All I Need

I used to think I needed so much,
I thought I needed more.
The list was long of 'desires' unmet.
When, oh when, would these things be mine?

My 'wants' seemed endless,
A constant yearning.
The focus on them was strong
And unrelenting.
The more I had, the less
It mattered.

Slowly but surely
the Truth broke through.
What I wanted,
What I needed,
Father, was You.

Full of love, full of grace.
You have filled, to overflowing,
My empty space.
You have filled me
Through and through.
All I ever want,
All I ever need,
Is You.

~Amen.~

Reflections of the Season

Lights sparkle everywhere,
Homes decorated with holiday jewelry.
Retail ads glare from the daily paper,
Malls bedecked with articficial greens.
Something is amiss, there is a void.
Where is the Savior? The Savior.
Where is He in all of this?
He, who is the reason,
the heart of Christmas,
is not to be seen.
Too much clutter, too much glitter.

Look closely. Listen. Ask. Seek.
He is present. Quietly He waits.
He waits to be found
in the midst of holiday distractions.
The shining jewel,
The crowning Glory,
The most precious gift of all.

~Amen.~

Imagine

Stop for a moment
and just imagine
all that could
possibly be.

No barriers. No limits.
More. Better. Free.
Reach up. Reach out.
Go farther. Be bold.

It's wonderful. Exciting.
Enticing. Inviting. And true.
It's real. It's authentic. Amazing.
It's you.

Imagine!