#1

For those that know the significance...#1 has come and gone. Surprisingly, I am unscathed, and a new understanding of Jesus has taken hold of my heart!

Bring on #2!

Ali

Hesed

Sometimes, my introspection can get me into trouble. Leading me down paths where my thoughts should never venture to go. But, every now and then that introspection leads to a good soul sweeping, inventory taking, time with my Creator. It saddens my heart to know that many days I shun this time with Him. Faithful. He never fails to whisper the words that melt my soul and collapse the walls I have been so diligent to build.

It's during those times, during this time, that I see the only worthy thing in life is to know my God. All of life springs forth from knowing Him.

It's during this time I stand bare and vulnerable. My desires slip from my grasp and lay at my feet.

It's during this time that I see the canyon that divides me from the Spirit. How did a canyon come from what I though was only a trickle of water in my life? Slowly and over time. Crying out over the distance to be heard. He whispers back.

It's during this time that the ash of mourning is wiped from my face to reveal the glow of Aaron. The glow of time spent with God.

It's during this time that Jesus picks up those things I held so dearly. Open handed, He extends an invitation to hold my desires with Him. Hesed.

To Feel Deeply

Tears of children not my own strike fires in the pit of my soul.

From it rises a passion to help, to heal, to hope.

Tears of children not my own strike fires in my bones.

From it comes a grief no words can fully describe.

A generation sacrificed to their parent's vice(s).

Only my God knows the depth of their pain.

Hearts broken from birth...

Only my God knows.

Who will sacrifice for children not flesh of their flesh?

It was His reason to die,

It was His reason to live.

I understand...

even if it's just a taste...

I understand.

copyright Alison L. Hunt