Best Worshipfully Poems
Lord of my life is Christ* whereon my faith does stand
My loud praises for Him are worshipfully grand
As they laud His greatness along graciousness’ brand,
To my promised land journey through His guiding hand…
Now, I tread on service lane midst divine demand
Vanquishing commitment’s bane of slothfulness’ strand
Propped by His strength against vain bang in my errand
Reaching out to others with grateful stewards’ band.
*Colossians 3:24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
March 4, 2019
9th place, "Word Morph Poem" Premier Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Jesse Rowe; judged on 3/24/2019.
Here, this day, on this inglorious
Field
Thy vain struggles will count no
Valour.
All hope now abandoned,
Imminent defeat unconcealed;
Erstwhile countenance display
Such waxen, languid pallor.
Surround by your dwindling
Forces
Ye will but sadly find...
That the stout keep of your
Valiant fortress is all but breached,
Once strong foundations failing -
Wherest badly undermined!
For a rigorous examination beckons
ye;
Stood before impassioned jurors
Chosen from the feared and all
Powerful families of the ignoble
Medici.
Black curtains drawn back from
Deep reveals
That look out over the enlightened
Years...
Where conceals...
Hidden between leafs of peremptory
Decree:-
A blight spread upon these lands,
Inflicted from Romes insidious
Plans -
That cause stain upon the
Renaissance of a golden century!
When clapping thunder breaks and
Brazen lightening clashes
Still I would know ye again:
A pounding, frenzied reflex devoid
Of all Godly purpose -
Detached from any amount of
Blame!
For I have sought ye out, O lowly
Meretrix;
Heaping upon you with bondage
Enforced through servitude and
Shame;
And I, O lowly Meretrix,
I...hereby command thy name.
A fastidious Advocate of intellectual
Character
Shallst I elect,
He who be a practitioner of
Theological proposal unrefrained,
To represent you -
Raised from the rank files of the
Dead and slain!
A public gallery, wherest seated,
Ghostly phantasms
That I purposefully select;
And for a judge - A deathly one:
Ill measured, worshipfully detached,
Beneath it all,
And hopelessly arcane.
This "Innocent" fool, dressed in
Guise of highest ecclesiastical
Enforcer,
Perpetuated a medieval Inquisition,
Both protracted and prolonged,
That openly boasted and rejoiced
In its zealous slaughter!
Thereby spawned a terrible edict -
"Ad Extirpanda":-
Cannon law that advocates the
Use of "Legitimate torture"!
Know thee also, Meretrix, the Pius
Pontiff,
Heaven sent,
Who in his greater wisdom
Convened over
The council of Trent:
Four hundred years spanning
Across a Reformations fears;
Reaffirmed when Pope John,
In reflective reiteration,
Was heard to chillingly hiss:
"What was...Still is"!
TO BE CONTINUED...
"Plunge into the goodness of God, and find yourself drowned into His graciousness, then rescued from selfishness." by the Poet
At such times of discomfort
I plunge into prayer flow
knowing that my God listens to my call* and qualms
presenting Himself as the best Listener
especially these therapy sessions
with my special child, demanding love and patience.
With despair enveloping me this uneasy moment
being afflicted with cough and colds
I plunge into communion with Christ
Who is ready to soothe my pain
offering me His healing of pardon and peace blessings
and so I yield to His warm embrace.
When on the altar, burdened with ministerial load
I plunge into depths of divine meeting with the Saviour
as a prayer warrior … since He welcomes me
with His sweet cheer, assuring my soul for response
to my mission-related requests
faith claims triumphantly.
As I plunge into sublime intercession of wondrous bliss
the Holy Spirit uplifts me by His security
reminding me of His constant presence
today, and even beyond
which my heart thanks worshipfully
while serving Him by His omnipotence.
*Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me (GOD), and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
March 28, 2023
1st place, "Writing Challenge - 'P' Words" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 3/29/2023
Prayer-pleas of best wishes’ are requests of my earnest heart...
May You, my dear Lord, grant, as for Your sake I do my utmost part
Becoming a blessing to others by the grace and mercy You impart
While in Your perfect will* I abide, thru Your strength – never to depart!
