Friday, June 9, 2023

“…Glimpses of God’s Grace…”








Glimpses of God’s Grace 


A smile, in uncertainty 

Kind words, come alongside 

Gestures of kindness, "toward the sufferer, hitting every branch on the way down"

A note, call, or text, a smile; light to the day

Tears of joy together with tears of pain, sufficient grace along the way

Look and see glimpses of God’s grace fill the day!



All creation a display, a shout, a call-

I want to live!

No more taking for granted 

“No more squandering” through, 

Now valuing each day, a gift to be appreciated. 

“What are the chances, yet help is sent, just when needed? 

Such is the kindness of God. 

A wonderful glimpse of grace.” (1)



Hopeful, we watch expectantly

Hopeful, we wait confidently

We squint, to see clearly

We quake and tremble, like aspen leaves we flutter in the lightest breeze

But then hear a firm encouraging word-

“Keep your eyes wide open”, and hopeful.

Live wide-awake, to life as it is!” (2)

Glimpses of God’s grace filling day after day




Glimpses of God’s Grace, Glimpse poetry by Joe Holuta


About this poem: Glimpses of God’s Grace is a poem about taking notice each day of the grace of God. "Keep your eyes open" to this amazing life as we extend grace and become aware of others extending grace to us, no longer taking this mercy for granted. - Joe Holuta



(1) Hope Wins by Goff Hope 

Hope Wins: Hope, Goff: 9781788932769: Amazon.com: Books


(2) Tig Notaro: The Luckiest Unlucky Person

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler


Tig Notaro: The Luckiest Unlucky Person Everything Happens with Kate Bowler








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