Beyond Pain

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When our hearts have been
Broken a few too many
Times and we feel just
Too destroyed and all alone,
We hold tight, never give up.

Because mercy falls
With endless grace from Heaven,
Christ reaches for us
He will all our burdens share,
And carry us through despair.

We have victory
Love makes us each champion,
Jesus is with us,
Even should we totter, fall,
We will, in time, rise again.

When darkness surrounds,
We recall it only takes
A crack for the light
To break through and give sweet sight
Of all beauty which survives.

Never defeated,
We are children of the King
We keep our eyes trained
On the purpose, precious love,
Love, love; we never give up.

© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Between Fortune & Disaster

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There is an old road
Carved so deep between fortune
And sad disaster
That no one wants to walk it,
But some never have a choice.

The skies above it
Are of a brilliant blue hue
The sun endless bright,
But those who know the road best
Will advise, avoid it at night.

Dancing in meadows
The soon bewildered do not
Comprehend what lies
Beyond the carefree places
Where such life was meant to be.

One never knows when
Raven black shadow will fall,
The Reaper’s scythe stands
Set to capture wandering
Ones, who are unsuspecting.

This old violent road
Has over ages stolen
Many weary souls,
For life pushes some onto
It and allows no escape.

Stay safe, always clear,
Never walk the road, please hear,
Too many bodies
Are buried at the crossroads,
The danger lies everywhere.

The devils, demons,
Laugh at those who lose their way,
Many dispossessed
Are thought to be damned, but no,
Even Hades shuns these lost.

There is an old road
Carved so deep between fortune
And sad disaster
That no one wants to walk it,
But some never have a choice.

 

Sometimes imagery is the way to deal with unspeakable things. I have used it here in illustration. If you have something to say that seems too hard, you might try this method. I had an excellent entry on Friday, but the business of life took over, and I never completed it. Perhaps after daylight.

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© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan

 

 

Some things are pictured

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This is a bit of Photoshop work with a photo of mine and lines made up today.  Creating memes is something I would like, but none I have done has taken off yet.

Maybe you have a photograph and a perfect line. You could work those together and see what comes of it.

As a prompt write a few lines, poem, or story about seasons changing. Time passes fleetingly, and this is a way to put it in perspective.

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© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan

Ever felt this?

Art can be anything. The pattern for the meme is a kitchen rug. If you look carefully at your surroundings, you will find the opportunity for creativity in perhaps, mundane things. There is so much beauty in the world that we often overlook. We live for something to overwhelm us when there is much in our lives that when looked at with open eyes reveals its unique character.

Look around, see if there is something which can be incorporated into an interesting and arresting creation. Each of us is capable of making something out of almost nothing. The fabric of the universe, of our day, is ours to explore and use in myriad ways to further our creative impulse.

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Affirmation

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You are a gift from the hand of the Creator…
Be aware of your importance…

In all places, times, persons, there has never been another exactly like you. You are a wonder and treasure. You have gifts, talents, thoughts, ideas, expressions, and emotions that are entirely remarkable. There is a purpose to your existence.

You are a perfect manifestation of the love of God. You have power and worth. Your ability to create is unlimited. You are a blessing. You have no neediness or wantingness, for all abundance continually accrues toward you.

You are beautiful for you are a creature made in God’s own image. You are an eternal being of love. Your actions and words are right and good. You have no reason to fear.

Love flows from you into the world, changing lives. You inspire others to reach for their higher selves. They see their greatness reflected in your eyes and your actions toward them.

Every day you become more. You are always growing into the person you want to be. You are aware and awake to whom you are. God inhabits your world and you personally. With this unity, you can do miracles.

You are sure of your competence and of God. The light and love of the Savior infuse you. You are vastly talented, supremely creative because that is who you are.

© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 12, 2000

You may notice this is from one of my prompts that I shared. Originally written in the first person it was also set in color.

I hope you will think of how precious you are and how great influence you may have on the world through the use of your creative talents.

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