Awareness

In the day to day of life, I find more and more an awareness that this life is not just an empty vessel but a very real place of belonging. I belong to God. He loves......me. Amazing, but He does.

 

Awareness

 

Swelling intensity, Overflowing Christ reality;

Pure awareness,

vacuum filled.

Coursing strength and power Enter my soul

Water of life my drink.

I am a Growing vine

 Longing to bear fruit.

Jesus holds and supports me

There is no shame!

Joy, hope and peace are my song.

Dependency on God’s Spirit;

 Pure relief, my release.

 

Kathy Van Kurin, 2017

  

Author's Note

As a flawed human being I know that my need for the presence and love of Jesus- Messiah, the Christ has and continues to give meaning and living bright color to the empty and questioning places within this heart. After all, every battle we wage and hope for release and healing is on this inner plain. I know this poem is a small one but it is just the smallest glimmer of the life that I have been given as a free and lovely gift...............Jesus blood. His sacrifice on the cross so long ago has bought me and I am His child; Loved child. Healing and wholeness have become my song.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love this line: "Water of life my drink." -- some seem to portray a pious life as being about something heavenly or saintly, but it's just plain ole life . . . getting thru life . . . hard as it may be sometimes & knowing we have an advocate (God) who's beyond imagination, as far as teaching us little doggies how to get along! Love the sense of exhilaration in your message, especially (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
Nice to be back after trouble with my computer. Love hearing from you. Closed your account but hoping to see you again. It's been good having you here. Whatever your up to I pray things are all right. Bless you take care dear one.
Kathy Yes, God is our advocate in the day to day realities. How wonderful!

[barleygirl]

Thank you, my friend.

[LSS]

Wow, Kathy. I am constantly amazed at the quality of your expressions and thoughts. This poem is succinct and categorized into thoughts and truths that from your personal testimony convey an exact relationship with our loving God. The verse and rhyme may be free form, but the thoughts flow nonetheless and is true poetry. Thank you

[Kathy Van Kurin]

LSS,
Yes, I suppose my writing is kind of free form. Hmm. Your review is so edifying for I do not always see myself as another might. Other people's view point creates a mirror to see clearly or with a wider angle. I want you to know that your kind and thoughtful input is very appreciated..............bless you today and tomorrow...............Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

What a beautiful hymn from your heart of praise. How many search for this? For joy, hope, and peace? And you found it all in the love of Christ. Endless blessings. :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C Froman,
We people are so slow at times to understand that we are endowed with the fitted gift of understanding that we are made to be loved. What does humanity search for? When we find that Jesus love is a sacrificial one and beyond what we can repay..............it is just a priceless and precious gift of life giving love. God is the giver and so powerful. We are changed from death to life and that everlasting. You are so right to say endless blessings.........if I am paying attention..............thanks for coming by and adding your helpful voice..............Kathy

[emmajoy]

Thoughts and words to live by. Belief is more than that, of course: it is everything that makes the world and its people better in every way possible. Giving, sharing and most of all, praising what Man has been entrusted with . Love most of all. Your words are beautiful, Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

emmajoy,
You are a very kind hearted soul. We all are dealing with something or other at any one time; sometimes there is just no answers. Being able to give kind input and uplifting bits of sunshine to the corners of another heart is just what we need. You know what I mean? Thank you for your reveiw. Opinions and standpoints are always so neat! You just never know what someone will say and I love that! bless you so much ............Kathy

[Pete]

good stuff Kathy. wonderful words of faith. awesome. looks like you know where your bread is buttered!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
I really like your phrase there: It looks like you know where your bread is buttered. It is so nice to see a light hearted down to earth comment regarding something like this. Not so serious and just an attitude of trust in where we find strength. Thanks so much for reading my little poem and for your thoughtful remark............Blessings Kathy

[Pete]

amen. 'tis a prayer in itself.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cool...........!

[Hebe]

Simply wonderful, Christ is awareness, he is everywhere and everything and we are part of him. Your kind soul shines through your words.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hebe,
Where else can we go in this life with our need and for our very center of reality but to the Lord Jesus? thanks a bunch for your helpful and edifying comment! kathy

[Hebe]

Your welcome

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Very lovely. And it is encouraging to see Christians at work in every vocation but especially in poetry.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fabian g. franklin,
How nice of you to say that. I am encouraged! Honestly the knowledge of Christ's reality in this life gives me great hope for the future.

[Ted Kniffen]

Well said, Kathy, well said.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks. These words portray my life's reality.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Just a simple and honest little word to baby steps of awareness. Awareness of the true love of Christ's living presence-spirit in this heart.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Joy, hope and peace even for the readers heart. Great work Kathy :) Bless you!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

SKY,
God Allmighty has always been aware of me but as time passes I am becoming more aware of Him. Love so real, so all encompassing into every fibre of this soul. You are right. Jesus is Joy, hope and peace for every one.... not just me.............Kathy

[JT Godin]

I like the formatting. Some good alliteration there at the end.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thank you so much!