May 29, 2013

Bound in forever

By Patty Perkins

Psalm 119:89 “Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” (NIV)*

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Your Word

…..

It’s written

in stars spread

on an endless unlined tablet.

Moon beams exclaim the risen one

his glory highlighted by sun rays.

The word standing steady

in heavenly cadence,

stays.

…..

Earth, but a dot

ending an eternal sentence

that reads I love you.

…..

It’s scripted

in the ordered contents

on pages of mountains and valleys

and chapters of oceans and seas.

Written in long hand

bound in forever

dedicated to you,

and to me.

…..

by Patty Perkins

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The Psalmist recognized forever. The Word was in the heavens standing firm. Just as from the very beginning, the Word was there.

And then, Jesus came to earth bringing eternal life. Using lines of love, He connected those stars with the dot of earth. Forever became possible for all through knowing him.

John 17:1-2 “After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: ‘Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.'” (NIV)*

About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

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6 responses to “Bound in forever”

speakpeacealways
May 31st, 2013 at 1:07 am

“Using lines of love, He connected those stars with the dot of earth.” Awesome! Heaven met earth, and life was changed, healing flowed anf new life came through…
Awe inspiring poem! Thank you! I love your poems, they always move my heart to worship

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- Patty Perkins
  May 31st, 2013 at 7:48 am
  
  Oh…thank you! To God be the glory!
  
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Caddo-Jael
May 31st, 2013 at 3:29 pm

This is the finest piece of poetry I’ve seen in awhile, Patty–aside from the beauty of its deep truth. God bless you today–love, sis Caddo

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- Patty Perkins
  May 31st, 2013 at 10:27 pm
  
  Appreciate those kind words…to him be the glory who came to make a way for all of us!
  
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melodylowes
June 1st, 2013 at 12:46 am

Lovely – I love that you shaped the words to hold further meaning in their very form…

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Patty Perkins
June 1st, 2013 at 8:31 am

Thank you so much…it was a fun challenge:)

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