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When through the mist you peer,
Trembling trust sways, The One who loves is near, The heart can but pray. In the unknown, you tread, With His hand of Love to guide. "Trust Me!" spreads, Fears subside. Faith is trust all the same, His face not neglected. Grace remains in His name, United with His Love protected. Mercy, peace, and love thrive,
Blessings myriad, arrive. Trust pure and sure, Guard close, endure. Deceitful wander and roam, From their hearths, they stray from home. Woe to those who the truth askew, Veil and obscure the view. Instead, be rooted in trust, steadfast, Resolute and true. In love aligned, Hearts entwined. God, eternal and pure, An anchor, sure. In the reach of hopeful hands,
A connection spans, Met with a cold, harsh shove, Pushes back the warmth of love. Tender hearts, with courage bared, Seek solace in souls they dared, Met with walls of stone and lack, Rejected, pushed, their spirits crack. In the silence of the space, Echoes of longing, that familiar embrace, From rejection rise, Lift tear-stained eyes. In the darkness, seeds take root, Resilience blooms, its tender shoot, From every push, a new path found, Hope's sweet sound. So, reach again, with steadfast grace, Though pushed back, still seek your place, For in the dance of push and reach, A symphony of resilience, we each teach. What trust may I find in a breeze's embrace,
Whispering quiet flames' grace, Yearnings' chase, Clad in morrow's garb, yesterday's disgrace. Yearning to become, yet tethered to fate's spin, Dreaming of brighter hues, yet undefined therein, This flesh, once a shrine, now feels worn and thin, I venture where essence begins. That enduring self, untouched by worldly din, Each dawn renews a celestial grin, Shedding this mortal skin becomes as wind, Seeking naught but existence, pure and akin. Recollection fades; where have I been, Inwardly, as the wind, I begin again, To be, without, or within, As the Spirit, the eternal spin. Living life, complex and simple,
Two realms, in contrast’s, ripple. The temporal, ever-shifting guise, Transient fleeting skies. The Eternal as steadfast and true, Never faltering its hue. One realm descends in decay, Darkness prevails in chaos’s sway. The other realm shines, Gathering fragments in His design. One the enemy, leading astray, The Other lights the righteous One’s way. In the dark, we lose our sight, In the eternal, trust is our light. One sows the seeds of despair, God, offers love and care. Choose wisely in this plight, Death and darkness or light. In the clash, our hearts applaud, For one is the vanquished, the other, God. In the spirit, a whispered story,
Its path unknown, yet voice brings glory. Unseen, it moves with great might, A fleeting purpose, the silent night. So too, the soul, reborn divine, Moves unseen, a sacred sign. From where it comes and where it goes, Beyond human comprehension, its essence glows. We, born of spirit, in flight, Invisible breath, in the night. We soar and sing, There, our souls take wing. Mystery unfolds apart from flesh, A riddle unsolved, its depths at rest. Unable to apprehend, unable to see, The spirit's journey, God’s mystery. John 3:8 (NASB 1995) Amidst the trials ordained by divine decree,
The faithful souls, in suffering, find release. For in their anguish, God's will they see, And offer up their souls in boundless peace. Though pain may pierce like thorns in tender flesh, Their hearts, like lilies, bloom with charity. In trials, they find their souls refreshed, As offerings to the faithful deity. For in the furnace of affliction's flame, Their spirits soar on wings of grace untold. Their sacrifice, a testament to His name, In suffering, their love for Him unfolds. So let us, too, in trials fierce and grand, Offer our souls, in charity, to His hand. Hey there, fellow travelers on life's winding road,
