confidence – Rivers Renewed

In the Blue Winter Sky

Encouragement spoke to me today

in the blue winter sky,

in the calm silence

of the pine trees

confident now,

I actually know

that storms do not last.

Courage in the Mirror

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.”

Maya Angelou

When you looked in the mirror today, what did you see? Did you see someone that can make a difference in this world? You are someone that can not only survive, but you can thrive and be a source of strength for others.

And always remember…..you are never alone. Not ever.

Practice courage today.

Peace.

Tapestries

Our tapestries are not made from our battle scars or tears,

but from our courage,

the audacity to survive,

in the refusal to give up,

we somehow learn to create

new beginnings,

as if it was spring again,

with purple infusing our being,

we build something beautiful

once again.

Note: I will never thank God for my wife having cancer, only for the courage for both us to survive.

Gentle Radiance

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The gentle radiance of soft petals, reflecting

the light of the sun

give us so much courage,

so much hope,

that darkness is defeated

every single time.

Our Spirits Will Still Speak to Us

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In this age where beauty and revelation are wounded

from disease and fear,

our spirits will still speak to us,

as if oceans still lived in our frames,

and as strength filters back into us

we will be confident once again,

standing tall

even in the mist and the ruins.

The Shaping of a Sacred Space

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I do remember the bending of light,

the shaping

of a sacred space

and within my quiet

I knew, I really did know

where I fit,

where I belonged

between

the earth and sky.

Gentleness and Warmth

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The spring speaks softly of gentleness and warmth

allowing our hearts

to feel safe again,

as we open ourselves

to her beauty,

in awe

we receive the confidence

to move forward.

Note: Keep fighting and stay healthy.

Looking Beyond

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Always remember to look beyond the ruins and smoke of our battles raging,

life is so much more than our scars, there is joy, and healing internal, the balm of forgiveness,

and the power of love eternal. You are not defined by your struggles…….

always remember

to be grateful.

Hope Begins to Fill My Eyes

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With wings outstretched, tilting my head, then banking to the left I break the pattern, the shell encasing my sky,

refusing the bonds or to live in the darkness of being discouraged… hope begins to fill my eyes,

with new life until finally the horizon comes into view, and I am free.

Amen.

The Encouragement of the Sun

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As we turn towards the encouragement of the sun,

strengthened words will flow

into our hearts and minds

until they take shape escaping

as a poem

or a prayer.

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