A missile’s disguise is a flower
magnetic, a whiff of its power
Yet when its petals draw near
a new odor appears
~ Zero-hour
When I groan in my sin-inflicted pain
Languishing in misery brought by disobedience-stain
Sorrowing midst fleshly triumph so void and vain…
My God offers to me His grace I’m unworthy to gain.
I draw* near to Him, placing my life into His forgiveness-domain!
When I cry for divine aid and support
Excruciating from my downfall’s discomfort
Wailing due to my worldliness and its guilt-haunting escort …
My Saviour pours His mercy for my ultimate resort.
I draw nigh to Him, laying my faith upon His strength’s fort!
When I need urgent care
Beseeching for an assured welfare
Ailing with discontentment’s scare…
My Lord presents His promises which His words declare.
I abide in Him, exposing my soul to His victorious stare!
*Psalm 73:28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
June 29, 2019
Shades of black
A reminder of early days
Days when the stars
Were considered a stone's throw away
Days when Mother's call echoed
Through the walls at cockcrow
Days when father's fierce voice
Brought fear to hearts
Days when the sight of rain
Was an invitation for play
Days when life was empty
Of any sort of responsibility
Days when the sunrise commanded response
Days when responsibility became priority
Days when I lifted my seeds
Days when I employed father's fierce voice against my plants
But now, I alone in my world
Sitting on the porch
Staring into the burning sunset
See only shades of grey
O Lord, our God.
Why have You forgotten us?
Be it our name, be it our fame,
be it our works and deeds,
none of those impress You,
but for our hearts stripped bare.
Naked we stand infront of You,
surrendering ourselves,
declaring our sins and failures to You,
pleading for Your grace, Your love, Your kindness.
Souls broken, tormented.
That's when You draw near.
O Lord, our God.
We feel You near again.
Keep these hearts full of Your love
and these minds empty
from the wisdom of this world.
Give us a heart that desires You.
Fill us with Your Word
You will find God when you seek
him with all of your heart.
Getting on your knees in prayer
is a good place to start!
Remember... A double-minded man is
unstable in his ways.
He has no true direction in
life when he prays.
Draw near to God and he'll
draw near to you.
His word will be your guide
in all that you do.
Hunger for his righteousness...
and be filled!
Drawing close to Jesus is
what God has willed!
He desires an intimate love...
more than words can say!
Come to him now... with no more delay!
Trust him with all of your heart...
not your own understanding.
In everything...acknowledge him...
and heed his commanding!
Obey his command to serve with
body, sould and mind.
Everlasting peace and love you will surely find!
His desire for you to know and
love him is never ending.
Come to him now... please...
no more "pretending."
Reach out today... and call on his
wonderful name!
His love for you is forever
and will never change!
Allow him to bring joy to your
heart and pure delight!
Please come to him now.. why not tonight?
By JIm Pemberton
2007
You will find God when you seek
him with all of your heart.
Getting on your knees in prayer
is a good place to start!
Remember... A double-minded man is
unstable in his ways.
He has no true direction in
life when he prays.
Draw near to God and he'll
draw near to you.
His word will be your guide
in all that you do.
Hunger for his righteousness...
and be filled!
Drawing close to Jesus is
what God has willed!
He desires an intimate love...
more than words can say!
Come to him now... with no more delay!
Trust him with all of your heart...
not your own understanding.
In everything...acknowledge him...
and heed his commanding!
Obey his command to serve with
body, sould and mind.
Everlasting peace and love
you will surely find!
His desire for you to know and
love him is never ending.
Come to him now... please...
no more "pretending."
Reach out today... and call on his
wonderful name!
His love for you is forever
and will never change!
Allow him to bring joy to your
heart and pure delight!
Please come to him now..
why not tonight?
By JIm Pemberton
2008
Destiny draws near
Upon her voice I hear
Angelic choirs
Singing songs
Of a true God
The clock ticks
My heart beats
Upon a cloud
My life does rest
Is there hope
For her voice
To echo in my ears
Does destiny draw near
Is that a robin’s voice
That I hear
Is winter’s wrath
About to disappear
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