The Object of His Love © 2013 Diana Rasmussen In the fire of affliction, the valley of despair, Carrying burdens He refused to leave me there. * He wraps His arms around me restores my peace of mind. Takes me by the hand. helps me up so I can stand. * He melts every fear … Read more
Shine Your Light © 2013 Diana Rasmussen Send the fire of Your Spirit to the alter of my heart. Come into the hidden places Shine your Light upon my heart. * Come behind the hidden door rooms of Pain and Suffering. Places I’ve stuffed my feelings, or tried to numb them anyway. * Wash the … Read more
Meet Her in Her Brokenness © 2013 Diana Rasmussen They were married for years when he said goodbye. Walked away from promises he made. She found herself forsaken, betrayed. Lord, meet her in her brokenness. * Another broken heart in a broken world, trying to make sense of her suffering. Life isn’t fair, it doesn’t … Read more
JESUS IS MY VICTORY © 2013 Diana Rasmussen The Lord my God goes with me, and He fights my enemies. The Lord my God is for me, My King declares Victory! * Jesus is my Victory, It was finished when He hung on that tree. Jesus is my Victory! Satan has no hold on me, … Read more
When You Love A Prodigal Son © 2013 D Rasmussen (another poem from a long ago, far away place) I walk in the valley of shadows. Hold onto a wing and a prayer. My heart and my life is coming undone, Because I love a Prodigal Son. * There are mountains of empty bottles, and … Read more
One Thing Remains © 2013 D Rasmussen In crisis I find out what I think. I can look death in the eye and wink. * Knowing I have been through Hell on Earth. I refuse to give in or give up. * Choose to believe this isn’t the end, Just the start of a new … Read more
Daily Prompt: Escape! Describe your ultimate escape plan (and tell us what you’re escaping from) My Escape – the Word of God. It allows me to leave this world and it’s troubles behind, and soar in the Spirit to new places. I escape from the cares of this life, the worries, the past, the pain, etc. … Read more
Resurrect My Broken Life © 2013 D Rasmussen There’s a road through the ocean, And water comes from a rock. Victory is in a shout. You can remove all my doubts. * Crucify my stubbornness, Roll away my stone of fear. You collect all of my tears, Resurrect my broken life. * Angel food falls … Read more
Looking for Life © 2013 D Rasmussen She walks around the old cemetery, looking for life under all of the stones. Many secrets hiding in dark places, voices calling, the demons are faceless. * The more she walks in, the deeper it gets. Depression clouds want to bury her yet. The stones promise life, love, … Read more
Come and join the party! April is National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) A HOMELESS MAN © 2013 D Rasmussen Standing on the corner, holding a cardboard sign, Can you spare a dollar? It is cold out tonight. You see for a moment and then you look away, Do I really matter? You go on your way. I’m … Read more
“God, teach me to be patient, teach me to go slow, Teach me how to wait on You when my way I do not know. Teach me sweet forbearance when things do not go right So I remain unruffled when others grow uptight. Teach me how to quiet my racing, rising heart So I might … Read more
