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TITLE: Rejoice! A New Day Has just Begun! | Previous Challenge Entry
By Bonny Miller
02/03/06
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As the promise of a new day settles upon the horizon,
an array of brilliant colors are woven together with splashes of light.
The mountains slowly release their tender grip of the rising sun,
scattering the shadows from the night.

The dawn calls forth blessings that eagerly wait to unfold,
blessings more precious than the purest gold,
blessings whose seeds were planted by the very Hands of our Lord,
seeds meant to join all souls, one accord.

Through obedience and faith it's our turn to water the seeds
as we live in humility and love, releasing ourselves to care for our neighbors' needs.
Fear not. Focus on the Lord above. Focus on what lies ahead.
Lean not to our own understanding, but look to guidance from God instead.
Live each moment serving Him with all mind, all heart, all soul.
Remember, God loves you. And God is in control.

The sun climbs past the mountains of the Earth,
ascending higher toward the endless depths of the sky
whose colors settle in peaceful harmony to a soft-spoken blue, mirroring tropical seas.
Reclining upon the hint of a warm breeze,
wisps and billows of clouds lazily melt across the sky,
occasionally tickled by the wings of an eagle as it soars by.

Nature's music, in symphony with God's peace, applauded by all God's creation,
is interrupted by bitter shouts and rumbles of thunder in the distance beyond the now.
Lightning claws the sky forcing the darkened clouds to bow.
Surely a storm is coming as even peace forewarned in eternity past.
Yet still ascending boldly and faithfully is the sun,
watching, waiting, knowingly anticipating...
The raging battle has already begun.

Oceans thrash. The sky begins to weep.
The Earth prays- then shouts, “Awaken! Awaken all who sleep!
For the battle is now. Arise warriors. Arise and fight.
Stand firm. Do not take flight.”
The battle rages forth between Heaven and Earth.
Lightning. Thunder. Winds of destruction. All are given in birth.
Stand firm. Be empowered by God's light.

Devouring the soul is the storm's quest.
But in His assurance you may rest.
For in God's hands, and under His protection is your soul.
Remember, God loves you. And God is in control.

Jesus raises His hands.
“Be still!” calls Jesus to the storm. “Be still!” says He.
Words of victory.
Peace prevails over the winds. The pounding rains cease.
The storm retreats at His commands,
begging for mercy on its knees.
“It is time for peace,” Jesus proclaims.“The storm is over. The battle has been won.
Rejoice! A new day has just begun!”

As the words of Jesus resound through all the Earth, the mountains tremble with delight,
a glorious, glorious sight.
All knees bow in humble adoration. All eyes behold the glory of the King.
All hearts begin to worship. All hearts begin to sing.
As Jesus speaks, His love radiates a warm and embracing light.
“Rest, my faithful and obedient children. Let my peace reign in your soul.”
Sweet words of assurance. God loves you. And God is in control.

Tis the birth of a new season.
As the sun moves purposefully across the battle-scarred sky,
eagles and sparrows rejoice, for never more a tear to cry.
They boldly spread their wings, soaring with purpose and reason,
yet in reverent awe of the One Who is true and pure.
With great joy, they teach others how to fly.
Together one and all breathe in Heaven's allure.
Together one and all will take flight.
Together one and all will enter into the final rest of His light.

Further toward the horizon the eagles and the sparrows fly, together one and all.
“Come,” beckons Jesus. “Come to me, my children,” is His call.
They fly past the horizon's gates, no longer seen on the canvas of God's Earthly art,
yet they are transformed anew, forever painted in the canvas of Heaven and in one's heart.
The sun follows closely behind. It's time to depart.
The sky salutes the sun one last time
with a dance of brilliant color and light before saying goodbye.
But goodbye is for a fleeting moment, a whisper in time.
The sun will rise again-
yet now and until then,
all has been cleansed and made whole.
The sweet reason why-
God loves you. And God is in control.

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