Best Believers Poems
The track marks are exposed, so you’ll have to look twice without getting caught. Your mind starts to wonder what it is he’s been shot full of, Cocaine? Gasoline and formaldehyde? Fabric softener or blue ne high. You’ll have to swallow hard because your throat’s gone dry from the bone dust. Reality is a broken jar of afterbirth, no longer able to contain the past remnants of truth, and shame… leaking all over the shag carpet. Spilling behind the couch into the cracks in the walls. Everyone can see the cigarette burns in the drapes. The neighbors are complaining about the sound of braking glass. Your smile’s gone cold and grey. The lines in your face run deep as wood grain and as smooth as a razor canoe on a river of flesh. You’ve taken shelter in the dry hardened shell of yesterday’s corpse. The sound track to your dreams are of rusty things that scream and clang, and “never mind” is the only thing that follows when you speak your mind in bits and pieces. Father, bless this child of sin. Consume her eyes and salvage her skin. Drape it across her mother’s face to bind and hold the tears in. The sweet nectar of heaven drips down from the trees onto your brow, anointed, salvation….religious disease. I don’t deny these things in my life that I can’t quite grasp, cold winds, locust song, and haunting gasps. Invoke your true self in the blood without fear. My smile’s a scalpel across your eyes. There’s no denying these things that dwell within your bones.
Categories:
believers, art, blue, culture,
Form:
Ballad
They asked me to throw my life to the wind -
to not desire anything.
They said do not seek a better way to live.
We have provided the resources.
It is you that have to be proactive.
Defining the structure conformed,
a profile of people was done.
Being of mixed-blood,
these people were part of the strong hold.
Light by lantern and basin to wash-up in with
food on the table, but scarcity was seen.
Big families gathered during worship.
They were religious people and
their faith fortified them.
Some would sway when others would seek salvation.
But oh, the struggles that were present were great.
We would hear the pastor pray for God to provide us reinvigoration -
to extend his blessings to those needing persuasion.
Delineating the structure contradicted,
a profile was presented for the Lord’s forgiveness.
Being of unassailable cognizance,
here we are as true believers.
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Written January 21, 2015!
Categories:
believers, baptism, blessing, courage, self,
Form:
Epic
Gifted Believers
“10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. ” 1 Peter 4:10-11 NIV
The Holy Spirit calls us to ministry
And equips us as well.
He gives us gifts to witness
And of God’s love to tell.
He sends us out for ministry
And equips us for each task.
He is our Helper sent by Christ;
All we need do is ask.
Gifted Believers have a mission
To teach, prophesy or heal;
Will be given affirmation from fellow servants;
Their gifts heaven desires to reveal.
In the work of spreading the Gospel,
Each believer must be involved.
Nurturing is just as important,
As preaching or administration problems solved.
Spiritual gifts are distributed by the Holy Spirit,
As he sees these gifts required.
Self is not involved in the decision-making,
And the choice cannot be aspired.
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal,
The gifts you have been given.
He’ll equip you to use them
To swell the courts of heaven.
Gifted Believers are to spread the gospel;
Depend upon the Holy Spirit;
Be equipped by faith for the ministry—
God’s power and glory to admit.
The glorification of our Father
And His amazing love
Is what draws each stranger
To desire a home in heaven above.
© Copyright 2012 Maureen LeFanue
www.maureenlefanue.com
Categories:
believers, faith, inspirational, god, heaven,
Form:
Rhyme
Wake up
To a new day
Leave yesterday behind
Forget all about your troubles
And cares
Dress up
With confidence
Make sure you look the part
Your first impressions are always
The best
Shut up
When you need to
Remember old saying
It's two eyes and only one mouth
Have you
Stand up
So proud and tall
For what you believe in
Don't be swayed by other beliefs
Stand firm
Look up
And remember
That our God sees all things
Nothing at all can be hidden
From Him
Reach up
And grasp all that
Has been offered to you
It is yours for the taking
And now
Lift up
Your voice in praise
To God our Creator
For all that He has done for you
Praise Him
Categories:
believers, hope, inspirational, uplifting, god,
Form:
Cinquain
Turn round, turn round
And face your fears
Turn round see who you really are
Turn round and follow the compass rose
Turn round and see the Lord
He was there all the time
But I couldn’t see
Immersed in all that dark stuff
Turn round and see
The opposite of dark is light
But there is no reason to live in shadows
When the light of the Lord shines
Shine, on, shine on believers all to see
Shine on me, oh light of the Lord
Shine on me, and that’s why
I love all you who believe.
