Fear
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I Have Not Seen
What to say; I use words to hold on. We know something is wrong, maybe even everything; And this assumes we know Or have some idea of Wholeness. Scripture calls it Sabbath: When all is right with the world, we can rest. For now, we wait. It’s a lonely business Or at least, that’s how Continue reading
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Patchwork Prayer
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. “If we have any boast, it is not in our wealth or wisdom or strength. It is that we know the Lord. But an even greater boast…is that the Lord knows us. Here is our place to stand, our Continue reading
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God Hears Israel’s Groaning
I am afraid most of the time. Most days. All the days, really. Israel has never been more relatable. Distrusting, falling into fear Every other minute, Because imminent danger always seems stronger Than past salvation. I cling to this hope: “During those many days The people of Israel groaned And cried for help. Their cry Continue reading
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Prayer Excerpted
Lord, you do not grow tired or weary, Yet I still worry that you will tire Of my asking for the same thing, again Asking for what I am still unsure I actually want. You know, I’ve become accustomed to Fear; I press close to it as a familiar friend, My surety in the midst Continue reading
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Knowing Doesn’t Always Translate
You know you’re safe, right? It’s just the fear, Just the fear telling you what to do: A recoiling from the appearance of danger, Forgetting the reality of harnesses and ropes. So I tell myself I’m not afraid; I tell everyone else as well. I pretend to be daring and courageous– Exercising my cunning skills Continue reading
About Me
I’m Stephanie – a perpetual student and aspiring hobbit. I love language, literature, and theology. I’m happiest when surrounded with good food, good company, and things that grow.
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