I trust that
if I am faithful
to the Lord
He will reveal to me
the truth
of His word
if I remain humble
and prayerful
the Spirit will
guide me
home to Him
SPIRIT GUIDE ME
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
May I keep the faith
in the face of doubt
and discouragement
that I might turn to
the Father of lights
with all of my heart
mind and soul
for in him
there are no shadows
nor uncertainty
only the lightness
of unwavering love
leading me into eternity
INTO ETERNITY
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
I submit
in faith
to the darkness
giving myself
in silence
to the mysterious
cloud of unknowing
that exists
between myself
and God
when distractions arise
they are released
with a word
Jesus
RELEASED WITH A WORD
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
Your heartbreak
your sadness
and grief
is a glimpse
into how God feels
when you turn away
from him
when you deny
his call
and reject
his love
turn to him
he is always near
never far
he yearns for your return
like you ache
for his love
ALWAYS NEAR
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
The fallen
autumn leaves
turn to soil
as the winter frost
melts away
feeding the plants
of spring
whose buds
sprout forth
after a heavy rain
I repent O Lord
please
forgive me
for all
my sinful ways
for in you
death
is turned to life
throughout the seasons
of my days
SEASONS OF MY DAYS
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
Meditations on God 