“The
spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost
parts.” -Proverbs 20:27 (ESV)
I’m
sure you, as I, have experienced deep thoughts and you wonder how
they came into your mind. The wise writer of Proverbs had an answer.
He said this in-depth searching of one’s mind is the Lord touching
our spirit, seeking to get our attention.
Eugene
Peterson in his The Message Bible gives Proverbs 20:27 thus: “God
is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and
out.” I wrote this poem sometime back in a quiet, reflective
moment. It seems to bear out the truth of Proverbs 20:27:
By
Violet Light
Objects
reflect a certain sheen by violet light.
At
dawn, when all is quiet and I’m alone
I
feel and see
A
special kind of bright.
The
woods are filling now with spring’s release.
Tender
leaves with gentle green mix with the brown.
This
cycle of nature nurtures peace
And
blends with other refuse fallen down.
We
oft’ lament the season’s fleeting stay
And
want to hold its beauty longer still.
Yet
know we well that passing time brings rebirth, growth—
Each
with its special place to find and fill.
The
message whispered by the tender leaves
Resonates
with beauty.
If
spirit grieves, we must reconnect
And
remember, move on—to duty.
On
toward evening the violet lingers
Spreading
across the broad horizon.
Through
faith’s firm fingers
I
am caressed by violet light
And
lifted by the gentle, peaceful sight.
Indeed,
“God is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside
and out.” (Proverbs 20:27. Peterson). May today be a deep-thought
day as we seek God in our worship and in our surrender to His will.
- Ethelene Dyer Jones 04.02.2017
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