Oklahoma City, Lake Hefner; Picture for “Living Waters Edge” Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas
This blog is about the delicate tapestry of life…
On the one side, its beauty…
On the other, the sometimes chaotic, sometimes painful reality…which can result in indescribable beauty
These writings are simply expressions of the tapestry that I have experienced.
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas
The moments we experience
are not to be compared as financial deals
where one is more profitable than another
but each should be enjoyed
for its own special qualities
like a sunset
unique from every other sunset
impossible to capture
and quickly gone
leaving an imprint of special memories
within our hearts
which are our treasures to hold onto
for a lifetime
Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas
St. Augustine, FL. Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas
Composition and production of song by Kenn Mann.
From the fertile soil
In the Master’s care
Your leaves spring forth
A Rose to bare
This gift of beauty
For all the world to see
Your tenderness, your fragrance
Is meant to be
The symbol of your love
A witness to us all
Of His gift to those
Who will hear His call
For we’re not persuaded
By force or might
But we are drawn
To the Rose’s light
It is your compassion
Your gentleness, your care
That brings rest to the weary
While their burden you share
And in the gentle whisper
That your love does impart
Those near you are drawn
To the Savior’s heart
In the Master’s great plan
There’s none like the Rose
For it is through your beauty
His love He shows
And when this life is over
When you’ve shed your last tear
God has a special place
Forever and ever for you to be near
Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas
Free
You’re my friend…
not my pet laying at my feet.
I won’t tie you up,
or fence you in,
or put you in a cage.
That’s not what our relationship should be.
You’re a bird in flight soaring high toward the setting Sun.
I look up to see your strong wings
push you to new heights.
You are free…
…to soar beside me.
…to soar beyond me.
…to soar without me.
…to see the world through your eyes.
But most of all, you are free…
…to return to our nest.
…to take refuge from the world.
…and lay beside me.
Copyright © 1990 by SkylerThomas
St. Augustine, FL Lighthouse Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
One Step
I get a knot in my stomach when I think about how far I must climb.
All I can see right now is the hardship of getting there.
It seems daunting…
…and I know there will be sweat and exhaustion involved
…and there will be times when I fall down
…and there will be times when I feel like giving up
…and there will be times when I think it’s not worth it
But then You remind me…
…those thoughts are coming from the one who wants me to fail
…and You promise me, I don’t have to do this alone
…You will be there every step of the way
…and others will help me
…to pull me up
…and to climb to the top, beside me
I don’t have to take it all at once…
…and there will be times of rest.
…and there will be times when I can stop
….and enjoy the view out the windows
…which will get better and better the higher I go.
And I don’t have to jump to the top all at once…
…all I have to do is take
…one
…step
…at
…a
…time
Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas