Praise the Lord .. A Poetry Collection by Brenda "Rion" Sewell

Rion's Reflections
These Words from the Heart are a
Collection of Life Thoughts and Healing Words
by Brenda "Rion" Sewell

Praise and Be Thankful

What if you slept, and what if, in your sleep you dreamed?
And what if, in your dream, you went to heaven and there,
plucked a strange and beautiful flower?
And what if, when you awoke, you had the flower in your hand?
What then? What you would believe then?
Not every flower that comes from heaven is of the rose variety;
sometimes the flower is a poem, a piece of art, or music.
They come from someplace and land in your heart ..
where do yours come from?

~ Rion ~

Contents ...
Loving God
God is My Inspiration
Silver Dance of God
Peace
Inner Peace
He Came
Binding
Sometimes
God's Seaside
New Life
Questions
In Harmony
Open the Window
Life Choices
Gossamer Threads
Hummingbird
A Song of Praise
Lord, Hear Me
God is in This Place

Loving God

He calms the storms within my heart
with a whisper and a touch.
He holds me soft within his arms
when I am tired and worn.
When darkness is all around me
and is all that I can see,
it is to Him that I call out
for I know He is not far.
He sends a soft and radiant light
to help me calm my thoughts
and helps to ease my troubled mind
into soft and gentle slumber.
Praise to He that deserves it so,
I give with utter joy.
No matter what the day has brought
I glorify His name.

In times of joy I share with Him
all the praises for the day.
and all the loving care He gives
when I am sad and ill.
In times of need I share with Him
and feel His healing hand.
He keeps me safe and is my strength
He is my loving God.

© June 1999 Brenda "Rion" Sewell

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God is My Inspiration

May the inspired words of the teachers of our faith become flesh in us ...
may we all find ourselves being lifted to the heights of the glory of God ...
may we embrace those whom we see shining with the Light of love and mercy ...
may tenderness and compassion fill our hearts and our lives as we live the life of Christ.
May we find reverence and honor one another ... see one another as sacred ...
and look to enrich and grow with one another as we continue our search for God.
Let us not argue amongst ourselves, for arguing will only keep unrest in our lives ...
let the love of Jesus Christ, our Lord rule our lives and put peace into our hearts.

Revel in the wisdom of the Lord for He is the Divine mystery ...
He is the peace that surpasses all understanding .. the love and mercy that we share ...
He is the great creator, molding our lives with sacredness and reverence ...
healing our lives. Join him ... and you will be soaring in the spirit ...
weightless and uplifted by the hand of God.

© March 1998 Brenda "Rion" Sewell

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Silver Dance of God

Breathtaking silver dance of light
happiness brought to me in the night
helps put the music to my dreams
of talking to God beneath moonbeams.

By the beauty He adds where ever I go,
to lands of sunshine or crystalline snow,
towards the horizons that I keep
in clandestine realms wherein I sleep.

Sometimes without a touch or sign
a message He leaves for me and mine.
To glance, to gaze with infinite care
as angels dance in the midnight air.

He cares for me, this God of love
and holds me close from high above.
Safe and warm in my Father’s arms,
safe from the lies of Satan’s charms.

His friendship is the bridge across
the hopeless chasm of great loss.
His love brings joy to those who believe
and permission to enter Heaven’s reprieve.

Rejoice ! Have faith in the Lord above
take hold of life and cherish His love.
Have trust in God, leave your doubts with Him
and sing with the angels and seraphim.

© April 1998 Brenda "Rion" Sewell

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Peace

Frantic I prayed the Lord would come,

as nightmares filled my restless night.

Desperate for some peace of mind

into my heart I did invite.

I praised His name as He did bless,
to sanctify and make me whole.
I glorified His name with words,
and gave Him my life to control.
.
Soft in the night, He came to me
keeping me safe with His love ...
comfort He brought with just one word
peace came to me from above.
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© March 1998 Brenda "Rion" Sewell

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.Inner Peace

Like the shadow of a bird

against a landscape bright,

her thoughts flicker in and out

throughout the day and night.

Memories of days gone by
of life, of joy, of pains
realization of a dream
life’s losses and it's gains.

Mysteries of life disclosed
when once we reach the throne
of God Almighty up above
when we accept Him for our own.

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He Came

I use His power to fill my heart,

I use His light to lead my way.

