Putting Steps to My Faith

I didn't think I was going to write anything this morning. But as soon as I said I wasn't going to pick up a pen, my mind caught sight of what my eyes saw. I picked up a scratch paper and jotted down a few lines quickly and then before I knew it there were a few more lines.



Enjoy your quiet time to start the day. Even if it's just a few minutes.

Putting Steps to My Faith


Lord, when I think of my life,
and all that it is not;
For a brief moment
sadness engulfs me.
…….for a brief moment.
Then…..what captures me
in the solitude of my morning
Is the sight of a photograph of my son,
or my husband or a friend.
I look intently at that “still” moment
The eyes---the smiles---
…….the many expressions.
They are “still” moments you see.
Quiet moments.
I can look freely upon THEM,
to ponder my own thoughts.
To a stranger, they might seem lifeless,
……….unknowns.
But as I do ponder them,
my heart is flooded with memories
of incredible magnitude.
I am then reminded of life.
……MY life
And living.
For you see,……today……
After this brief moment is gone,
I will realize all that my life IS.
My life is living
……and moving
………and changing
………...and growing.
Today, I will again put steps to my faith.
I will create new memories
to tuck away in the locket of my heart.
And I will live with purpose
…….and intent
I will affect the ones nearest
and dearest to me.
Those in my own home and backyard.
I will not forget,
nor limit God;
That beyond the gate of my backyard,
is a whole world and people
of unlimited potential.
To be affected by how I live
my simple life.
It isn’t about what my life is NOT.
It’s about what my life IS.
……Everyday.
…………Putting steps to my faith.

Denise Sherriff
February 6, 2009