Altars of the Heart

  I wake with the sun, bathed in His light, No chains of the past, no burdens to fight. The Holy Spirit hums in my chest, A song of joy, a love confessed. My heart is no longer a wilderness land, It blossoms with promise, guided by hand. Gone are the echoes of longing and doubt, For love has arrived, heaven poured out. I sip my coffee, warm as His grace, Feeling His presence dance in this space. The air is electric, alive and divine, Each breath a whisper, Beloved, you’re mine. My phone lights up—his message is there, A man who was chosen, an answered prayer. Not just any love, but one set apart, Holy Spirit-breathed, igniting my heart. He speaks with kindness, his words are a psalm, A melody wrapped in heaven’s balm. Not rushed, not reckless, but steady and true, A love that reflects the One I pursue. The date is set, my heart leaps in flight, Dressed in His favor, I glow in His light. Not desperate, not searching, but walking in grace, Knowing I’m cherished, ad...

I love the trembles I get when I think about You, Jesus, Like golden ripples on an endless sea, Like the hush of dawn breaking over the mountains, Like the thrill of rain kissing the earth, setting my spirit free. Holy Spirit, make them richer, deeper, stronger, Turn them into rivers that rush with delight, Let my soul quiver with Your gentle whispers, As heaven's light unfolds in my sight. I long to paint You a masterpiece, my Lord, With colors unseen by mortal eyes, A canvas drenched in hues of worship, Where glory dances, and love never dies. I’ll sketch the fire in Your eyes so bright, And the mercy that drips from Your hands, I’ll brush each stroke with trembling wonder, As Your presence over my soul expands. And when my colors have told their story, I'll let my heart take up the pen, To write a poem that sings of Your beauty, A song of love beyond human ken. A soul-soothing poem, soft as the river’s sigh, A melody woven in stardust and grace, Where angels pause in hushed ...