Categories:
believers, allegory, devotion, hope, passion,
Form:
Free verse
In our world today, we live in a lot of controversy.
We have belivers and non believers. They are so
many different Religions. Some believe in God and
some don't.
Fortunately, we live in a Country, that has freedom
of Religion. We are given that right. there are
believers that believe God and Christ His son.
There are also the non believers, that don't believe
in God. They are Atheists, but they are not Devil
worshipers. Some people go through life, just not
believing in anything.
Worship GOD, HIS SON and the HOLY SPIRIT, if that
is what you believe in. Worship in whatever your
heart guides you. Don't worship in a false, or forced
Denomination, which is what is happening today.
The non belivers can continue to worship, false ICONS
and scrap the TEN COMMANMENTS, but that will not
deter us from worshiping GOD, from being our LORD
and SAVIOR...
Copyright: By Lucilla M. Carrillo
Categories:
believers, religion, god, god, ,
Form:
Free verse
Some call us hopeless
Others claim we're dreamers
But I just think my lover and I,
We're just Believers
Through sickness and strength
They sang love's song
Until they found the one
With whom they belong
Wild hearts and crazed minds
Obsessed with the romances
In love with the word itself
Not afraid to take chances
Two hearts born to run
Souls of passion, love, and desire
Qualities these all are
To inflame the believers fire
One glance, is all it takes
One gentle stare
Into the soul of the one
With whom your love you'll share
Some call us hopeless
Others claim we're dreamers
But I just think my lover and I,
We're just Believers
Categories:
believers, beautiful, desire, i love
Form:
Romanticism
Up early one morning a few days ago,
Just couldn’t sleep I tried to figure out something I didn’t truly know.
Pondering, studying, the solution to this problem eluded me I was in dire straights.
My mind said, “Hurry it was major my anxiety was great.”
Being sick already it just added to my stress.
Having this insomnia added more to my duress.
Then in a split second my inner voice spoke directly to my conscience.
Told me. ”Be calm settle down and don’t worry.” It calmed me I was no longer anxious.
Let me say, thanks to the teachings of Christ the Savior His soft word settled me down.
You see’ Most Christians have this access to the voice, it is very profound.
In all of “Us” a human being has the spiritual soul all we have to do is listen to find it.
So when you have a problem, asks the Father, by the wisdom of the “Word” you’ll hear the Holy Spirit.
We all want that same thing in life, to love and to be loved, in love we should see.
A better world on the horizon after the tribulation a better earth spiritually.
Carnal man in pure selfishness has turned his back on the Father the evil one reign for now he’s alive and well.
Calmed down by the Holy Spirit my worries and problems are in the Father’s hand, I smiled because all of time will tell.
In all things God spiritually everywhere knows foremost that man’s time is at an end.
So brethren asking God for your life should be your priority, to forgive your sins, and start a new spiritual life within.
We all have to make the choice disobedience or blessings, our Father’s path or the evil one the master deceiver.
Soon our worries will be over God will send His son Jesus to intervene as we become spiritual believers.
