in the sky within a lattice of love. –Terry Chitwood These verses were inspired by parts of Psalm 131. Hubris destroys the inner world, eroding compassion and other values of the heart. The intellect becomes a god, pursuing power not prayer, self-glorification not praise, and manipulation not cooperation. To pretend to be a god exceeds […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: Infinite Wisdom
With your loving kindness fill us with joy.. With your holy breath infuse us with spirit.. With your tender mercy give us hope. With your faithful words give us meaning. With your infinite wisdom raise us up. With your compassion save us.. –Terry Chitwood These verses were inspired by parts of Psalm 145. God is […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: Joy in Praising God
Praising God gives me joy. Praying sets me aflame. Devotion is its own reward. The seed of ecstasy is contained in act of worship. Resting in God’s embrace, my heart flies free, –Terry Chitwood These verses were inspired by parts of Psalm 4. Delight resides in prayer, a seed ready to sprout, watered through the […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: The Sacred Song
Dark winds pursue me. I eat the bowl of dust. I drink the cup of tears. My words wither, turning to smoke. My hands burn as I grasp the sacred song, The desert blossoms and the river sings. The land turns green, –Terry Chitwood My verses were inspired by parts of Psalm 102. When evil […]
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