Whispers of Love

 

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.  By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.  Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.   And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.  I John 4:7-19

To each and every broken-heart or lonely person that comes to this page, I want to tell you a brief story before I share the poem I have for you today. Continue reading “Whispers of Love”

Whispers of Love (a poem)

The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

God’s love wraps you tightly in His arms through every trial you walk while singing His love song of joy over you.  There is no fear, no sorrow too great; but that His love will bring hope, joy, and peace to your weary heart and soul.  Then you will soar!! 

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WHISPERS OF LOVE

Whispers of Love flowing all through my life

Even in moments of sorrow or strife

Whispers that came in the dark of the night

Promising Joy with the new morning light

Whispers of hope for the bleakest of day

“Love will find strength and will find its way”

Into your heart and grow from within

Until it flows forth rejoicing and then

Suddenly out of those long and sad years

Love does spring forth out of fountains of tears

Into rivers of joy bursting forth then to see

That love had been there abiding in me

Oh, thank you dear Lord for teaching me love

As Your spirit descends with the wings of a dove

And gathered the pieces of this shattered heart

To weave it with steel, Your glory impart

A Picture so rare, its beauty unmasked

A portrait of you made in brilliant stained glass

Your love had been there inside of me

Even when I had been too blind to see

Whispers of love, it was You all along

Holding me close, I am  your love song!

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©Effie Darlene Barba, 2016

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POETRY SUNDAY- WHISPERS OF LOVE

So many years of my life, I searched for love as though it were some illusive dream.  Along that journey, my heart was shattered often.  Somehow I was searching for some fairy tale illusion of love without understanding the truth of love.  All through those years, always remained a whispering hope and dream of love.  There came a day that with greatest sadness, I let go of that dream.  It was as though a part of me was gone.  That was when the most miraculous thing happened.  I began to realize that God’s love had been there every step of the way.  He had whispered those moments of love to give me a glimpse of what true love would be.  He had whispered his love in those moments of kindness from a friend.  He had whispered His love more boldly in the love of my children and grandchildren.  He had shown me love through my little grandchildren who love with such purity of heart.

Joy of God's LoveOne day, I awoke and began to realize that all my illusions of love had been a broken, self-centered heart searching to find someone who would love me.  As though they could fix the broken parts of me. That someone could remove that flaw of doubt within me. I needed confirmation that I was ok.  I wanted to believe that something in me was lovable.  What I did not realize was that God’s love was that!!  He had given me everything I needed to be His Beloved Child and the lovely betrothed of Christ.  How gently and patiently He has led me along this path.  He has given me wise friends and teachers along this journey.  He has given me such wondrous children and grandchildren.  He has guided my hand all along this path.  Love abides in me.  Now I have learned to love without expectation—just to love!  So where ever you are on this journey of love, let this be your song of hope.  If you have someone—don’t take today for granted.  It may be your last moment with them.  Treat each moment as though it is your last.  If you don’t have a companion—I would like to introduce you to mine.  I am willing to share. Let me introduce you to Jesus.

WHISPERS OF LOVE

Whispers of Love flowing all through my life

Even in moments of sorrow or moments of strife

Whispers that came in the dark of the night

Promising Joy with the new morning light

Whispers of hope for the bleakest of day

“Love will find strength and love will find its way”

Into your heart and grow from within

Until it flows forth rejoicing and then

Suddenly out of those long and sad years

Love does spring forth out of fountains of tears

Into rivers of joy bursting forth then to see

That love had been there abiding in me

Oh, thank you dear Lord for teaching me love

As Your spirit descends with the wings of a dove

And gathered the pieces of this shattered heart

To weave it with steel, Your glory impart

A Picture so rare, its beauty unmasked

A portrait of you made in brilliant stained glass

Your love had been there inside of me

Even when I had been too blind to see

Whispers of love, it was You all along

Telling me that in your love I belong

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©Effie Darlene Barba, 2016

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post.  I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.