 'Everlasting.'
ReplyDeleteIt is a marvelous word, Myra, that's for sure!
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Always a blessing when I read your posts ma'am. Thank you so much for sharing your godly heart Ms. Martha Jane.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words, J. D. - much appreciated!
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beautiful and a very peaceful moment. Thank you
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Beautiful, Martha. Thank you! Love and blessings!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it, Trudy!
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So thankful for this precious time of year and the dear gift God sent to us so many years ago!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Cheryl! I'm so thankful, too.
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Love it: “darkness flees when God surrounds the soul”😀❤️👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙌
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked this phrase, Valerie!
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Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful way to express the glory of Advent! Thank you. Jesus, the Light of the World!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Pamela, giving thanks to Jesus, the Light of the World!
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Beautiful spare poem, Martha. So evocative of the season we find ourselves in. I love the picture of God surrounding our soul just like an Advent wreath.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you loved the imagery here, Laurie. I am humbled!
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Praise be to God for never leaving us in darkness! Thanks for your beautiful poetry, Martha.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa, for your kind words here. Yes, God never, ever leaves us in darkness.
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Poetically pointed, Martha--I'm impressed with how you're able to put such a powerful piece of truth into such a compact picture--and a little jealous. Timely and well done, my friend--God bless you for sharing your gifts at a time when they are so desperately needed.
ReplyDeleteYour kind words so touched my heart, Ron - thank you! We all need to be willing to share the gifts God has given us with others so we might spread the good news of His kingdom.
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Amen!
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Thank you, Kim!
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