The poetry of Edwina Gately has been warming my heart lately. Ever notice how some people’s words bring you closer to God? She certainly is filling my soul this summer.
Last week I wondered and we discussed Summertime Spiritual Slump. I think poem of hers is one way to see God in the summer.
Here is what I read the other day:
“God escaped from
all my little boxes and labels.
The more I tried to claim God,
the more God slipped away.
But if I dare
To rise from my knees
And leap in joy
At the song of the bird,
And if I dare
To stand in awe
At the mounting of the moon
In a thick-starred sky,
And if I dare to be amazed
At the constant seeding of the earth –
Then, oh see! oh see!
I glimpse my God –
ever free, ever dancing,
Ever calling out my name.”
Rising from my knees and dancing with our Lord!
Oh wow new poet for me. Must find more of her writing. I try to dance a bit each day. Today will be one of those days. thanks.
I had never heard of her before up to a year ago, Clella. She spoke at a local retreat center and I didn’t go. Now I regret not going as I think she would be inspirational. The book I have and am using with my devotionals by her is called: A Mystical Heart.
Dear Jean
Yes, we as humans need to experience the utter futility of trying to find God through our own efforts. But when we are there we begin to dare to just receive Him and His Life that has been free from all eternity!
Luv XX
Mia
HI Mia so good to hear from you again. I think it is a lifelong struggle to learn it is not through our own efforts but only through God. Your comment is so right! Hope you are having a blessed week!
Oh, yes! Ever dancing! Though my body can”t, I can in my heart! Beautiful! Thanks, Jean! 😀
A dancing heart – now that is a great image, Lynn!
Oh, yes! Dance away with abandon!
Interesting word abandon as that is one word that keeps popping up in my journals over the years. Maybe I need to write about that someday. Thanks Martha!