Saturday, January 9, 2010

the appointed place

the appointed place
who can find it?
lingering here
in the familiar
is it here?
feeling Him calling 
responding with glee
then frustrated 
a roadblock
why?

stop 
turn around
go through it

the appointed place
i am searching
is it there?
traveling in the unfamiliar
following the voice within
i recognize it
then suddenly
a deep canyon
why?


stop
jump
build a bridge 


the appointed place
i have found it
under His arm
up on His shoulders
in the palm of His hands
resting there
knowing

safe and secure
on the pathway 
as we journey together

in my appointed place.



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28 comments:

  1. Kathleen January 9, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Ah yes ... the restfulness of settling into His appointed places. It's where we long to be, regardless of the circumstance that places us there.

    Lovely!

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  2. AndreaJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful!
    I needed this, today.
    Blessings, andrea

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  3. DarcieJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Thank you for this,

    I hope I am in my place and just as importantly...FILLING my place.

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  4. RCUBEsJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Lots of why's but if that's where He wants us to be, no need to ask. Just follow with your heart. Beautiful!

    Love and blessings.

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  5. MichJanuary 9, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful...

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  6. Wylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise!January 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    I love remembering that there are times that we ask Jesus to move the mountain, and yet He tells us we must climb this one to see the greater Glory to be revealed on the other side. How great is our God indeed!
    Wylie

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  7. KristinJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    I really like this poem! I was on top of the world the other day, then it feels like I did fall into a canyon or something, but I'm going to keep pressing forward! So, thanks for this! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  8. AlleluiabelleJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Dear Friend,

    Your words...so beautiful, so reflective of my own image sometimes struggling up the mountain but anticipating the open arms of our loving Father...and yet, He was with me during the entire climb.

    Thank you for such friendship, for wonderful thoughts and prayers left on my site. Your heart reflects such beauty.

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  9. LisaShawJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    That beautiful, sacred and privileged place for me (us) is the appointed place...HIS Presence.

    I'm so thankful to HIM.

    Thanks for sharing this Christy. It says it all!

    Love and blessings dear friend.

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  10. christy roseJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    sweet!!
    MOM

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  13. JulieJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Beautiful, Christy, absolutely beautiful... There is no better place than His appointed place.

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  14. AdeyeJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Oh my---I absolutely LOVE that, friend. There is no place I'd rather be.

    So stunning.

    Love and hugs.

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  15. He & Me + 3January 9, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful. That is the appointed place. Thank you so much for the sweetest comments you have been leaving for me lately.
    Love ya!
    Mimi

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  16. JenileeJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    love this... thanks for posting it!

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  17. KarenJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Just where I want to stay....

    Beautiful words!

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  18. Saleslady371January 10, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    This is beautifully written.

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  19. VeronicaJanuary 10, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    Beautiful poem, Christy!

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  20. wife.mom.nurseJanuary 11, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Yes, beautiful. Wow.

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  21. septembermomJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    So amazing. Beautifully expressed. Love it! Thank you.

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  22. FoursonsJanuary 11, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Wow- beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  23. Deborah AnnJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    I didn't know you're a poet! This is stunningly beautiful...

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  24. JenJanuary 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Oh yes! In His presence. Beautifully said.

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  25. mama's smittenJanuary 11, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Very cool and so True!

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  26. ValerieJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Hi Christy Rose!

    I'm so excited that you discovered my blog and became a follower! I too am returning the courtesy...your blog is definitely a delight to read and so very peaceful.

    Your family is beautiful...what blessings you've been given. I noticed you have a little one...only 1 or 2 years old...he is absolutely adorable. I only mention this b/c I too am in my 40s and I am expecting my 3rd baby this summer.

    We have yet to go public on our blog or individual facebook accounts, but have slowly been telling folks...so you're in on a little secret.

    After years of struggling with infertility and multiple pregnancy losses, I feel so blessed to be pregnant once again and scheduled to deliver just a few weeks shy of my 41st birthday. WOW GOD is great!!!

    So nice to meet you and looking forward to getting to know you better,

    Valerie

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  27. CathyJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Hi I'm over visiting from the 5 mom's site because they said you won the new blog header and I wanted to see what Miti ends up making for you. She's awesome and I'm sure you will love it. I won a couple months ago and love what she did for me.

    Congrats to you.

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  28. Tea with TiffanyJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Beautiful.

    Appointed place at the appointed time. There we can find great rest.

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