Sweet dog snuggling into his master’s blanket Or worn clothing lying on the floor.Serene, Nestling close... As close as he can to the one who cares for him.Such wisdom for all who see. Shelter close. … Continue reading SHELTERING
RELEASE
A quiet soul, in peaceLeaning in His arms, releaseAfter all the strivingAfter all the painA trusting soul abidingIn His Peace A quiet soul observingLooking on His face, completeAfter all the tryingAfter lonely daysA tranquil soul transfixedIn His gaze A renewed soul, livingAbiding in His will, completeAfter all the guessingAfter all the toilingA faithful soul at … Continue reading RELEASE
GIFTS
Peaceful puppies sleepingBackground music playingFireplace cracklingNo one here but You. Constant companionsLove overflowing.Precious gifts, FatherReminders of Your love. © 2025 Sharon L. ShoemakerImage by Edyta Stawiarska from Pixabay
PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
A new year is upon us,A year in Your great love.O grant us grace to followIn Your footsteps, our Lord God.Guide us in peace.Lead us in hope.Provide your presence as we walkThrough each new dayThat You’ve supplied.We need Your guidance all year through...We long to follow You. © 2025 Sharon L ShoemakerImage by Tep Ro … Continue reading PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
Come With Me
Come with Me to our quiet place.Rest a little while.You carry many burdens;I want to make you smile.I see you growing tired,With a lonely heart.You walk as through a desertSad, lost, and apart. CHORUS: The worries that you carryNever change a thing.Your many tries and misses,Leave you sad, wondering. Come with Me to our quiet … Continue reading Come With Me
Arise, My Child
Arise, my child, the Light has come;God’s glory shines around you.Darkness covered the face of the earth,But God’s light has broken through. Rejoice for grace;Rejoice for peace.Bask in His salvation and full release.Arise my child, God’s light has come,And His glory shines around you. Child of mine, live in light;Shine my peace all around you.Shine … Continue reading Arise, My Child
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS MOVIE
The television’s on again, Another Christmas movie.The shows that brought me joy beforeSeem cliché-ish and cloying.I wonder what is wrong with meIn this, my favorite season.Then the truth descends on me,It’s God … I’m missing You. I snuggle in my blanketOn this frosty Christmas Eve,And open up my Bible,Read the words on its worn leaves.Your Spirit’s … Continue reading ANOTHER CHRISTMAS MOVIE
BENEDICTION
May your love increase for each other.May it flow to all who need.May His strength increase your compassionTil it's long and sure and deep.In the silence of each momentThere are those who live in pain.May your love increase for each other,May it restore peace again. In the silence of each momentThere are those who live … Continue reading BENEDICTION
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
Let Your light shine in the darkness of my heart,Let Your peace reign in the chaos of my life.Let Your Spirit shine around me revealing all things to my soul,Let Your light dispel the darkness all around. Let Your love shine in the void of my life,Let Your truth speak out of all things good … Continue reading LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
A Few Quiet Moments
A few quiet moments on a soft newborn day;Heart finds heaven as my spirit sees God’s face.Whispers of peace from the Spirit above…Time in Father’s Gospel, in the Gospel of love. He nurtures gently as I kneel down to pray,Gratitude beaming in a joyful way,Dwelling in mercy, standing in love. Time in Father’s kingdom; in His … Continue reading A Few Quiet Moments