Enable me, my God, to love with Your compassion zeal...
Guard my soul against selfishness of arrogance-appeal
Pardon my hypocrisy in the guise of servanthood’s deal
Keep me submissive to Your control while in sincerity I kneel.
I beseech likewise for a praise-driven spirit, gratefully triumphant...
Led by Your wisdom along Your truth that can free the ignorant
For me to teach what’s right midst the scripturally vigilant
Sharing the faith that honours You ... worshipfully jubilant!
*Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
October 26, 2018
1st place, "STANDARD CONTEST 140" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 11/27/2018.
Luke 23:34 of the Scriptures, expressed this truth clearly:
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
Grateful am I for that divine plea of my Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ
for erring sinners like me.
What a compassionate supplication of a supreme God!
Such exemplifies how it is to reach-out to someone
who offended, angered and hurt me in the God-entrusted ministries
I'm a part of as a volunteer care-giver and life-builder.
Here am I humbled, humiliated, helped, and hoisted
in the exercise of genuine forgiveness required by the holy Pardoner.
Yes, I’m humbled as I admit my inability
to forgive absolutely, readily and completely
…the street child who called me a “fool”
while I was teaching him with my utmost best;
…the orphaned boy who would steal and lie about it,
despite being provided with his needs;
…the abandoned teen who reported me as a tyrant tormentor,
when in fact he was given a gentle discipline
packed with cheer-filled clemency;
…the arrogant pupil who disrespectfully accused me
as a lousy instructor, embarrassing me.
Indeed, I’m humiliated as the Lord reveals to me
my hypocrisy, half-heartedness, and haughtiness
in granting forgiveness along faith's fervor.
Thus, with the Holy Spirit’s conviction and power,
I confess my iniquities while persevering to overcome and forsake them.
Now, I’m helped in my desire to forgive with graciousness
based on the God’s imparted love to me,
bearing in mind Ephesians 4:32,
“…forgiving one another, even as God
for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Praising the Lord, I’m hoisted by God’s mercy
in seeking for His forgiveness for my very own sins
while worshipfully acknowledging His admonition
asserted by His Word in I John 1:9:
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
November 6, 2018
1st place, "Someone Forgiven You: When Is The Last Time You've Forgiven Dramatic Verse Contest"
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.; judged on 12/9/2018.
Tortured by iniquities’ guilt
My soul was condemned toward everlasting wrath…
Defenseless against penalty of sin.
Gripped with hypocrisy in the guise of meekness
My self-righteousness dominantly towered…
Defensive in alluding to human nature’s flaw.
Lured into materialism’s plunge
My carnality succumbed to worldly enchantment…
Defending flesh cravings for convenience-comfort.
Redeemed by the Saviour Jesus Christ
My spirit He quickened, granted with everlasting assurance…
Defenseless no more against death and grave.
Transformed to exalt the Lord* Almighty
My heart now worshipfully exalts His name…
Defense at work is the omnipotent Holy Spirit.
Strengthened for blessed service
My faith ascends along faithful stewardship…
Defensively vanquishing doubts and skepticism.
Blissfully basking in triumphant serenity
My life I devote reaching-out with love while yielded to Christ…
Defender Who deserves the best from empowering the defenseless.
*Psalm 94:22 But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
February 17, 2020
Edited on March 14, 2020
1st place, "STRAND CHOICE G..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/16/2020.
Extricated from chains of religious fanaticism
Here am I, your dear heart*, blissfully exultant
Freely exalting the gracious Redeemer
Whose compassion reached out to your soul
Pardoning you against everlasting condemnation.
Quickened toward great revival from lukewarm fellowship
Here am I, your dear heart, triumphantly rejoicing
Adoring worshipfully Almighty God
Who marvelously wrought new birth in your spirit
Enabling you to partake of His granted divine nature.
Inspired to labor not to gain worldly fame, but to glorify the King of kings
Here am I, your dear heart, yielded to His leadership
Drawing nigh to His altar, abiding in the will of the Master
Who alone knows perfectly your motives and intents
Blessing your stewardship of earnestly ministering to others.
