Seth Gatchell
WORDS IN THE WIND
Words sent out on the morning wind, Headed downwind? A tailwind? Or trapped in a swirling whirlwind? Going nowhere in a headwind? My words, like seeds in the wind? Fertile ground, will they find? Where will they land, These seeds from my hand? The hard, crusty path? Oh, the aftermath… In stout weeds and thorns?…
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EMBRACE LIFE
Prepare to live in His Larger Story. Not surprised when suffering howls in the fray. The Larger Story climaxes with joy, With some tasty hors d’oeuvres along the way. Accept the call of the Narrow Way Live to fight for a better love! Enjoy the privilege of putting Jesus on display In the way…
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Embrace Christ
The point of the first four embraces? Leads all of me to His great graces! “This treasure in earthen vessels, This treasure buried in the field, The oyster’s pearl of great price, All else is but rubbish.” I kneel. God’s grand story, where I’m included… His Story to tell, His character to reflect,…
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The Junior’s Story
Square Pegs, Round Holes Outside, the party life A life of frivolity, But inside, the empty life Declining in quality. “I have it all! What more Can I desire?” But convincing grew weaker; Surely no fortifier. The Master met me That cold January night At a forest pond, the stars And a…
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BELOVED
May 18, 2023 You must not despair When toward Me you don’t care. Are you still that surprised When your heart turns aside? You are prized; not chastised; Come to Me, My bride!! You matter to me More than failure, you’ll see! No matter your setbacks Sit down and relax. I still yearn to see…
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Wild
Wild horses Loose on the plain, Running wild Without a rein. Wild thoughts Like a stampede, Dangers galore, Hard to impede. Lord, please help me Lasso my thinking. May it yet be Corralled, not stinking. Harnessed and bridled, Combed and saddled. Every thought captive, Wise and perceptive.
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