HATRED

13 Sep

“Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.” 1 John 3:15

 

Hatred, like a canker,

eats even to the most

tender part of the soul.

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It rests at the edge of love,

volleying back and forth,

pretending to be one,

and then another.

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It separates father and son,

brother and sister,

spirit and soul,

mind and body.

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It lives by many names,

anger, jealousy, rage,

all dividing,

all destroying,

all pulling asunder,

that which once was one.

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But whether it manifests

as rightful or wrongful,

it stands firm to one truth,

the end thereof is death.

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Come, Sweet Jesus,

and purge this cancer,

that it will have no claim,

on this life I call Yours.

 

 

Written 9-1-2000

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GOD OF OUR FATHERS

7 Sep

“But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb

without blemish and without spot:” 1 Peter 1:19

 

God of our fathers,

Perfect and true,

Tender Your Children,

Cleanse us a-new.

Merciful Savoir,

Source of new life,

God of our fathers,

Our precious delight.

 

 

Written as a song in 1991

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Pandemic 2020 – What Should You Do??

12 Jul

Coronavirus: What is a pandemic? - CBBC Newsround

 

So, I am going to share a little of my point of view. Folks are sharing posts saying that they believe the Rapture is almost here – I disagree. I firmly believe Genesis 50:20 – “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”

Yes, these times have been hard and even a bit unfair – but God!!

* How many times in years past have you said that you wished your family was all together for meals? Able to spend time together playing games and just talking? This gave you that opportunity – did you take it?

* How many times have you prayed to God for more time to pray, seek, read the Bible and study? This gave you that opportunity – did you take it?

* How many times did you say that you wished you had time to try new recipes or start canning or make a bunch of different sorts of desserts? This gave you that opportunity – did you take it?

* How many times have you said (or thought) that you wish you had more time to connect with distant family and friends – send a card, send a letter, start a texting conversation? This gave you that opportunity – did you take it?

* How many times did you wish that you had time to start a backyard garden or repot house plants or start a new hobby that you have always wanted to start? This gave you that opportunity – did you take it?

I understand the oppression and depression that has come with this time of our lives, I really do – I fell right in with everyone else. I had to stop watching the news on TV. I had to block pages on my FB that was FB spamming all sorts of negative things. I had to tell myself to get out of bed and make a difference in this chaos!

What can YOU do? Get out a piece of paper. Make a list of all of the things that you wished you could have done in the past, but never had the time to do.

* If you don’t have the supplies for some of the, post a note on FB or the Online Yard Sales for supplies for – for instance – painting. Make a note that you needs inexpensive supplies – I bet folks will send them to you for free or for very little. You would be surprised at the number of people who will step up along side you – because – well – they are in the same pandemic as you !! Also, the dollar stores always have a small section of crafting supplies for really cheap – then as you get better you won’t mind spending a little extra on good supplies.

* Send an encouraging email – or MEME on FB – or a text message to someone every day! Doesn’t have to be the same person, just pray and see who God puts on your heart.

* Read a new book – lots of your friends will give you suggestions of great books to read, I have seen it over and over again lately.

* Bake that dessert!! YUM.

* Google a recipe for something you have always wanted to try – you will get a dozen hits! Read through to the ones that find your fancy and give it a shot.

* Build that tent fort in the living room and gather the family for story time or desserts or old fashioned kids songs or ??? Well, just take a nap!!

* Get that Bible out and a good Bible Study (hundreds are online) and a good “read the Bible in an year plan” – And Get Started!!

* – Your Turn: Put suggestions in the comments below – be “G rated” please.

What are you waiting for. What if you find out that there are actually wonderful things you can do while locked in at home. Yes, it is scary at times. Yes, financial burdens can be overwhelming. Yes, it isn’t always fun being alone.

SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?!?!?!?!

I am praying blessing over you. I am praying an enhanced imagination over you. I am praying peace over you. I am saying “Seize the time!” Refuse to live in fear. Refuse to live in depression. Refuse to live in oppression. Make every day count.

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MAJESTY

12 Apr

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He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.   Psalm 91:1-4

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In the shadows of your wings,

We humbly come before Your throne.

Letting praise and worship ring,

Our words of love to You alone.

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Majesty, Majesty.

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Gentle whispers draw our prayers,

In loving arms He holds us near.

Precious moments linger there,

A refuge, safe, above all fear.

