Beside Still Waters-Devotional

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Beside Still Waters - Devotional by Leila Rose-Gordon

Beside Still Waters takes us on a special journey that demands the engagement of your heart, mind, body and soul. It is a celebration of God’s beautiful Creation and an acknowledgement of His Lordship! This trip requires reflection and self-exploration, taking us beyond the physical self to the spiritual realm where God dwells. The reader is invited to move away from the ordinary, to the extraordinary, from mere existence to the joy of living life to its fullest, as one of God’s creations. We are challenged to view life differently, to face the daily challenges but at the same time make time for relaxation.

The journey ultimately is one that promises success, as long as certain conditions have been met. It guides us to complete surrender to the will of God. Are you up to the task? Are you willing to take this journey? I am praying for you. Allow Jesus, the Son of God, and the Shepherd of the Sheep, to lead you beside still waters.

Softcover, 90 pages

Christian Devotional

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I have waded through many waters

I have waded through the slough of despond.
I have waded through the waters of bitterness.
There have been days when the slime of criticism
caused me to lose my balance completely

Teetering near the edge I have fought the darkness
that threatened to engulf me
and the self doubting that slurped up my
confidence like a starving cat slurping milk

Sometimes I could feel my grip losing hold of reasoning
and clutching onto nameless dread and fear
Swept up in a tornado of hopelessness
and despair

My mind spinning and my heart reeling
from the onslaught of unanswered questions
I have fought like a wildcat to keep
my sanity and hang onto my faith

When silence echoed back and I bit
my lip in sore vexation
When my thoughts were at enmity
with my quest for peace

Tasting on my lips the agony of defeat
I cursed my stubborn refusal
to acknowledge that I had come
to the end of  the road

Never wanting it to be said that faith
had died in me
I faced the hurt of knowing
I toyed with the steely chains
of disbelief

Begging your forgiveness
I acknowledged the pain
you bore for me
and bowed my head in grief

Wading through these murky waters
is not easy to do
and these are not places I care
to visit frequently

Seeing sunlight ahead
I summon my last ounce of strength
Feet heavy as lead I move slowly
purposefully towards the thin ray
of light

Dragging myself out of the murky depths
I grab hold of the vine as I am pulled
up the steep, slippery slope
for what seems like eternity

Then at last I feel solid ground
beneath my feet and I have to
put my hand over my eyes so
brilliant and dazzling
is the light

Safe at last I rest
happy and confident
Basking in love and grace
and yes, somewhat shamefaced.

Leila Rose-Gordon (9-12-14)
(c) 2014 Leila Rose-Gordon All Rights Reserved