I’ve been many places
And seen many faces
Collected my stories
That speak of Your graces
Encounters I’ve shared
With souls that have cared
Walking the path
That You have prepared
My God I adore
The gifts You out-pour
Through love unconstrained
You bless even more
A pause to praise
My God, you amaze
Let my heart be grateful
All of my days
Met a man today
For only moment brief
Crossing of our paths
Ordained, is my belief
In turning of the way
Flashed a smile bright
Warming of the heart
Shining inner light
Filling air with peace
Fragrance did surround
Silent word unspoken
Whispers, slow it down
Message of the journey
Within my soul to keep
Shining of your light
Through me let it seep
Viewed in dawning light
Where man and God exist
The unseen does appear
In prayer of morning mist
Drawn unto the light
Through surrendered will
Harvest of the chosen
Arise from water still
Fruits of battle won
Flows into above
Precious gifts of heaven
Chosen path of love
Unburdened by this world
One of eternity
Adrift in moving grace
Flow easy through the trees
Faith is on display
In a breath of prayer
Offering is lifted
As it disappears
Secret of our lives
Found in Word of Son
Blessed gift of wisdom
Of “Let Your will be done”
Why so difficult
Of letting these words flow
Temptation holding back
My hesitation, know
As child in a tree
With Father down below
“My child, I’ll catch you”
Sometimes can’t let go
Why this lack of faith
Of One who’s only love
A prayer for total trust
In our God above
Home now rests in silence
Of grateful reflection
As memories flow
In warm Introspection
We gathered a table
We joined in the feast
Heart of the sharing
Of burdens released
Souls that you gifted
Blessed in the way
Ones of beloved
Bonded this day
Song of love echoes
In the still quiet air
Warming the soul
As Spirit dwells here
In one blessed moment
All time was rearranged
A covenant is witnessed
The day the world was changed
The prophet’s song is echoed
As universe stood still
The light calls to us all
His promise is fulfilled
A miracle so humble
In God through human birth
A witness of His love
Dwelt upon this earth
In this precious moment
His drawing ever strong
May all souls be consumed
In One light we belong
A drop into the water
Of holy light divine
Heavens love connection
Ripples through all time
In birth of humble child
So innocent and pure
Sacred hope erupting
Salvation to assure
A life ahead outpouring
Of love of God to share
In shadow of horizon
The passion cross appears
Still he’ll journey onward
Committed purpose true
Gift of love eternal
Offering to you
One of the souls calling
Invitation sent
Response of the rewarded
With the souls assent
Shine our Lord reflected
Instilled by Spirit be
Ignite the joy of passion
His light for all to see
Such a great need
Desire so strong
Ingrained so deep
Of one to belong
Found in hearts yearning
In others of view
That they will see
That I have value
Path misconstrued
As so often I try
To meet my need
Through the human eye
Answer is clear
To satisfy longing
Only through God
Eternal belonging
A gift is blessed to us
In holy time of prayer
Dwelling in the Word
Through scripture find You here
Kneel in preparation
Acknowledge sacred time
Preciousness of now
Gift of the divine
Appealing to the Spirit
To flow through mind and heart
Vision of the soul
With insights You impart
Word of slow consuming
Sacredness to savor
Flowing through the veins
Delighting in its flavor
Floating contemplation
Wonder, marvel, be
Soaking in Your treasure
Spirit pray though me
Souls of sweet encounter
Around them a soft glow
Holiness surrounding
Perceive, something we know
Radiance about them
Of peace and joy within
Moving of soul closer
Need drawing us in
Encounter of the sacred
Something in the seeing
Light receiving soaking
We leave a better being
Sweet message of knowing
Of heavens unseen grace
A window of Your light
Shines to a better place
DarylMadden 