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Burton L. Carlson
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Life in the Spirit

What’s to be done with spirit
except to wait
and listen for what you must do?

No spoken word,
not knowing what to do or expect
nonetheless, know joy

and relief that comes only of trust:
the touch of health
and the taste of grace.

FaithSuzi PeelFebruary 10, 2015
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