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

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