Cheryl Birch
Thoughts, Meditations of the Heart, Poems
Archive for the tag “Christian”
Peace
God’s Peace…
Powerful
Encouraging
Assurance
Calmness
and
Endurance
Out of the Heart of Jesus
to our trembling heart
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Waves of Grace
Within my heart resides One who is brave
He’s stronger than my selfish way
Whenever my flesh begins to fail
His Wind suddenly fills my sail
Nothing I’ve done deserves such favor
Still He pours out love from His laver
To sooth my shattered broken soul
Waves of grace wash and make me whole
Though I thought I did everything wrong
He fills my heart with joyous song
The painful test was not one of perfection
But a revelation of His affection!
Copyrighted 2018 Cheryl S Birch
Photo taken by author
Beautiful Heart
Wholly turned away from self
A beautiful heart is at rest
No concern for getting more stuff
Or, what others think is best
All desire flows from above
Good gifts from the Father of Lights
Glowing with unconditional love
Never demanding its rights
Joy abounds in a beautiful heart
Even when dealing with sadness
The welfare of others always a part
Serving and sacrificing with gladness
Words of encouragement and exhortation
Continually found on its lips
Doing all things, no complaint or hesitation
Kindness, peace and grace its quips
Yes, a beautiful heart comes from God
Nothing we can do ourselves, ever
Except love the One who is His Son
Jesus, our Savior and treasure!
Copyrighted 2018 Cheryl S Birch
Photo found on Google labeled free for reuse
A Gift From Heaven
A tear falls down my cheek
At the thought of Jesus small and meek
Held in Mary’s loving arms
Joseph close, standing guard
Let there be Light, God’s living Word
Born in a stable, changed the world
Such sacrifice hard to believe
A Gift from Heaven we can receive
Yes, Christmas is all about HIM
Who came from the Father to take our sin
Not a tiny babe anymore
He’s King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Copyright 2017 Cheryl S. Birch
Lacy Autumn Shadows
Tall stand of gold
Shorter clump of burgundy
Burst of orange, bright and bold
Surrounds an old dead tree
Its branches barren
Still reaching for the sky
Beaten, weathered, worn
Trunk blackened, gray and dry
Encompassed by such beauty
A lavish Autumn color-fest
Standing guard its apparent duty
Starkness its stunning crest
The explosion of Fall hues
Overwhelms the forest soldier
Wind strong, creeks its bows
Branch crashes just past my shoulder
Leaves rustle and swirl at my feet
A dance of yellow and brown
Sun peeks out warming my seat
On the bench below its crown
There I find a place of rest
In the lacy shadows of that tree
Talking to my Lord God of Grace
I’m safe, calm, loved and free!
Copyright 2017 Cheryl S Birch – Photo by Author
Autumn Peeking
Sun hangs in the sky so low
Even high noon seems a bit less bright
Trees display a rusty green glow
Flowers look like they’ve been in a fight
Nights are cool, mornings brisk
Warm afternoons still linger
Flocks of birds won’t take a risk
Mount up in flight sensing winter
Autumn peeking out more each day
Can’t hide behind summer any longer
Soon she will burst; a colorful display
A God-given golden orange wonder!
Copyright Cheryl S Birch 2017
photo labeled for reuse on google
Joy Abounding
Collapsed into my garden chair
Melancholy wrapped my heart
I cried out: Life’s unfair!
But, gray despair would not depart
More than sunshine met me there
Warmth flooded the depths of my soul
Sadness ran as did every care
Rays of Love’s Light made me whole
Clouds of fear evaporated
Joy arrived abounding
Oppression vanquished; annihilated
Healing touch astounding
Bird song now more lovely than ever
Garden glows with color
Beautiful gifts from the Life Giver
Thank you God of Wonder!
copyrighted Cheryl S Birch 2017
Dance on Golden Flowers
Received this wonderful poem message from my God as I prayed and worshiped Him. May it bless you as much as it blessed me!
Walk in the green of the grass with Me
Dance on golden flowers
Look out at the spacious blue sea
Be with Me for hours and hours
My heart calls to the depth of your person
Into your soul I see
Come! Let us talk and reason
I have so much to share with thee
Observe! See the beauty of creation
Take time, share the moment with Me
I long for your quiet attention
And time when I’m all you need.
Stop for some rest and peace
Slow down so I can refresh you
Drink deeply from oceans of grace
Receive my gifts that renew you
Yes, dance on and on with Me
Never ever let Me go
How I love to bless you; see!
How I intensely love you so!
Copyrighted 2017 Cheryl S Birch
photo is free of copyright
Lean on Me
Whispers in my heart; a message from my Lord:
Lean on Me when life is filled with trouble
Lean on me when fear floods your soul
I AM here to give out portions that are double
I AM here to heal and make you whole
Call on Me in the midst of great pain
Call on Me in the depth of suffering
I will answer and wipe away all shame
I will answer with love and rejoicing
Come to Me when confusion overwhelms you
Come to Me when the heaviness is too much to bear
I will make clear the plans I have for you
I will lift the burdens and make your days fair
There is nothing that is too much for Me!
Call upon My Name every day
The darkness will depart and you will see
There is glory all around; I’m with you all the way
copyrighted 2010 Cheryl S Birch
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