The Now Moments

Wow, things are moving at breakneck speed. Experiencing what I believe is living in 3d and 5d at the same moment. Emotions are arising (I've only been experiencing emotions for about 5 yrs), something happened and I was sad almost to the point of tears, sad, but at the same time feeling this emince joy for having had that experience that led to this in the first place. The above, led directly into the dismantling of an identity I had created 6 yrs ago. Coming to the realization that I have been getting and giving energy to this as if it is who I am and it wasn't even hard to let go and move on. There was nothing wrong, had a lot of fun, it just ran its course and needed to be removed. It was the ego's identity and he's not too happy but so is the life of an ego I guess. lol So grateful that these things continue to be brought into light to be healed. So much is happening so fast and I just love being able to experience this.

Elbert

Elbert O Elbert
a mountain we did climb
seven men assaulted you
not in record time

What did you take from us
What did we find
What was the cost
We'll find out in time

They said it's a challenge
a Spiritual retreat
seven men seeking God
we all have sore feet

We came at you courageous
with determination and grit
for some the words linger
I could just quit

On the summit we celebrated
seven men now as one
each fought his own battle
a battle we all won

Elbert O Elbert
the tallest of all
seven men claiming victory
at the beginning of fall.

God and a Mountain

Seven men and a mountain
a Spiritual retreat
each on their own
a miraculous feat

driving all night
in a rickety van
waking up early
in a glorious land

towering above them
wind blown bare peaks
eating breakfast
at nine thousand feet

accommodations wonderful
a really great haus
settled in as strangers
after a brief roustabout

morning came early
we gathered our gear
running late for our date
let's get out of here

fifty miles thru the mountains
we rattled and shaked
arriving at the trail head
as the sun began to wake

with feet on the trail head
and gear on our backs
we started the challenge
there's no looking back

in the tall pines trees
we moved as a group
sticking together
a Spiritual soup

clearing the tree line
mountain taking its toll
a long rocky ridge
with a foreboding big knoll

that must be the summit
so what's the big deal
you said this adventure
would challenge our will

marching up the switch backs
to gain the rocky ridge
the foreboding big knob
got bigger than big

up and to the right
we assaulted that beast
each climbing fearlessly
nearing complete

we climbed and climbed
to the withering heights
the group stringing out
as each man began to fight

the mountain is winning
false summits more despair
it's looking more like
not all will get there

each man in a battle
a Spiritual test
to call on his Maker
O' what a mess

a whole lot of praying
obedience, dependence and trust
we filed to the summit
sat down and had lunch

we laughed we cried
filled the summit with cheer
quick take some pictures
we must get out of here

heading back down
the going is rough
each man in a battle
dependent on trust

all the way up
never thinking of down
the war half over
we must get back down

twilight coming on us
struggles abound
retreating down the mountain
to a whistling sound

the sound of a whistle
there's trouble, there's fear
if you pass out
you'll die up here

with help to stand upright
one inch at a time
the tree line grew closer
over a long long time

we regained our transport
much like at the top
one at a time
we fell in flop

back at the cabin
bruised beaten and sore
we fell in our beds
a big collective snore

morning did bring
solitude with the Man
as each gave Him thanks
while trying to understand

coming together
to share what He'd done
our noses all red
from the bright beating sun

God showed up on the mountain
to that there's no doubt
still feeling the effect
as I'm writing this out

the rest is just riding
shaking and rattling about
thoughts still lingering
and coming out of our mouths

The God of the Universe
showed us His stuff
with a mountain called Elbert
he ground us to dust.

In an act of great mercy
he sheltered us fine
putting together the piece
understanding in time

Seven men and a mountain
a Spiritual retreat
each on their own
a miraculous feat.

Richard. 2010

Discovering

Two young lovers
intimate to be
out to discover
each other
and Thee

Set on an island
next to the sea
lost in the beauty
an Emerald in the sea

Towering rocks
formed from the deep
stair step to Heaven
right out of the sea

A path leading upwards
one step at a time
climbing and climbing
what discoveries they'll find

Two young lovers
one taking lead
trust has the other
the way it should be

caught in a picture
a moment in time
etched forever
in both of their minds

Two young lovers
intimate to be
out to discover
each other
and Thee.

Richard.

Heart felt words

I look to You O' Lord
Follow Me is Your call.
I look to You O' Lord
To follow You I will fall

Touch me and give me strength
Renew me day by day
To You I look for everything
Lead me on Your way

Giver of Life
Lover of my soul
I can't wait for the consummation

I'm eager to go home
A place I've never seen
A place I've never known
Deep within me groans

A yearning to be with You
That's where I call Home
Until that day I look to You
I'll follow best I can
Depending on Your Grace for that
Always holding Your hand

What will consummation be like
How will that all play out
As long as it's with You my Lord
I don't have a single doubt

Glorious, Wonderful
Exciting to say the least
Words can't compare
The Glory there
At the Wedding Feast.

Richard

Mountains out of mole hills

Making mountains out of mole hills
That's what I've done
It all became clear
In the Colorado sun

Standing before me
A daunting task
The peak of Mt. Quandary
at the heart of the task

Looking for God
every step of the way
I continually kept asking
Why am I here today

What will You show me
am I here for them
the questions kep[t coming
all directed at Him

Higher and higher
I continued to climb
stopping to marvel
at His Grand design

being filled up
to take a few more steps
turning around again
to breath in His breath

Little by little
for much of the day
I slowly continually
made my way

The Summit was beautiful
The climb down was tough
all the time I kept asking
what's really up

Sleep was most welcomed
the pain set deep within
I woke to the question
I'd been asking of Him

What do You want to show me
Show me the way
I'm here and I'm listening
I've got all day

Later that afternoon
It all became clear
I'd been making mountains out of mole hill
for many many years

The mountain was daunting
a grueling task
but I'd made it up there
riding on His back

If He would take me to those heights
What do I have to fear
The mountains I'd made of mole hills
suddenly disappeared

I ride with more confidence than ever before
My strength been renewed in Him
I'm trusting Him more

Away from the mountain
I did take
a new sense of dependence
Thank You God for Your Grace
Mountains out of mole hills

Richard.

The Unseen Life

The Christian life is lived by faith in the Lord, not by mastery of observable circumstances.

Are you focusing on the seen or the unseen?