Tuesday, May 22, 2012

High Places


The quest for height is inborn.
Our eyes reach for the sky.
We love to climb up and look down
as all the world goes by.


But do we seek high places when
it comes to sacred things?
If we would fly like eagles,
 we must find our spirit wings.

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings 
as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31


photos of children by tendershootz
poem by Susan Noyes Anderson ©2012
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21 comments:

Caroline said...

Excellent point, Sue.

As always, I loved your poem. It is a good reminder for us all.

:)

Unknown said...

Beautiful!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

What a wonderful message this poem carries. It truly touch my very soul Miss Sue.

Thanks!!!

God bless ya and have an awesome day!!! :o)

Brian Miller said...

true that...not much flying done without those wings...smiles...

hope you have a great tuesday!

Amy said...

I love the scripture you posted with this. Anything that promises energy like that is taken to heart with me. Especially on days like today where I am so bogged down with allergy medicine!

jen said...

My wings have felt clipped for a while now, but I'm beginning to feel the new feathers start growing again. I know what you mean.

4 Lettre Words said...

So beautiful and true! Love it, Sue.

yaya said...

Even me, who's afraid of heights, enjoys a room with a view. The Celestial room usually is the one that helps give me my spirit wings...beautiful, sweet poem Sue.

Leovi said...

Wonderful pictures with good compositions between the lines. A beautiful bird's flight.

Grandma Honey said...

The quest for height is inborn...Never thought of it that way. I guess we are always looking upward and onward!

I always LOVE it when you find a way to include those cute grandchildren in your blog.

Stacy said...

I love the thought!

Kmcblackburn said...

What a great perspective...both in your photos and in your message.

karen said...

I need to remember to 1.) Find those wings more often, and 2.) Use them. Exercise them regularly.
Thanks for the beautiful reminder!

Unknown said...

they say it's hard to soar with the eagles when you are a turkey! Explains my dislike of airplnes, I guess.

Karen Mortensen said...

Thanks. Need to hear that once in a while.

momto8 said...

lovely thoughts.

Stef said...

Okay, I love this!!

Unknown said...

Isn't it funny how we are willing to stretch ourselves physically but not spiritually? A good reminder for me today. I hope to spread my wings a bit further today.

Gina Kleinworth said...

Oh what great shots!!!!! Well done.

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

How true this is sweet dear Sue. I loved reading your poem. What beautiful music you selected for this special post.
Can't believe your seeing my precious Darlene this weekend. Please give her a big hug for me.
Love ya
Maggie

anitamombanita said...

Love this. And there's no shame in seeking for higher ground, so long as it's not by trampling on those below.