Why do we often seek to defer blame?
Why are we so quick to seek for fame?
Why do we find glory in another's shame?
Is it because we view life as a "game"? [Maybe]
Why do we pretend there's nothing called sin?
How do we explain the war that exists within?
What about the war without that we never win?
Should we still pretend there's nothing called sin? [No!]
Why do we think that sin can be kept hidden?
How can it be when on our hearts it's written?
Doesn't this mean that by sin we are smitten?
So, freedom comes by being cleanse & forgiven? [Yes, it does!]
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us
our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Love Given
Given unconditionally and is never dependent on the recipient
regardless of who we are, whether respectable or indecent
Given freely, fervently, & fully for it cannot be earned or bought
for our striving, good deeds, and lack thereof counts for naught
Given purely, purposefully, and powerfully without disguise
to a people battered, broken, and bruised by compromise
Given joyfully, zealously, and perfectly that it dispels all fear
making cowards like me desperate and hungry to draw near
Given sincerely and sacrificially even to death on a cross
and now for Your sake we do count everything as loss
Given generously, full of kindness, hope, belief, and patience
always steadfast, faithful and true, a sweet & eternal fragrance
Given abundantly from its source whose love conquers all
so in His love we can with confident assurance stand tall
regardless of who we are, whether respectable or indecent
Given freely, fervently, & fully for it cannot be earned or bought
for our striving, good deeds, and lack thereof counts for naught
Given purely, purposefully, and powerfully without disguise
to a people battered, broken, and bruised by compromise
Given joyfully, zealously, and perfectly that it dispels all fear
making cowards like me desperate and hungry to draw near
Given sincerely and sacrificially even to death on a cross
and now for Your sake we do count everything as loss
Given generously, full of kindness, hope, belief, and patience
always steadfast, faithful and true, a sweet & eternal fragrance
Given abundantly from its source whose love conquers all
so in His love we can with confident assurance stand tall
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Emotions: A fickle part
They are fickle, and do get us in trouble at times.
But, they are valid and should be valued.
However, we should not put too much weight in them.
They are fickle, and yet are a part of who we are.
But, we should be careful how we express them.
For they must be balanced with the truth.
They are fickle, yet we let them dictate our actions.
Many times we rely on them as a gauge of life's worth.
Is it any wonder we live most of our days in shallowness?
They are fickle and are often sought for validation.
When not experienced we discount what's real.
Causing mistrust, fear, conflict, and disobedience.
They are fickle, yet they are essential to our nature.
But, they must be subjected to God's truths not vice versa.
So, let us express them to Him prayerfully and with all honesty.
And, trust Him to help us express them to others respectfully.
For every part of us is to bring Him glory.
But, they are valid and should be valued.
However, we should not put too much weight in them.
They are fickle, and yet are a part of who we are.
But, we should be careful how we express them.
For they must be balanced with the truth.
They are fickle, yet we let them dictate our actions.
Many times we rely on them as a gauge of life's worth.
Is it any wonder we live most of our days in shallowness?
They are fickle and are often sought for validation.
When not experienced we discount what's real.
Causing mistrust, fear, conflict, and disobedience.
They are fickle, yet they are essential to our nature.
But, they must be subjected to God's truths not vice versa.
So, let us express them to Him prayerfully and with all honesty.
And, trust Him to help us express them to others respectfully.
For every part of us is to bring Him glory.
Still Persevere
When the trials of life come rushing in
and it feels like your world's caving in - still persevere.
When your suffering becomes intense
and things do not seem to make sense - still persevere.
When the enemies of the faith attack
and tell you the "good" things you lack - still persevere.
When the news you get is anything but good
and to curse God, you are told you should - still persevere.
When the adversities seem to never leave
and you're tempted to no longer believe - still persevere.
When the winds of despair howls about
and the whispers say there's no way out - still persevere.
When things happen that you don't understand
and it seems like God's not holding your hand - still persevere.
When the world falsely accuse and abuse you
and says God's love for you is anything but true - still persevere.