I use His strength to love Him,

regardless of what people say.

I use His love to help me care,
I use His healing truth to show.
I use His gifts of life and sharing
to help the lost and empty souls I know.

I called to Him when I was lost,
deep in the depths of misery.
He came to me when I cried out
as satan held me in coils of agony.

I love my Lord of awesome power,
I love my Lord of mercy mild.
I love my Lord with confidence
for salvation He promised to me, His child.

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Binding

Troubled thoughts running through my head

attempting to capture my fragile mind.

Pain, so great my heart is numbed,

I ask You Lord, these thoughts to bind.

I know Jesus Christ, Your only son,
walked on this earth and died for me.
Please bind this evil in His name
bind satan now throughout eternity.

I want to feel the joyous rapture,
the Truth that comes from God above,
the joy that comes to those who know
to earn salvation, ask for God’s love.

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Sometimes

Sometimes ...

I wonder

late at night

during the quiet calmness

that accompanies the

setting of the sun,

where was God today?

Was He at my side
or
did He forget me today?
Was He teaching me
a lesson
or
was I just not listening?

Talk to me my Lord,
do not forsake me.
I am bewildered
and confused.
I need your
advice
and guidance.

Lord, I want
to be at your side
I want
You in my heart.
Do with me
what You will.
Lord, I am yours.

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God's Seaside.

Sparkles of sunshine on the dew moistened windows,

sprinkles of salt spray leaving crystals on the panes,

wind gusting like an energetic, rambunctious youngster,

twisting my hair, pelting my skin with flying sand grains.

Walking the beach in the mid-day sun, scuffing in the sand,
scattered footprints are washed away by the incoming tide.
waves erase the marks that have marred the coast of shells,
smoothing the brow of the shore, it is beauty glorified.

God is in this place .. peace surrounds me as a calmness of heart,
troubles are left to fly on the wind, or to drown in the stormy sea.
God is in this place .. He comforts me with breezes smelling of salt
taking my troubles with His mighty hand, leaving behind tranquillity.

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New Life

I am seeing life through different eyes,

I am seeing with eyes that now know God.

I traveled through life, blind to God’s truth,

with the truth I can see through Satan’s facade.

The path was so easy, so wrong for me.
Free of obstacles, it was high and dry,
made by Satan, to coax me to follow.
Instead, I choose God to glorify.

Now I serve the one and only true God,
for He has given me peace within.
Redeeming my soul with His sacred love,
I cherish the chance, a new life to begin.

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Questions

I wonder what God thinks about,

sitting in Heaven all alone?

As we go about our daily lives

below here on our own.

Does He wear a face of sadness
or is He satisfied with us?
We are living in a petty world,
and living lives so frivolous.

We ignore the love He gave,
forgotten is the caring soul.
We disregard the Son He gave,
and watch our world go out of control.

I wonder if He ever thinks,
"Are they too far gone to save?"
Does He still hold some hope for us
to find Him and the peace we crave?

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In Harmony

Lord, to You I sing a love song,

I have put my faith in You.

I haven’t known You for long,

but I know the love is true.

Lord, I hold Your word to my heart,
it is truly dear to me.
My demons You told to depart,
You filled my life completely.

Knowing You, has turned my life around,
from defeat and a sadness,
to a life where love will abound,
a mastery of success.

Lord, I will sing praises so true,
that others will see Your light.
In harmony and love to You,
I will sing into the night.

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Open the Window

Open the window into your life,

let the light of the Lord brighten your day.

You have been in the dark long enough,

let Him guide and show you the way.

Open the door to your heart,
let Jesus lead you out into the sun.
Let Him comfort you as you walk,
He is the One .. let His will be done.

Give the keys to your heart to Him
let Him have entry into your life
and you will know the peace He gives
for in knowing Him, there is no strife.

There is no other caretaker for your soul.
You can trust the Lord to care for you,
to protect you, to love you like no other.
He will lead you down Heaven's avenue.

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Hummingbird.

Emerald shimmers of light, flitting back and forth

ruby streaks of living crystals reflecting back the sun.

Shimmering feathers of color so brilliant and bright

flying morsels of nature’s perfect phenomenon.

Wings of skillful flight, carry the radiant light to the eye,
miniature, exquisite, dainty perfections floating on the air.
Gathering sweet nectar, with beaks of piercing points,
they take wing .. darting and dancing on the breeze with flair.