Let's glean some wisdom from Colossians' sweet ode! Are you ready for a hearty dose of inspiration and grace? Listen close, my friends, as we journey in this space. Support each other through every twist and turn, In thick and thin, kindness our yearn. Help the struggling, lift the low, Patience with all, an understanding flow. Break negativity's might, Respond with kindness, keep hope in sight. Seek the good in every scene, Watch positivity spread like a dream. But hold tight, there's more to this tale, Sprinkle gratitude, let it never fail. Celebrate blessings, big and small, In every moment, give thanks for all. Keep the lines open to the God above, Through prayer, feel the warmth of His love. Embrace wisdom's call, compassion ignite, In gratitude and faith, take flight. So, fellow travelers, heed this sweet decree, Living in love, rooted in faith's jubilee. With hearts full of thanks, souls intertwined, Journey together with Mr. Love as our guide. Where God's decree is sung,
"Done, done, done," by His mighty tongue, Mankind whispers, "might, might, might," In the shadows of doubt, they take their flight. Love, we have been made complete and pure, Yet man seeks to amend a cure, Flesh presented to God as a prize, Human hands, the ultimate, realized. In Christ, God sought to seal a new kin, From Adam's line, a new life begins, Yet we plead, "Give us time, we'll repair," Ignoring Christ’s toiling as despair. When God proclaims, "It's done, complete," We counter, "Perhaps, in time, we'll meet," But grasp this truth, unwavering and real, In God's love, we're saved, sanctified, sealed. Saved, pure, holy, by His Grace, Perfected, sanctified, in before His face, Heed His word, His deal, For in His love, it’s real. In the realm where hate may dwell, Trust shattered that unholy spell. And releases a conquering tide, In Christ, we confide. Dark whispers weave their bitter thread, But love's radiance dispels dread. In Christ, the antidote to hate, Trust blooms, sealing our fate. Hate's venom seeks to consume, Yet love's flame can't be entombed. Holy Spirit's presence, hate's demise, Christ's love is the eternal prize. On the trek of time, a figure stands,
Jesus Christ’s pierced hands. Trusting God’s grace, His Person in this place. Son of God, the Savior, On the cross, in our favor. Atonement of love, Our souls His glove. A role model - NOT! Selflessly giving us His lot. Compassion's radiant light, Illuminating our darkest night. In history, no name so dear, Whispered prayers, vanquished fear. The moral One, the True, Healing hearts bound in blue. His death paints your story, At home in love and glory. Echoes in our hearts, Christ gifted His parts. In the city's heartbeat or where the fields sway,
God tends to me, guiding the way. I lack nothing; in His grace, I confide, Resting in green pastures, where shadows hide. Beside tranquil waters, my soul is restored, Through urban chaos or meadows adored. He leads me on pathways clear, A steady guide, no whispers of fear. Even in the concrete valleys of despair, I'll not falter, for God's tender care. A table is set amidst the city's hum, Goodness and mercy are my daily sum. In the quiet moments when the sun descends, I find solace, in God, my friend. No daunting darkness, no echoes of dread, For His presence, a comforting thread. In the rhythm of life, where sorrows may blend, God walks with me, a steadfast friend. In the city's embrace or the meadows wide, With God by my side, I peacefully abide. In contemplation, I sit, a tapestry of seventy-six winters spun,
A psalm of life's journey, wisdom's battles won. Tears fall like gentle rain, a lament for hearts astray, Where reason and love falter amidst disarray. Insanity eclipses, a shadow on the soul, A yearning for unity, yet divisions take their toll. Minority ruling, disenfranchising the vast, Forcing children to choose, their identities cast. A symphony of sadness is cast like stones, Self-hate projected, discord sown. Hope, a fragile ember, flickers in the dark, As the death march persists, where shadows hark. In youth, I couldn't halt the relentless stride, Nor now, in aged wisdom, where strength hides. Yet, in this saddening journey, a solace deep and wide, For God reigns supreme, every knee shall bow in stride. Every knee, not one, but all shall bow, In allegiance to Christ, a solemn vow. A timeless truth, to this fleeting breath, A psalm of peace, in the face of death. I.
