the sun came streaking in, blinding my eyes for a brief moment---long enough to make me wonder at the day--
what would this one hold, how would it prove to be different from any other day i had lived or if it would be--
i stumbled up and out of the compfy place of non-resistance and dream filled hours---
what would be required of me this day---i knew better to ask that dangerous inquiry----but my hand flew up none the less-----no answer was given--
i muttered through each passing detail---and managed to reach the end of day's light---
i opened the book to the last read page---i stared at it as though i had never even taken in a sentence---
i waited---then it stood before me----there was my reason, my purpose, my one thing that was asked of me that day--
how i could have missed it---if only but for a minute's delay or change of wind---
i asked myself, why i could not see---could not see what was before me---whether blinded by sunlight or hidden in darkness----it is only in the brilliance of His time, will my eyes reflect the vision---
How many times have I been there? Powerful post, thank you! xo
ReplyDeletethank you so much sherri :)
DeleteLovely post, Lynn. How many times are we blinded to what truly matters? For me, it's far too many.
ReplyDeleteoh for me too dana--thanks :)
DeleteGreat post, Lynn. We all need to open our eyes !!
ReplyDeletewe do--thanks judy :)
Deleteoh yes...I am listening to the Purpose Driven Life on tape while I do my housework.
ReplyDeletegood book--our ss class studied that a few years ago---funny--kinda strange, in a spiritual way--story about that book--i may share it in a post one of these days soon--thanks annmarie :)
DeleteI wonder what you read on the last page of that book...
ReplyDeletehaha i usually don't explain my poetry---because i like people to find in it what they may---but i didn't see anything on the page--it just represented how i had given up on finding the meaning of that day and literally just started reading a book i had been reading and the page was not the last page of the book but the last page i had left off with-thanks for thinking about it cynthia :)
DeleteWhat Cynthia said?.
ReplyDeletehaha see above :)
DeleteLovely post! Yes, many times we are blinded, and can't see what's really important.
ReplyDeletehopefully we see in time--thanks sherry :)
DeleteI was just thinking the same another day, and not only what it's before our eyes, but in our hearts too... :)
ReplyDeleteoh so true marina--it is hard for others to see what is in our hearts :)
DeleteYou are such a gifted writer :-) <3 Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeletethat is so nice of you to say--hope your have a great one too :)!
Deletei live for the now i see moments, when we make it through a difficult time and a prayer is answered
ReplyDeleteand sometimes it's like oh wow---okay, i get it huh--thanks tara :)
DeleteWe are so often rushed by the need to arrive somewhere or accomplish something that we don't attend to the joy of moment. I know that. I just forget. Thanks for the lovely thoughts and the reminder.
ReplyDeletei am very guilty of rushing---thanks so much :)
DeleteHi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteLovely post and yes, sometimes we do need to slow down and thanks for sharing this.
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
yes slowing down is the key---thanks carolyn---sending hugs back your way :)
Deletebeautiful poetry! A question we should all ask ourselves before we get to the daily grind!
ReplyDeleteyou are right brownie--thank you and happy Sunday to ya :)
DeleteI read the Purpose Driven Life a few years ago too...our whole church was studying it together. Great book, I ought to look at it again...I feel like I lose my purpose every other day! I'm so distracted. But, in HIS timing, you are right...we see the right things.
ReplyDeleteyes it was a good book--i might give it a new look too---i know what you mean--the everyday stuff does so distract us---thanks mare :)
DeleteThis is a lovely expression of faith, Lynn :-)
ReplyDeletewhy thank you so much lily :)
DeleteA lovely post and a great reminder to slow down a bit and enjoy the day given!
ReplyDeletei so have to remember to let myself enjoy things--thanks theresa :)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Lynn. :)
ReplyDeleteawww thanks cecilia :)
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