Seen from the window, these points of delicate light,
with beauty and a whispering of soft melodious song,
ferry short messages from God to enlighten the world
with vivid colors and lightness of flight that to angels belong.

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Gossamer Threads

She knows her mind is capable

of more lucid meditation,

but feels as if there is a veil

covering all sane conversation.

So He calls thunder to sing her name
and lightning to crown her brow.
A rainbow is spread about her feet,
as before Him she does bow.

Crashing thunder vibrates with her soul,
lightning the power to overcome
all problems of her willful heart
the rainbow path to Christendom.

Beginning as a leaden shield,
the veil becomes gossamer threads
brushed aside as cobwebs in summer,
as on the Lord’s path she treads.

With Him, her troubles are softly eased
as by the sweet breeze of spring
and her journey is enlightened
as His praises she does sing.

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A Song of Praise

The Lord is watching out for you in all the things you do.

He helps to remind you to keep believing in brighter days.

He gives you the strength of serenity as your guide to

finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true.

The Lord gives you hope that is as certain as the sun and the moon.
Through Him, you will always have love and comfort and courage.
The Lord will never leave your side ..
in times of discouragement and strife.

In our lives, sadness and tears accompany the gladness and the smiles.
The Lord will be there to catch you if you fall in a moment of weakness.
He will encourage your dreams and inspire your happiness.
He will guide you and help you to place your feet on the right path.

As you pursue your goals and fulfill your dreams in your everyday lives,
the Lord will be by your side .. protecting .. healing .. comforting.
All you need do is but ask .. and He will take you under His wing.

The Lord is our Savior .. our rock in times of strife
and our comforter in times of sorrow and depression.

Believe in Him and you will have true happiness in your life.

Amen.

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Lord, Hear Me

Dear Lord,
we come to You with heads bowed and hearts uplifted ...

Lord, forgive us our sins,
so that we may come to You with cleansed hearts and minds.

We come to You on our knees.

Humble before You with these requests.

We have friends in need of Your intervention,
in need of Your healing powers.

We have friends in need of Your intervention,
in need of Your protection.

Lord, You are our Rock, our Savior, and we praise Your name.

Lord, You are the Great Healer, the God of Mercy.

Lord, show them that they will never stand alone,
that You are with them always.

Lord, we have friends who are in need of guidance,
they are having doubts in their faith.

Lord, when they come to You in hesitation,
show them they have no need to fear,
give them the words they need to ask for Your forgiveness.

Lord, show them that You are a God of Forgiveness.

Lord,
when we stand at the crossroads unable to may a decision,
send us Your Light.
Brighten our path so that the way to Your side is easy to find..

Lord, take our burdens so that our load may be lighter,
and our minds unencumbered.

Lord, take our burdens, so when we witness for You,
our words will come with ease.

Lord, make us Your vessels of the Word.

Give us the ability to know when to listen, and when to talk,
as we deal with those who are unsure and hurting in their hearts.

Lord, we come to You singing Your praises.

Lord, send us Your Light,
as we sing Your praises to any and all who will listen,
and even to those who don’t want to hear Your Word.

Lord,
we kneel humble before You,.
we ask these requests in Your name, Glory Everlasting,

In the name of the Holy Trinity,
Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit we pray.

Amen.

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Life Choices

Life can be a desert without water,
parched and empty and haunting.
Life can be like a dying flower,
withered and dry and wanting.

A rich man without God has nothing,
is lacking and void, is thirsting.
A poor man knows God and has all,
is happy and fulfilled, is bursting.

Life can have the bounty that is offered,
happiness and contentment can be yours.
Life can be fulfilling with everything you need
when God is in your heart, life soars!

© 1998 Brenda "Rion" Sewell

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God is in This Place

Cool breezes brushing my face
like butterfly kisses .. soft and light,
caressing the cheek like a lover’s touch.

Peace surrounds me as I walk
through a stately garden of tall bamboo
that whispers names of those who’ve passed on.

Walking by the waterside,
sunlight waning in the sky,
listen closely and hear the crickets speak.

Serenity and tranquil thoughts,
abound amongst the flowers
surrounding a pond of fish filled water.

There is God in this place
His love fills the night air
and protects and blesses all who walk here.

© 1999 Brenda "Rion" Sewell

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