O ye departed, gone to glory's door, In realms known, as forevermore, With laughter echoing in the heavenly hall, Awaiting us, beckoning to join the thrall. Chorus: Awaiting us, beckoning to join the thrall, In glory's embrace, where joy does enthrall. II. In fields of ethereal splendor, you roam, A celestial abode, your new-found home, With jesters and angels, side by side, In laughter and mirth, your spirits abide. Chorus: In laughter and mirth, your spirits abide, A celestial chorus, forever our guide. III. Oh, how you jest in celestial delight, With humor that transcends the earthly night, A banquet of joy, where tears are unknown, In the grandeur of eternity, love is sown. Chorus: In the grandeur of eternity, love is sown, A cosmic tapestry where laughter's grown. IV. Eagerly you wait at glory's gate, A celestial party, where joy won't abate, With open arms and twinkling eyes, You beckon us forward to the celestial skies. Chorus: You beckon us forward to the celestial skies, Where laughter and love never say goodbyes. V. So here we stand, on this earthly shore, With memories sweet, and hearts that adore, Eager to join your heavenly cheer, To laugh with you, beyond every fear. Chorus: To laugh with you, beyond every fear, In the realm of joy, where eternity's near. In the realm of faith,
they preach the art of forging ties with the Almighty. Yet, Christianity declares that only the Son holds the Father’s secrets tightly. Jesus invites, “Come, be a part of my divine kin.” My yoke’s an easy burden, my load feather-light, a win. “God’s got your back” resonates even in the caverns of your deepest shame. The Father, Son, and Spirit declare you clean, not a mere claim. Jesus stepping into the sacred inner sanctum. Faith blossoms, realizing He is life’s grand spectrum. No facade or religious charades; just rest in this actuality. Live with minds in sync with the Spirit as vitality. Relief envelopes, trust, love, and the Holy Spirit entwine, A cosmic union, a synergy divine. In realms of love, forever spent,
No worldly dues, to fate unbent. Through epochs vast, the heart's expanse, A blanket statement, life's sweet dance. Alive, in hues of passion's glow, Love, the Person, does bestow. In perennial giving, an endless stream, A march entwined with distant dream. As feet traverse the street of time, Watchful eyes in rhythm chime. In the cadence of love's sweet rhyme, We linger, bound, an eternal climb. In the vast expanse of life's intricate design,
Anchor thyself in trust; let faith brightly shine. A dynamic force, bold and evolving, A journey of virtues, a saga worth involving. Moral excellence, a compass of pure light, Knowledge, a map through the shadows of night. Self-control, a fortress, a stronghold within, Perseverance is the strength to rise again. Godliness, a cloak of reverence and awe, Kindness and love are the ties that bind all. Against the currents of hate, take a stand, Diligence, the sculptor's chisel in your hand. Fruitful and useful in the orchard of grace, As promises divine weave through time and space. Partake in the divine embrace, Escape the snares of corruption and remain in grace. Confirm your calling, let its echo resound, Endure in truth, on love's sacred ground. Inspired words, not mere tales on a breeze, Guiding your journey through life's vast seas. Survey the landscape with eyes attuned,
In the tapestry of Love, behold Christ, festooned. For where Love resides, the Christ is revealed, In every caring gesture, in hearts unsealed. A grace walk unfolds, a journey profound, Where Love is the guide, grace abounds. It's in the warmth of a comforting embrace, In the tender smiles that dress a face. See Him in the kindness that hands extend, Every stranger is treated as a dear friend. Love paints the world with hues divine, A sacred experience, a grace walk's sign. Through trials and triumphs, let Love lead, A beacon in darkness, a balm for every need. In each act of compassion, a divine spark, A testimony to the grace walk, leaving a mark. So, look around today with Love as your lens, Discover the Christ in connections and amends. In Love's embrace, the grace walk is clear, For where Love abides, Christ is near. A heart set on perfection, passion's embrace,
In Christ, fear, guilt, shame, He did erase. My passion, too, is to share God's love, Revealing His grace from Heaven above. Peter's reminder: prepare your mind,
With truth, in thoughts, your spirit binds. Escape the chains of worldly strife, Embrace God's grace, His precious life. Our days, like flowers, fade and flee, Yet God's enduring Word we see. Born anew, love pure and clear, In His unchanging love, we have no fear. Set apart, in holiness, we stand, Moved by the Lord's loving hand. In reverent awe, our hearts believe, His grace and mercy, we receive. Like gold, our trust is tried and true, In Christ, we find life renewed. Prophets of old, their hope they shared, In Christ's love, we are ensnared. Live as strangers in this world, In Christ, our lives are unfurled. Trust Him, not works or deeds, Is God's Christ, our spirit feeds. Christ’s love, a beacon bright, Guiding us day and night. In our hearts, His truth resides, With joy and peace as our guides. I've longed for God since I was four,
But on August 10th, 1974, I knew for sure. Years of searching for His love's embrace, From belief to knowing, I found my place. Despite doubts, I stand perfect in Him, Doubting this love, the greatest of sins. A transformation, dramatic and profound, Like losing an arm, but in God, I'm found. In Love's fire, we find our grace,
Fear, shame, and guilt erased. Cleansing flames, our souls mend, In Father's love, our hearts transcend. For those who deny, Love's fire makes them cry. Unquenchable, like hell's cruel blaze, In rejection's pain, they'll spend their days. In love, my soul takes flight,
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