In Abandonment Only

In abandonment only
in being poured out
coming to God’s throne
the altar of the cross

Being poured out
empty, as a child,
full only with wonder
not the baggage of the world

Open to your call
to be filled by God
in abandonment only
able to receive the word.


August 11, 2010
“Child/Children”
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/08/childchildren.html
August 10, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


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