The Great Exchange (The Sixth Psalm)

beauty for ashes
peace for fear
strength for weariness
fullness for emptiness
joy for sadness
shelter for homelessness
provision for hunger

is it my first instinct to look for You in the midst of life's storms?
it has not been my pattern of behaviour
and maybe, just maybe
my instincts are changing

Deep Down (The Second Psalm)

What does it look like
this idea of complete surrender?
Is it an invitation to a journey, a path of pain?
Or is it an invitation to know You will be with Me on that path
regardless of circumstance?
Completely surrendered to God....
I am too scared
because deep down,
I do not trust that You are good.

Evidence (The Fifth Psalm)

Now and then
Sometimes more often
Sometimes less frequently
Doubting if You are near
Wondering if You really do care
Wishing for one small bit of tangible evidence
That You do and
That You are

Light (The Third Psalm)

Darkness from without
surrounds me
but I stand in a pool of light
light that moves where I move
light that will dance
when I dance again

Question (The Fourth Psalm)

Are You there?
I am told You are,
I suppose you are,
And in some moments,
I even believe You are.
But then the moment passes
And I am unsure
Once more

Timely Words

loved this post on my wall today.....God's timing is unique....

Saw That you are not working. Some school is missing out . Just wanted to tell you that we been really blessed by teachers to our children over the years. you being one. The book you gave Emily when she left Dunach. Special. The constant encouragement to all three of our children was noticed and appreciated. I am not a music person but thank you for putting MONTHS of effort into the Dunach musicals. Giving kids a chance to perform. some people are teachers by nature. you. I am not!!! I homeschooled one semester and they are lucky to be alive! Have a great day!

Lost (The First Psalm)

Help me believe in You
Help me see You
Help me know You
Because without believing,
seeing, and knowing You,
I
am
lost

Why a new blog?

simply said
the mrsmenagh blog is now private, only visible to me
at times it was harsh, painful and gut-wrenching
but it was always true
and that was an issue for some readers
who copied my blog entries and forwarded them to
individuals who misinterpreted them,
and then rained down wrath upon me
either way, i found great comfort in writing and after a short hiatus, I have started a new blog….
and yes it will be sanitized
modified freedom of speech here