When those you love walk out and never return
because God is the one for whom you yearn - still persevere.
God works to develop our character, and so we must not fear
no matter what we're going through, He says to still persevere.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life,
which God has promised to those who love Him. (see also Romans 5:3-5)
and it feels like your world's caving in - still persevere.
When your suffering becomes intense
and things do not seem to make sense - still persevere.
When the enemies of the faith attack
and tell you the "good" things you lack - still persevere.
When the news you get is anything but good
and to curse God, you are told you should - still persevere.
When the adversities seem to never leave
and you're tempted to no longer believe - still persevere.
When the winds of despair howls about
and the whispers say there's no way out - still persevere.
When things happen that you don't understand
and it seems like God's not holding your hand - still persevere.
When the world falsely accuse and abuse you
and says God's love for you is anything but true - still persevere.
When those you love walk out and never return
because God is the one for whom you yearn - still persevere.
God works to develop our character, and so we must not fear
no matter what we're going through, He says to still persevere.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life,
which God has promised to those who love Him. (see also Romans 5:3-5)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
About to be crushed
You are in the middle with no way of escape
the "walls" are closing in as you struggle for air
trying to walk but your feet are unable to move
on your knees you pray for the strength to crawl
you tell yourself, "This is it."
the moment you thought would come.
it has been on its way and is now here
is there any way to postpone it?
is there any way to avoid it?
but you know the answer to those questions
your bones ache and you feel their prayers
you lift your head and see nothing but death
you turn to see what's behind
you look to the sides and the conclusion
is all the same, no relief, no escape
only the inevitable, death,
not just a physical death
but the death of dreams
the death of gifts - spiritual and natural
is it also the death of love?
is it also the death of hopes?
something deep inside tells you differently.
you try to smile but you can't,
instead, a muffled sarcastic laugh comes out,
you shed a tear, the floodgates open. you cry,
"Where is God? where are you God? God are you there?
if you are, will you help me believe? believe in who? in what?
In You. Yes, in You!"
Where is God? your mind contemplates the question.
more questions come to mind.
you ask: "Where is my resistance? where is my faith?
where is my devotion and commitment?
do I want to believe at this time?
can I believe at this time?
is it any wonder am about to be crushed?"
You can taste the walls as they close in
your spirit faints, your heart is overwhelmed
your mind stops racing. it has become calm
it seems to have come to accept the inevitable
your senses are awakened like never before
all of them are alive to this oncoming moment
You slowly bow your head, say a prayer of thanks to God,
thanks for life and for the many blessings you've had
you fall to your knees, then you fall on your face
the walls are closing in on, and you're about to be crushed,
with one last breath, with seemingly no strength left,
you are made to whisper,
"LORD, into Your hand I commit my spirit."
the "walls" are closing in as you struggle for air
trying to walk but your feet are unable to move
on your knees you pray for the strength to crawl
you tell yourself, "This is it."
the moment you thought would come.
it has been on its way and is now here
is there any way to postpone it?
is there any way to avoid it?
but you know the answer to those questions
your bones ache and you feel their prayers
you lift your head and see nothing but death
you turn to see what's behind
you look to the sides and the conclusion
is all the same, no relief, no escape
only the inevitable, death,
not just a physical death
but the death of dreams
the death of gifts - spiritual and natural
is it also the death of love?
is it also the death of hopes?
something deep inside tells you differently.
you try to smile but you can't,
instead, a muffled sarcastic laugh comes out,
you shed a tear, the floodgates open. you cry,
"Where is God? where are you God? God are you there?
if you are, will you help me believe? believe in who? in what?
In You. Yes, in You!"
Where is God? your mind contemplates the question.
more questions come to mind.
you ask: "Where is my resistance? where is my faith?
where is my devotion and commitment?
do I want to believe at this time?
can I believe at this time?
is it any wonder am about to be crushed?"
