Lift the Shade on the Morning (pastel) by Polly CastorLet Yourself Trust
Let God be large and in charge
as if you couldn’t stop
that from being true.
Have the humility
to understand
that the one who saves
and the one who is saved
come from the same origin.
Relinquish the hubris that says
you have any power
or ability of your own;
you did not know how
to spring into existence
nor did you bequeath yourself
your resplendent blessings.
Allow yourself
the grace to stand aside,
while God sweeps in ahead of you;
show respectful deference
to the majestic infinity
that is already there,
exposing both your
virtuous sanctity
and your clinging
(or carefree!)
dependence.
Let God be with
your mouth,
your growth,
your strength,
your every opportunity,
your sanguine hopes,
your every response.
Know yourself as content
to follow greatness;
God is not domineering,
but rather supportive,
not authoritative
so much as gently nurturing.
We have free will
to choose the only way,
either now or later. Why delay?
Why hold back and hold out
on eternal good?
Why argue and plead
with omnipotence?
Instead, rejoice, relax,
luxuriate in the generosity,
notice all the incredible beauty,
jump at each invitation to reflect,
create, appreciate, accept, discover.
Let yourself trust
the power that put
the planets in their orbits
to govern each and every
moment of your life.
Be thankful,
be obedient,
let your heart
shine forth
and be sure.
Keep moving
towards freedom
and the dazzling light.
by Polly Castor
7/11/26
detail of Lift the Shade on the Morning (pastel) by Polly Castor
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5 Comments
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Such great words of beauty and wisdom you gave us this morning. And the artwork was so beautiful. Thank you.
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Oh Polly this is so helpful right NOW -thank you for sharing – today I found a nest in the garden – vacated of course and just waiting to share the idea of nestlings and the way the parents provide a perfect place for their offspring – beautifully woven with soft white downy feathers inside and out. A lovely example of tender care ….. SO grateful xx
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This is a glorious painting and poem!
The colors are stunning and it really gives me the sense that I’m looking out into the beginning of a new day. I think it’s my favorite painting of yours so far and there have been many that have been breathtaking.
Each day, a new awakening to the vibrancy of love. -
A marvellous and revealing inspiration Polly. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Love this poem and painting! Thank you!
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