There is no
sin too great
that he will not forgive
if we repent
from evil
giving our life to him
no matter how far
we have gone
he awaits our return
our heavenly father
whose love is patient
abundant
and never withdrawn
~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: Never Withdrawn
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Oratio: Falling Leaves
Like the leaves
on a forest tree
waving in the breeze
we all fall
someday
as the seasons change
our grip to the past
loosens
inevitably
we must give in
to what is to come
falling to earth
becoming one
with the soil
we do not die
we transform~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: Only In Love
Pray you do not
allow anger
to become your God
the idol
to whom you bow down
and worship
the master
whom you serve
in all things
who rules over your thoughts
words and actions
pray you do not
give in to temptation
allow God to be God
pray to him
to teach you to love
for it is only in love
that you will know peace~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: Time And Time Again
My heart grieves
O Lord
I am restless
and filled with worry
though you have proven
time and time again
that your faithfulness
is perfect
your plan
is righteous
and your love
knows no bounds
nor limitations
I struggle in this moment
to understand
take me into your arms
O Lord
teach me once again
that I have nothing to fear
in and with you~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: For Those Who Sleep
May we pray
for those who sleep
for those whose hearts
are hardened
with anger and fear
who cannot hear
the call of the Lord
nor see his ways
do not be afraid
He whispers
I am here
my beloved
arise from your slumber
walk with me
and though the world
may mock and scorn
or even kill you
walk with me
I am here~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: My Dear Teacher
Pain my dear teacher
I sit at her feet
listening
observing
resisting the temptation
to lash out
to look away
to run
what is she trying to say
what are her lessons
what wisdom
does she impart
am I willing to lean in
to feel
to learn
to grow
to be a disciple
of the wielder of the blade of love
that both cuts and heals alike~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: Blink Of An Eye
We blink in a moment
and life changes
forever
what seemed like forever
is now gone forever
everything taken for granted
flashes before our eyes
all that should have been
could have been
would have been
that can no longer be
in the blink of an eye
all the possible futures
now held in our hearts
overflowing
with joy
with pain
pouring out as tears
in the blink of an eye~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Ortatio: My Heart Breaks
My heart breaks
for you Lord
for the brokenness
pain and suffering
of your creation
for the evil
violence and hatred
of this world
my heart breaks
for you Lord
who have created us
from love
who have created us
for love
who have created us
to love
my heart breaks
for you Lord
whose heart breaks for us
our tears are your tears
your tears are ours
together we weep and mourn~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: All Of You
Turn to God
in all things
give him your troubles
your fear and worry
also your pleasure
your joy and hope
there is no part of you
hidden to him
yet he cannot take
that which you do not give
he wants all of you
for no other reason
than to give all of himself
back in return~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: To Love
Shine on Lord
through the darkness
we create
shine your love
upon the shadows
of our violence
and hatred
teach us to love
Lord help us
to love~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Grappling With Divinity 