
Your Love does drape and washes my heart,
It offers life, where once did depart,
the hopes and dreams of most humble start,
even my faith, oh dear Lord, this deep part.
Honor restores with my deeply bowed head,
this journey, this world, how it turned, how it bled.
Give pardon and mercy, release Love’s embed,
come through my garden, Lord – sweep days ahead.
If Love does not reign, all shall wither and die,
each creature, each mortal; we will rise in a cry.
Help find the cloak that would warm all our souls,
and prompt all Hearts in most sacred ex-toll.
©2013 Linda Willows
Photograph by David Galstyan
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The aim of The BELOVED is to awaken Christian Unity, embolden Fellowship and inspire Hope. "Our hearts are confident because of God’s Love, encouraged by the joy of His Loving Presence, gathered together by the enduring power of His Spirit."
Linda's journey includes writing, prayer, and daily devotion, "surely, I know less and less as my heart empties to the majesty of Seeing Jesus Christ".
With a love for people expanded by extensive travels to more than 20 countries and work in regions of crises, she expresses a lifelong dedication to the Heart of what unites us - God's Love. Willows was the Founder and Director of a non-profit Humanitarian NGO with the United Nations. Currently she is devoted to community, writing projects and Christian outreach.
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My best compliments for these words that have a great valor! A greeting. Antonio
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Thank you, Antonio…I am heartened that you found the valor and that it, in particular spoke to you! love to you, Linda
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Very nice, Linda!
Hugs, Cathy
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Please excused my delayed response…I deeply appreciate your comment! Love, Linda
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Very soothing Linda. Yes indeed, Love must reign or what is the point? Love for ourselves being important too.
Much Love to you
Christine
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Thank you Christine for your continued support and appreciation. Your understanding and wisdom on Love is beautiful! Love to you, Linda
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So touching Linda… to prompt all hearts ~ yes – Love truly is what nurtures and fosters thriving… and life itself. Your words say this beautifully dearest friend ~ Lots of Love from me to you… xRL
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Thank you for your Grace, Robyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you on your Healing Journey. I love you deeply!
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Just beautiful! love it 🙂
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Thank you for your gracious comment, support and appreciation! Sorry for my delay in answer! Love, Linda
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Indeed, my dearest Linda ~ let us LOVE with all STRENGTH so that we may be closer to the ONE most DIVINE. In no other way can we be more like HIM! Love you my dearest heart. ~ Always, Bobbie
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Dearest Bobbie, thank you so much for your beautiful words that inspire and lift! Accept my apology for not answering sooner. I love you!
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Always you do, right on time. Thank you, Linda.
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calming quiet and so very peaceful x love Cat xo
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I love you, beautiful heart, Cat….thank you for your comment!
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I particularly loved the last verse….if love doth not reign all will wither and die…so true…
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Such a wise and appreciated comment from you, my dear Friend Valerie…thank you, and so sorry for my much delayed reply! Love to you, Linda
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Linda, lovely to hear from you. I hope all is well with you… you are in my thoughts, with love, Valerie
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So touching and beautiful Linda.
Much love,
mei
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Thank you Mei, of the most wise Heart….I love you, Linda
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Beautiful, deeply humble words of acknowledging the Lordship of Love, the Source of warmth and light Who gives us our breath of life.
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Thank you for such lifting words of love and grace in your comment. I am so sorry for the delay in my reply….I send my love to you, Linda
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As always Linda your words express such beauty and bravery about the path of the heart. Thank you for sharing this poem with us.
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you know so much about bravery and valor of the heart, thank you deeply for your comment. I send my love to you, Linda
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Your words moved my heart as they danced happily within my spirit with a renewing power, that refeshed my whole! I felt the life in your words deeply as i have been there before and will again before my life ends here, but His forgiving grace makes me to never worry because you and i, and many others are His, we belong to him and no one can ever separate us from His loving hands! The blend of image and words make an exceedingly wonderful impact upon my day! And its one of those feelings that one never wants to let go of! God bless and thanks for the blessing dear Linda!
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Thank you dear brother Wendell….such uplifting words you write and gracious offering in your comment. I deeply appreciate your blessings and presence. My love to you, Linda
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Very true words. Keep them coming.
Tim
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Thank you, Tim…for your comment and encouragement…so welcome, heart-full and kind! love, Linda
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Beautifully put. Just keep getting better.
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Thank you! I am very encouraged and heart smiling with your gracious words,…love, Linda
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so glad to hear from you again!
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Beautiful Linda, love does indeed drape. Much love, Jane xx
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Oh Jane, I am so deeply happy to hear from you. I am sending all my love to you! deeply yours, Linda
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Dearest Linda, it’s so good to be back in the loving fold xxx
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The Art you have used is as magnificent as your poetry.
Regards,
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Linda you have not posted for a while and I am concerened, are you okay dear sister? Your light is greatly missed and also the life of your words. You greatly influence my day and many others…we are a part of that same spiritual vine…I have nominated your for the Most Influential Blog Award for 2012, because of your heart and spirit. Congratualtions. You will ever be in my prayers!
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P.S. The nomination is on my February 11th post! God Bless!
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So, So stunning, Linda….I was struck with the humility and sincerity of your heart, and I lift my own smiling voice and spirit with yours in agreement, and say A-Men! Lovely….
Celeste
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As St. Valentine’s day approaches, I can’t help but think of you dear Linda and how much love you give with all of your heart and soul to the Spirit and to your readers here. I hope so that you are well. Love, Lesley
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Hallo,
This is for your, for being kind for others and me, http://www.bigcards.nl/card/pickup/bc-c7cf3c10/
Sweet Valentine greetings, Summer
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Linda, dear friend, beautiful words as always, although I feel the profound sadness in them. I have been wrestling with health issues myself these past weeks and have not been around – but have been thinking of you, missing you and praying for you. I hope you are doing well and only taking some time out … your gracious presence is sorely missed … sending you gentle hugs, healing thoughts and much, much love always. ~ Love, Julie xoxox
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Linda, I definitely love this!
Love & hugs,
mie
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Very well said, its amazing to see how u shape those beautiful thoughts into words in such a wonderful way.
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