my water’s edge

jostling. crowds. tangled arms. babies crying. hungry eyes. thirsty to hear Jesus speak. crowding the water’s edge.

hush.

because He starts speaking and every ear strains to hear the peace laden words.

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dawn. misty waters. thick air. stillness. stomach. growling for breakfast. a figure. on the beach.

splash.

frantic kicking because Jesus is risen and waiting at the water’s edge.

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quiet heart. curling up. listening. waiting. loving. brushing aside hair. a whisper.

hephzibah.

He calls me by name because I am His and He is meeting me at my water’s edge.