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About Patty Perkins

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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.

Staid in the cleft

Exodus 33:22 “…I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand…”*

My son in the cleft, Barren River Lake, Kentucky

My son in the cleft, Barren River Lake, Kentucky

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Like a chick nestled under hen

or a child tucked snuggly in.

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Like chirping birds in a mud-packed nest

or hibernating bears at winter’s rest.

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Like a bee hidden in flower’s bloom

or a babe secured in mother’s womb.

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Like a climbing kid who’s found a safe spot

find me staid in the cleft of the rock.

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by Patty Perkins

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*The One Year Bible, February 11, NIV, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

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