Realized Solitude
Psalm 119.29-30
Come with me, walk
quietly, we’ll be there in moment.
Up this hillock, we
can see the whole valley.
Each day we can come
here to celebrate or lament.
From this vista,
Spirit will our souls heal and rally.
‘Tis best to begin
each new day with sunrise at this spot.
Time’s blossoming
flower brings countless cares into view.
Word Become Flesh
reminds us to be “truth caught.”
There can be no
successful journey without a mission true.
Note the lack of
fortification, here there are no walls.
Listen to the
caressing wind, feel Creators sun kiss.
Curious isn’t it,
though lofty with view one never falls.
This safest of all
places, begins each day in bliss.
Try some time, just
rolling into the day’s maelstrom.
Forget the discipline
of solitude, the wise holy pause.
Let the cares, the
fears, the indeterminate doubts storm,
Such chaos, actually
evil at its best, at wholeness gnaws.
Wise guys, gals often
remark a strong truth bold.
As demands increase,
deadlines loom large, be vigilant, aware.
Our Lord demonstrated
to his followers how to find the safe fold.
Go apart to a
prayerful spot, you’ll find perspective fair.
The pathway here has
no obstacles, no thorns, no treachery.
Each person’s
sanctuary, a simple decision to find;
Some who have never
tried ally with the Adversary,
Be assured, ‘tis a
brief step there, not a religious grind.
In baptism, the
covenant, the might of God prevails.
Sanctuary, solitude,
eternal grace come with faith.
Exercise yourselves
by a walk along amazing trails;
This daybreak
location will disarm the Devil wraith.
Grow in strength,
practice faith’s discipline skills.
Become adept at the
trailblazing work of this day.
Settle into the chores;
don’t fret the lack of frills.
The heavenly sunset
will soon enough, it’s grandeur display.
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
19 April 2013
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