Issue 1: “Our Prayers Break on God”

“To me, art begets art. Painting feeds the eye just as poetry feeds the ear, which is to say that both feed the soul." -Susan Vreeland

Here at the Matthew 25 Initiative, we believe in the power of art, beauty, and story. Sometimes only art can begin to capture the full magnitude of emotions and experiences of our lives. That's why we've begun the “For the Soul” series. These are handpicked and prayed over—to comfort you, to provide you with a snippet of beauty, and to encourage rest for your soul. 

Look out for a new poem every month.

The M25i Team

Our Prayers Break on God
by Luci Shaw

Our prayers break on God like waves
and he an endless shore,
and when the seas evaporate
and oceans are no more
and cries are carried in the wind
God hears and answers every sound.
As He has done before.

Our troubles eat at God like nails
He feels the gnawing pain.
on souls and bodies.
He never fails.
but reassures He'll heal again,
again,
again and
yet again.