Exercise of Faith

While reading the poem below listen to "Winter Journey."

When the wings of fate

fly into your sight and

throw an obstacle in your way,

reach out to find an anchor

that will guide your day.

Focus on the positive

but don't delay.

Perspective is everything!

Reflect and see

in the great expanse

what life can be.

Adventures await

with twists and turns.

Pause, look, and discover. 

You will need to discern.

The path stretches on

so don't be mislead

when careening slopes miles ahead.

Listen in silence to

the sounds around.

Embrace the stillness

as you journey down.

Brave the unknown

as only you can.

With the wings of faith

and knowledge today

may you find your ultimate way.

But if you dive into snow 

as a misstep of flight.

Remember the goal

is to endure the plight.

Look to the heavens

for you will then see

perched in the mountaintops

the Spirit of the Dove

who guides our path

with understanding and love.

On our journey, we may find obstacles that prevent us from moving forward on the path we desire. It is with an exercise of faith that we can bring light to the darkness that may prevent us from continuing on our presupposed path. 

"For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth."

Psalm 71:5

This poem is written to consolidate my thoughts for three different challenges:

• Spiritual Journey Thursday under the direction of Holly Mueller where 12 one little words were highlighted with today's featured OLW being Mary Hill's word, exercise. It has been my quest to honor each word through the blending of song, nature photography, and poetry.
• Day 26 of Two Writing Teachers' March Slice of Life Story Challenge
• Heidi Mordhorst's Forward...MarCH Poetry Challenge with the word perch as today's CH word 

Please visit all three sites to read inspiring slices, posts, and poems written by a variety of writers.