March 21, 2014

A higher place

By Patty Perkins

A good place to sit...(photo by Patty Perkins)

A higher place (photo by Patty Perkins)

Lead me to that higher place,

a ledge on which to stand.

There I’ll see your point of view,

the way to heaven’s land.

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Lifted in the everyday,

paradigms open wide.

A fresh perspective is unpeeled,

when meeting him up high.

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by Patty Perkins

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Psalm 61:2 “…lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”*

*The One Year Bible, March 18, NIV, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

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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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2 responses to “A higher place”

Widow Beach
March 21st, 2014 at 8:09 pm

So beautiful, can feel it lifting me.

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- Patty Perkins
  March 22nd, 2014 at 9:07 am
  
  Thank you! So glad you’re encouraged.
  
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