A psalm:

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.