Pencil in His Hand: A Mother's Journal of Poems, Thoughts, and Stories.

  Psalm 128:6 ESV [6] May you see your children’s children! Peace be upon Israel! https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.128.6.ESV *** True Peace True peace shall flow through Zion land; The nation Is' ra' el: Sand shall turn to grass and field, and every corner bring its yield. Each bitter tear shall cease, as prisoners are released, And nail scarred hands restore, and hold forever more. *** A.S.L

  Psalm 123:2 ESV [2] Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he has mercy upon us. https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.123.2.ESV *** Above Instead of looking to the world: The constant stream of news and memes; Look instead to God, our Lord: Enthroned above: To His Pure Word. *** A.S.L ***

  Photo: Pawel Czerwinski. Unsplash Shape-Shifters Shape-shifters spread their lies attacking God's  good plan: Be a goat or be a cat a woman or a man they mutilate the children But God's  wrath will bring an end to all their evil shifting: For God's Word cannot be bent. *** Copyright: Alison Lawrence *** God is patient. He wants everyone to repent and be saved. Call on Him to save you. The truth will set you free. ***

  Carried He has carried me Home, He has kept me from harm; For knowing my weakness, and seeing the storm; He has carried me Home, and has kept my heart warm *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand *** Psalm 23:1-6 ESV [1] The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [3] He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. [4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. [5] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.23.1-6.ESV

  Photo: Aaron Burden. Unsplash Precious Book Come read a story so deep and true Divine and special and written for you The earthly love books all fall in the dust: shallow and sinful their focus on lust  Come read a story so trusted and good through many attacks it has boldly withstood The earthly love books so cheap and unclean no hope do they hold all fake glitter and gleam Come read a story full of love so true  The Story of One Who died for you too *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand ***

  Photo: Denisse Leon. Unsplash Carnival The devil's carnival has them trapped in an endless, mindless game. Brainwashed and addicted they never pause to think; to breathe. They don't know that it's part of his evil plot: never let them stop, never let them look up for if they did, they might wonder and ask. They might find God. *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand *** Garden Glimpses Another fruit on my eggplant! Many pomegranates. They keep bopping me on the head. Peppers Julius says Hi! (He's a grandpa cat. About thirteen now, but still hunting birds!) Thanks for stopping by. Love Alison 🍄❤️🌹🙏

  Born Again Into God's Kingdom a child is born: he sheds the rags that he has worn No more the  prison hell his fate: He shouts for joy at Heaven's gate *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand *** An eternity with Jesus awaits you if you call on Him to save you. ***

  Surrender I'm looking forward, moving on, I'm giving them all to God's dear Son: And though I'll always love them so, theyr'e safe with Jesus: I've let them go. *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand ***

  Today? As I'm frying at the stove, thoughts wander to Him: Could it be today?.... Will my spoon clatter sudden to the floor, as my feet lift, and I rise to Heaven's door? *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand ***

  Hostages We were all held hostage by the dragon of sin: But God! And then, The light broke in! All chains were broken when we came to Him *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand *** Have you brought your burden of sin to the foot of the cross? Jesus is waiting for you. He will save you if you call on Him. ***

  Give-Away Take it all, Lord take it all: I give it up to You. And if I take it  back again, I'll return it all anew For You are best and You are all, The only One I need: And when I give it all to You, from bondage  I am freed. *** Copyright: pencil in His Hand *** Love and prayers *** Find them here:

  Johannes Plenio. Unsplash Remembering I remembered today to look Your way, to pray. In the middle of everything. I remembered today  in the midst of chaos, pain, despair You do care and You are in my heart. I remembered today  here where it hurts, that Lord, You promised to fetch us and to take us away... *** pencil in His Hand

  Richelle Brunstetter. Unsplash Hope Blooms His peace and love will reign  where missiles brutal fell As Zion blooms again  and Jesus makes all well *** 🙏🙏🙏 Copyright: pencil in His Hand ***

  A short story, plus more Field of Healing The grim memory resurfaced as Faye surveyed her back yard. Still photographs paraded through her mind: black and white, in keeping with the pathos of that day. In one, her mother was drawing up a plan of how she wanted things to be: perfect, neat, pristine, easily maintained. Boring. The next snap shot; an image of her mother directing her father. Her shrill voice accompanying the memory. "No, George, it must be chopped out. Otherwise it will just grow back again and make more work." And, "Yes, I want the grass gone too. I've called the garden services. It's going to cost more than I want to pay, but it will be worth it." The next scene brought the most pain. "But mommy, can't we keep it? Where will the butterflies and ladybirds live if you dig everything up?" Faye had hoped her mother would miss the wild patch of garden behind the shed. She'd always considered it to be hers: a little wonderland o...

  Photo: Marcus Woodbridge. Unsplash Doubt Tossed Tossed and wavering to and fro on my boat as storm winds blow Now I'm in the valley next up high up and down 'neath threat'ning sky Enough! I must decide: choose this day leave all doubt rest in Him alway *** Copyright: Alison Lawrence

  Dear God, are You there? Do You see me, are You real? I hope so, because You see, I need to get this out, to dump all of  these thoughts on someone. Andy sure doesn't care, and I don't think anyone else does - definitely not the children. They all just take, take, take  I am empty, empty. Dried out, dried up. Nothing left to give, just one long scream and a dripping  and a moaning, that's me. A wife, a mother, a nothing  all around noise, shouting, yelling,  screaming, sometimes them and sometimes me, and the never-ending piles of washing, dishes, toys, where will it end? Where can I find a moment of peace, a pleasant place, my sanity. And Andy, he is like one of the  children; demand, demand, demand, 'til all I want to do is run, run, run. But that's not what good wives  and mothers do, is it God? Are You there? Do You hear me  calling, calling, calling. Please help. I can't  do  this  anymore. Do You care? About a nobody. A...

  Islamondo A Poetic Fantasy By Alison Lawrence Introduction This is the tale of two young men, who sailed the seas beyond their ken Full of hope and full of cheer, not knowing much of dark nor fear They had to steer their tossing vessel, to prove their strength and test their mettle Their true Creator was their guide, through every trial and test and tide Although their hearts near failed and quaked, they saw that He did not forsake But as He led them through each test, He helped them to attain their best And when at last He brought them home, They saw they'd never been alone And so I pray that my God would, help this tale be all it should. Chapter One Venturer and Emir Set out Venturer set forth on a perfect day, with the wind behind him, he followed the way Of many a seafarer gone before, to adventure guided by tales and lore In the spring of his robust and carefree life, having neither own home, children, or wife A youth who was tall, brown-skinned, and fair, emanating to all a...