A Quiet Call

A voice heard in the quiet one day

Began lifting my heart slowly,

Pulling me toward Him

Pulling me away from things

In a most surprising way

Almost un-noticed over time

Barely perceptible as a whisper

From deep inside, welling up

It came almost self unseen

But noticed from outside

Suppressed by will or by intention

The call hidden, remained and grew

Maturing with gentle strength over time

Working through His creation

Coming forth only in His time

It continues pulling

Surging like a hidden spring

Up from beneath the rocks of fear

Bringing life to the dryness

Seeking to flow freely

Finally embraced

Acknowledged, released.

It’s path becoming clear

Reflecting light from prayer

Bringing freedom from fear

Flowering like a rose

Growing from smallest seed

To new heights of beauty

Blooming from within

Opening up; reaching to the world.

Help me to continue listening

To hear Your call more clearly

To respond with unselfish love

And to answer with confidence

Opening up to be formed by Your will.

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