ReflectionsByTheWater

John

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In The Dark

Imagine a massive room, the size of a city. This room is pitch black. There is no light whatsoever. The only source of light is a single flashlight which you hold. You are here alone. As you walk around this endless space, you discover all sorts of things. Perhaps you are pleased to find a …

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If Life Was A Video Game

If life was really just one super immersive video game, then I think death would make a lot of sense. Everyone needs to step away from the screen and rest their eyes from time to time.

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Keep A Nice Closet

The best closets are the ones in which you can reach in at random, pull out any outfit, and be comfortable wearing that outfit in public.

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Put Pen to Paper

It’s nice to look back,And see what you wrote.Remember your words,Revisit what you spoke. Writing is fun.It helps us let go.Helps allow clearness,Review what we know. I began writing,Just journaling thoughts,Jotting on a notebook,With little cause. I guess writing grew,Grew upon me.It grew grew and grew,Grew like a tree. I suggest writing,To any and all,Regardless …

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Imagine

I like to think.I like to think broadly.In so many ways.My minds full of parties. I like to think,With symbol and story.Thinking this way,Never gets boring. I like to think,String thoughts together,Get them to rhyme,Make them sound clever. I like to think,Paint illustrations,In my mind’s eye,Vivid creations. Colors and shades,A palette of hues,Color your mind,With …

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Your Spirit

Father Your Spirit,May Your Spirit arise.Overflow from within,And surround us, on all sides. Father Your Spirit,It’s blissful and gentle,It’s always with us,We are Your temple. Father Your Spirit,Provides us direction,Sharpens discernment,Offers protection. Father Your Spirit,Your Spirit’s divine,Miracles abound,Given just faith and time. Father Your Spirit,Is Love itself,Compassion and grace,Heavenly help. Father Your Spirit,Blesses beyond knowing,May …

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Your Teachings

Thank you Father,Your teachings are clear.Let us open our hearts,To each other, draw near. Thank Your father,Your teachings are true.You’ve brought us close,Closer to You. Thank you Father,Your teachings they heal.They open our hearts,And remind us to feel. Thank you Father,Your teachings are wise.Conquering mountains,Reducing their size. Thank you Father,You’ve taught us the way.To enter …

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The Sculptor

Oh Father I ask,Please shape me and mold me,Pull me and tug me,Bend me and fold me. You alone Father,Are the ultimate Sculptor,Not marble and granite,But humans and culture. Please raise me Father,To mirror Your image,To increase my height,Until it’s sufficient. Father Your ways,Are not always easy,But following You,Is what I find pleasing. Father I …

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The Ultimate Gift

Thank you Father,You’re exceedingly gracious,Exceedingly kind,Your dwellings are spacious. Thank you Father,Your generosity abounds.It’s apparent in all.Life springs from the ground. Thank you Father,Your love rains on all.No limits or seasons,Forever it falls. Thank you Father,For sharing His gifts.You’ve extended the family.You’ve call us Your kids. Thank you Father,The ultimate gift?You’ve come down Yourself.To raise …

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