We feel our need for healing
and the perils rising before us.
The scent of a storm on the horizon
Approaches with a destructive strength.
Our stillness is not emptiness,
our compassion. . . leaps,
we pray for purity and compassion
for the society we inhabit
and our grandchildren inherit.
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Ultimate reality blooms
daily struggles sing
the core of our deepest desires
fails to invoke my name
the heart of regular life
perhaps too much for us to hope for
shines through the cracks. . .
and the lack
of our generosity. . .
to whom
this sounds like so much like
“I am here. I am here!”
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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God forever promises. . .
letting new light shine upon us.
As we wander in the desert of our lives,
we lose the feel of God when we confront
our daily sadness, anger, anxiety, or even joy!
We repress the suffering over the world!
Personal invitations stretch my concern
for God’s all-inclusive Love!
Through deep meditation with God
And dwelling within me as He does with all,
I recover from my selfish covetousness,
remembering that being on speaking terms
with God is bragging, listening is learning!
I believe He rewards all His children
with eternity in His Kingdom of Heaven!
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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If We Absolutely, Without Question, Believe That God created everything from the entire universe, we see above us at night to the smallest insect we see crawling on the leaves of grass in our yards, then we must know that God is Good. God is above us; God is below us; God is before us and behind us. God created all; God loves all. God is within everything He created. God is within you and God is within me. You and I are blessed with the Goodness of God.
God does not harm or punish what he loves or what He is a part of; therefore, He does not harm us. So, why do we harm and punish each other? Why do we create societies that demand that we have hierarchies that hate the values of each person, if God does not do this? God is not jealous; but our egos create minor selfish jealousies that are harmful to our humanity. We forget the Goodness of God within us. We put more value on the limited short-term wealth than the eternal wealth of God’s Love.
I remember the commandments Jesus reminded us to keep: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12)
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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My weakness, God’s power
I look; l search; I learn.
God teaches me to listen. . .
my inner voice speaks golden riches,
for it is His forthcoming through my heart!
Speaking Love to the world
to the wellbeing of all.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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We are bold to be together;
God champions each of us;
Together we are undefeated;
Brothers, sisters, those fleeing
inhuman living conditions where
leaders stonewall God.
All are welcome in this house. . .
the migrant escaping violence. . .
the weary traveler seeking rest. . .
the stranger who knocks on the door.
We are all worthy in God’s eyes.
Being on speaking terms is great practice –
in building trust with God.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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We who are in constant pain
Imprisoned by our own unforgiveness
Humbly share our affliction
Our hearts are wounded. . .
searching for love. . . or empathy;
but abandoned by the unknowing.
A voice of forgiveness pulls us from the
imprisonment and darkness of torture,
offering the loving peace of suffering no more;
for it is God (only) who gives us comfort.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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Jesus gives us one great message early in his ministry. It includes many items of God’s care and mercy for those less fortunate and afflicted members of our society; we call this “The Sermon on the Mount.” Jesus goes on to say that each person is special to God. For example, God says to Jacob, “I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; You are mine.” (Isa 43). The gift God gives us humans is light to see others as He does!
Our leaders decide how to care for those in need; but this care is superficial; it does not look at the need of the poor and what is asked for by Jesus in his sermon. Why is it that those with high degrees showing their intelligence and wearing their three-piece suits, eating the finest of steaks, feel that it is proper to allow those in need to wear cast-off clothing, eat donated food in church basements, and live on the streets in cardboard boxes. Where is the devotion to mankind? Where is the love?
In his sermon, Jesus goes on to say that those in need are the light of the world, and they are hidden by society just like a lamp hidden under a bowl Then he tells his people, go, do your thing, with the light of God shining out from within them, for all to see; do God’s work as He would ask. You, after all, are His beloved people.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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I am but a wee breath of air
blended with the mild breeze
that gently tingles the small hairs on your forearms.
Beloved one, it is I, God breathing life into you.
I gave life to you in Eden
with the same breeze you now feel
I gave you control of my creation
Yet you lost trust in my benevolence, my love.
Look at my clouds, great symbols
of trust and prosperity, bringing water
and wealth! For you, my beloved
relax, think of clouds as good;
I made them for You.
©Russell Kendall Career, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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I am lost. . .
I have fallen!
My sense of life is tragic;
the prophets tell me
to talk about it,
show my astonishment,
pay attention to God’s Salvation,
get back up. . . pursue
a life of character,
work with God’s helping hand
to gain inspiration and integrity. . .
and be lost no more.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
If you are inspired, read my latest book. Kindle eBook $3.99
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