Under The Shadow of Your Wings
A Devotional Book of Poetry
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"Under The Shadow of Your Wings" is the title of this collection of Christian poetry, that was inspired by Psalm 91.
"Under The Shadow of Your Wings"
You shelter us from the storms of life,
under your wings we find comfort and peace,
and refuge from our constant strife...
When we are afraid to try and fly,
you encourage us to find release,
with your guidance and wisdom, Lord, where we
can ride the currents of sadness and grief...
Under the shadow of your wings,
we can find safety from all harm,
you cover us with your heavenly care,
and walk with us in our deep despair...
You give us the strength to withstand
what life brings our way, and to help understand,
that we can run, and not be weary,
and we can walk and not fall faint...
Under the shadow of your wings,
we will rise, and find hope and strength,
as we soar to new heights,
and then find our rest,
near the soft, loving heart of God.... "
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About the Book
Under the Shadow of Your Wings is a collection of Christian poetry, designed to be both a weekly devotional, or read just for prayer and meditation moments. The book is divided into five sections: “God’s Presence and Promises,” “The Body of Christ,” “Spiritual Light and the Cross,” “God’s Wonders,” and “Our Christian Journey.” Each section is prefaced with an image of a painting—done by an artist friend—that accompanies one of the poems in that section. There are several Scripture verses included that are appropriate for each section of the book. I feel blessed and thankful, and yet humbled, that I can share the precious gift that God has given me—to write and share about Him and His wonders, and what He has done, is doing, and can do in our lives. Many of the poems were inspired while sitting out on my “Spiritual Sanctuary” deck, where I am surrounded by many of God’s wonders, including many trees, plants, flowers, and visiting birds. There, I feel the presence of God so strongly. It faces west, so I am treated to spectacular sunsets as well.
About the Author
Arla Olsen has been writing poetry since attending Middle School, in her hometown of Washington, D.C. She attended Colorado State Univ., in Ft. Collins, CO, concentrating her study on Journalism and Zoology. She has worked in the airline industry, in CA, and at a Mall Ministry in NJ. After moving to the Seattle area, she worked for the Boeing Co., and was honored by the Southcenter Seattle Chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Assn., as their Woman of the Year.
Arla, who writes under her pen name of Arla R. Jensen, has a collection of poems published entitled “Reflections of Life, of Love, of Loneliness”, and a mystery adventure novel “Shadows on the Slopes”. Her poetry has appeared in several publications, including “Portals”, and also in poetry anthologies, “The Best of the Audubon Poets”, “The Journey Continues”, and “September 11.”
As a member of East Woods Presbyterian Church, in Vancouver, WA, Arla serves as Elder of Adult Education, and leads the Women’s Bible Study.
She is a nature lover, and has a deep fascination with owls and hot air balloons. She resides in Vancouver.