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Branded by God

By: Christi Ortiz

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Brand getting warmed up on the coal fire./Derek Gavey from Medicine Hat, Canada

With so many voices shouting out
“This is who you must be”
“This is what you must do”

In the sea of noise and confusion
there is an anchor that holds me firm
a quiet voice that echoes out,

“This is who you are”
For I have been branded by God,
my Baptism an indelible mark upon my soul

that reminds me
I am a beloved child of God
called by name

So no matter how long or how far
I wander on this earthly journey
it will lead me, call me Home

Christi Ortiz
Christi Ortiz
Christi Ortiz is a licensed marriage and family therapist by profession and a poet by passion.  She enjoys trying to put to words to that which is wordless and give voice to the dynamic and wild spiritual journey called life. She lives in Spokane with her husband and two children, Emmanuel and Grace. She loves the outdoors and meditating in the early mornings which gives rise to her poetry.

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Jan Shannon
Jan Shannon
10 years ago

Beautiful! One day, you’re going to write a book, and I’m buying the first copy!

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