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By Christi Ortiz | FāVS News

Oh God, heal our mistaken notions
that you could somehow be a distant creator
that holds yourself apart 
from that which your Love has made

May we feel in our bones 
that we are nothing other than You 
the holy One who gives Life 
to All that Is

May we allow the fullness of your Spirit 
to billow into us 
so that your fullness and wholeness 
might become our living and being

May we remain in the Vine 
the life force that animates us 
so that what flows from You 
is You in Us

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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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Janet Marugg
Janet Marugg
25 days ago

I’m not a believer, but I love the way this poem is like a prayer for a deeper sense of connection with all that is.

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