Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Manna in the Wilderness

Like many of my Christian friends, reading the Bible brings me joy.

As a member of the LDS Church, I also love to read the Book of Mormon.

I frequently mark favorite passages and write down bits of inspiration.

And, sometimes, I like to write a poem about what I'm feeling.


Awaken Your Spiritual Power, Karisma Press

Leather, binding
onion skin
paper, fragile,
wafer~thin.
Word of God,
the Spirit’s feast.
Bread of Life
unto the least
of these. A gift
to save and bless
like manna
in the wilderness.

Sometimes the world seems like a vast wilderness to me. When I am running on empty, I am happy to know where I can go to find the refreshment and comfort I need to be filled.

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28 comments:

  1. Kelly Lund and KidsOctober 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh yay!! I was looking for your post :) Love the Bible and the Book of Mormon... I have made a goal to read from the Book of Mormon every night that we have family prayer... Hopefully my kids will sleep just a little better each night :) Happy Tuesday Sue!!

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  2. Caroline RayOctober 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    What a great post! We just read about the important people who translated the Bible and how they were sentenced to death because of the great deed they did for all of us. It helped us not to take the scriptures for granted. Thanks, Sue!

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  3. Secret Mom ThoughtsOctober 11, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I love reading the Bible too.
    Happy Tuesday!

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  4. Ashley SiskOctober 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I love how you've really marked up your bible!

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  5. 4 Lettre WordsOctober 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This is so beautiful, Sue!

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  6. Grandma HoneyOctober 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Very sweet Sue. We have recommitted ourselves to reading the Book of Mormon. What a peaceful spirit it brings into our home.

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  7. Jocelyn ChristensenOctober 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    REally great!

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  8. LeAnnOctober 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I know the Book of Mormon is true. I taught seminary and enjoy the two years of teaching the Book of Mormon. I loved your poem. What a fantastic poet you are.
    Blessings to you and thanks for your uplifting thoughts today.

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  9. CarolineOctober 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful post, Sue! And what I love just as much as reading the Bible is also a good Bible study because I always feel like I learn so much.

    I also love seeing all your handwritten notes...

    I underline things and often make notations too. I like when I go back over a passage that I really studied at one time and I see what I have circled or written. It's then that I realize how the Bible is "living".

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  10. karenOctober 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I am trying so hard to read my scriptures every day. I did quite well with everything until I hit the New Testament. For some reason I am struggling through this. Maybe I should skip it for now and go back to something else - come back to it later, perhaps? Paul is putting me to sleep. He lectures too much, and half the time I don't know what he's talking about.

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  11. lesaOctober 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Great post about a great book!

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  12. Brian MillerOctober 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    and always he provides in our hours of need...it is good to read and reread the promises so we know what is to come...

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  13. LeoviOctober 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Very spiritual. I do not follow any religion but I am very respectful of people that if they do, because the road to find peace is very diverse. Greetings.

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  14. DarleneOctober 11, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great post. I have always loved that poem.

    I have re-committed to read the Book of Mormon and have already started. It seems I get too caught up in the stories of the prairie family, but I am going to do it. I have read it before, but I think maybe I might get more out of it if I read it now. I also love the Bible, but only look up passages when I need them. I should read it more too.

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  15. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I love the poem!

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  16. yayaOctober 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Beautiful poem Sue..and what a nice missionary moment! I may have to share this on Sunday. Sometimes I find myself so busy doing the "good" things that I don't get the "best" things done..like studying the scriptures more. Thanks for giving me some inspiration today! And thanks to your sweet Momma for her package that arrived!

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  17. CBOctober 11, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful words! The world is definately a wilderness!

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  18. anitamombanitaOctober 11, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    beautifully put!

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  19. ConnieOctober 11, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I totally agree with your thoughts. Your poetry is also manna to me.

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  20. Gina KleinworthOctober 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Well said Sue! That last sentence pretty much sums it up for me!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love this so much. Great shots and I love how much you make note of stuff in your bible.

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  22. cj SchlottmanOctober 11, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Your faith radiates from this wonderful poem.

    Namaste.........cj

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  23. TiffanyOctober 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Lovely post...

    Tiffany

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  24. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Great post and nice poem sweet Sue. Hugs

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  25. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I love the scriptures! I'm so grateful to have the Bible AND the Book of Mormon.
    They truly are manna in the wilderness. I know they provide me with much nourishment in this crazy world.

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  26. likeschocolateOctober 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I need to be better about reading my scriptures each day. I a so proud of my 12 year old who has been reading his scriptures each morning before he goes to school.

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  27. Grandma Yellow HairOctober 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Sue thank you for such a beautiful poem and post.
    I too love reading the Bible.
    Hope your well my friend and having a wonderful week
    Love
    Maggie

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  28. AmyOctober 13, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I love love love your poem! Such sweet truth.

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