Leaning on God

by Joyce Rupp on Jul. 30, 2010

Which of you walks in darkness and sees no light? ... lean on God
Isaiah 50:4-10

Some people lean against fence posts
when their bodies ache from toil.
Some people lean on oak trees,
seeking cool shade on hot, humid days.

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when their limbs won’t work for them;
and some people lean on each other
when their hearts can’t stand alone.

How long it takes to lean upon you,
God of shelter and strength;
how long it takes to recognize the truth
of where my inner power has its source.

All my independence, with its arrogance,
stands up and stretches within me,
trying to convince my trembling soul
that I can conquer troubles on my own.

But the day of truth always comes
when I finally yield to you,
knowing you are a steady stronghold,
a refuge when times are tough.

Thank you for offering me strength,
for being the oak tree of comfort;
thank you for being the sturdy support
when the limbs of my life are weak.

Praise to you, Eternal Lean-to,
for always being there for me.
Continue to transform me
with the power of your love.

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Aaahhh.... just I

Submitted by seeker (not verified) on Jul. 31, 2010.

Aaahhh.... just I needed...what everyone needs... THANKS!

Thank you Joyce.. this speaks

Submitted by Assunta (not verified) on Jul. 31, 2010.

Thank you Joyce.. this speaks so beautifully and authentically of the journey to trusting our Source. I love"Eternal lean-to!"

I always get great spiritual

Submitted by Sr. Pauline LeBel,CSC (not verified) on Jul. 31, 2010.

I always get great spiritual incites from your writings. May the Spirit continue to inspire you in your writings.
Sr. Pauline

Thank you for the

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jul. 31, 2010.

Thank you for the inspirational poem ~ it is a comfort to me.

Still in the darkness, I

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aug. 03, 2010.

Still in the darkness, I guess. Still arrogantly independent.

Thank you for unveiling

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Oct. 19, 2010.

Thank you for unveiling gentle strength in this poem. It has helped me through a dark time & I am sure others will find hope in it as well. God bless your work.

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