Anchored upon precepts’ verities, defying sand-braced dogmas
Here am I, your dear heart, championing holy convictions
Expressing your scriptural faith granted by the Lord
Who sanctifies you in your heavenly journey through His Word
Vouching your sincere testimony, even your prayed-for poetry.
Yet, grieving over vanity’s grip when your carnality reigns
Here am I, your dear heart, succumbing to frustration-attacks
Lamenting as I beseech the loving Saviour
Whose tender mercies can purify your flesh
Constraining you to present your body a living sacrifice unto Him.
*Psalm73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
January 17, 2020
2nd place, "Dear Heart" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 1/19/2020.
March 13 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Ruth 1-4
Key Verse –Ruth 1:6 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.
LORD GOD, YOU ARE MY BREAD GIVER
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, dealing with me kindly
Thank You for granting me Your provisions constantly
You be praised as You make me grow in faith steadfastly
I cleave unto You, desiring Your presence earnestly.
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, directing me to follow You daily
Thank You for guiding me with Your wisdom consistently
You be praised as You fill my emptiness with grace abundantly…
I cling unto You, returning always to Your will determinedly.
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, dressing me up spiritually
Thank You for governing me with Your love wondrously
You be praised as You bless me continually…
I come unto You, abiding in Your care joyously.
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, drawing me to trust You fervently
Thank You for girding me with Your comfort serenely
You be praised as You shower me with kindness faithfully…
I call unto You, meeting You at Your throne worshipfully.
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, driving me to seek You sincerely
Thank You for getting hold of me to warm my heart cheerfully
You be praised as You teach me to be a virtuous woman biblically…
I cry unto You, pleading for Your triumphant help victoriously.
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, deterring me to fight sin righteously
Thank You for gripping me by Your redeeming mercy powerfully
You be praised as You raise me up to stay in Your will that is holy…
I cast myself unto You, submitting to Your control humbly.
Lord God, You are my bread Giver, daring me to testify about You assertively
Thank You for guarding me from false witnesses protectively
You be praised as You build me up to serving You obediently…
I commit my all unto You, relying ceaselessly on You completely.
March 13, 2023
Self of mine, blest by the Lord so gracious
may you find yourself gratefully joyous
as well as worshipfully victorious
optimizing breath’s worth, indeed precious.
Assured with life eternal as Christ’s gift
you’re privileged toward celestial lift
having been reached-out from transgression drift
for divine transformation’s wondrous shift.
Through your faith in the Saviour, you’re now freed
to serve gladly for His glory indeed
against selfish entanglements and greed
overcoming lure of worldly stardom breed.
Prevailing in your spiritual nature
blended well with mercy and truth’s feature
faithful, steadfast in Holy Ghost’s venture
be fruitful in your compassion-gesture.
Awaiting commendation for works’ best
stay humble in the Master’s powered nest
yielded to His will midst surrender-zest
while getting near temporal journey’s rest.
See you, dear self of mine in heaven’s bliss
where great miracles we can reminisce
and savor grand fellowship, not to miss
forever* praising GOD with Brod and Sis.
*Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
September 20, 2021
2nd place, "Letter to your future self" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 10/17/2021.
June 29 Scripture Meditations Based on Proverbs 22
Key Verse – Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR TRAINING ME
Thank You for training me with Your loving favour
Despite my weakness in finishing an endeavour
For me to strive toward perfection’s fervour
Ever grateful for Your skillful molding savour.
Thank You for training me with Your granted prudence
Despite my innocence when faced with a seeming coincidence
For me to choose permanence in Your perfect will’s residence
Ever dependent on Your wise providence.
Thank You for training me with Your ruling authority
Despite my hard-headedness that’s devoid of humility
For me to obey Your instruction’s certainty
Ever submissive to Your majestic sovereignty.
Thank You for training me with Your preserving knowledge
Despite my education in a secular college
For me to understand Your plan I worshipfully acknowledge
Ever studious by Your offered learning privilege.
Thank You for training me with Your driving grace
Despite my weariness along the Christian race
For me to persevere with Your strength’s brace
Ever ardent through Your encouraging commendation-praise.
