Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Grab

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Psalm 119                      Grabbing His Name, Not Going to Fear God-of-great-love, You give me hope, and I grab your name and your word each night, Glomming onto fear some nights, I recall God’s word, and in heaven there will be … Continue reading →

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Bread

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On reading John 6.                     Manna in My Life Not so hungry in my belly, I still love My morning manna. Some mornings I put nut spread on my matzoh, and taste and texture combine to thrill me. And better … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Stanza 6 from On Word, Law and Life, a devotional poem based on Psalm 119.                                                        Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer … Continue reading →

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Elevated

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The fifth stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119 Elevated, Enlightened Enough! Again enough! Educated in your laws, I obey them to the end. Endless. Enlighten me each day; fill my mind gently, and I will hold … Continue reading →

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Thank You Today

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Repeating a poem that I have liked. Abba, Thank You Today Abba, Abba, how I missed you, Even as you were by me all the time. In your presence, you are so large, so great, so…

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Decreed for Life

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The fourth stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119            Decreed to Live Death, I am close to death. Down, I am so down some days. Give me new life. Done, it is done, and I told … Continue reading →

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Commanded

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The third stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119         Commanded, Living Free Commanded to live, keep me free, alive, awash in Your Word, cleansed in Your Word, Cleansed, clinging to Commandments, relationships freed, miracles clearly seen.  … Continue reading →

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