i awaken to the Artist’s colors
singing across the sky
heavens silently shouting
glory fills my eyes
and my soul stirs
my heart yearns
to join this Artist

in surrender
i’ll sit at His feet
and join Him
as we greet
all the unknowns
of this new day

as fuchsia infused clouds
rest in a cobalt sky
i pause
i lift my eyes
to tell the Artist
of the deep longings
of my soul
to be seen
to be known
and still to be loved
to lament
to grieve
to enter my suffering
and still be safe
and secure
in the One who is above
and beside
and beneath
He does not hide
and He will not interfere
He is always here
He invites
beckons
whispers
gently knocks at the door
of my busy life

i must invite Him in
and be at peace
He is mystery
He is Emmanuel
see the colors in all creation
the beauty and mercy
of His salvation
the Bread of Life
waits at the table for us
the Light of the World
exposes the darkness
it’s merciful pain
seeing who i really am
i remember that He already knows
the Good Shepherd
comes to give me
rest and peace

i receive
His
rest and peace