Transitions and faithfulness

For any of you who are addicted to my blog (is it possible? availability seems to be a condition of addiction!) I apologize for the last month or so of radio silence! In the span of the last month and a bit I have changed jobs, added the job of part-time children's ministry director, am still trying to transition from my old job, and Melanie's grandfather died.

I will be increasing my blogcount over the coming weeks but wanted to share this poem with you that I wrote on the way to Melanie's grandfather's funeral.

No, Maybe, Yes

We live in a world
Where "no" and "why"
Are more common than "yes".
"Yes" is "maybe,"
"If I don't get a better offer,"
"If I feel like it."

This pain, hurt, wrong thinking
Is in the hearts of those
Who say "God's promises are no"
"His Word is maybe."

Oh glorious truth!
Words that make tears
Roll down my cheeks:

All his promises are YES
He is utterly dependable,
Endlessly faithful.
Oh God, my God,
Your steadfast love,
Endures forever.


Written June 2, 2007
Inspired by 2 Corinthians 1:15-22 and Psalm 119:88-90