A Surrendered Soul, Like Water
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A surrendered soul, like water - Has no inherent form - To the vessel God has molded - Its yielding shape conforms - A surrendered soul is fluid - No resistance as it's poured - Willing as the water - To be emptied by its Lord - A surrendered soul is guided - By the Spirit's changing course - It can flow with gentle current - Or assume a mighty force - A surrendered soul is clear - Without a color of its own - When purified from stain - It reflects a lofty throne - Whether thrust from sheerest cliffs - Or pooled in boundaries, still - A surrendered soul becomes absorbed - Into the Father's will
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A full range of human emotion and experience is captured beautifully and poignantly in L.L. Culpepper’s debut book of poetry A Surrendered Soul, Like Water. As a writer, Culpepper uses her words to bring meaningful expression to the often indescribable ruminations of the heart and to the hardships we encounter along life’s journey. And whether she is mining the depths of despair, reminding us of the fragility of life, or speaking of surrender and salvation, she does so with the utmost sensitivity, using her carefully chosen words to bring clarity and comfort. The scriptures that accompany many of the poems provide a spiritual context to the poet’s contemplations, and offer a hopeful perspective on how God works patiently through our struggles, confusion, hurts, fears, and even failures to create purpose and new beginnings. In A Surrendered Soul, Like Water Culpepper has accomplished the aim of many poets and artists: to express deeply personal thoughts and experiences in a universal way that reaches other human beings. It’s the kind of poetry you will find yourself returning to repeatedly, sharing with others, and relating to in new and profound ways at various seasons of your life.
– Allison Malafronte, editor
About the Author
L.L. Culpepper – an award-winning architect and graduate of Syracuse University – draws from a wealth of life experiences to put deep spiritual thoughts and insights into inspiring poetic form. For almost 30 years, she has been involved with various ministries in many different capacities. She lives in Nacogdoches, Texas, where she owns her own architectural firm and is the mother of six children.