Best Bountiful Poems
Through knowledge of God I am aware of my blessings.
An abundance of blessings in gifts, I've been given
By the hand of God, kindly bestowed on me, his
Child. I am a sheep within His flock, and He calls me
Daughter, for He is my Father, the Divine One, God.
Eagerly, I follow His teachings, obeying His commands.
Faithful shall I always be. I'm a lily growing in the field.
Gratefully indebted to Jesus for giving up his life.
Hope has been restored to me because of his sacrifice.
Instilled within my heart is the love I have for him.
Joyfully, I give praise in words and spiritual songs,
Keeping in mind, to turn away from temptation, for
Loyalty will be rewarded on the day of my reckoning.
My merciful Father gave the life of his only begotten son.
No greater gift could be given to me or anyone.
Obedience through faith I offer Him, for I am far from
Perfect, but he loves me in spite of my human flaws.
Quenched are my spiritual needs through prayer, and
Rich is my reward when offered the hope of eternal
Salvation, as foretold in scripture, Revelation 7:10*
Thankful to serve a righteous God, to whom I pray in
Undertones throughout the course of each day.
Vigilant shall I always be, to sing his praises in
Words of righteous glory. I am likened to the
Xylem tissue of a plant; faith flows inside my heart.
Yearning to be blessed by devotion to the one true God.
Zealously, but with humility, I deliver His message.
*Revelation 7:10: "...Salvation we owe to our God,
who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb."
August 3, 2020
Share Your Blessings Poetically
Contest sponsored by: Beata Agustin
OUR BOUNTIFUL GOD
Our God is bountiful because…
Eternal generosity never runs out of blessing remedies
They appear when least anticipated
Popping up – leaping out – capturing the unexpected
As lost pennies found with surprises bearing gifts
Trembling with anticipation of smiles and dancing laughter
Benediction of brightest benevolence
Love divine sent in daily, heavenly, valentines.
Valentine’s appear signed by love’s sweetest heart –
Hearts of God’s beatifying bounty not hidden
Found in clouds and rocks, in garden harvest consecrations
Beloved bliss overflowing –never empty - no refills needed –
Greeting cards of extravagant grace – no signature or postage due –
Bound in mercy’s lace impervious to time.
Love divine sent in daily, heavenly, valentines.
God’s bursting bounty of abundant grace filled with delights –
Warehouse shelves of mercy’s lavish greeting cards inexhaustible
Divinity’s heart throbs in love letters – no conditional caveats –
Always a dedication to beloved children even prodigals
With an everlasting toast of grace spoken over miracles
Postmarked invitations to jubilees sealed with eternity’s kiss
Love divine sent in daily, heavenly valentines
Tender devotion more enduring than resurrected bones once lost to time
Revelation’s paper hearts edged in fragrant incenses of filigree
Abounding generosity – uncontainable – exalting felicity
Written in messages of consecrated majesty
Surging elegance refined in the refiners purifying fire
Unfettered favor, the ever open hand, solace of the heart’s desire.
Love divine sent in daily, heavenly, valentines
God is bountiful because…
11-13-20
Contest: Our Bountiful God
Sponsor: Julia Ward
When the Lord gives His bountiful blessings, the least one can do is be grateful..
An afterlife in heavenly abode awarded
Based on Biblical born-again experience
Christian choruses in choral cadence
Days of delight by delving deep in doctrines
Enriching encounters that encourage me
Friends forever and familial functions
Godly guidance and grand gestures of grace
Helpful homely ambience that holds me up
Insightful intelligent interpretation of images
Joyfulness found with a Just Judge
Keen kinship with the King of Kings
Limitless love of the Lion and the Lamb
Matchless Master's mystical mercies on me
New life necessarily found on the narrow road
Oasis of overflowing opportunities
Pleasant promises on this pilgrimage path
Quiver of qualitative quiescence
Remembrance of Royal righteousness
Succour in the Saviour's sweet snuggles
Tireless teamwork and thankful testimonies
Unswerving unblemished utensil of usefulness
Victorious vessel of value and valour
Watchful warrior with the Word as a weapon
Xtremely xenial with xpectation of xquisiteness
Yearnings of yesterdays and Yuletides
Zealous zest to reach Zion's zenith.
07.15.2020
"The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it." - Proverbs 10:22
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ." - Ephesians 1:3
our god is bountiful because,
with mistakes insight, he forgives,
when honor and pride thwarts my eyes,
he gives me sight.
our god is bountiful because,
his love knows no end,
for he is a humble being,
he teaches me humility.
our god is bountiful because,
he is omniscient,
his enlightenment knows no bounds,
he is my light.
our god is bountiful because,
he is like a treasure chest,
purest of metals can not take his place,
he is my might.
our god is bountiful because,
when I’m imploded to pieces,
he builds me back to form,
he is my hope.
our god is bountiful because,
when the rain will pour over my discarded carcass,
he will raise me up again,
he is my one and all.
our god is bountiful because…
10/31/20
Our Bountiful God Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Julia Ward
Our God is bountiful because...
