Time Alone?
In these times of quiet peace
I find myself awake in sleep
Imagery seldom within the daily norm
Yet soft and gentle like after a storm
Thoughts uncharted from everywhere
Infused within, hidden with loving care
Time passes, not noticed in this place
Breathes collide to merge in sweet haste
Intuition senses others are gathered here
To rest in God’s presence, thoughts seem clear
In time, I assume I will see past this light
For once sensed impossible to resist its might
As this enigmatic world begins a slow collapse
I reach to hold what I cannot grasp
My time is up I must journey home
Journey back to where I will not be alone
Sometimes we have prayer moments with Christ that take our breath away. These moments can be very difficult to described, filled with imagery and thoughts we cannot understand. We can sense far beyond realities we are familiar with. I have no choice but wait and let myself catch up to what is happening.
For further reflection: St. Theresa of Avila – The Interior Castle
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.
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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