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Majesty, Majesty.

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As the gentle spirit flows,

He pulls away the tempered walls.

The new tender heart He shows,

The world in splendor as He calls.

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Majesty, Majesty.

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Written 1992 as a song

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LITTLE CHILD

12 Apr

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19

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Huddled mass, skin and bone,

Family gone, not a home.

Alcohol, to soothe the pain,

Curb the heat, repel the rain.

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The future looks very bleak,

Live day by day, week by week.

Need to change, don’t know how,

Need it bad, need it now.

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Little child, deep inside,

I am here, I am light,

Come to Me,

You’ll be free.

I am Jesus.

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Every night, fight and steal,

Need the drugs, need to deal.

Seated deep, anger hides,

Worthlessness, fear inside.

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Drugs help forget, take you high,

Just for today, it’s gone tonight.

Have to stop, too much strife,

I want to love, I want a life.

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Little child, deep inside,

I am here, I am light,

Come to Me,

You’ll be free.

I am Jesus.

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Daytime I sleep, nights work the street,

Sometimes it’s okay, sometimes I’m beat.

Don’t matter to no one, no one to care,

I can’t run away, I wouldn’t dare.

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I still have a family, ran away from that mess,

Afraid to go back, they hate me, I guess.

I want to be wanted, want someone to care,

I need arms to hold me, someone to be there.

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Little child, deep inside,

I am here, I am light,

Come to Me,

You’ll be free.

I am Jesus

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Work all day, sometimes nights,

Work is tough, at home we fight.

Plagued by bills, how can we pay,

Sometimes I want to run away.

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A wife and kids, they need to be fed,

Would they do better with me dead.

I can’t hardly cope with the pressure today,

There must be something, there must be a way.

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Little child, deep inside,

I am here, I am light,

Come to Me,

You’ll be free.

I am Jesus.

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Home all day, kids to tend,

House to clean, clothes to mend.

Screaming and fussing, night and day,

I want out, but there’s no way.

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Husband’s late, if he comes home at all.

Drinking and fighting, never does call.

Don’t want today, don’t want tomorrow,

There must be some way to end this sorrow.

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Little child, deep inside,

I am here, I am light,

Come to Me,

You’ll be free.

I am Jesus.

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When it all seems to hard,

When there seems no way out,

When it all seems so hopeless,

Lives of anger and doubt.

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There’s one who can help you,

He’s faithful and strong.

He’s waiting to greet you,

Whatever your wrongs.

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He is Jesus.

Written 3/17/95

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HOLD US CLOSE

12 Apr

“And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”  Luke 24:32

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We come to you, Oh, Lord,

Our hearts we open wide,

Sweet angels guide us home,

Through prayer we’re safe inside.

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Keep hunger in our souls,

Sweet fillings every day,

We’ll gently teach your Word,

And live you ways.

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Please hold us close, Oh, Lord,

The way is dark and steep,

We comfort in Your love,

With joy we weep.

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Please walk with us, Oh Lord,

You’ve sent us to the world;

Their lives are dark and lost,

We’re here to stop their hurt.

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Put mercy in our souls,

Your perfect love we seek;

For danger stands nearby,

Each time we speak.

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We represent Your truths,

Our Joy must never dim;

That all may want to know,

The peace within.

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We drink Your word, Oh Lord,

Our hearts and souls are filled.

Your teachings guide our steps,

Our fears and hurts are stilled.

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We come in daily prayer,

Our vigils never cease.

We gladly intercede,

To bring our brothers peace.

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Please guide each step, Oh Lord,

To keep our witness true,

Your Spirit lights our path,

Each faithful step renews.

 

 

Written 9-3-91 as a song

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HIS NAME

12 Apr

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.   Zechariah 13:9 (KJV)

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Have you ever been in a big store or gathering place and across the air you hear “Mom?” Automatically, anyone who has ever been a mom turns toward the voice. It doesn’t matter if all of your kids are grown and out of the house – it’s something you instinctively do. I have laughed at myself many times for turning around and saying “Yes” when I knew I had arrived at the establishment alone!! I guess I’m programmed to heed to the call of any child’s voice.

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A few weeks ago I was in a restaurant when I heard a woman say “Jesus!” as part of her sentence of displeasure. My ears perked and I noticed that the party of 4 all used my Savior’s Name as part of their regular dialog, not in reverence, but as if it were a placeholder for the lack of a better swear word.

