The partialness and incompleteness seem to satisfy.
Its just enough for now. There is nothing lacking. No unfulfilled place of longing. In the moment.
The glimpses are more than enough.
Gazing a glimpse of blaze. The orange tells the heart there is a brilliant sunset over the river tonight. A glimpse of the beauty satisfies like the small bite of a foiled wrapped chocolate kiss. Its enough.
The wafer thin representation of His body in the open palms, a sign of saving grace. A sacred glimpse into the holy at the rail, with wine and murmurs of a transaction of love and sacrifice. Satisfy deep within the soul of man. It is monumental in its symbol, a glimpse into the Trinity and it is more than enough to wake up the heart of man to the weight of the moment.
This week I glimpse poverty, and grief. A glimpse is enough to awaken the heart of this woman to the weight of the world.
And I glimpse gratitude, hand-penned in black ink from her to me. And I glimpse friendship blended in a moment of prayer, mixed with death and poured out in sympathy. And it is enough to know the power of prayer and the sting of death. A glimpse into His presence in these moments of loss and suffering.
The portion is well-measured. By a God who loves and knows. That glimpses of love and joy satisfy for now. And in His wisdom, and in His love, in time, the glimpse will be more than partial.
There will be fullness. For now the glimpse is the full of weight of His glory. And mercy. And love.
The new moon sliver is all the soul needs to see to know. The full moon is on the way.
Glimpses of Grace quench the dry bones spirit. Glimpses of Hope restore broken Joy.
Peeks into the holy provide a fullness for the longing heart of the believer.
When glimpses are more than enough because we know the fullness of His Love is uncontainable and unmeasureable and unfathomable.
A glimpse is an exponential panoramic technicolor view of His Glory for the eyes of this Heart that believes.
Looking with the lense of gratitude, the glimpse becomes a gift of seeing into the more.
And the glimpse looks like fullness and radiance of His countenance to me.
As I stare in Faith and marvel at the wonder of it all. The mysteries still are. The beauty still is.
And His Love is never-failing.
Linking with Jennifer and Duane today. Great communities, its a privilege to participate with these wonderful writers and their tribes.
And also with Ann
at A Holy Experience dot com.
elizabeth w. marshall 
yes, the glimpses drip right full with grace. and it IS enough.
Holly, I glimpse the footsteps of your visit here. Fragrant sweet. He satisfies with glimpses of His glory. Could I hold the fullness of a picture window view into the magnitude? Embracing the glimpses of glory today. And its enough.
Oh, I love this…
“A glimpse is an exponential panoramic technicolor view of His Glory for the eyes of this Heart that believes.
Looking with the lense of gratitude, the glimpse becomes a gift of seeing into the more.
And the glimpse looks like fullness and radiance of His countenance to me.”
Beautiful post, sweet friend! I certainly want a lens of gratitude where I see Him and His goodness clearly all the time.
Have a blessed Wednesday…
You were here and that brought joy…..along with your sweet words. Wednesdays are so filled with community and words and Him…what more could one want? Love to you, friend.
Love this line, Elizabeth — Glimpses of Hope restore broken Joy. I’m excited for the day when our faith is made sight.
Hugs from VA,
Susan
Your visit here was received with a thank you and an invitation to return….always. Bless your wonderful Wednesday, Susan. God’s peace from my world.
Oh yes….
and I’m not sure why yet, but I cannot get this out of my think-space: “The portion is well-measured”…. I love this.
So blessed by you and the glimpse of your heart I see shed here on the screen.
Your think-space. I am loving that, Nikki. Hoping your birthday was an extravagant celebration of your life, friend.
Yes, those glimpses of His uncontainable, and unfathomable love…such grace and mercy…thank you for giving us a glimpse into your beautiful heart, Elizabeth 🙂 blessed by the glimpse 🙂
Dolly, thank you for being here. I am so glad to be “knowing you” a little better every day. See you around this bloggy world. Love that you take the time to write kindness here.
great thoughts – and i have to say this: “I LOVE the name of your blog!”
Well thank you, friend. Such a gift to have you here.And I hope you’ll come back again. I think you are the first to say that, so it is tender and precious to my ears.
always beautiful and full of peaceful words.
Sharon, thank you. Hoping your weekend will be filled with peace. Bless you, friend. Thinking of you at this time and your sweet furry four legged family member. Hope there is peace in your heart. I am grateful for your visits here.
Good Morning! Your words bring excitement as I begin my day to wonder what glimpses I will see. And to be looking for them. Beautiful words, a glimpse into your heart.
We are next to each other at Thought Provoking Thursday.
Awww, so nice to meet you. Grateful you stopped by. Humbled by your thoughtfulness. Enjoy a day full of the wonder of all He has in store.
So beautiful! Imagine, spending eternity enjoying more than mere glimpses!
And yes, it will be HEAVENLY. Thank you that you were here. 🙂 Love that fact.
Beautiful post, Elizabeth. You ministered to me today. Thanks for that and for visiting me at Doorkeeper. Blessings!
Blessings to you too Renee. My heart just bends in to your sweet sweet words of encouragement. So glad you were here. What joy to have you on these pages.
Hi its belinda , thankyou for my mornings ,with your words ,and phots , of the beauty god made. love bel.
It is a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for your kind words and for visiting this community here. So grateful for your time spent here. Always welcome, wishing you His Grace….Elizabeth