Farewell

{We apologize for our abrupt absence from the blog!  Various things kept us busy - like moving back to college for two of us and serving with a Christian organization for myself...We're hoping to get back to normalcy soon.  And now, without further ado, here is something to cheer your day and refresh your spirit!}

Out of the Desert

by Marie Lemelin

Thirsty—throat aching for water,

Faint—I stumble through a barren land

Hot—I tremble from a burning sun

Is there no one to lend me a helping hand?

Mocking—mirages rise to taunt

Water—blue lake lies cool

Oasis—the tall trees bend slender

I blink and know that I’m a fool.

Falling—I give in to weakness

Despair—etched in hollowness of soul

Crying—tears track down my cheeks

All of my heart yearns to be made whole.

Caught—I feel a tender grasp

Carried—strong arms lifting me

Behold—an Old Rugged Cross stands

Releasing my shame I am free.

Refreshed—I look for the Wellspring

Found—in the blood of the Lamb

Cleansed—I rise up forgiven,

My sins gone; whole I stand.

Captured—by Love so abundant

Amazed—by the grace shown to me

Redeemed—I follow His pathway

Jesus is still setting souls free!