The aisle
In the
Spice aisle
In Wal Mart
I spotted the
Mustard seed
Before
The bay leaves
And Jesus
And I
Had a silent chat
This afternoon
As other shoppers
Went about
Their days
Continued
Continuing from R’s Rue I don’t know if I’d mentioned that for awhile I have been listening to Pastor Rich Villodas. His sermons have been a balm to my spirit. I’m given hard hitting truth, but it a way that teaches, but doesn’t condemn. No fire and brimstone, but solid truth. I recently ordered his book, The Narrow Path. And as I’m in church today, the second song talks about the narrow way being hard, but it being the path I want to take. I should have realized my worship experience from song to preaching would turn me upside down. Turns out, I didn’t have a clue what my soul would endure. The sermon being about was it ‘worth it’ to follow God without question, without doubt, understanding waiting is not comfortable, but a part of the process. Was I willing to acknowledge its worth despite my years of waiting. I didn’t have time to contemplate this until the song that allows people to come forward, and make decisions. It was during this song that I remember what I had wanted for...
This is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!! We taught about the mustard seed in our Sunday school class a few weeks ago and I brought some to show the kids. I too had a moment with the Lord as I looked at those teeny tiny seeds. "Oh Lord grow my faith!"
ReplyDeleteJust came here from Linda Stoll's place, where you posted your link. Great poem!
ReplyDeleteMy last experience of Walmart aisles is different (I'm homebound now), but back in the day, I completely embarrassed my wife by singing I Feel Pretty as I twirled down the produce aisle. You have to picture it; I am a baritone, and look like a biker on a bad hair day.
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ReplyDeleteGosto de conversar com Jesus em todos os lugares até nos corredores dos supermercados, feliz quinta-feira abraços.
ReplyDeleteOh yes - when ever I pass the section with the cooking oils I often have a quiet smile as I sense the Spirit's anointing there.. and a quiet conversation too
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine