The Function of Cells

Poems From The Porch

You are a cell in the body of God.

Each cell in the structure of animals and plants functions to support the life of the whole organism by doing its part, being itself.

There is no external standard to which the cells should comply.

If a heart cell tries to do the job of a lung cell, the body suffers.

It is necessary for the heart cell to follow its intuition and do what a heart cell is meant to do,

be what a heart cell is created to be.

Likewise, your one and only job is to completely show up as yourself.

Think about it.

You exist by the inherent design of the One.

Engaging With The Poem

Poetry can be a doorway to the soul and your own creativity. Throughout the ages, the written word has been used as a means to access personal truth and as a vehicle for prayer through the practice of sacred reading (lectio divina). I encourage you to try this beautiful practice and let its fruits be self-evident.

How to Practice Sacred Reading

· READ

· REFLECT

· RESPOND

· REST