Everyday, anytime
I go through pains
It strengthens and sharpens me
Making me stronger and bolder
To strive and thrive relentlessly.
Everyday, anytime
I go through threats
It makes me courageous and fearless
Sharpening and awakening
My soul to venture amidst danger.
Everyday, anytime
I go through a test
It brings out my best
Resetting my mindset
Giving me rest.
Everyday, anytime
I go through defeat or deceit
It makes me wiser and smarter
Lighting my awareness
If you don't go through it
You won't know what it takes.
Yes, the light does not arrive
it accumulates,
Yes, not a switch but a gradient,
not a moment but an hour,
Yes, darkness and light argue slowly,
neither winning cleanly,
Yes, and the world is briefly,
beautifully, neither.
Yes, at four the darkness is still absolute and entire,
Yes, yet the birds open their throats and sing anyway,
Yes, not because they see the light but because they trust the turn,
Yes, you do not need the dawn before you begin.
Yes, by five the sky tries blue against the black,
Yes, a ghost-colour, a suggestion, a possibility rehearsed,
Yes, night and day inhabit the same sky without confusion
Yes, this is not contradiction, this is honesty.
Yes, by six the mist catches light differently than the hills do,
Yes, a tree steps forward, then the field, then the far ridge,
Yes, each thing returning to its name, its shape, its place,
Yes, having come through the dark without losing what it was.
Yes, this is the joy: the long accumulated yes,
Yes, light choosing the world, detail by deliberate detail,
Yes, the birds already knew and now, so do you
Yes, go through, go through, the light is always coming.
Venting...
I trust NO one here,
I have a REALLY good life,
I WILL care for Sean!
Some people DO care!
Sometimes, I think way too much...
I say, "GO to Hell!"
Scarlet Cope, is or will be my wife,
She is freaking hot and I hope to spend my life with,
I still have some hope but can I cope?
I pushed her away,
The hotel was WAY too much,
I miss her dearly,
I lived in hotels,
I worked in them,
We should NOT have to live in them,
I am NOT a jew,
I still have many Jewish friends,
I studied their ethics,
There is NO end,
You can be my friend,
Be there in the end,
In this evil world,
We MUST transcend this,
My name is Glenn...
And yours is... ___________
Rise up and conquer
Endure hardship and rebuke
Order to prosper.
Why everyday I go through emotions?
When life goes through its twists and turns,
I need to get my gears in motion,
For these thoughts they burn.
Sometimes I can't believe how people can be?
With greed, and envy for everyone to see.
How can people feel no empathy?
I will never know because to be honest that's beyond me.
For some are careless,
Some are weak,
Some feel hopeless,
I just take each day as it comes, even if my days are bleak.
Unfortunately
Today's world isn't for the mild and meak.
Let's hope for change, even if it's years, months or hopefully next week.
Oh, Lord
When I go through deep,
When I go through deep waters,
You said, you said you will be with me.
Whither a pond, a lake river or sea;
You will be with me, (be with me)
If I keep my eyes, keep my eyes on you;
I won’t sink, nor swim but I’ll walk on through… When I go through rivers of difficulty, you will not let me down, you won’t let me down, down nor drown.
When I go through rivers of difficulty, you will not let me down, you won’t let me down, down nor drown.
Alleluia, Glory is the story
Alleluia, Alleluia
Oh, Lord
When I go through deep,
When I go through deep waters,
You said, you said you will be with me.
Whither a pond, a lake river or sea;
You will be with me, (be with me)
If I keep my eyes, keep my eyes on you;
I won’t sink, nor swim but I’ll walk on through… When I go through rivers of difficulty, you will not let me down, you won’t let me down, down nor drown.
And for all this I thank you Lord, thank you God Amen
1/31/20
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2020©
From anthology “Praise Worthy”
Isaiah 43:2
Everyone has to go through a struggle
Potential pitfalls will try to deter you
Do not ever give up
Keep your head up and guide your way through
Darkness initially may surround you
You may find yourself going through treacherous terrain
The journey of life is not meant to be easy
But, there is confidence and knowledge for you to gain
Go through that course
In order to grow
There is a lot for you to gain
And that is for sure
Learn those lessons
Take everything in stride
Empower your mind
And set your sights high
Go through the adventure
And better yourself completely
Embrace the maze that you are in
Build your world immensely
Believe that you can
Just rise above those pitfalls
Find your inner strength
Learn to stand up tall
When you go through a struggle
You may take a fall
But, you must get up
And stand up tall
Situations are not simple
The journey will be a challenge
Let it bring out the best in you
And find your balance
I wake up
on a bed I don't recognize
realization struck
I see myself
below me
I look around, I see
red
everywhere,
red
Its hell
I could walk around
but not so far
from myself.
Then suddenly,
everyone I know is there
infront of the other me.
I stand
awestruck
as I realize
that
I'm dying.
Girls always shopping for a new dress,
Painting their nails to look their best,
In front of the mirror putting make-up on,
At the hairdressers getting it done,
I think they all need a good rest.
We go through life
Loving who loves us not......
Searching for those who wish
Not to be found......
Rejecting who value us most.
We go through life
Validating and excusing
Those who betray us;
Fantasize about
Those who constantly rob us
Of our joys.
We go through life
Trying to appease them
To the point of sacrificing our very lives
For those who without any hesitation
Would walk over our ashes...
Hanging on to levee banks
not long after the flood,
I watch souls get washed away,
caught up in rolling mud.
Grabbed a page upon the wave,
‘twas torn by the rain,
The last few words left to read
told of lives lost in vain.
Voices in the distant clouds
cried out for some relief
But the truth had long been lost
to the last midnight thief.
Salvation rode on bare wings
that winds had hard torn,
She’s been searching high and low
for one that’s been reborn.
Satan puts his hand up high
for everyone to see,
Stakes his claim quick to the throne
he swears has become free.
Suddenly it’s quiet now,
even shadows stand still,
Heartbeats shiver in the dark,
a cross burns on a hill.
Morning light breaks through the night
and flickers ‘cross the skies,
Somewhere from eternity
a newborn baby cries.
It's Hard To See Someone Go Through' Pain...
"It's hard to see someone I love
go through so much pain."
Were the words I heard that night
I called on Jesus' name.
"This person whom I love,
has gone through so much."
"How I wish to bring my peace
and healing touch."
I cried and wept, as I heard
the master's voice.
His gift of love is for all of us...
It's our choice!
His body was broken...
A sacrifice was made.
His life for our sorrow and pain,
is what he gave.
His grace is more than sufficient
for the pain we endure.
His love and commitment to you,
is true and secure.
He loves you so much.
He waits at your heart's door.
He gives peace and comfort.
And so much more!
The pain and suffering you're
going through today.
Please listen to the words
Christ has to say.
"I am El-Shadaii." "Jehovah-Jireh."
"Your very best friend."
"My love and devotion to you
will never, never end."
By Jim Pemberton
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