Best Faithfulness Poems
Man's bestie
Not a poodle
or westie
He looks like a wolf
Not in sheep's clothing
No danger
Only love
Faithful presence
Honest happiness
I can call his name
And in he comes
Boundless
Longing to be known
Happy to have grown
Up with me
He rests and dreams
So do I
We dream together
We walk
I talk
Whatever the weather
He teaches me something
Every day
About faithfulness
Simplicity
Honesty
Love
Even when we have to say
Goodbye
His memory
Will be etched
Onto the tombstone
Of my life
Some parts of life are permanent,
alas, some aspects not:
The morning temperature feels chill;
by midday it grows hot.
The money spent on cell phones'
long-term value which I sought,
Too soon is gone, as more is spent
on upgrades I've since bought.
The sun in its celestial course
yields light, black night, or shade.
Old years tossed out with calendars
as fire's embers fade.
Some friendships evanesce,
forgetting promises we'd made
Our children grow and move away,
as hair grows thinned and greyed.
Staunch boughs of trees are shaken by
harsh winds, enduring long.
'That time of year thou mayest in me
behold'; thy love's more strong.
You've been my life's sweet constant
as we harmonize our song -
One truth is undeniable:
in your arms I belong.
// Dedicated to Janet, my loving bride of 35 years //
Abiding in God’s faithfulness*, I live for Him
Blessed to do His perfect will along His righteousness
Called to conform toward Christ-likeness…
Driven toward His triumph!
Ever-upheld by God’s faithfulness, I’m thankful
Freed from grip of vanities’ worthlessness
Graciously geared-up to worship Him sincerely…
Hoisted for faith-ascent!
Inspired with God’s faithfulness, I continue in His teachings
Jubilant in reaching-out to others midst constraints
Kindled for achievements, meaningfully fruitful…
Loving Him while labouring with commitment’s joy!
Moved by God’s faithfulness’ might, I press on for service-fulfillment
Nurtured to grow in His grace, led by His light
Offering myself with obedience optimized…
Persevering to do my best ways for His name’s exaltation!
*Psalm 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
October 8, 2018
1st Place, "LATE OCTOBER 2018..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 10/25/2018.
Father,
your back is turned,
immersed in work deadlines.
Briefcase journeys take you away,
paper trails proceeding
to lead further
from home.
Father,
this picture hangs,
secured by two magnets:
your hand in mine, showing me life.
Cocooned caterpillar
learns to fly, but
returns.
Father,
I met a man
with hands as strong as yours:
certificate signed, clothes unpacked.
Eyes computer immersed,
his back is turned
from me.
Father,
my name has changed,
though I wanted yours back.
Recessively, your name resides
in genuine smiles though
woes, faithfulness,
and hope.
Father,
your name remains,
untampered by distance,
though fading with stone's weathering.
My son lays down lilacs
and I lay down
my tears.
6-6-2021
Heptastich Poetry Contest N/A
Sponsor: William Kekaula
F-A-I-T-H-F-U-L-N-E-S-S (DOUBLE ACROSTIC)
F- Fidelity is the finest stability of mind surf -F
A- Anomaly can't reach to its alpha to omega -A
I- Inner heart remains loyal to know its true ‘I' -I
T- The virtue lastingly comes by knowledge to lit -T
H- Happily it bows the entire unit hailing all truth -H
F - Fallacious light can't destroy its reliable proof -F
U- Ultimately it finds out the goal to enjoy thru -U
L- Light of life it drives with liberal moral soul -L
N- Nectar of relations it serves to it decent nation -N
E- Ecstatic welfare circumstances only its empire -E
S- Sure we all be blessed if sustain faithful bliss -S
S- Soul will be eternal being in devoted assists -S
13.05.2020 Chattogram
The new bride yells, "i cant live without john
he's my life, my joy, in him i've found true love
two years later john takes his own life
'cos he stumbled upon his best friend in bed with his wife
o faithfulness where liest thou
how i long for a glimpse of thou
I'm strapped for cash and dad's in an institution
please help me lord, i’ll remain your faithful son
in no distant time, things turn around
but my dollars are for neon shows and fast cars to cruise around
i speed past church without looking in
my morning devotion is with a whore and half a pint of gin
o faithfulness where liest thou
how i long for a glimpse of thou
Mike was a bright lad orphaned at age of four
i paid his way through school and he ended up the governor
one chilly morning with trouble's cold hands around my neck