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I wondered if He turned His head when His Name was spoken. Did He interrupt what He was doing to see if there was a problem or prayer He needed to attend to, only to find that there was no relationship to His Name, it was used only to emphasize a statement. Did it break His heart? It broke mine.

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Are we in a culture so callous to our God and the preciousness of His Son that it is acceptable to use their name anyway one chooses? Will it cause Him to disregard those people’s voices, like the town disregarded the little boy’s voice in the story “The Boy Who Cried Wolf?

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The language in our home is restricted – I like it that way. I don’t want to ever take my Lord for granted, not even in a daily phrase. When I call on His Name, I want Him to know it’s me. I want Him to know it’s because I need relationship with Him and perhaps an answer to prayer.

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May I always speak His Name in Love. Jesus!

 

 

Written 12-30-2008

GRACE

12 Apr

 

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”    Psalm 84:11 

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Ever so gently, the Spirit comes,

gently calling, gently waking,

the sleeping soul.

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“Awake, Beloved, Arise,

join with me in sweet refreshing,

precious moments, you and I.”

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And though I try,

to fight the weariness,

I fall again,

to senseless sleep..

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“Awake, Beloved, Arise,

rest in the peace only I can give.”

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My soul rocks,

battered by my own strengths,

by my own weaknesses.

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The angels of light,

war with the angels of darkness,

fighting for the rights,

to my blessing.

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Again I try to rise,

“Grace” – “Grace”

for spiritual strength,

to fight the demons,

that take their positions,

to stop the Rhema,

about to birth.

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“Grace” – “Grace”

And with my cry,

a change begins,

a pounding pulse,

a surge of fire,

a rising up,

to the Spirit of truth.

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In sweet communion,

with the one true Lord,

all weariness passes.

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Refreshing of Spirit,

refreshing of soul,

no weakened limb,

just tender moments,

in anointed splendor.

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“Arise, My Beloved,

and receive the gift,

I’ve so longed,

for you to have.

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GRACE!

 

Written 11-1-98

 

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Forsaking the Call

5 Apr

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.   Matthew 18:6

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There are times in every person’s life when difficult decisions have to be made, knowing that those decisions will affect the lives of many others. When we are called to the faith we are to prefer others above ourselves and accommodate others, knowing that God will accommodate us.

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Most recently I have observed brothers of the faith making decisions that were intended to destroy the character of another strong Christian. False truths and innuendo have been stated and spread to cover the true reason behind the attack – financial gain and career advancement.

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I was contemplating a way to expose the ploy and show the true colors of those involved, but I hear the voice of God very clearly . . . “vengeance is mine.”

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It is bad enough that friendships have been destroyed and jobs have been lost for others to gain power and finance. It’s terrible that integrity has been tarnished and respect destroyed. Now, when they least expect it, God’s anger and punishment will fall. What sacrifice this? Will there be restoration? Will trust ever be regained? Will opportunities be lost forever?

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As believers, we are called to a higher standard of integrity, a higher obligation NOT to walk in worldly ways. When taking on the mantle of Pastor, that obligation massively multiplies. People are watching. Christians are disdained in general for the faults of a few. Shame falls on the family of God.

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Lord, let me always be aware of the people and circumstances around me that I might not make a choice what would push others farther away from You. I never want to experience your vengeance; only your grace and love.

 

 

Written 10/26/2010

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FORGIVENESS

5 Apr

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: Matthew 6:14

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There’s a fire deep inside,

That spreads,

That dwindles,

That spreads.

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No one else can see it,

No one else can feel it,

But it eats like a canker,

Into my peace.

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Someone set the fuel in place,

Another provided the spark,

But I set the flame,

I keep it alive.

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It isn’t a warming thing,

Based on love,

Although it replaced love,

A long time ago.

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It is a burning thing,

Based on hate,

I can’t let go of,

I won’t let go.

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And though I know,

Others can sense it,

Others shy from it,

I am the only one,

Who truly suffers.

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As much as I want,

To be free of this sin,

It beckons me back,

It calls me friend.

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It keeps me from growth,

It harnesses my joy,

It alters my path,

It chains me to me.

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Lord, help me forgive,

The pains of the past,

That I might have freedom,

To live.

 

 

Written 6/26/98

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