Thou Art My Armor
A Collection of Spiritual Poetry
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STONY HEART
You saw my stony heart
and fashioned something new
the tears that used to flow from fear
now flow with thoughts of You
You took my hardened, saddened soul
and filled it with your love
the emptiness I felt for years
replaced by your precious love
You saw my stony heart
and fashioned something new
the shame I carried on my frame
is gone my self renewed
You took my tired and troubled mind
and filled it with your love
creative insights freely flow
nurtured by your precious love
You saw my stony heart
and fashioned something new
my worth in Yours I gratefully know
my heart belongs to You!
HIS FOOTSTEPS
His footsteps trod earth dank and dusty
and the earth quickened, gave back its’ love
the dust He displaced ‘ere so gently
mixed matter with life from above
the rain softly kissed His broad shoulders
when He walked over many a mile
the sun shone its’ light so demurely
knowing He is the light for all time
the clouds white, encircled above Him
to hide Him unseen from harms’ way
the breezes spoke softly about Him
and teased ‘round His head wont to play
the grasses leaned backward and held Him
when He reclined Peace was at rest
the trees outstretched branches to cover
His body divine, pure and blessed
the rocks stoic, still held their presence
as He sat for a moment to think
their silence was that of deep respect
His strength upon theirs they would drink
the creation made way for Creator
every aspect of nature aware
the love exchanged where ‘ere He traveled
left the earth quietly and just simply there
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About the Book
The inspiration for this book of poetry came after 23 years of walking with Jesus and God's Holy Spirit. It is the authors hope that all who read this book will be encouraged to pursue investigating who Christ is for themselves. That readers will gain a better understanding of the power and reality of Christ.
Dedication
Jesus Christ, Lord of lords
King of kings and Redeemer
of mankind.
About the Author
Born in the early 1940’s into a severely dysfunctional household, Lucile spent her early years plagued by fear and insecurity. By the time she entered elementary school Lucile found through reading and writing she could experience an inner peace which was like a stabilizer for her. Lucile continued writing through out her life. She used this tool to sort out her thoughts, to reflect and to gain a sense of direction. Though she never sought writing as a career, she did write secular poetry and had some of those poems published. She was unaware however God was taking all of her life’s experiences and was creating the library in her mind that would later bring forth her Christian writings.
In 1981 at the age of 40, Lucile found herself in deep crisis. She would later discover she was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This too is when God literally called her to be saved. He also began fusing the images in her mind into poems. Love letters to Jesus and to the humanity around her that she always wanted to help.
In 2004 Lucile was reading some of her poems to her daughter Lisa when it was made clear to them to compile a book of poetry. Her poems reflect her love for Jesus and the reality of how He saved her life from becoming a wasteland. How a belief in Him can free the soul to soar and bring healing, peace and resolve to the woundings of the human spirit.
Healed from many years of PTSD, Lucile presently lives in the Southwest, studying Scripture and writing. She and her daughter Lisa have started The Scarlet Cord Ministry,
which will include a website with bible studies, daily devotions and poetry.
For more information about The Scarlet Cord Ministry please go to:
www.thescarletcordministry.com