From the time we come to earth,
through our innumerable birth and rebirth
till we achieve salvation
he is with us, within us, guiding us
to ensure we don't sin and reach him
He loves us beyond measure!
And God is bountiful because...
Ninety eight percent of our tasks he does
He completely manages working of our body and the world
still he never claims he is the doer
He allows us to assume full credit
He loves us beyond measure!
And God is bountiful because...
There was no need for him to bestow us with reasoning power and free will
He could have easily ensured that his impeccable world remains flawless
but he gave us freedom
He loves us beyond measure!
And God is bountiful because...
He shows us the right path through our conscience
"Don't do", "Do this way" his voice within us guides us.
When we don't obey him our Lord, our father, our creator watches helplessly
But he never stops correcting us
He loves us beyond measure!
And God is bountiful because...
He could have created a simple world but he made an exquisite one, for all to savour
He went out of the way simply because
He loves us beyond measure!
And God is bountiful because...
God takes care, protects, nourishes all in the world
Big forest how they flourish? By whose grace?
Same goes for all living entities
He indeed loves all beyond measure!
And God is bountiful because...
We are his own children and like any parent
he wants, he seeks our happiness
He loves all unconditionally, excessively, beyond measure!
Boundless blessings of bountiful God
Immeasurable, incessant, infinite....
Our God is bountiful because...
Date: 11/4/2020
If love be the reason to overcome trials,
than beauty shall come from each tear ever known.
Truth shall be rewarded, a life without wiles.
A bountiful harvest, I'll reap what I've sown,
with faith as my soil, a lush garden has grown.
The fruits of my labor make troubles worthwhile,
a home and family, the light God has shown.
for every drawn frown, a thousand cherished smiles,
the olive branch, a promise from the dove flown,
and the blessing of knowing, I'm never alone.
A bountiful harvest
Found its way to my front door.
Oh, blessing from God...
You with face aglow,
Stood statuesque, eyes sparkling.
Little did we know?
Our “Forever” had begun.
At last we found each other.
Soul mates, circumstance.
Promised for eternity.
Now, love thrives cherished.
© Dane Smith-Johnsen
September 18, 2010
Nurture Nature with passion,
Future with verdant blanket,
It encompasses the lives of Beings,
With irradiant glow on the
visage of the people !!
Our God is bountiful because
He is the epitome of pious,
the paragon of virtue
and the abridgment of righteousness.
Rising from amidst the flame
of hope and unprecedented 'happiness'
a soul all too great
for we are his creatures
And he- our creation!
The 'unwavering' presence of Him
with his abode in our souls
his flattering and 'astounding' presence felt in every step
for we are his creatures
And he- our creation!
A guiding light...
The unflattering glimmer of hope
A life all along presiding under us...
beneath us....AMONG US!!!
for we are his creatures
And he- our creation!
Yes! He exists...not as one...
But as many...
Not Inside one!!
But inside millions!!
for we are his creatures
And he- our creation!
But yes he is the one...
The one and the only one!
Believe me....He is 'irreplaceable'
He is 'inevitable'!
But sure yes, we are his creatures
And he- our creation !
Well,
Our God is bountiful because
He is the One.
He is unparalleled!
BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS
I have acute bronchitis
I hack and I cough
I say to the Lord
Haven't I suffered enough
He says to me
“You wanna bet
I'm not through, and
You ain't seen nothin' yet
You think you're sick?
Just look around
At those who are shut-in
The infirm and unsound
Sure, you hack and cough
Your throat has a tickle
But innocent babies have died
My, but you're fickle
Count your blessings
Stop your grumbling
Don't be like the Israelites
Who were constantly mumbling”
I say to Him, “Lord, you're right
I must be confessing
I am highly remiss
In counting my blessings
Forgive me, Lord
For my fickle ways
And let me serve You
All of my days
Let me never forget
That I'm blessed beyond measure
But all of my days
Won't be filled with pleasure
Your blessings to me
Are bountiful and many
Compared to others,
I have quite a plenty
When You hear me complain
And You see my greed
Just keep me reminded
That You're all I need
Forgive my grumbling
When I'm feeling low
Help me remember others
Lord, help me to grow”
Curtis Moorman – 8 June 2010
Bountiful Blessings…My Savior
Bountiful blessings have been bestowed; my gratitude grows greater.
Abundantly appreciative am I to thee, Almighty Heavenly Father.
Thank you for this natural world wrought with many a marvelous wonder.
Thank you for the myriads of miracles that mysteriously made me shiver.
Thank you for my simple style, such a sweet soul satisfier.
