The Waterfall

Emotions are a torrent
Pouring over the jagged rocks of life's difficulties.
They are torn, reshaped.

Why am I so shaken?

The waterfall is beautiful
But violent.
Can anything live in her wake?

No.

Rather, fish teem where the water is peaceful.
Dark, green moss grows on the rock with a gentle current.

My heart is a raging torrent
Pouring over and through my life
With the force of a waterfall.

But I, I want to be still.

Let my heart be peaceful and deep
As the calm waters of the pool.
Let beautiful things teem there.

Not stagnant, but not in torment.

Lineage of Grace

I would highly, highly recommend Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers. I just finished Ruth and CRIED. May God make me a woman of her caliber.