The Writers Penn

I wonder dreamly of hence, what fanciful treasures must see? And think a thought of countless measure, wistful, what the next line will be? To draft with quill upon some unsuspecting parchment, a tale not of whimsy but of Truth. To penn some wisdom fitly written, purposed just for you. I dare not trifle with superficial words but publish those with meaning and life. To restore you by speaking into your spirit the tender mercies of Jesus Christ.

This was the first poem I ever wrote. I was driving down the road completely uninspired and thinking about my life and pondering just how much God was really involved. I was trying to find Him everywhere. I was going through a season of confusion and complete turmoil in my life. I experienced a divorce after 16 years of marriage and was struggling to find meaning. The first line came to me as easy as breathing. I had to pull over on the side of the road. I remember, all I had to write on was a napkin leftover from a fast food restaurant that I had just visited. As I sat on the side of the road I wrote this poem in less than 2 minutes, no editing. I knew then that the Lord was speaking to me. That these were His words not my own. At that moment, I realized that no matter where I was at physically in my life and emotionally in my mind and spirit that the Holy Spirit was with me. The Lord was guiding my hand at that moment just as he was guiding my life. It was amazing how hope, inspiration and beauty all came in a very delicate, unexpected suddenly. I’m so thankful for the beginning that I found in what seemed like the end.

Jeremiah 29:11 paraphrased

I know and have plans for you says the Lord. My plans are to give you hope and a future, to prosper you. To give you your expectation in the end.

His Words Are Like Candy, Jennifer