God and Oil

Oil boils from the earth into the sea,

Released by the hand of man.

God looks on

But does nothing or so it seems.

God looks on and weeps
For his creation.

So many gifts have been laid

At humankind's feet.

We squander them one by one.

We pollute the land we live on.

We pollute the air we breath.

We pollute the fresh waters.

Now the ocean fills with our mistake.

We cry to God for mercy.

The Almighty reminds us of his promise

Of Infinite Forgiveness.

The Prince of Peace reminds us that

He will be with us always 

Even to the end of the world.

The Comforter reminds us

He came to be with us,

Not to deliver us

From the consequences of our misdeeds.

Salvation there is,

But the scars we cause on others,

On this world,

Are not erased.

Forgive us.

Forgive.

Photo by NASA Goddard Photo and Video
Water is blue, Vegetation red, and Oil silver.

A Bow at Advent

Christmas carols fill the air.

The Hallelujah Chorus rouses us from our seats

As we follow a tradition set by an earthly king.

Christians say we acknowledge no king but Jesus.

Do we really know Christ as our sovereign?

Does God govern our lives?

Let us understand the sovereignty of God,

And understand that in His kingdom

No one is diminished who bows before
Isaiah's
Wonderful Counselor and
Prince of Peace.

Photo by stevendamron

Prayer to Creator, Love, and Word

Creator, Love, and Word,
Who has been, is, and will be,
Wonderful,Counselor,The Mighty God,
The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace
Blessed is your name in all its forms.
Bring your peace to all the world.
Reign on earth as well as in heaven.
Nourish our souls with your breath.
Ignore our failures
As we ignore the failures of others.
Guide our steps to the paths of righteousness,
Keep us from destruction
Because you are love in action
Through time and eternity.
Amen