What is God growing in your garden? From the Question of the Issue

From Portland, Oregon

The Father is preparing...
His servants gather
Accepting His gracious bounty.
The music begins
And she, no longer a slave
No longer a child ... responds.
No longer content
To be simply be a part of the Father's household
Her heart has awakened to a new vision
She has Seen the SON.
As a part of the body of Christ
As a member of the church universal
I accept your invitation to dance
I accept your invitation to love.
No longer drudgery
Not because I have to
NOT because I should
but I will, I want to
Be taught of your love.
I will tell you my secrets
I will whisper your name
I will open my heart to you
I will let go my shame
For I have seen the SON And I respond to you
Teach me your heart
Out in the Vineyards

Submitted by: Kay Lee

From Springfield, VT

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape.
A woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything.
A woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her.
A woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future.
A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's
blessing, and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman walks sure-footedly.
A woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face.
A woman of strength has faith that it in the journey that she will
become strong.

Submitted by: Tina Johndrow

From New Hampshire

UNITY
Shoulder to shoulder
Waters part
Unity of heart
Is where I start

Look not to reason
This, a new season
Strongholds being broken
By only the word spoken

Feel the constant shifting
I am doing some sifting
Dividing wheat from chaff
I'll have the last laugh

I say, love your neighbor
With men & angels have favor
To give is to have fruit
To prefer is from the root

A body divided cannot stand
Love one another, the command
Look to the face of the Lord
Will bring one accord

Forgiveness releases blessings
Repentance becomes pressing
Let one heart beat like a drum
To all unto me, I say come

Submitted by: Jeanne Brooks