Shared Treasure
Courage may have sooner found itself
to speak of simple lessens I have felt
His gift exposed a long hidden catalyst
yielding moments you too have noticed
Now I know to humbly share this breath
so feelings finally find a place to rest
The peace and charity within each of us
reflects inside out as Christ’s fullness
Our hearts have opened to His reality
to sense deep joy from the mutuality
Our own verses, no two sound the same
spread like colors from prayer to flame
As I listen to your stories of grace be told
a bond, a touch, connects flesh to soul
My heart near bursting in glories heard
to hold your moments, forever treasured
I have been deeply humbled and touched by the inspirational stories people have shared with me of their own moments with Christ. It is quite profound to be one of the two people joined in the gift of tears. It is in these special moments I find the courage to continue to share my faith with others.
For further reflection:
John 13:12-20 – Scripture from NRSVCE Bible
12 After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. 16 Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. 18 I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But it is to fulfill the scripture, ‘The one who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.’ 19 I tell you this now, before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am he.20 Very truly, I tell you, whoever receives one whom I send receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.”
This poem above is included in the collection of 40 Christian poems in the The Color of My Heart within the Immersive Prayer website. The poems are also available in book form on Amazon in Paperback or . All Proceeds go to Charity. |
Additional Thoughts about my Poetry
I believe my writing fits snugly into the category of grounded mystical Christian theology. I have studied, written, and spiritually and physically applied this practical concept in my life for nearly two decades. I have never seen or participated in what some might call a vision or phenomenon. However, I appreciate that they may be a reality for the person or group, and God has provided them with deep consolation. For me, consolation is the beginning of a two-way relationship with God.
My own experiences are more intellectual in nature because I lean toward engineering and science. The reality for me is that God is always present because we are his tabernacles. We constantly miss His surfacing of lighter than a feather touch because we are a physical people. We talk about opening our hearts to this love, but technically, our intellect gets in the way. I have been trying to prove this virtually every day for well over a decade by documenting what I believe are grounded mystical thoughts in various ways.
The tragedy of 9/11 was a significant transformative moment in my spiritual life because of a first hand experience. I am re-dedicating the thoughts and prayers associated with my Christian Poetry to all those affected.
Would you like to contribute related thoughts to these reflections of the contemplative material of this Web-based ministry? Do you see God’s grandeur everywhere and unconditionally enjoy sharing the love of Christ that you have inside? Are you willing to be anonymous in what you would share? If so, email me.
Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite the world’s distractions.
Peace,
Jerry
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