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July 23 Scripture Meditations Based on Isaiah 49-52
Key Verse – Isaiah 49:8 Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME
Thank You for helping me in facing difficulties
By Your strengthening opportunities…
Please keep my faith’s steadfastness over human frailties
Here am I trusting You with all my functional faculties.
Thank You for helping me in overcoming hardships
By Your upholding fellowships…
Please inspire my heart’s devotion over worldly friendships
Here am I seeking You with all my ministerial relationships.
Thank You for helping me in facing discouragements
By Your exhorting testaments…
Please meet my need’s urgency over temporal allurements
Here am I abiding in You with all my heavenly investments.
Thank You for helping me in facing crises
By Your fortifying purposes…
Please guard my soul’s tenacity over sinful forces
Here am I depending on You with all my distresses.
Thank You for helping me in subduing struggles
By Your empowering might to soar as do the eagles…
Please pull my devotion’s commitment over lustful tangles
Here am I clinging to You with all my life-angles.
Thank You for helping me in dealing with my deficiencies
By Your satisfying mercies…
Please supply my limitation’s lack over attacking insufficiencies
Here am I learning from You with all my inconsistencies.
Thank You for helping me in fleeing from temptations
By Your guiding instructions…
Please lead my wisdom’s decisions over foolish suggestions
Here am I surrendering to You with all my imperfections.
July 23, 2022
All has come to an end, except for who to proclaim
The winner of The National College Football Championship Game
Excitement is brewing for the play-off game
Some will be at the game watching getting rained on, cold, and excited
The armchair quarterbacks stay at home and watch on their big screen TV being- telecasted
Scheduling and planning their parties to cheer on their favorite team and fellowships
Shopping for chips and dips
Hot wings and BBQ smokies
Soda pop, tea, beer, and whiskeys
They dress themselves and their children in lucky sports team attire
Kick off time has come, everyone is bouncing off the walls inspired
Armchair quarterback is playing in his own little field
He kicks and runs
Catches, tackles, and stuns
“That’s not the way they teach you to tackle!”
With all his excitement he almost slides off the armchair
“Oh, come on! Hey ref that’s not fair!”
“That’s pass interference he was all over him while the ball was in the air!”
He hollers and cheers
“Touchdown!” That’s the way!
Rants and raves
“Quit doing that, you idiot, you're going to get a fifteen yard penalty!”
His blood pressure is going up we all agree
“What the Hell was that you nitwit!”
“He dropped it.! You could have had it!”
Disappointment sets in, his team has lost
He blames the refs for all the bad calls, and its cost
Cleaning the carpet because of all the excitement, it’s going to cost
The season is over and I don't have to hear his rants until next year and
Our children will be the next generation of armchair quarterbacks
1/13/2015 by: Eve Roper
Accounts on watching and listening to my husband and brother
Described as a pillar of commitment
in relationships between hosts and guests
hospitality plays the major role
in making Scriptures speak to life situations.
The biblical recounts about these people,
like Abraham, Lot, Ruth, David, and many others;
their expressions of how hospitality is understood,
in the ancient Near East cultures and traditions;
dubbed as a sacred obligation that strangers
be treated well and recognized as one of our own.
When the Israelites were freed from oppression,
God walked with them along the wilderness;
they might have complained so much
but God listened to them with the heart of compassion.
Those prophets and other biblical characters,
their sense of otherness makes a big explanation;
that part of being human there’s a connection
between what is needed and God’s call to everyone.
Well, Christ teaches during meal fellowships
inclusion of those who don’t flow in the mainstream;
these are the poor, oppressed, defenseless, and many others;
that they become the guests in his eternal kingdom.
It’s a great deal of openness to welcome those
immigrants in this country of opportunity;
in spite of growing difficulties in many spheres
America remains a magnet to all cultures around the globe.
While strangers these days become like a threat,
even a continuing question that knows no answer
here in this world we still find how hospitable
the American people in years of that long history of immigration.
Row row row your boat gently down the stream
Merrily merrily merrily merrily life Is but a dream... soaring beyond the skies the hue shadowed glows blue mist with green fields loving the stars above spring time love encased the sparkles and specks of destiny with no regrets knowing you did your best on repeat knowing yourself value complete.
Many drinks of water would not dare to collide riding rowing ships glory
kissing waves of possibilities the ears and nose knows the throats pain!
Every strand of hair is numbered We toast from the heart hope this is understood? Come in and sit with the crest of good better and best
upon the heart rest. Ships roll in turbulent seas
A vehement heat..
Walking red red mist tones golden bell rings for joy to greet the inner child
Up ahead rolling waves hurricane no one can tame in the land
Than Love enters into the game singing a new song and planned
The gates of hell can not prevail the keys have turned the lock
Waters of envious sickness shallow diseases not!
