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Healing in the Haven

6/3/2016

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And it's time for another Five Minute Friday post!  Linking up with katemotaung.com.  The word is HAVEN.

1, 2, 3, GO:

Haven is one of those words that sounds like what it is... it is like a peaceful exhale of breath when saying it softly...

Haven... security... safety... shelter... refuge...

What a lovely word!

For me, a haven is where peace can be found, and healing can happen.  Chains are undone and wings of joy unfurled. 

I have two kinds of havens - one based in the physical, one in the spiritual... one tangible, one beyond normal reach.

The physical is found in the listening ears, the encouraging words and loving arms of family and friends.  To be heard, understood, validated and lifted up by people I fully trust... it breathes life into broken areas, it soothes and strengthens... brings smiles and laughter... and firmer footing through reminders of the truth.

The spiritual is found in my faith - not religion, but a relationship with the God of the universe... with Jesus, the Son, and the Spirit... God's presence brings a peace like no other.  A relationship with God means He is always available, always understands, and always comforts.  When I call on Him, He pours love and joy into heart beyond description. 

There are seasons when God feels far away, but I know He is still with me, and after coming out of those, the sense of His presence suddenly is back in a flood of sweet renewal like water after a desert journey, and that is when I realize the strength and grace He gave me all along.

...And God is so good, that though He might feel far away and His haven unreachable, He sends His love through the haven I find in friends and family. And eventually... the wilderness ends and I am enfolded once again in God's haven.

I can go through anything and come through stronger, be renewed, and have all the broken pieces knit together and healed by running to my haven. 



One more thing.... this is after the five minutes, but inspired by "Haven" and still a rough draft...

Healing in the Haven

Seeking solace
Seeking stillness
Searching for safe harbor
amidst the stormy seas
Where is the calm
Where is the peace
 
The exhale of a breath
A cry for calm
A plea for peace
A whispered prayer
A waiting heart
Then a stir in the air
 
Love is outpoured
From the author of love
The God who holds the world
This God holds my heart
and sends His healing touch
throughout every part
 
Every part of my being
is becoming renewed
becoming alive
as I am being healed
In God’s haven
I am forever sealed


Psalm 73:28 (NASB)
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge

Psalm 94:22 (NASB)
But the Lord has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Isaiah 26:3 (AMP)
You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].
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8 Comments
Marisa Slusarcyk link
6/4/2016 12:13:36 am

Lovely!! I love the poem!! Great job!

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Angela
6/4/2016 10:46:07 am

Thank you! :)

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Tammy Belau link
6/4/2016 11:06:48 am

Angela,
this was definitely a breath of fresh air. I was able to exhale and rest. We share a love of a common Savior. Your post was SO encouraging. Thank you for putting it all together! And wow! You had so much in your five minutes this week!
Especially I liked the description of coming out of something where He feels far away, and the flood of realization that He was there the entire time!
Love,
Tammy
(#67 this week)

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Angela
7/2/2016 12:39:35 am

Thank you so much, and I am so glad you found it refreshing! :)

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Shauna Wallace link
6/4/2016 03:05:56 pm

Wow. This is beautiful! He is a haven, always, and I love how you say He provides haven in others. So true. Thank you for your post! Glad I stopped by for #fmfparty!

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Angela
7/2/2016 12:42:13 am

Aww... Thanks for the compliments, and for stopping by!

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Amber Backes link
6/5/2016 08:05:11 am

This is my quiet time this morning. "Searching for safe harbor
amidst the stormy seas" - speaks so loudly to me. Thank you for your words of true devotion to Yahweh.

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Angela
7/2/2016 12:47:52 am

Thank you. I'm so glad I am able to share something that gives encouragement. :)

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