A Quiet Presence

They slip inside in silence
a quiet, gentle whisper
and gather in the presence
of ordinary women.

Surrounding them with reverence
angelic wings enfolding
they listen to petitions
raised up in pure devotion.

As humble prayers are lifted
to God in sweet communion
His messengers will take them
above, like priceless treasures.

The Spirit, ever leading
it pierces all the darkness
the enemy is fleeing
from mighty words, now spoken.

Power, there is great power
in heads bowed down together
that reach beyond this hour
to His everlasting Presence.






Written on 11/19/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mcconnell Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 4:01 AM
lovely spiritual piece Laura, you pen this with great insight and faith. thanks for sharing such beauty for the soul.
Leiser Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 1:02 PM
Thank you, Gordon, for your kind comments. I really appreciate them :)
Makama Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 11:05 AM
#7 truly underrates this magnificent piece.. Absolutely brilliant
Leiser Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 12:19 PM
Thank you, Funom :)
Roper Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 11:59 PM
Great write, Laura, congratulations on your win!
Delaney Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations Laura: A lovely devotional. The power of prayer is always and forever, SuZ
A. Sharma Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Congrats on ur wonderful win with this amazingly beautiful haiku Laura !!
A  Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Laura, Congratulations on your sweet win. Enjoyed your entry. LUV SKAT
Lindley Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 8:49 PM
So inspiring and so strong in faith is this fine poem my friend! A7 and adding this to my fav list...
Leiser Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 9:10 PM
Thank you so very much, Robert! I feel honored, and I'm thankful that we still have the freedom to pray. Prayer is powerful!
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 4:43 PM
I count on help from the angels every day Laura and I feel their constant presence. I loved your beautiful poem! #7
Leiser Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Yes, we are not alone when we pray! It's a comfort know God hears our prayers, and we have protection from His angels, too!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 12:34 AM
A beautiful, shining poem, Laura! It reminds me to have faith. God answers prayers, and when we gather in His name, He is with us. Thanks for sharing...hugs, Rhonda
Leiser Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much, Rhonda, and I'm so glad you liked my poem, too! Prayer is truly a powerful thing, and I am involved in a few prayer groups, which I love!
Meade Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Mighty is the prayer of the faithful! In moans and groans are lifted high and turned into sweet petitions that are not forgotten! Nicely done Laura.
Leiser Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 10:39 PM
Thank you for your kind words, David. Yes, the Spirit intercedes for us to our Father in heaven. God bless!
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