Many drinks of water cannot quench love no neither can the floods drown it
Upon all become stronger resting on the shoulders of kindness
Row row row your boat gently down the water tears fumes
Merrily merrily merrily merrily sing another tune.
Get a new theme Remember
Just at the time love takes a journey coast
To thrill to chill the heated flesh to salutes the taste a little more and one toast
quenching toast of rest. Caress the mind from loves journey behind the hurting test Stress These ships roll in turbulent seas
into the sea of death a vehement fire rolling waves
like a hurricane, jealousy no one can tame right into the
waters of cruel seas damp cold as the Grave
Terrible craftmanship Fellowships and nonsense
Battleships friendships kinships Relationships
Hardships sail upon Companionship true friendship will stand up as a team
For some of us, life is not what it seems
“Blessed by God, I share His blessings.”
My Philosophy Statement at Work
Blessed* so well by God
I am indeed humbly grateful
thus, my best and utmost response
is to share His b l e s s i n g s with others.
Truly blessed by the Saviour through His love
my ransomed s o u l, praise-filled
testifies about His redemption
freely offered to me.
Blessed abundantly by the Lord
my blissful heart, in earnest worship
seeks first His kingdom and righteousness
declaring salvation G o s p e l that g r a n t s eternal l i f e.
Always blessed by the Father with pardon for confessed sins
my guilt-free conscience claims His assured sanctification
while I yield to His control toward faith’s good works
extending kindness, showing His grace.
Blessed awesomely with precious family
my relationship experiences are worthy treasures
great home partnership among Dad, Mom and siblings
produces fruits of fellowships and friendships beyond kinship.
Surely blessed by Christ toward heavenly abode forever and ever
I keep on praying that I would be a clean vessel of His gifts
a privileged ready conduit for His kingdom advancement
while volunteering myself in life-building pursuits.
Blessed ceaselessly by the Holy Spirit
along His guidance and wisdom sought for
my commitment to stay in His light --- He enables
for me to speak and write of the hope He brings with His peace.
Triumphantly blessed by the Almighty, Source of my very being
I live for HIM, rendering** faithful stewardship-servitude
evidenced through sincere ministerial pursuits
reaching-out with His compassion.
*Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ
**Psalm 116:12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
November 2, 2021
9th place, "Your Own Philosophy Statement" Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 11/4/2021.
When i was little i was a comical character
For my older brothers
They loved to tease me
I was such a humour
If it wasn't my toes, it was the weekly fellowships
where every sunday i raised my hand up for the pastor to pray for me
I was born again every sunday
And it went on for awhile until i grew a little older...and realized
I was that special
Then falling off from the back of my dad's pickup
Was the most scariest thing the kid in me had ever experienced
I cried out "Abraham, Moses and Elijah save me"
I was never hurt
But my brothers were there again...to take it there...
Then a few years after i put my hand into a naked electrical wire......mistakenly
It was so bad that i had a scar on one of my fingers for years
I was stuck and i couldn't save myself
the most scariest experience of my life till this day
Thankfully my older brother rescued me
Then through life there have been many cases
Like my three week hospitalization where i thought i was going to die
The nights i never slept because my perception of hospitals was through the eyes of horror movies
Where at night, some evil person came and pushed some lethal stuff through your iv killing you instantly
Even after that there have been many hospital visits
Of loved ones, tough ones to tell
Nothing's changed because through a kid's eyes and now through an adult's eyes
I have seen the works of God
He is still the same from the days of my innocence till now
I've grown stronger through His works
Summer is a God-blessed season of delight
Offering avenues toward life-building’s height
For body, heart, soul* and faith’s wellness-uplifting
Midst spiritual retreats during revival plight!
Summer provides time for nature-trip exposure
Of rejuvenating treks devoid of pressure
While climbing upward, reaching hill’s peak with triumph
Thanking the Lord that His creation gives leisure!
Great vacation-adventures reign in Summer days
With opportunities of joyous bonding ways
For families, fellowships and friendships’ reunions
Bringing loved ones together in gratefulness’ praise!
Let’s maximize gracious Summer privileges
Spending them well along wondrous advantages
With invigorating basking-in-the-sun bliss
And exhilaration-filled swimming laps’ plunges!
We indeed thank the Lord for His Summer blessings
Of physical fitness with sweet sleep’s amusings
Around strengthening social ties within love-cord
Upon volunteer-work of service appraisings!
Great experiences of Summer magnificence
Are grand memories with splendid iridescence
Imparting lessons for victorious endeavors
As led by God toward next season’s influence!
*1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
September 3, 2018
Recalling "crushes" I admire during teen-age time
Makes me chuckle with heart-beat's chime
Remembering responses of denial-rhyme...
Now, I confess my puerile grime.
