I find renewal & refreshment in so many things – my heart is truly grateful
(I took this photo in Baysgarth Park, Barton-upon-Humber, England 18 months ago – new life springing from old stump, such a picture of ‘renewal’ & hope.)
I am renewed…
When I find the secret place,
When I meet God, face to face
Heart to heart, intimacy
Father’s kiss so sweet to me
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I am renewed…
When I ‘hear’ His word of life
Soaking through my inner strife
Words of truth, words of calm
Like a fragrant healing balm
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I am renewed…
When with friends I synergise
Seeing through each other’s eyes
When we share as family,
‘Restoring power’ in harmony
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I am renewed…
When I serve those deep in need
When the hungry heart I feed
I’m refreshed as they are filled
I’m renewed doing His Will


The renewing of our spirit. Refreshing and fantastic!
Really good poem Alec, complimenting what Steve Chalke said about how God renews us (Gr Kainos) What a mighty God we serve!!
Most precious poem that i love and adore.
Wonderful and lovely poem, Alec. Thank you.
I had forgotten this one, really good – reminds me of those lovely days with the boys too!! they are an inspiration/hope for the next generation!…as they flourish and grow too.
This piece of writing is SO inspiring!!!! It’s practical in application, and SO powerful ..!!
I REALLY like this one!!! Beautifully written, Alec!!
Wonderful!
Wonderful write!
true and wonderful is that we can feel and superb photography
This is so beautiful Alec. You do feel so alive when you do God’s will.
This made me think of Isaiah 11:1 about the stump of Jesse, Alec, a lovely poem, so full of hope and inspiration.