So it's still kind of a cop-out because it's not really me,
but it's something I love and have been challenged by.
I mentioned awhile back that I found another Linda Siebenga poem while looking for the one about getting on our knees in the berry patch. And I know that this one is more directed at Pentecost, but really, I think it's directed at everyday. I think it's often our everyday fear that if we pray for God's Spirit to work in our lives, it just might happen.
Anyway, it's worth a read.
And a think.
Even a thought or two.
Thanks, Linda.
A Mighty Rushing Wind
What if today the sound
of a mighty rushing wind
would fill this building
and flaming tongues appeared
above each head
our tongues becoming loosed
and eloquent
to bring the good news?
Perhaps we fear this mighty
rushing wind.
Fear that it might blow
through us.
demand our lives
our souls
our all.
Wanting just a little of the Spirit
to keep us through the day
but not a great mighty amount
rushing through us
with a surge of emotion
upsetting our conservative poise.
Wanting a little of the Spirit
to warm our lives
but not a flame hot enough
to sear
to cauterize
our sinful soul wounds.
Not so hot that we will be
compelled to share our fire.
Dare we sing “Come Holy Spirit”
with more than voices
knowing that he might come
filling us with exuberant praise
that needs to be shared?
“Come Holy Spirit
Comforter
Counsellor
Lover of my Soul.”
~ © Linda Siebenga from her book - “Windcatcher”
2 comments:
So good. I love it. Thanks for sharing this poem. We have been having many discussions as the staff at church related to this topic as we seek the Lord to send a mighty wind through us. It is so true how much courage it takes to pray that because God doesn't just want the lip service, He wants to take action in us so we better be ready when we pray. I admit it scares me at times.
Scary indeed. It's hard to have a "living" faith. We get so good at doing all the things that are religious that we forget we are in a real relationship with a real God who wants every part of us to be ready and willing to serve whenever and wherever He calls.
Heh, heh...another reason to pray - to ask that God make our hearts match the words of our prayers...ironic that we need to pray about praying...indeed dependant on an Almighty God.
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