This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the AIM Ladies Retreat in Nairobi from Saturday morning to Sunday evening. Many RVA ladies, along with ladies from other various ministries under AIM, all gathered for 3 days of food, fellowship, prayer, meditation, eating, exercise, and fun. It took place at a lovely little retreat center called “The Resurrection Gardens” right in Karen, Nairobi.
Except for being attacked by a poisonous, fuzzy caterpillar in the gardens while sitting under a tree, and having a severe allergic reaction that only 6 steroid pills/antihistamine/anti-itch cream/ice-pack/waiting could heal, the retreat was refreshing, physically and spiritually! 🙂
While I was there, I wrote this poem.
Mom and Dad, this one’s for you two. He still owns the room with the best view.
What a mercy,
That I’ve found!
Your silence, not –
The pain,
The ache,
Of abandonment.
Your Spirit, now,
You’ve sent.
Tis my own,
Quiet, you ask,
That I bring –
To your throne,
To your ear,
Of listening love.
Your peace, now
Descends from above.
How calm, the peace,
Your presence gives!
Who am I –
To beg,
To plead?
Anything but grace.
Your Son, now,
Bridges time and space.
Broken body,
Filled with sin,
You know, how much –
I’ve run,
I’ve fled,
Away from holy truth.
Your hand, now,
Oh, touch! renew.
Guide me towards,
The high places,
Where things unseen,
Capture,
Grip,
My earthly passions.
Your glory, now,
Makes me undone.
His room in heav’n,
Has the widest view,
And with keenest eye –
He scans,
He sees,
All that concerns me.
Your knowledge, now
I accept, the best, to be.
So, Christ, my Life,
Adorn my joy,
With simple songs!
Of life,
Of love,
Of all things good.
You offer, now,
A transformed mood.
Humbly bring, I,
No demands.
This conversation –
You do lead,
You do guide,
As Sovereign Lord.
Your voice, now
I’ll lean towards.
And, great rewards!
Offered, to me,
From a King –
Generous,
Giving,
Towards desires and needs.
Your Word, now,
These promises plead.
Worthy are you,
Who holds the scroll!
Bound with love –
You’ve sealed,
You’ve secured,
The plans of your heart.
Your wisdom, now,
Much comfort, imparts.