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Joy On Butterfly Wings

March 5, 2016 By Mary Hill 17 Comments

Joy is not conditioned upon our situation. It is a holy state of being. When you experience the true joy of Christ, she never leaves you.

The Spirit is the author of our joy.

Joy on Butterfly Wings

 

Joy eludes like a butterfly on the breeze

Her beautiful wings flutter in the sunlight.

As you approach her, she flutters away.

On the hunt for love and peace.

The complexity so thick. Joy transcends happiness or gaiety.

Needing no reason or condition

To shine through.

She implodes in a life when least anticipated.

You discover her depths even in the darkest of times.

She, flutters on the wind like a butterfly

Fleeting but always near

Waiting for  you to admire

And Believe in her Power

 

 

Joy’s Story

 

The spring mist danced in the wind.

But, life blossomed.

The storms destruction threatened to take all away

She. watched home and things fly into the air.

Uncertainty caught up in debris

Loss weaved through

Sadness enveloped and tried to vanquish her.

Something held on.

Anchored her in the storm.

The Joy of The Lord strengthened and sustained

No matter how much the winds blew

Threatened and bluffed.

She was not alone or forsaken.

Her faith centered.

Her spirit lifted up

As the Son’s rays descended into her life

Bringing newness

A trial survived, a challenge overcome

Because the Joy of the Lord strengthened and saved.

She came through, shining and strong.

Refined and beautiful.

Her spirit sung unto the Lord.

Psalm 30:5 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks Himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with jewels.


This post is my fifth entry for THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL16 which started Tuesday.

Also linking up with numerous link up parties listed here. I update my Link-up Parties page frequently. Be sure to check it out!

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  1. Kelly @RaisingSamuels says

    March 7, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    “You discover her depths even in the darkest of times,” and “She was not alone or forsaken” are powerful, Mary! Thanks for sharing this amazing poem with #SocialButterflySunday! Hope to see you link up again this week 🙂
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  2. Tori Grable says

    March 5, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I appreciate the metaphor of the butterfly and the story of the storm. I’ve had a lot of storms, figurative and literal, in my life recently, and I strive daily for joy. I know God is in my corner, and with Him, I can handle anything.

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  3. Deb says

    March 5, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    What a great testament to joy and to God. It is only through Him that we can truly find joy. I choose joy most days. When I am too weak, I need to ask Him to choose it for me. 🙂

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Deb, thank you for the wonderful comment. You really encouraged me today.
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  4. Christine says

    March 5, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Very Beautiful!

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you Christine. I am glad you found my piece beautiful.
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  5. Patricia says

    March 5, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I read your post several times so I could absorb all. Thank you.

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Patricia, i really am glad you loved my post. I feel so honored by your response.
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  6. Lisa Keeler says

    March 5, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Your poems are so moving and your words are leaving me with lots to think about. I love the psalm you quoted.

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      Lisa, thanks for visiting today. 😉
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  7. Aileen Hower says

    March 5, 2016 at 7:36 am

    You speak the truth! Thank you for sharing this beautiful post, especially at this time of year when we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior.

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Aileen, thanks for reading today. I am so appreciative of your support.
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  8. Vanessa Worrell says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:17 am

    I just had to read your post for two reasons. Joy has been on my mind and I wanted to see your butterfly. I’m glad I did. This line spoke to me – Joy transcends happiness or gaiety.

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Vanessa, thanks so much. I loved your butterfly picture today too.
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  9. The Purple Lady says

    March 5, 2016 at 1:13 am

    Last year, my word of the year was joyful, and it really does show up all around us. I like how you personified joy. Thank you!

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    • Mary Hill says

      March 5, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Welcome. Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
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