Christian poem 'REMINDERS' by Jeannine McMullen (Christart.com)

REMINDERS
by Jeannine McMullen

The waterfall reminds me of the blood and water
From Your spear pierced side which flowed on Golgotha
The wood of the trees reminds me of the wood of the cross
And the white bark reminds of sins cleansed for us

The red of the flowers reminds of the blood You shed
The path through the woods of the path You had tread
The blossoms remind of new life You give
And the blue of the heavens of the place we will live

The mountains remind of the heights of praise
The slope to the valley where we spend our days
The water flowing in the river reminds me of life
And it flows where it will, even the valley of strife

The waves crashing to the shore reminds of life's trials
And the boulders strewn are the stumbling blocks of our troubles
The sand on the beach reminds of memories past
And the same waves that crash smooth over all at last

The lambs among the driftwood reminds we need a Shepherd
To lead us and guide us from danger encountered
The green of the grass reminds of the pastures You lead us to
And they are found along the peaceful waters too

The shores remind of Galilee where You walked
And called to the disciples there, "Follow Me" as they stood and talked
We walk the same shores as they in our life
And You call to us to follow You away from the strife

The outcroppings of rock reminds You are my stronghold
And the fields of flowers? You are more fair then those to behold
The trees standing straight with branches reached to heaven
Remind us to always raise praise to You because we are forgiven

So many things around us in the beauty You give
Remind me of all You did when You came to live
Your life and death and resurrection
Are reflected in Your creation for those who pause for reflection