Vision of a Tsunami

Vision of a Tsunami

There is a shifting
in deep places
Friction, unrest,
Everything is disturbed
SHAKEN

some are resting on the shore
some are soaking in the sun
some are watching their feet
sink into the sand as small waves
lick up against their legs.

The water pulls back
Recedes, disappears
Leaving the ocean floor bare
For miles, miles and
Miles

Those who are curious try
To run and catch the water
But it is gone too far...
Everything is abruptly exposed
The scenery has changed

Look! There in the distance
A great wall of water
Moving quickly
Moving toward us
No where to run or hide!

Expectations washed away
Nothing can stay the same
Cover me with Your hand
Wash over me,
Flood me….

Come with power Lord
Expose, cleanse,
CRUSH
Move quickly so no one will be lost
And in your wrath remember MERCY!

cjb

A worm with wings

A worm with wings

Dedicated to my four daughters

I am but a worm.
A worm made beautiful
by its four wings.
A worm with color,
A worm with flight,
a higher perspective
than most worms…
Only because I’ve
been graced with the gift
of my four wings!
My wings carry me higher,
My wings give me color,
My wings give me perspective,
My wings are my beauty.
Without them I am just a worm.
My four wings..
all lift me higher
all make me brighter
God’s gift of grace
of flight, of color
of beauty to me.

What is a butterfly?
It’s a worm with wings.

cjb

painted 4.1.08 Butterfly

It’s not a calling that I seek
But The One who calls.
Not a burning bush I need
But, the flame!
I want a passion
Not a program.
A commission
For our mission.
I want anointment
Not an appointment.
This is what I want..
More of you!
This is what I ask..
Equip me Lord,
For every task.
This is my desire..
Set me on fire.
You are my passion

cjb