Samstag

Simplified // Inflamed

SIMPLIFIED

Knots, turns, groans--deathly moans; complexity has a hold.
Hope, peace, joy reign in heart and mind of the simple as it's told.
Life, days, moments, hours--so many thoughts to think.
Simplicity veiled in a complex uniform of ugly control.
Mind over the matter, thoughts thrown as knives and daggers shatter complexity
Cycle is broken--breathe.


INFLAMED

Unrestrained heat surges--engulfs--the corridors of simple minds.
Innocent bones glazed--grasped--by inward fists.
Twisting tighter and tighter till feelings feel nothing.
Pills dull--dumb-down--intelligent agent of the enemy,
yet some sourly remain.
Peace.
Joints fluidly glide back to original intention.
The simple mind intakes, digests inflamed thoughts.

Uprising

As I have experienced times of pain, confusion, and times of natural and spiritual hungering over the past year, God has been with me through each event. I find it humorous how we as humans--especially Christians and those who have a relationship with God--think we know what is always best for ourselves. Being a Christian myself, I understand God created me for a distinct purpose. He already knows the ins and outs of my journey. That is quite amazing to me.
Recently, though, my relationship with God has felt routine. ( *ROUTINE= a regular course of procedure // Merriam Webster )

Times of refreshing are coming... He is close at hand, not some distant, mute, manmade idol.

Those who know God as God are rising up all over the earth...

Flax Loaf

Yes, that's right, friends. FLAX LOAF. I highly suggest everyone make a loaf for themselves. This is good stuff.
Ciao.

Liberation for the Soul...

"My (Paul) counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit."
--Galations 005//16

"But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard--things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people."
--Galations 005//22-23

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To live free is to die...to ourselves. I like myself. I like the things I do and am able to do. Yet, all the talents, dreams, and passions I know have been given to me by God...especially when I am following His way. I love how often humans are compared to trees in the Bible. Think how often you see trees on any given day. Trees are strong, beautiful, art pieces. We too are designed to be mighty trees in the world. God is with us. Let the seeds within begin to bloom by surrendering to the Harvester. His rain is so good.

DMV

Here at the DMV waiting to change the title over to my name on my car. I'm new to this thing. It's one of those "adult" experiences. While driving over here I told myself how nerve-racking the DMV can be. Think about it: you take a number, stand around for AT LEAST 45 minutes, and then are summoned by an Amazon woman with a grey curly mullet. That's only the beginning... Then you get up there and pleade your case, hoping to God they sympathize with you. Oh what a great place.

Suffer well

“Christ wants to teach us that we should look at trials and suffering very differently from the way they appear and feel to us in this world. Suffering doesn’t occur apart from God’s will. It’s not a sign of his anger; rather, it’s a sign of his mercy and his fatherly love. It will serve for the best.”

--Martin Luther