Ground of Being
Ps. 85.11-12
Elusive this ego-less
enterprise of belief
Is-ness a totality
embracing allTriune God rejoices in creative tension not relief
Followers respond to this constant call.
Am I complete then,
as I contemplate self?
Does wholeness derive
from me or come as a gift?Paradoxical always a better choice from thought’s shelf
Inclusiveness sets roots deep, safe from surface shift.
Our Ultimate God, the
One from whom all comes,
Delights in abundance,
in plethoric expressions of love.All aspects of creation defy rational sums
The only bound, truth, monitored from above.
Spirit entices each
living one to express life’s joy.
Life in this lovely
garden, a wonder of grace.Each plant part essential, none annoy.
Rhizome, stalk, leaf, blossom, seed pod: Creator’s face.
Word Incarnate walks
quietly ‘mongst the plant life
Pauses to breathe in
the most delicate of scents.Reaches, touches, blesses, coaxes proximity from strife
Peaceful tensions taught, co-creation heals all rents.
Folk often gather
‘round beliefs that satisfy their eyes.
“Let us make a
statement about faith not include the Maker.”Religion as natural inclination too often truth defies.
Silly statements from the loaf, the bun, about the Baker.
Spirituality connects
one to the Holy
Religion struggles to
make that connection clear.Together theology is born, a discipline of the wholly.
Life centers in love, grace, shalom not existential fear.
Grow my friends, the
ground will feed your need!
Become who you are,
reach to heaven in response.Our Gardener the gardens’ base, worry not about the weed.
Bring the wonder of this day forth, with abandon, dance.
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
16.11.12
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