Now, Barb is not a morning person. At. All.
So, recently I woke her with this song...and she smiled.
Wakey, wakey, Jesus Time,
Doo dah, Doo dah,
He will tell you, "You are mine!",
that's what He's gonna say.
He'll guard you all the night,
and walk with you all day.
is your bestest friend
in each and every way.
One of the most miraculous things I have learned from cancer is this:
If you can't be happy with multiple malignancies, you just can't be happy, period.
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is NEED, so here goes...
People say I need a healing,
that I don't deserve to die,
but I have a funny feeling
that no one's asking Why,
because it's an important question,
goes right back to Calvary,
and if I give Ol' God suggestion,
He might turn it back to me,
and say, "You want to be reborn?
A simulacrum of My Son?
If you're sincere, you will be torn,
and in this you'll have just begun
to know the price My dear Lamb paid
when on the rough Cross He was laid."
And that sonnet did take five minutes...on a phone.
Love these both. So much.
ReplyDeleteJane, I'm delighted that you enjoyed these!
DeleteI had to look up the meaning of "simulacrum." 😉
ReplyDeleteBut once again, I marvel at your gift of writing, your depth of spirit, your message for us all. You bless us so!
Karen, I'm truly honoured by your words. Thank you so!
DeleteAndrew, you and your writing continue to amaze. You also are expanding my vocabulary as I had to look up the definition of "simulacrum" :) But more so ... you also reminded me of much we all truly need our Savior each and every day.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, that my words indeed point out our need for Jesus... that means the world to me!
DeleteLove your morning song!
ReplyDeleteLesley, I'm so glad you like the song!
DeleteWow! composing on a phone! I find that almost impossible ... excellent post. Thank you! Blessings! (FMF#4)
ReplyDeleteWhite Wolf, thank you so much...I am getting kind of fond of the phone, actually. Its spell-correct function is developing personality...and attitude.
DeleteBlessings back!
Love this, Andrew. Especially your morning song to Barb.
ReplyDeleteGrams, thank you, and I am so glad the song spoke to you.
DeleteThat Barbara is a gem. I just hope it wasn't too early in the a.m. when you burst into song and dance, pal!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Barb is indeed a jewel beyond price, but she does not do mornings...any time would have been too early!
Deleteit's so true. God gives us what we need to make us more into the likeness of his Son.... as long as we are willing to pay attention to that fact! FMF22
ReplyDeleteAnnette, I love the way you put this, that God gives us what we need to be more Christ-like, as long as we pay attention!
DeleteSo much depth. And in five minutes! Wow. Now I have to look up simulacrum! :)
ReplyDeleteLynn, your affirmation means so much to me!
DeleteHow did I miss this last week?
ReplyDeleteAw, Susan, no worries...I miss a lot EVERY week!
DeleteYour morning song made me smile, Andrew. Somehow, I suspect if I sang it to my boy-men, they might not appreciate it. But, I liked it. ;) Your poem spoke to my heart. I need those reminders of the sacrifice that was made on my behalf. Thank you for such poignant words.
ReplyDeleteYou and Barb continue to be in my prayers, friend.
Jeanne, sing it to your guys anyway. You may be surprised, and anyhow, it's for God, above all.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that the poem spoke to you. It was hard to write.
And we thank you so much for your prayers!