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Shiver under God’s displeasure."
In this collection, readers find poems of praise, questioning, uncertainty, doubt, and affirmation. The speaker addresses God in whom they believe and whom they fear. Many of the poems examine a life lived in service to others, while many focus on the necessity of letting go of one’s anger and moving forward to achieve one’s purpose. Other poems develop a sense that one is always safe and secure when they are firm in their faith. These poems also display exuberant gratefulness, which reminds readers that, no matter what difficult circumstances they may face, there are blessings (sometimes hidden) for which they should remain thankful. As the collection concludes, so does the speaker’s growth and relationship with God, and readers are reminded about the awesome power of God’s love: “God, we are not seeking glory / for ourselves or our nation. / But for Your Unending Love—.”
The pieces in this collection are one poet’s ruminations and interpretations of the Psalms. They remind readers to avoid and disconnect from the self-absorption and selfishness that worldly living encourages. Each poem acts as a celebration of faith and believing, as well as of God and nature. This book is also unique in that it is more than a simple gathering of poems. Each individual selection can also serve as a prayer or daily devotion. Thus, those readers looking for a new, unique way to access poetry and commit to strengthening their faith will find a path forward in these pages. Praise centers the poems, making this collection perfect for praise and worship services as well as Sunday school curriculums.