Build is the #FiveMinuteFriday word today. As you know we usually write for five minutes without stopping to edit. I’ll have to admit I took about half an hour to write this, but it came from my heart, pretty much unedited.
Stone By Stone
Stone by stone
Block by block
Carefully placed
A life to build
Stone broken down
Blocks become rubble
Angrily smashed
A life taken
Stone by stone
Block by block
We start again
To build life
Stone broken down
Another life gone
What have we done?
Will hate triumph?
Hand in hand
Together we kneel
We cry. We lament
Hear our prayer, O God
We cry for peace
Your love brings hope
Build your kingdom, Lord.
May we stand united in You.
~gayl wright
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
From the house of the Lord we bless you.
(Psalm 118:22-26 NIV)
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I’m linking up with #FiveMinuteFriday, #ThoughtProvokingThursday, #FaithFilledFriday, #LetUsGrow, #SpiritualSundays, #GiveMeGrace, #SmallWonder, #CoffeeForYourHeart
I’ve been thinking the same thing…stone by stone.
Thanks, Amanda…Blessings to you, sweet sister! xo
Hello Gayl, I’m joining you from Five MInute Friday. I really enjoy your heartfelt and thought-provoking poetry! You are obviously a very creative person. We really do have the choice to build or tear down in every situation. Thanks for these meaningful words.
(Just to let you know, you’re not the only one who has a hard time producing something in five minutes flat…..but I’m working on it! 😉 )
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the poetry.
Nice to know others struggle with 5 minutes. 🙂
Blessings to you!
Love, love, love this poem. That second to last stanza is my favorite. Yes stone by stone. I’m over in the #5 spot this week.
Thank you so much, Tara! I’m glad you stopped by. I’ll be sure to visit yours when I get a chance. 🙂 Blessings to you!
Well said, Gayl! The church needs to be the church more than ever at this moment and that means looking toward the One who can lead and guide us, loves all, sees all, and knows what we need.
Yes, only God can really lead and guide. His love and mercy are great. He is our hope. Thank you, Pam, for your encouraging words. Blessings!
What a great poem Gayl and it’s really spot on. I’m in RUW group with you on Facebook. God Bless, ~Shannan
Thank you so much, Shannan! Glad to know you are in RUW. It is such an inspiring group with Jolene’s leading, isn’t it? Blessings to you!
Beautiful! Love this!
Thank you, Amanda! I’m glad you stopped by. Many blessings to you!
Love your poem Gayl. I could not write this week on build. Still may but the words just aren’t coming. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much, Debbie! Sometimes I have trouble thinking of what to write when we get the prompt. I never got to it last week. I had ideas, but nothing ever developed. Blessings to you and have a great week ahead!
Yes and amen.
Thank you, Michele. Many blessings to you! xo
Stunning words. We need to hear these today and be reminded of our brokenness but also God’s love and ability to make things new. Thank you for the this beautiful offering.
Thank you for your encouragement, Mary! Yes, God will make things right in His time. Many blessings to you, dear sister! xo
I appreciate your gentle reminder that everything happens in stages – brick by brick and too, to trust the kingdom builder. I love all the fun stuff you’re doing Gayl. It’s so inspiring.
Thank you for your encouragement, Lisha! I’m glad you’ve been inspired. I want you to know that you are an inspiration to me. 🙂 Blessings to you! xo
A beautiful offering, Gayl. Amen. Blessings on your week, my friend!
Thank you so much, June! Blessings to you! xo
This is beautiful, Gayl. This country so desperately needs the peace and love that only God can offer. Thanks for sharing, and hope you have a wonderful week 🙂
Thank you, Kelly! Yes, God’s peace and love are the only ones that last. 🙂 Blessings to you and have a great week!
So glad to know God is our Rock! blessings on your day, gayle.
Yes, with God all things are possible. Blessings to you, too, Sue!
Yes, Lord hear our prayer. Amen
Thank you, Lyli. Blessings to you!
I have been feeling these words this week and know many others are too. Thank you for placing your feelings into words so that others may ponder God’s Truth. I pray we ALL can turn hatred into love.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
Yes, Linda, that is my prayer, too. Blessings to you!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful words, Gayl! Blessings to you!
Blessings to you, too, Carrie! Thank you for visiting!
So beautiful, my friend! My pastor said the other day on fb that we don’t need more kingdoms full of people, but more people full of The Kingdom! Amen?
Thank you, Karrilee! Yes, I agree with you! Blessings!
Your poem struck right at the heart…we must patiently build stone by stone with Him as the foundation so it cannot be torn down. Loved this. Thanks so much for sharing!
Yes, Jesus is the sure foundation. Thanks so much for visiting today!
Blessings to you, Larri!