Thank you for enriching examples established by Thy Great Exemplar.
Thank you for lovely times in life, for lullabies, loves and laughter.
Thank you for my honey, so helpful, honorable, and a happy hugger.
Thank you for my children…each an intelligent, independent, and incredible giver.
Thank you for friends, foes, follies, and fun, for finding wisdom's flower.
Thank you for a kaleidoscope of kindness and comforts Heavenly Father did deliver!
Thank you for good neighbors nearby…nurturing and not one an oppressor.
Eternal light soars in my life to that special spiritual space, to God, the forgiver.
Grateful am I for His good gifts and for Jesus, the greatest gift, my Savior.
© August 14, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen
inherited
everlasting
bountiful
there is no
shining sun
because it is not
the sun’s turn
to shine.
instead these stars
glisten
and sparkle
from heavens
we stretch our arms
and faith
to touch
and shine down
on this earth,
this divine planet,
which houses the baby
who has already
inherited
the weight of the world
and it’s humans
and it’s human sins.
this manger feels
too soft,
too first-breath fresh
for me to not feel
the contrast
of a pure
and golden Son
against a cruel
and unforgiving
backdrop of crimes
of flesh and guts.
his mother is weeping,
tears of exhaustion
from hours of birth
and tears of joy
from being the mother
of the Savior,
and my heart crescendos
to see
a bruised and crying babe
amongst soft cascades
of gold
and frankincense
and myrrh.
joseph himself,
the father of the son
of the Father,
idles at the top
of the trough with a hand
on the top of
his first child’s head
and smiles at us
with a comforting sweeping gesture
meant to drive us closer.
my feet and
my soul
ache to crawl;
to fall to my knees
and drag myself to the edge
of the hay
littering
this impromptu church
and bow my head to
worship
the everlasting light
and love
and redemption
of my newborn Deliverer
jesus christ.
as i reach the edge
of this makeshift crib
i am blessed
upon blessings
to see the small upturn
of the messiah’s lips
as he finally
succumbs to the first slumber
of a righteous
and bountiful life
filled with whores
and betrayal
and forgiveness
and adoration so rich it pours
from his eyes
and his mouth
and his hands
to heal his people
and bring us joy
because our lord God
deigned us able to save,
if only we have the
heart to change.
and when his life ends,
blood dripping down an unrelentingly
strong brow from
beneath a crude crown of thorns,
hands and feet
impaled against cedar,
pine,
and cypress
grown upon,
within,
his Father’s
green earth,
this divine planet,
ribs broken open
by spears declared
the unrepentant
love and light and forgiveness
of the true Jehovah
and shined down on us
the shame and irony
of killing the man
meant to save us from
murder.
Oh, this bountiful earth,
Rife with women who primp,
In mirrors reflected
With brushes, mascara,
Wielding care, dressing up,
Curved cornucopia
Of lovely attraction,
Displayed on warm evenings
Ingrid sashays down the street,
A banquet from head to her feet:
Male heads turn and gape
At her luscious shape
And how she waggles her seat—
Eyes feast
On her bosom
And feminine waistline,
Lips stammer thanks for this bounty
On earth.
November 16, 2017
Cornucopia Poetry Contest,
Kim Rodrigues, Sponsor
Beauti-licous boy -
brawny, blushing blackberry -
Banquet for big bites!
Bare yourself; bedevil me.
Be bad, Boy, and make me beg.
Rare raspberry rogue -
recipe I can’t resist;
revelry’s repast!
Rattle me. . . Then ravish me.
Rambunctious rascal. . . . No regrets!
Gentlemanly grape -
Berry that grows gracefully -
Good for the gourmet!
Generous, gallant, gentile.
Gaze on me, and go. . . . .slowly.
My sweet seducer,
I savor strawberry scent
sinful. . . sensuous.
Shiver me beneath silk sheets.
As you saunter off, I’ll sigh.
Bodacious berries -
from blue to boysenberry;
from bashful to bold,
and from breakfast to bed time. . .
Bountiful berries bring bliss.
For Linda Marie's "Luscious Love LLingers" Alliteration Contest
Our God is bountiful because
He gives rain and sunshine for trees and vines,
Foods for all birds, all critters in the garden;
And God is bountiful because
He places His children in wide green fields,
Gives wisdom and strength to catch more fish;
His grace is overflowing,
Heavenly gifts are countless,
Lord’s blessings are immeasurable,
We adore Him, read poems of thanksgiving,
Sing songs of acclamation all day long,
He’s our God of Providence and Provision.
Our God is bountiful because
He’s pouring out limitless love,
To survive this world by entering our hearts
God lead us to an Everlasting Treasure;
His Richest Kingdom by His Precious Words.
Our God is bountiful because…
Oct. 25, 2020 5.02pm