Categories:
believers, faith, god, me, evil,
Form:
Rhyme
It doesnt pay to be miserable
But its better than falsity
I'd rather be real to you
Than plasterize all fake-like and
pretty
And you know we've hit the saddest
point
When churches play charades the
best
Acting like we've got it together
When dressed deep down in a mess
Ha, we screw over even ourselves
Proving that we don't need to rely
Even when our world is crumbling
Calling for help doesn't seem to
comply
So here's to all the fakers
The actors, and the masks
Cause who wouldn't want to accept
Jesus
In a church full of plastics
Categories:
believers, life
Form:
Believers Seek
A
cup full
of patient
understanding
believing and trusting faithful combined
With a loving heart and a peaceful mind
portion of dreams
idle schemes
tempting
view
With
each step
of the way
there is a strength
that is reaching with heart and soul to stay
Offers love and peace in a joyful way
believers seek
road of life
bright new
days
TETRACTYC=5 lines 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/10--reverse 10/4/3/2/1 syllables
Rhyming is optional--any subject--no verse limit
Categories:
believers, inspirational,
Form:
Tetractys
I really love all you who believe
Doesn’t matter who you are, what you are
Music comes from the music maker
Believers have a special gift,
They can hear the sound
I have asked to believe, maybe
I will hear your song
But with sound comes light
For what is one without the other?
And two eyes with which to see the light
The Lord took spittle and clay,
Put it on the blind man’s eyes
And simply said “believe and you can see”
We can see you Lord, we can hear you
That’s why I really love all you who believe
Categories:
believers, allegory, inspirational, introspection, religion,
Form:
Free verse
Join our community of “believers”
And be shocked by our beliefs
You might think we’re moved by love
But it isn’t quite what it seems
We “believe” in social cannibalism
We tear each other down
And when we’ve had our fill
We go for another round
We “believe” in church politics
We vote for the lovely and fair
We push for those whom we love
Not for those with savoir faire.
We smile and sing and pray a prayer
And give a nice warm embrace
But if we see you outside church
We won’t remember your face
We strongly “believe” in equality
In empowering the weak
But then we forget that ideal
When we don’t let people speak
We “believe” that we are called
To save dying humankind
But to the needs of those around
We tend to be most blind
Come join our community of “believers”
We "believe” in “the Holy ME”
Yea, you thought it was all about
The holy Trinity
Well, that’s ok, just join the club
We’ll be a jolly band
A band of true “believers”
Who won’t lend a helping hand!
Categories:
believers, religion, community,
Form:
Quatrain
The apostle Paul here brings his word
addressing those seekers to follow God
speaking here with confidence and boldness
living the life of God he will plod
Paul here shows Christ's approval of him
for he calls all that to God profess
to indeed walk keenly in his steps
for Christ's approval they should confess
The apostle himself shows his faith
for to please the Christ is his aim
so he points others to likewise direction
that they follow with similar flame
His exhortation comes from a full heart
telling his followers to also follow
keenly towards the ever living Christ
for that road brings no sorrow
So indeed heed Paul's true word
make it your absolute inward desire
to go after Christ for evermore
proving yourself with godly fire
('Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.') 1 Corinthians ch. 11 v. 1 (ESV)
Categories:
believers, bible, christian, encouraging,
Form:
Rhyme
I can only see,
What the physical world has taught me,
Corruption and racism,
Censorship and war,
My heart is torn,
My mind is worn,
In a world of hate,
Are there believers?
Believers still?
To quell the sorrows,
Of those whose pain,
Consumes.
Categories:
believers, confusion, faith, hope, lifeworld,
Form:
Free verse
ONE FOR THE BELIEVERS-- THANK YOU TO THE BIBLE.
Here's a Ballad to the Holy Bible,
Learning Word of God we're liable,
Reading precepts to be kind,
Humble devotion springs to mind.
Thank you, bible, for inspiring message,
Advent of our Lord did presage,
Reading precepts to be kind,
Humble devotion springs to mind.
Thank you, bible, for divine healing,
Peace and love, daily our feelings,
Reading precepts to be kind,
Humble devotion springs to mind.
Thank you, bible, for Gospel Faith,
Sacred truths Jehovah sayeth,
Reading precepts to be kind,
Humble devotion springs to mind.
Thank you, bible, for Light we're grateful,
Timeless and supreme, so forceful,
Reading precepts to be kind,
Humble devotion springs to mind.
That's the Bible Ballad, thank you letter,
Don't know how to write it better,
Reading precepts to be kind,
Humble devotion springs to mind.
Categories:
believers, bible, blessing, cheer up,
Form:
Bio