On the F

it's nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel

it brightens my face with a smile

it whispers in my ear

'you're going places'

it doesn't matter how long I've waited

five minutes or a lifetime

that light brings with it a sense of relief

i'm going home today

...waiting for the future

it is the ending of something old

and the beginning of something new 

the hope of something wonderful

that light brings with it... possibility

wait for it... wait

don't grow impatient

for impatience causes accidents, dilemma and fear

be not afraid of the light

but never run towards it

just wait...

until the light comes to you

don't let the future get the best of you

curiosity may allow your foot to slip

when it slips

you will fall

and the light you've  yearned for most

has passed over you and left you behind

to wonder what you did wrong

and ask why you did not wait

so if I may remind you

if you miss this light, there is another

for there are always lights

coming and going the rest of your life

some might go east, some may go west

but whichever way you're headed

don't fret

there's a light meant just for you

to take you home

to lead you somewhere

 out of all the lights

on all days of the week

i most enjoy waiting for the F

it reminds me of a Future

still waiting to be discovered

and all i must do... is... wait

Inspired by the F train in NYC

copyright © 2005 by Ellie Kings

*photo by Sam Oakes

Binding Fear

Though we care not to admit, most of us have felt some kind of fear one way or another: fear of rejection, of failure, the future, the unknown, new beginnings, endings, etc.  It doesn't matter if it's writing related or not... think of it.  Fear... it can be binding, can't it?  You think you've done all you can, but there is still so much more.  And you're afraid of ...?

I'm thinking of those righteous men of God who started off the same way; fearful! They all had a mission in life; though, some took years to realize that mission or purpose.  But God knew from the beginning! He knew exactly what He had deposited in each one of them and how much He would withdraw when the time was right.

When he told Abraham to leave his country and move into a strange land, if he had not gone with fear, perhaps his generations wouldn’t be as the stars. If Moses had not gone with fear, perhaps Israel would still be enslaved in Egypt. If Joshua had not gone with fear, the wall of Jericho would still be up. If Jonah hadn't finally gone with fear, the people of Nineveh would've been condemned.

God knew why He said, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.  Do not be fearful; do not be discouraged, for I will be with you all the way."  Joshua 1:9 NIV 

If Jesus had let his fear stand in the way, we would still be slaves of Sin. Think of it, even our Lord was filled with fear. Did you really think our Lord wasn't afraid? It was his side of humanity.  “Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Mat. 26:39    Just before his prayer he told his disciples, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.” Mat. 26:38

In other words, Jesus felt alone, was afraid and pained to death while fulfilling His calling.  But he knew he had to do it, because He loved us that much. Think about it… the more we suffer, are confused, or fearful, the more we're on God's radar.  He has great plans laid out for each one of us.  He is in the midst of everything: in our family, friends, work, passions (including our writings).  Did Jesus run away from the will of God? Absolutely not!  He proceeded with fear.


So let us imitate Him.  Let us take up our cross (whatever burden or fear it be), seek the will of God,  pursue the passions of our heart and proceed with fear.  The road ahead might be dark and scary but let us not allow our fears to bind us any longer.  Let us trust in the God who conquered in spite of the fear!  After all, we are His children and we are more than conquerors in Him with whom all things are possible.

So at the end of this week, I leave you with this thought in mind:

What has been your biggest fear lately?
Have you allowed it to bind you and hold you back from accomplishing your purpose in life?

Serenity

There is a place in your mind that is difficult to find

But when everything fails in your life, this place becomes your haven…

A place where things become crystal clear

The painful past begins to fade in memories of yesterday

The longing future holds tomorrow secure

And the seasons of life are ever changing

Serenity is Peace

The sky is at its bluest; not a single cloud

The forest trees stand tall with its leaves dancing in the cool breeze

It welcomes an open field of fresh green grass, blossoming with yellow dandelions

The dandelions make a path leading you to the entrance of a white sandy beach

Large rocks gather at the edge of a crystalline ocean

Its waves crash lightly against a never-ending shore

Hear them whisper as they reach the rocks

Sit there… on top of the Rock… overwhelmed with peace

Taste the essence of heaven

Think of nothing …

The fretful world has been sealed inside a bottle

You tossed into the ocean… It is lost at sea

Close your eyes and find with me

This place called Serenity…

Stay there... Choose to be at peace

Copyright © 2002 by Ellie Kings