I wrote this today on the train heading north for a meeting for Amirah. It is opening so soon!!!
There has been a lot of sickness, and sorrow and pain this week: two friends passing from this life unexpectedly and young, and taken by senseless violence, perhaps accidental? unknown? So much brokenness. it can be confusing, frustrating, exhausting overwhelming .. and yet, still will i rejoice knowing that God IS, and He is HERE with us. One of the scriptures that is referred to below is Isaiah 61.
so here goes...
Praise him, praise him
Let all the earth rejoice
For The Lord is on the throne
The Lord of love and peace
Of righteousness and justice
Of holiness and purity
He sits upon the throne and will never be shaken
His victory is sure. Has already been won
His beauty and joy advance into the darkness
The enemy territory yet tries to hold fast
Tries to fight back
The army of The Lord is stronghearted, yet meek
Quietly bold.
Never intimidated
Quick to listen
Humble
Ready for anything
Life screams from the gutters of destruction
Fighting for breath
Feeling abandoned, forgotten, abused, crushed
Lord Are you there? Do you care?
Warriors among the trash heaps
Sitting in silence
Praying a prayer, grasping for hope
Breath of wind
Bird in fight
Beauty of the sea and sky sings out
"Take heart!!"
Do not be afraid-
Rejoice!
Let all the earth sing praise!
For The Lord is on the throne
And has moved into our neighborhood
Is here among us
The battle is won
In gladness trickling down our cheeks
In beauty bursting up from what was burnt and rubble
In lives connecting breaking down barriers.
Confessing
Forgiving
Love unfiltered, holy pure
Stand firm, rooted in love, beauty and mercy
And be not afraid
Victory is here.