Decades ago, a lad with his unique fad made me glad
As his boyish grin resembled that of my Dad
His constant cheerful countenance exclaimed he’s not mad, not sad
Since despite low grades, he seemed not to feel bad.
Another guy likewise won my favor
He was a college classmate showing faith-fervor
Asserting Scriptures with truth’s savor
Revealing his taste of godly flavor.
As a lady of “conservative” virtue
Enclosed within social-cultural taboo
On “dating” I was innocent of the “approved” clue
As I acknowledged God’s wise view.
So, when I received love-epistles
From suitors with affection whistles
I let my parents read them against “studies first” bustles
For I trusted them in my youth feelings’ hassles.
Thus, midst teen-age delightful relationships
I’m grateful for pleasant wholesome friendships
Functional toward great adult partnerships
Engaged in great, good and godly fellowships*.
*1John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
February 2, 2019
2nd place, "School time crush" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Faraz Ajmal; judged on 3/9/2019.
I’m Summer, God-blest wondrous season*
ordained in your calendar for wellness reason…
maximize my offered rejuvenation lesson
freeing you from boredom-prison
toward revitalizing your person.
Refreshing your spirit with revival grip
have invigorating nature trip
through mountain trek’s ascending strip
enjoying faith adventure zip
thanking the Lord for wondrous creation-dip.
Immerse your body into water plunge delight
cooling down through swimming’s zesty might
to vanquish scorching rays’ blight…
then bask under the shade for relaxation flight
freeing mind from burdensome plight.
Midst my vacation-packed blissful pleasure
Strengthen your fellowships of love-ties measure
with family and friends beyond earthly treasure
inspired for reaching-out tasks despite pressure
toward heavenly pursuits’ seizure.
*Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Summer in our country is from March to May.
(Personification with rhyme)
June 26, 2020
1st place, "Summer Love" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 7/4/2020.
I praise God that you are my owner, trainer, friend...
who always appreciates my loving loyalty as I experience such
from you, since you live out your faith and practice the Bible verse
"A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast.”
Bear with my nervousness through my whining
as I prepare for my “Thanksgiving Speech”
in the scheduled Animal Welfare Society Convention
where you and your household will be honored as
this year’s distinguished foster family for dogs.
Though we have an obvious language barrier,
you always make a way to understand me,
as well as to show me how to comprehend you,
through your sensitive and sensible dealings
moved with care and love, along with prudence.
How blessed am I to have you and your family
adopting me, making me a part of your home.
So delighted was I the first time I heard you
calling me “Aleli” with joyful affection
asserting that as my precious name
with my special identity as a canine "Aspin"*.
Aside from providing for my needs, including my wants,
like my pretty accessories and toys of all sorts
you even pray for me, and let me witness your
Bible studies and fellowships, I proudly guard.
Well, I hope to organize such with fellow dogs…
as long as your discernment favors it.
What more can I ask? Please be patient
with me and my quirks.
Again, thanks so much; and yes,
I just learned that you did your best
to give my sibling a decent burial
after you found him abandoned.
I rejoice with you in today’s tribute
for you and your family.
May you continually
“regard the life of your beast”**
by God’s grace. Amen!
*Aspin in our country is short for “Asong Pinoy” which means Filipino dog.
**Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast...
Prose poetry in Personification
August 4, 2018
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I believe that with faith in God, nothing is impossible.*
This anchors my dream certainly devoid of disillusion...
Full of hope, I pray for a miracle
as the Lord favors according to His plan
or if He in His sovereign wisdom approves, in His time.
In my dream... this scenario is vividly captured:
Waking me from my sweet slumber is my dear son
with his eloquent “Good morning, mommy” greetings…
Pulling me from bed, he props my hands for fervent prayer-gesture
and then he communes with God, talking to Him sincerely
seemingly oblivious of my presence.
Then he reaches the Bible and reads expressively
the third chapter of Proverbs, stressing verses 5 and 6,
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
To my delight, he fixes himself up, not anymore seeking my aid
for his hygienic endeavors, and in eating his meals.
He enjoys school activities and church fellowships
as he testifies gladly about his accomplishments
concluding with “God is good to me.”
Indeed, God is gracious
for the wondrous might He has wrought
in our special child who is diagnosed
with global developmental delay.
Stricken with cerebral palsy, he cannot walk;
though he is now nine years old.
He struggles everyday
to communicate with others.
Now, fully awakened to reality’s truth,
I thank God for enabling me to trust Him fully.
As a volunteer social worker in our church orphanage
I cherish God’s fortification of my faith
while rearing and raising up,
nourishing and nurturing our special child...
with love from the Lord.
*Mark 10:27 "And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible."
Revised on February 18, 2019
2nd place, "I Dreamed a Dream" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 2/20/2019.
