February 3, 2008
Taken From: Romans 1:1-7
Illustration by Grace Ellen Schiel
Naked before God
arrogant in his privilege
breathing in, breathing out threats
he acted for God against God;
didn’t realize that what he lived
would come back to him.
arrogant in his privilege
breathing in, breathing out threats
he acted for God against God;
didn’t realize that what he lived
would come back to him.
On a dark noonday canvas
he discovered the quiet
there is in listening;
the peace that dwells in
majestic presence; being
tuned to the holy pulse.
Eyes opened to wonder, music
rose in his heart ablaze,
a great song that light hums
to itself. Beginning to learn
though the pain in life never
let up, he began the dance,
waiting for he who comes at last.
DAS
Author Profile: Born and raised in Montgomery County, Texas, Pastor Dan Schiel was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at age 20 and has served as pastor in independent churches for over forty years. He is the founding pastor of Christ Church (founded 1977). 