Thursday, April 8, 2021

The Quilt of Life

 


How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity. ~Psalm 133:1


Voices rage

Against what?

Mirage, sad

Misconceptions

Deceit pushing

Pulling, rending

Until fabric

Unravels

We choose to weave

Again, together

Threads of life

Redeemed forever

Stiches firmly

Sewed and mended

By God's hand

Eternal grace

The quilt of life

Amen!


I know most of you were expecting a post about the recent visit from our kids and grandkids, but as they just left for home, I did not have time to do them justice here on Friday.  I will write about them for Tuesday's blog.  That's a promise!  Blessings!

38 comments:

  1. Lovely poem, Martha. The whole of life is a quilt created by God.

    God bless.

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    1. Yes, it is, Victor, and thanks for your kind words about the poem.
      Love and blessings!

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  2. I love the idea of our threads of life being woven together by His hand. What a sight to behold!
    Wishing you and Danny a most blessed weekend!

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    1. I loved that thought, too, Myra, and I know that's what God would certainly want for His people - united, not unraveled.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. Beautiful Martha. I can't wait to hear about the visit! :)

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    1. Thank you, Martha. You'll hear about some of it in Tuesday's post. :)
      Love and blessings!

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  4. Wonderful poem and picture. And yes, we are looking forward to hearing about your visit with the family. But I will try to be patient! LOL. I know you are probably tired from all the fun and frolics! And pleasant memories. I know you will miss them again now...but you will have such happy thoughts about your time together to carry you through until the next visit! Blessings galore.

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    1. Pamela, I started missing them the moment they pulled out of the driveway yesterday. But I will continue to dwell on the great memories we made while they were here. Glad you liked the poem!
      Love and blessings!

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  5. Dearest Martha Jane,
    May God help us all mend the torn fabric of life.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  6. beautiful words. Hope you had a blessed and super time with the family

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    1. Thanks so much, Jean! Yes, we had a marvelous time, and I miss them already.
      Love and blessings!

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  7. Boa tarde meus amigos, a foto e matéria ficaram muito bacanas.

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  8. Amen, Martha! SO well said in such a well put together poem--few words, but they communicate much truth!

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    1. Thanks for your kind words here, Nancy - so appreciated!
      Love and blessings!

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    1. Lovely poem for a Friday greeting. Thank you. Blessings

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    2. I'm so glad this poem spoke to you, Nells.
      Love and blessings!

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  10. Such a beautiful poem of redemption and restoration! So lovely...

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words, Diane!
      Love and blessings!

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  11. Wonderful words, but I can't wait till Tuesday Ms. Martha. Thank you ma'am. I can see that smile all the way over here in Texas my friend.

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    1. Yes, J. D., I can't wait until Tuesday's post launches, and sorry that I made you all have to wait, too. Stay tuned, and so glad you enjoyed the poem.
      Love and blessings!

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  12. Such a beautiful post, Martha! And can't wait to read about the visit and see photos!

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    1. Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, Tuesday is just around the corner. :)
      Love and blessings!

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  13. The quilt of life... how true is that! thank you for your beautiful words.

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    1. Thank you, Marja, for your kind words here.
      Love and blessings!

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  14. This is a beautiful portrait of unity, Martha. This is the world I want to live in: "We choose to weave

    Again, together

    Threads of life

    Redeemed forever"

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  15. So impressed with your poetry!
    Blessings, My Friend!

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  16. Beautiful poem, Martha. This is a topic I was just thinking about. We do need unity now more than ever. We all need to work to that end.

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    1. Amen, Laurie, we sure do! Praying God will work His hand in all of this.
      Love and blessings!

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