But they that wait upon the LORD
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40: 31 (KJV)

Ellen Grace Olinger
But they that wait upon the LORD
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40: 31 (KJV)
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises?
Daily Prompt
sometimes by sight
in my life of faith
apple trees in bloom
A spring haiku inspired by this Bible verse:
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5: 7 (KJV)
My poem was published by Time of Singing poetry journal, Spring 2014.
Deep calleth unto deep*
filling my heart with hope
greater than my mind
* The first line of my poem is from Psalm 42: 7 (KJV).
birds perch
in sheltering branches
a grain of mustard seed
(Matthew 13: 31 – 32)
sudden cold –
Christmas cactus
already blooming
“birds perch” was published by Time Of Singing, December 1995.
“sudden cold” was published by Time Of Singing, December 1997.
Karl and I reprinted this poem in Quiet Christmas Poetry.
Trust in him at all times;
ye people, pour out your heart before him:
God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalm 62: 8
Behold, God is mine helper:
the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
Psalm 54: 4
This is the day which the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118: 24 (KJV)
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treetops
with gold leaves
whispering
in mild winds
“Unto thee,
O Lord,
do I lift up
my soul.”
Psalm 25: 1 (KJV)
from October 2012
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