Jubilee
You’ve multiplied the many fruits
of every gift You’ve given me:
music, service, intellect,
with love-begetting-love
multiplied most;
and now
like a plant
in a pot
You ask me to rest;
and looking up I see Your hand
and feel grace shower down
restoration,
emancipation,
readying me for Your coaxing forth
the new growth,
the new buds,
the new fruits,
the new gifts-for-the-world.
At rest I receive
what I need for next,
what serves You best,
no longer tasks on a list,
but Kingdom-building-by-BEING alone.
So, “yes,” to this rest,
and all that comes next,
and the work of “Jubilee”:
rest in You.
Rest in Me, Full of Comfort
Rest in Me,
full of comfort;
I know you often optimize everything,
make the most of every gift,
Magis-ize each moment;
just for now,
stop and savor for savoring’s sake;
feel the wind;
hear the current’s gurgle;
see the stars;
fill full of wonder, and hear My heartbeat;
I hold you;
and the world;
and the works;
and everyone I’ve ever made;
so, full-of-comfort,
rest in Me.
You Are a Reflection of the Invisible God
You
are a reflection
of the invisible God,
light from Light,
joy from Joy,
sent to enfold
each soul you meet
in God’s embrace
at this moment in time;
love from Love,
you live in Me
and light the world
with My love,
because of My love.
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Mary Ellen, I really appreciate your poetry. I shared on Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest, also on G+.
They are great meditations forme. I’m signed up for a Ignatius Retreat in October. This poetry confirms
my need for spiritual silence to grow closer to God.
Thank you so much, God bless you and your gift of writing poetry.
For many reasons I needed to read Jubilee at this point in my life, and that I randomly found it is a sign to me of God’s presence in my life. Thank you so much for writing and sharing this.
When I go to my prayers I pull a chair up alongside for Jesus. Sometimes I never get to the prayers. They are to bring me closer to Him and He’s right there with me and I rejoice in Him.
“These poems are God’s; may they do the work for which they were sent. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.”
Thank you for the three beautiful poems.
Dear Mary Ellen~
Initially,I read your poems but knew I needed to come back to them and spend time in reflection. “You are a reflection of the Invisible God.” Is my favorite. It really spoke to me and moved my heart. Thank you for sharing this contribution.
Gracefully,Suzanne
Often we neglect to rest and feel guilty. Your poems remind me how important it is to do so. The rest is also a gift from God.
Thank you.
God be praised for the Holy Spirit’s inspiration, and for your attentiveness and willingness to share it, Mary Ellen. May we rejoice in these blessings!
Mary Ellen, your poems reflect the loveliness of you as well as the goodness of our common God. Touching pieces . . .
Thank you thank you thank you !!♥️♥️ God Bless!
Mary Ellen,
Thank you especially for the last one … beautiful
Mary Ellen, these are beautiful and nurturing poem. I especially love, “Rest in Me, Full of Comfort”. Thank you for sharing them!
Mary Ellen,
These are beautiful. I’m so glad you posted these so others are able to enjoy and find peace your poems.
Marilyn
Mary Ellen,
Your three poems so well describe the acceptance of the Peace of a Grace-filled moment which I seek. They respond so well to a reflection I penned some months ago. Thank you.
“Grace for A Restless Heart”
Seeking Grace
Stillness flowing
Prayer to YOU
Not really knowing
Touch my Heart
And set me growing
Mind and heart
Together knowing
Where YOU are
This very morning
Sun and moon
On Earth bestowing
Heat and light
For all things growing
Joy and Sorrow
Keep me knowing
That YOUR Grace
Is ever flowing
Rob, thank you for sharing your inspiring poem!
Very beautiful thoughts in your poem, Rob.
Thank you for posting here.
Thank you for sharing such beautiful poems.
Beautiful, especially love You are a reflection…
Thank you, Mary.
Wonder-full. I’m going to reflect on these and savour them, thank you.
Very beautiful and affirming. My gratitude and thanks for posting this.
These poems speak very directly to me and confirm the message that God has been giving me for quite some time – “Rest in me!” Thank you for sharing your gift.