i turned to his excellency to help me with some cheque
after long hours of staring at the ceiling
i got to meet his secretary who said he wasn't in
on getting to my car , i found my key missing
i trudged back to the office and caught boss and secretary kissing
o faithfulness where liest thou
how i long for a glimpse of thou
Jack was the most trusted of the king's closely knit guards
he had been the crown's favorite since he was but a lad
one day the crown was found fallen alongside his brother
it turned out jack sold him out to his half-brother
o faithfulness where liest thou
how i long for a glimpse of thou
please faithfulness, just a glimpse
10/13/12
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God’s Faithfulness
Faithfulness is everything to God
He promises those that are faithful to Him
And His laws—eternal life and happiness
When God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute,
He was teaching Hosea the process of restoration
Hosea was to be committed to this woman
Despite her many wrongs and sinful practices
God’s ultimate faithfulness is about fortitude and commitment
And through repentance—restoration
Acknowledging our sins, and enduring others' sins
For God promises to rescue those who repent
To possess God’s faith we must practice faith
Bearing each others' burdens as Hosea endured his wife’s
For all of our fortitude is for a purpose
To serve each other forever
In our eternal lives in the Kingdom of God
*inspired by Steve Orchard*
The Good News
For centuries and more,
Many have turned to leaders of this world
Instead of relying on God
In these days of troubles, warfare and suffering
God wants us to envision a government run by him
Human-led governments will transform into a righteous régime
Those who have inspired rebellion against God
Will die away, disposed from the light
Not only human leaders will witness the uprightness
Satan and his demons in awe will be bound
Giving Christ time to produce good and peace
To those who consistently followed His way of life
God is working out his purpose
And many of us will not like it or see His works
And as false prophets amaze the public,
God will ultimately heal the public
One day most everyone will be willing to listen
And the world will be restored to a fruitful condition
Where good news of peace and comfort
Will merely be a reality
*inspired by John Anderson*
Always remember
God’s love is enough
He is always with us
No matter how the road may get tough
His grace is sufficient
His presence is evident
He wraps us in his arms
He keeps us from evil
And even though he hates sin
God still love his people
But that’s just how he is
He loves us and forgives
He also know our thoughts
And the desire of our hearts
He wants us to trust him
So he can pour out his blessings
So turn from your wicked ways
Trust God and do what he says.
There is a word to "be faithful"
to God and man, be all fruitful;
be true in thy nightly prayers
be far from all the naysayers.
Even this is oh! so precious
as hidden gold in buried treasures;
required of by the Lord
that should surely mean a lot!
To be faithful to the Lord
means prayers daily sought;
to be faithful to mankind
means loving, being kind!
You won't regret this ever soon
your heart to God,your hand to man;
when Christ comes this afternoon
you won't be caught in evil's den.
So pray this day to be faithful
make it a point to follow through;
and in the End you shall smile bright
confess the Lord, it's in His Might!
Amen!
The Book of Galatians 5: 22-23 states:
v. 22: In contrast, the Fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience (long suffering),
kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
v.23: gentleness, self control.
Against such there is no law.
Amen!
The faithfulness of the heart immeasurably augments the virtue of one’s soul!
© Demetrios Trifiatis
27 April 2016
SONNET XIV
I SING OF HIS FAITHFULNESS
Since Childhood have I severally been told
That the Blessed Mind Knows Gratitude
Till lately, this has been more of a Mystery
That His Promises are there,
That He is good with ever enduring Mercies
That for me, He works all things for good.
The Grace that gave me all I deserved not,
And His Mercies that exempt me from Karma
That it all comes from Him
That by me, all has gone exacly as planned; No,
But; He has daily led me to the expected end
Beyond what Eyes have seen or Ears heard
The Light I’ve seen I’ll share
I’ll sing of His Faithfulness.
@DECEMBER 2016/ ©M.H.O.G Unveilings
When I was growing up I felt I wasn't really wanted.
