God Came Down to Me

God Came Down to Me

“Pale Pink Cosmos”, Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com

This poem was written by my niece and Goddaughter, Alexia, as a Christmas present to my husband and me several years ago.  I was very touched by it, because I know that it revealed so much of her heart.  Thank you Alexia, for being the precious niece that you are to me.

God Came Down to Me

A poem by Alexia D. Ghering

Each time I walked with eyes cast down

and felt too weak to reach God in prayer,

it was then, he came down to me,

As he watched my footsteps falter.

Within my heart, he poured out his grace,

and gave me strength to walk on farther; Continue reading →

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A Quote to Carry You – August 12, 2013

a quote to carry you A Quote to Carry You

August 12, 2013

 

“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge.” (Psalm 91:4)

There are many times when I feel weighed down by the things I call the “vulnerabilities of life.”  Those times when I am not strong, when I feel the need to be protected and sheltered from things that threaten to steal my inner joy and peace.  Although I do not relish them, it is during those times that I do garner the very  strength and confidence that I seek.  I wonder if it is the same for you;  are you strongest in your weakness?

Peace,

Felecia

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The Human Senses

the human senses

“Vibrant Pink Lily,” photograph by Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com

The Human Senses…the most amazing abilities of the human body.

I think that some of the most amazing abilities of the body are the five human senses: to see, to smell, to hear, to taste and to feel.  Even when one or more of these senses are absent from the body, the others step in and make a way for an individual to experience his or her surroundings in a powerful way.  When the eyes cannot see, fingers become lenses, filled with vivid imagery.  When the ears cannot hear, the eyes and the nose speak clearly through the silence. It really is fascinating how the senses enhance how we experience life. Continue reading →

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Speak to me

Speak to me...

“Hydrangea”, Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove

Speak to me…love is a language not spoken with words.

“Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread everywhere. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.”  (Song of Solomon 4:16 NIV)

Speak to me…

Hush, come closer, press against me,

let me hear you.

No, not with words spoken from your lips,

let me know you.

Breath in deeply, exhale slowly,

your thoughts are there, I can feel them. Continue reading →

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A Quote to Carry You – August 5, 2013

a quote to carry youA Quote to Carry You

August 5, 2013

 

“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart.  It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” (Judy Garland)

Love is a tangible thing that is expressed in so many ways.  We can experience it through all of the human senses as it reaches down into our souls.  May your love reach someone today and make their senses become alive and their heart filled to the brim.

Peace,

Felecia

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Life and living…

life and living

“Celebrate Life!,” graphite pencil drawing, Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com

Life and living…

I have done a lot of thinking about life and living it these days. I am the product of a multi-racial heritage. I often think of each member of my extended family as a patch of fabric all sewn together into one big, colorful blanket, That imagery has always brought comfort and warmth to my heart. With all of the racial tension surrounding us in the media recently, I can’t  help, however, to think about how my own ethnicity has impacted my life.  It seems strange to be writing about such a thing because there are so many facets to it.  I could go on  and on about the subtle events that have taken place in my past that bruised rather than lifted me up.  The things that caused me to be disappointed rather than hopeful.  There are also just as many times that I can remember being able to hold my head high, and to be proud of my accomplishments, despite any negativity that may have threatened to get in the way.

“I am living my life to the beat of my own drum and making my own beautiful music along the way.” Felecia R. Weber Continue reading →

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My God Is An Awesome God

My god is an awesome god

“Surf, Isles of Shoals,” 1913, Childe Hassam. Image from a page of the 2012 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

My God is an awesome God…my portion, my strength, my all.

I begin most days with prayer and meditation during my morning workouts.  The places my mind travels to while running those miles on the treadmill, set the framework for how I deal with whatever challenges I may face.  Recently, the verse from scripture below spoke to me and everything that it inspired within me, is what I’ve written in this poem.  May your day be filled with the things that inspire you as well.

“Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for The Lord God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) Continue reading →

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A Quote to Carry You – July 29, 2013

a quote to carry youA Quote to Carry You

July 29,2013

 

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

I have long admired these words; they have helped to bring me back to basic truths when I have gotten away from them.  Everyone has worth and a purpose in life.  I believe that we all have the responsibility to live up to what we were meant to be. May you always live in a way that honors that, no matter what the circumstances, let others see and know your best at all times.

Peace,

Felecia

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