by Mark Weinrich

There is an inner voice
that sounds like mine,
revealing new thoughts,
giving clarity, encouragement,
discernment as when to wait
and when to seize the opportunity.

I sense the Holy Spirit
sowing peace, where once
the chaos of my waywardness 
produced weeds. I know the Lord
is renewing and transforming
my mind, teaching me first
to listen and perceive, then
to fearlessly act. 

Though gratitude, I am cultivating
awareness of His presence
understanding His guidance
through the Word and the wonders 
of His creative majesty. And more 
than anything I love the witness of 
His Spirit, who tells me I am
a child beloved, but not just
a child, a servant with the need
for sensitivity so I can hear and
become all He has planned
for me.

Mark Weinrich lives a creative life as a writer, photographer, musician, and artist—all wrapped together in an outdoorsman. He is a retired pastor and nine-year cancer survivor. His writing and photography have appeared in over 130 news stand, inspirational, and literary publications. He has sold eight children’s books and currently has two fantasy novels on Kindle.