The kids I went to school with always chided me and taunted.
I didn't know You much back then, mostly I just feared You;
But You knew me although to me You never did appear to.
We were poor when Mom left Dad, I didn't understand;
But I had what I needed extended by Your hand.
My mother never taught me much, she wasn't very bright.
She never did take me to church so You brought me Your Light,
Through neighbors who came over inviting us to come,
And Mom said I could go with them, she didn't want to come.
Many times I've stumbled, You always pick me up.
Even when I didn't know t'was You who filled my cup.
You've always been there for me though I deserved it not.
You're patient and You're faithful though I fail You a lot.
I don't know how to tell You how much You mean to me.
No words come near describing Your faithfulness to me;
So I'll just say I love You, I hope You know how much;
For though I'm weak Your love is strong You see we don't lose touch.
T'was You who came to find me as I stumbled in the dark,
And Your Spirit gives me courage, on my soul You've placed Your mark.
Let me always dwell beside You, let me in Your shadow rest.
Let Your wings provide my shelter, let me be Your humble guest.
When I was growing up,
I felt I wasn't really wanted.
The kids I went to school with,
Always chided me and taunted.
I didn't know You much back then,
Mostly I just feared You;
But You knew me although to me,
You never did appear to.
We were poor when Mom left Dad,
I didn't understand;
But I had what I needed,
Extended by Your hand.
My mother never taught me much,
She wasn't very bright.
She never did take me to church,
So You brought me Your Light,
Through neighbors who came over,
Inviting us to come,
And Mom said I could go with them,
She didn't want to come.
Many times I've stumbled.
You always pick me up.
Even when I didn't know,
Twas You who filled my cup.
You've always been there for me,
Though I deserved it not.
You're patient and You're faithful,
Though I fail You a lot.
I don't know how to tell You,
How much You mean to me.
No words come near describing,
Your faithfulness to me;
So I'll just say I love You,
I hope You know how much;
For though I'm weak Your love is strong,
You see we don't lose touch.
Twas You who came to find me,
As I stumbled in the dark,
And Your Spirit gives me courage,
On my soul You've placed Your mark.
Let me always dwell beside You.
Let me in Your shadow rest.
Let Your wings provide my shelter.
Let me be Your humble guest.
Faithfulness* of the Lord along His compassion
Assures me His comfort and presence
Imparts to my heart His goodness
Triumphantly keeps me in His care
Helps me graciously midst trials
Forgives my confessed iniquities
Upon His pardoning blood’s power...
Leading me to His love’s light
Nurturing my spirit by His Word’s nourishment
Earnestly upholding me against hardships
Shaping me toward Christ-likeness
Strengthening my faith to please Him, my God.
*Psalm 89:5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
April 2, 2019
1st place, "ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.; judged on 8/6/2019.
There is comfort in the arms of the Good Shepherd, His rod secures me like covering wings, but I'm not compelled to stay there, for the gift of choice gives me the strings,
As lovingly He guides me through the pastures, my eyes glance here and there, I'll just slip away a little there's no danger here, I'll tarry a little while yet, what harm can that do, while all the time hidden dangers lurks just beyond my view, further and further I wander from the Shepherds caring arms, deceptive beauty entreats me, so hard to resist its charms, further and further I drift, imperceptively slow the slip,
too late I realize my peril, no strength to break the grip, the squeeze gets tighter and tighter, sweet breath is almost gone, how did I let this happen, why failed I to be warned, casting up a hand in desperation to see what it may find,
a familiar hand reached downward and grasp the trembling mine, ah, back in the safety of my Shepherd's arms, why did I ever leave, you'd think I'd learn my lesson and to my Shepherd ever cleve.
yet time and again I wander from my Shepherd's loving care, and time and again He rescues, and never does forbear, each time the rescue gets harder, sin's alluring grip more tight,
the cry for help gets weaker, lesser and lesser the fight, Oh help me learn the danger which comes with every slide, and stay always with my Shepherd,
never leave His loving side,
take only my Shepherd's feeding,
stay far from forbidden treat,
Oh my soul, thou foolish sheep! tie thee fast to thy Shepherd's feet.