As student of freedom truth’s glow
My mind seeks wisdom beams to show
Divine presence of counsel light…
You, Lord, can grant by Your grace* might.
Valuing treasured learning gain
My heart allows sharing to reign
Optimizing kindness’ delight…
You, Lord, can grant by Your grace might.
Fully engaged with caring zest
My soul strives for performance-best
Beseeching that love drives my plight…
You, Lord, can grant by Your grace might.
Forgive my selfishness and greed
As I do forget virtues’ creed
Please remind me truths, always right…
You, Lord, can grant by Your grace might.
Involve me** fully, such I pray
In sublime service of blest ray
While reaching-out toward faith’s height…
You, Lord, can grant by Your grace might.
*1Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
**"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
July 11, 2023
2nd place, "A Quote For A Kyrielle" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 7/16/2023.
Categories:
involvement, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Kyrielle
INVOLVEMENT
Only heard ! Paid no attention.
Just you told: I was not concerned.
Truly : Needed explanation.
Involve me and then I will learn.
I might not given importance.
Convince me on your path to run.
Either to start or to enhance.
Involve me and then I will learn.
I may forget, I do not know.
Guide to process on creation.
Teach me precise, I will follow.
Involve me and then I will learn.
If taught right, I will remember.
Train me well to perform my turn.
Prepare me as active member.
Involve me and then I will learn.
Categories:
involvement, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Kyrielle
It is to man to invest where they sees they'll benefit
And that's why when we sow seeds we hope they'll grow
Cause there must be something of value at the end of it
If not then why the need for all this to make it grow
And that's why even before we cast a vote
We think hard on how we gonna benefit
We think of the weight of our vote
And if it will be enough to get us leaders who fit
Cause we just don't elect leaders for today
We vote in leaders for tomorrow
Cause our kids are the ones who gonna pay
For our mistakes in the present is where the future borrows
We think on how this leader will deliver
If whatever they stand to say
May have weight to push the lever
Cause as times are hard prices go high but not pay
We vote for change, for a voice that speaks for us
For we can't all get up there to represent ourselves
Thats why when we vote we vote for us
Cause voting and change we owe it to ourselves
The PO£T
Categories:
involvement, africa, corruption, society, together,
Form: Rhyme
Redeemed by God toward faithful stewardship*…
…Believers are called for Great Commission partnership.
Saved through Christ’s blood, truly victorious…
…stewards can involve in His work, divinely glorious.
Purged from sins’ filthiness along the Spirit’s cleansing…
…Saints should walk worthy on mission paths of blessing.
Enriched with the Father’s wealth of eternal abundance…
…Heirs must share ministry blessings by love’s guidance.
Prospered in laboring while obeying the Master’s commands…
…Servants ought to fulfill gladly His orders and demands.
*1Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
May 4, 2019
Categories:
involvement, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Couplet
My life is privileged to have God’s involvement.
He leads me for faithful service as His steward
Whom He directs toward fruitful faith-steps forward…
Now, I’m driven by His grace of works’ fulfillment!
Never futile is my life, molded by God’s might!
He enables my becoming thru His great Word
While he guards me from vain thoughts by His Spirit’s sword…
Now, I’m propelled to please Him* in doing what’s right.
*1Thessalonians 4:1 … we beseech you… and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
April 28, 2019
Categories:
involvement, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme
The ministry* of God
…demands unwavering commitment…
...calls for total surrender…
…behooves my heart to sacrifice…
…assures me eternal fulfillment-abundance
which I thank the LORD for!!!
The work of God is divine
…directing toward servanthood-involvement
…challenging against selfish motive
…bracing-up stewardship faithfulness
…affirming to me enriching satisfaction
for which I praise the LORD!!!
1Timothy 1:12 …I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.
April 6, 2019
Categories:
involvement, appreciation, blessing, faith, god,
Form: Verse
Our Great Commission involvement’s motive…
Is it just a mere display of our desire to be active???
It should not be out of leisure’s elective or pleasure’s incentive---
Let's work for the Lord’s glory* thru His directive to be heavenly productive!!!
Our Great Commission involvement’s advancement…
Is it just a mere execution of our pursuit for self-fulfillment???
It should not be out of fleshly energy in performing our assignment---
Let's labour in the Lord’s vineyard by His empowerment in our commitment!!!
Our Great Commission involvement’s consistency…
Is it just a mere break in our routine to add variety to schedule so busy???
It should not be out of urgency devoid of spiritual persistency---
Let's serve upon the Lord’s prodding with faithfulness’ fervency!!!
Our Great Commission involvement’s partnership…
Is it just a mere exercise of our civil dealings because of worldly friendship???
It should not be out of what we can get from brethren’s fellowship---
Let's edify the Lord’s saints with love and respect in our anointed stewardship!!!
*1Corinthians 10:31 ... Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
December 13, 2018
Categories:
involvement, character, christian, dedication, devotion,
Form: Didactic
Zillion youths x-rayed when videotape unravel
the security risk, questioning people’s obligation ,
not many leaders know juvenile involvement
hoist great fellows ,excluding dangerous criminals
being adjudged .
Categories:
involvement, life, youth,
Form: ABC
Everybody, except the not to be quoted
are no longer
so when above
Sitting among, resting along
Gather round, find some good static
half the world thinks them otherwise
consuming quickly, noticed for awile
Easy to do
Nothing else to be done
then forget how to live
play prepare God save you, says the citizen
is something to be coming out now?
tickled baptized corpses clutter ....for you
how about the idea of maybe
...maybe all in error are energizing
Removed for relaxation
going unrepresented
I cant take my eyes off of
Everybodies got a famous first name!
If you could stop that continue with this weigh in
AFTER THIS!
to hear your sounds
herd off you , stray all sheep
wont help to abide
never an adequate outside
partake over & over
ahead of others decayed,
but included in heaven....never well put-together
Keep back collapsing caved souls
say, how do you express that everday
away from the more likely
up come the destruction of the sun
what makes you laugh more than
you DO want SOMETHING
what an innapropriate time to crave a milkshake
Categories:
involvement, history, inspirational, time,
Form: I do not know?