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by Darelle Jean Gil (Author)
The Tender Herb is based on Deuteronomy 32:2-3. It speaks of the Lord dropping words of his doctrine "as the small rain upon the tender herb and as the showers upon the grass." This scripture has such a beautiful connotation upon all our senses. Visually, we can imagine the lightness of a spring shower as the tender buds begin to grow. Concurrently, it's the Lord's message of love to our hearts with gentleness, taking care not to break or bruise our faith in him. The verse "distill as the dew" also presents an image of cleansing and refreshing through his word as our love for him begins and continually grows.
The Tender Herb is dedicated "to the glory of God." As Deuteronomy 32:3 mentions, the writer will publish the name of the Lord and ascribe greatness unto our God. It is my hope that the poetry you will encounter as you read The Tender Herb will point you to his grace, love, kindness, and mercy. It is my hope that the Lord will be glorified and readers will be brought into a closer love relationship with our heavenly Father through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