Thank You for training me with Your honourable standard
Despite my unworthiness as a called steward
For me to work well although it is rigorously hard
Ever diligent along Your excellent regard.
June 29, 2022
Enthralled with heavenly love
I’m nestling in the Almighty's divine amorousness
Satiating my heart’s hunger for genuine peace
From oppressive sin-inflicting guilt
Quenching my soul’s thirst for freedom's contentment
Against affliction-pangs of bitterness and greed
While calming the vehemence of my mind attacked by doubts.
Assured by God to delight in His perpetual love
He vividly expressed in the Scriptures
And unceasingly reverberated by Jeremiah 31:3
“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying,
Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love:
therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee;”
I seek Him worshipfully in His solace
Midst disquietude of carnality, threatening my spirit
So I can invite others to bask with no hesitation
In the effervescence of His compassion.
Thus, brewing in the fervidness of the Lord’s charity,
I yield myself to His reviving grace
Blessed to serve Him with reverence.
As His faithful steward sealed with His loving kindness
May I testify that I love God* with all my heart;
And I’m striving to love others as myself… all by His gracious love.
*Luke 10:27 “…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
February 16, 2019
1st place, "A BRIAN STRAND VERSE FREED" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/2/2022.
January 26 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Exodus 25-27
Key Verse – Exodus 25:1-2 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO INSTRUCTS US
TO BRING HIM OFFERINGS
Praise be to God for instructing us
to bring Him our offerings:
Willingly with satisfaction joy
Wholeheartedly along salvation jubilation
Worshipfully in our spiritual journey
Winsomely through our stewardship jobs
Exodus 26:1 Praise be to the Lord for granting us
what His tabernacle requires:
Curtains of redemption
Coverings of righteousness
Clothes of revival
Exodus 27:21 Praise be to the Saviour for radiating to us
His holiness as our testimony-light before Him that:
Burns from evening to morning
Beautifies for His glory and majesty
Blesses His magnificence as well as His omnipotence
Besets us around His righteousness for Gospel sharing. Amen!
January 26, 2024
Devotion, godly victorious, participates in earnest discipleship
Submitting to the Scriptures’ divine instruction
Enjoying the Saviour’s compassion in Great Commission-fulfillment.
Victorious devoutness to the Lord ministers through His power
Labouring in His vineyard with blessings' diligence
While following the Master’s steps, abiding in His fellowship.
Commitment to Christ, triumphantly* at work, serves whatever the cost
Offering to God wholeheartedly midst sacrifice-willingness
Praising worshipfully, assured of eternal life’s glory.
*Psalm 106:47 …O LORD our God, … gather us… to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
August 15, 2019
Alive, quickened by the Spirit divine
My redeemed soul is breathing with God’s grace
Growing so well, prospering in His love
Thankful to thrive along salvation joy.
Breathing-out praise to reflect the Lord’s light
My blessed heart radiates heaven glow
Receiving serenely forgiveness grant
As sin confession yields righteous pursuits.
Triumphant over trials, woes and pain
My steadfast faith keeps on breathing midst peace
Sustained by the Saviour Who authors life
While propped to share His mercy, full of hope.
Breathing-in the Almighty*’s compassion
My flourishing prayer blossoms with love
Nurturing others upon kindness-care
Fulfilling best, devoid of selfish pride.
Assured by Christ with immortal future
My earnest service to Him I devote
Along everlasting horizon’s view
Worshipfully breathing, always blissful.
*Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
March 17, 2023
3rd place, "A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1206" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 4/8/2023.
Futile and worthless
in the guise of humility
yet towering in arrogance
which carnality denied...
my soul now seeks Your power*, Lord
evidencing wondrous
transformation I’m blessed with ---
Your miracle of new birth
imparting me divine nature
verily possible
by Your grace through faith in You
the Omnipotent GOD
Who granted me eternal life
wrought by Your loving sacrifice
my spirit worshipfully thanks.
*Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
June 28, 2020
Honorable Mention, "STRAND COMPLETELY NEW(2) any theme any form" Poetry Contest; Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/29/2020.