You can taste the walls as they close in
your spirit faints, your heart is overwhelmed
your mind stops racing. it has become calm
it seems to have come to accept the inevitable
your senses are awakened like never before
all of them are alive to this oncoming moment
You slowly bow your head, say a prayer of thanks to God,
thanks for life and for the many blessings you've had
you fall to your knees, then you fall on your face
the walls are closing in on, and you're about to be crushed,
with one last breath, with seemingly no strength left,
you are made to whisper,
"LORD, into Your hand I commit my spirit."
More Nonsense
I've run out of options. Apparently I run too much.
I got kicked out of school for doing poorly. The only thing I could pass was gas, and even that I did poorly.
It is said that a picture can tell a thousand words, so I took a picture and turned it in as assignment that required 1000 words.
My life flashed before my eyes, but I blinked so I missed it.
I was told the future would be bright, but when I got there the lights were all turned off.
I fell off the floor onto my bed. I must be talented.
In acting class I was told to pretend I was napping, but I took it too seriously. They had to wake me up.
You know you have a problem with listening if you are talking to yourself but did not hear anything you said.
I have threatened myself with the silent treatment. It seemed to have worked, I have not had to follow through.
I got kicked out of school for doing poorly. The only thing I could pass was gas, and even that I did poorly.
It is said that a picture can tell a thousand words, so I took a picture and turned it in as assignment that required 1000 words.
My life flashed before my eyes, but I blinked so I missed it.
I was told the future would be bright, but when I got there the lights were all turned off.
I fell off the floor onto my bed. I must be talented.
In acting class I was told to pretend I was napping, but I took it too seriously. They had to wake me up.
You know you have a problem with listening if you are talking to yourself but did not hear anything you said.
I have threatened myself with the silent treatment. It seemed to have worked, I have not had to follow through.
A gift of love
The night is beautiful, a gentle breeze is blowing
clear skies, stars twinkle, a new love is glowing
you walk slowly together as in a steady beat
the rhythm of your love is melodiously sweet
You can't help but think of how this began
not smoothly by any stretch, cause you're not, and you almost ran,
but you wanted to explore the possibilities
so you took the chance even though you did not know why
maybe it was destiny, but you know for sure it wasn't luck
fate decided that that match of love had to be struck
as you hold hands and enjoy the walk, you smile
your heart is expanding with love with each mile
the moon shines down on you for it is proud of what it sees
a bird sitting in a tree chirps to let you know with the moon it agrees
those moments when it felt like you would never find love
were hard and dark, but God kept saying, "you gotta trust me,
trust that I got this, do not doubt and in time you will see that
what I promised and planned will soon become a reality."
now your heart soars, and your love's along with it
it's for real, and you two are a perfect fit
you ask God to mold this love and make it grow deeper
and that all the challenges will make your love stronger
so you are committed to God and each other as you journey along
painting a beautiful and honest picture that can also be sung
the night is beautiful, and so is your love
a blessing to you from the Father above.
clear skies, stars twinkle, a new love is glowing
you walk slowly together as in a steady beat
the rhythm of your love is melodiously sweet
You can't help but think of how this began
not smoothly by any stretch, cause you're not, and you almost ran,
but you wanted to explore the possibilities
so you took the chance even though you did not know why
maybe it was destiny, but you know for sure it wasn't luck
fate decided that that match of love had to be struck
as you hold hands and enjoy the walk, you smile
your heart is expanding with love with each mile
the moon shines down on you for it is proud of what it sees
a bird sitting in a tree chirps to let you know with the moon it agrees
those moments when it felt like you would never find love
were hard and dark, but God kept saying, "you gotta trust me,
trust that I got this, do not doubt and in time you will see that
what I promised and planned will soon become a reality."
now your heart soars, and your love's along with it
it's for real, and you two are a perfect fit
you ask God to mold this love and make it grow deeper
and that all the challenges will make your love stronger
so you are committed to God and each other as you journey along
painting a beautiful and honest picture that can also be sung
the night is beautiful, and so is your love
a blessing to you from the Father above.
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