Fig Trees Grapes and Puddles

Blessings received in the midst of 

desert dry seasons

drench us like refreshing rain,

and we dance

like children,

splashing in puddles of blessings!

© 2014 Marie Nease

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May the dry, cracked earth of you

be drenched as the Holy Spirit 

falls like rain, 

refreshing, restoring again.

May you lift empty hands 

high, in joyful praise,

thankful just for hands to raise!
May you honor God with all that you own
and the first fruits of your increase,

then find you're surprised by God

as He fills your "barns" until

they can hold no more

and your barrels will burst with new wine!

Yet, if your fig trees do not blossom

and there are no grapes on your vines,

will you still lift your voice in joyful songs of praise

to the God who gave you life and salvation?

You will be able to be joyful

if you remember and believe

that the Lord God is your strength 

and He'll make you surefooted, like a deer,

and swift to run.

 He will equip you to tread on mountain heights,

sure and stable, as you traverse

troublesome times and surmount with ease 

all difficulties and obstructions that lie in your way.

© 2014 Marie Nease

Habakkuk 3: 17-19

Proverbs 3:9-10

Snow

Reveling in this verity

as white covers the ground,

my heart knows with certainty

that though our sins abound,

Jesus' blood that flowed

freely from His heart

brought forgiveness and showed

us His desire to impart

His likeness in mere man

to embrace us as His bride

 is the Trinity's plan.

Though our sins are red like crimson

His blood makes them white as snow.

Jesus sacrificed, His life given

so we would fully know

Him.

 © 2014 Marie Nease