June 04, 2012

Walking and living


"if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. ... if we live by the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit." (Galatians, 5:18, 25 NKJV)

Walking
and living
being
and doing
What we do
What we say
Is that who we are

Our actions
a result of our beliefs

Do our beliefs
always reveal
goodness
and love within
without
Are we always true

Do sometimes
we allow grumpiness
to get in the way
to supercede
better intentions?
Is it sometimes better to
say nothing

Everyone different
None the same
Even within the same body of believers
or smaller family unit
Some alert and cordial
every waking moment
Some not so alert
nor so cordial
Some soak in their surroundings
before pursuing the day
and greater moments
of relating to another.

Should we apologize
for our differences?
Does another frown
on us
because we are different
Not like them
Not like they perceive
we should be.
Is it a sin
because I am not
like you.
Are you the right one
Are you so perfect
that you have no room
for the differences
reflected in another?

Did Jesus forgive you
and judge you so righteous
that you needn't forgive
another?

Did Jesus forgive you
and say,
'go, condemn another'?

Did Jesus say,
'your way is best'?

Who are you?

What did Jesus say?
What does He say
Is He constant
Does He change


(c) November 20, 2010 

Outside looking in


Outside 
looking in
What do you see?
Who are you who sees whatever it is?
Do I speak in riddles?
Does God
Is the Bible
a jumbled conglomeration
of words
mismatched
discolored
out of sync?

I read
I study
I listen
I read again
I remember
I write
I ponder
I read again

Enough you say, you think
But no, it's not enough
Never enough
The Bible
God's Holy Word
offers insights
anew
every time

Don't stop now
The best
is yet to come
The best
began with creation
The best
continued with Abraham and Moses and David
and Solomon and Ruth and Paul and Peter

The very best
is Jesus
God's son
Born of a virgin
Living among us
Died for our sins

The very best is Jesus
who rose from the grave
and sits at the right hand of God
who sent the Holy Spirit
to live within each of us
personally
upon our acceptance
of Him,
our Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord, Jesus.

Outside
looking in

Who is outside
What is outside
Who is looking in
and who sees?

 (c) November 26, 2010 

Learn from Me



"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."  (Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV)

To carry our burdens
with gentleness
humbleness in heart

To learn from Jesus
who carries the burden
of all our sins
upon Himself.

He is gentle
He is humble
He is kind

We will find rest
comfort
peace

When upon Him
we cast our fears
concerns
doubts
anxieties

For all He is
we are to be likewise

(c) November 29, 2010 

God created ... He is ... It is enough


I see
what is written
I hear
what is spoken

I listen
to God's spirit
within me

I study
His word

I seek
His purpose for my life

I find rest
from the days' struggles
Through Him
in music
soothing to my soul
in worship
in prayer
in fellowship

I rejoice and thank Him and praise Him
in that it is my soul
as much as yours
He came to save
Through His Son
Through Jesus,
The Christ, The Messiah.

But still,
I do not understand
why You,
IF you really believe in God
and of God
Why would you not believe
Jesus and God are one?

God created.
Period.
God gives life
And He takes it away.
Period.
The miracle of birth
is because of God.
God created.
The stars, the planets,
the mountains and valleys,
all that is and was
and is to come --
God created.

He is more,
above and beyond more.
God created.
This is His world,
His creation.

How dare we put God
underneath us?
How dare we claim
to know more ...
oh we know so much ...
what we believe we think is true.
How dare we?!

Before us
There was no us.
God created.
Before the earth was formed,
There was no earth.
God created.

God is
Today
Tomorrow
Yesterday

God spoke
To prophets
and apostles
Men and women
And speaks still
To you and me.

He is
He was
He always has been
He continues
He came.

God can do
and be all,
at anytime.
God created.

He planted His seed
In Mary, the young girl
engaged to wed Joseph
And Mary gave birth
It was prophesied
Isaiah foretold
what the Lord would do
who the child would be

"for unto us a child is born,
unto us a Son is given;
And the government
will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful,
Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace."
(Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)

God created.
He is.
Jesus is.

It is enough.


(c) January 10, 2011 

In a world of so many


In a world of so many
You are so alone
Standing
Sitting
Walking to and fro
No one there

God above sees
Watches
You and you and you

In a world of so many
You think you are alone

But God
Waits for you
Still patient

In a world of so many
You need not be alone

God can be your friend
Your father
Your love
Your heart

In a world of so many
You needn’t be alone

Reach out and touch
The one
Who died for your very soul

In a world of so many
You are so alone
So lost
So incomplete
So afraid

In a world of so many
You think there is no one
Who cares
But you are wrong

In a world of so many
God is
Still

Yesterday
When you were alone
Today
When you are alone
Tomorrow
What about tomorrow?

(c) January 15, 2011 

Christmas is present


Christmas is past,
 yet
Christmas is present.

It is at Christmas
believers portray
 the reason
for the season.

It is at Christmas
we are reminded
of God's promise
and God's gift.

God came,
to help us
out of our misery.

God came.
He came as the baby Jesus.

The miracle.

The promise.

Not just at Christmas,
but throughout the year.

He is here.

He has come.

Let's rejoice.

Let us live
with Him
in our heart
and soul
and mind.

He is here!
He has come!
Jesus!

Amen and Amen.

(c) January 7, 2011