I reminisce, I miss those days since:
Oblivion can never vanquish cherished childhood memory…
bonding our family together around bounty’s blessings
as Dad and Mom in their acclaimed cooking acumen
kept satiating everyone’s cravings with chef choice
we labeled as our comfort food.
Obviously, our Sunday’s victory is enjoying the Lord’s day
prioritizing church gathering as prompted by parents
yet my siblings and I (decades ago) confessed
luncheon time indeed as best ever while
feasting on our comfort food.
Over home dinner table of God-bestowed cornucopia
our brood would huddle together, mirth-filled
delighted to hear Dad’s thanksgiving prayer
with Mom’s admonition of chewing well
then, we savoured our comfort food*.
Oh, now that my brothers, sister and I have our own families
parents’ legacy of compassion, care, and faith lingers on
especially in fellowships where nostalgia creeps in
as “ethnic menus”** of Dad and Mom are served
sufficing our comfort food of blissful partaking~~~
I reminisce, I miss...
*Our native delicacies: Combination of “Pinapaitan,” “pinikpikan,” “dinuguan” with mixed vegetables, water cress, and/ or snail broth.
**Proverbs 27:27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household.
December 10, 2020
Edited on March 27, 2021
1st place, "I REMINISCE I MISS" Free Verse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.; judged on 4/13/2021.
It’s another red-letter day
a holiday in the U.S.
a national, religious holiday
known also as a ‘Turkey Day’
a very important day.
A chance to be reconnected,
a moment of being together,
a salutary occasion for gratitude,
full with family folderol.
There are historic reasons
this American celebration
has its origin centuries ago;
as the Pilgrims did it and -
invited neighboring Indian tribes.
To hold it with a feast –
A celebration for God’s blessing.
giving thanks for a common purpose,
freedom, justice, and worship in God.
Through Sarah Josepha Hale
this event has become a tradition
a realization that came to fulfillment
marked with significance, thus far.
With church services elsewhere
wth family reunions all over
with customary turkey dinner
oh, a reminder of the historic past:
at the Pilgrims’ big celebration.
In many homes and families
Table fellowships spice up the day
with turkey, mashed potatoes,
cranberry sauce, maize, pumpkin pie
and other vegetables and desserts.
a complete picture of this great tradition.
Donkeys are never carried
Hens never miscarry
Cows don’t hutch
Pointing fingers, the norm
A person killed by his persona
My ego shadows my vision
My fault lines… eyelided by ignorance
Ego contesting with my vision
Mission straying from vission
Literaly a juvenilled dead man walking
Unconsciously delayed my blessings
Forgot my bridal vows
To dine in my fathers house
Thinner and thinner I grow everyday
‘’Forgot’’ to eat the daily bread
Been full of boos and roasted meat
The last time I remember
I Turned down a date with Christ
Our wedding has no guests
He said its my failure to invite guests
Our home will be boring
No value no guests no music
Forgot time in his house,
Met a new lover
He showed me how to spend
How to pass time
Apparently the ten commandments
Just cock block fun
Even Drunk dad knew the church
Mama cries every day in prayer
Used to feel the pain…
Soul Numbness been imminent
With time I lost his number
When I needed him
He was not on my phone book
My new boyfriend Lucifer
Well let’s say he left with everything he brought
Just got a message that he was passing by
My friend batimayo called loudly
So will I
I will bow down and remind him
Of how beautiful I was
I will do my lashes for him
He took lashes for me
Manicure pedicure tone my face in foundation
He is the firm foundation
Prepare a meal for him
Not bread a surprise meal
I know he will come with the daily bread
Invite some guests over
I know they need to see him
Wait for him
I know he will pass by
I mean He can’t forget us
Our smiles our miracles
Our fellowships
How we used to blend perfectly
I know him he is soft hearted
He will restore me
I know
He can’t just pass two people gathered in his fellowship
He promised me that
In our country’s
calendar of events
September is replete with
pursuits worth enumerating
reminding me to bask in meaningful
involvements, optimizing God-granted strength
midst pressure, propelled by blissful functionality.
With well-being focus…
I learned that September 16-22
is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week,
thus, my schedule seeks for appropriate
on-line seminars for the sake of our special child.
As to educational endeavours
Sports Heroes Day was celebrated
on the 10th, while all virtual classes for
Academic Year 2021-2022 did start last 13
along festivities like Family Thanksgiving Day.
Then birthdays and anniversaries
of loved ones radiate with greetings...
thus, fellowships abound, although compliance
to social distancing and health protocols is practiced.
Topping these all, September
commences Christmas celebration…
now, here am I preparing for my teaching
engagement, grateful to God for opportunities
to do* my life-building roles, with joy and diligence.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
September 17, 2021