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November 16 Relationship to God Bible Meditations
Based on 2Corinthians 10-11
Key Verse – 2Corinthians 10:17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
LORD GOD, YOU ARE MY CAUSE FOR GLORYING
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your graciousness
Thank You that You keep me in Your will by Your beseeching meekness
Along Your strength that conquers my weakness midst Your gentleness
With Your power and strength for my victory-readiness.
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your omniscience
Thank You that You expose to me Your truth of radiant iridescence
Along Your authority that combats my disobedience
With Your knowledge and counsel for my divine intelligence.
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your wisdom
Thank You that You teach me to prioritize Your kingdom
Along Your instruction that increases my faith against boredom
With Your precepts and statutes for my servanthood-freedom.
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your authority
Thank You that You rule over me toward exercise of genuine humility
Along Your correction that disciplines my being haughty
With Your greatness and majesty for my worship’s sincerity.
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your Gospel of salvation
Thank You that You gave me life everlasting midst eternal redemption
Along Your assurance that settles my sanctified position
With Your love and compassion for my conversion-transformation.
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your mercy
Thank You that You comfort me against frustrations of deficiency
Along Your exhortation that encourages my stewardship-fervency
With Your supply and grants for my contentment-sufficiency.
Lord God, You are my Cause for glorying due to Your light
Thank You that You illumine me for prayerful plight
Along Your holiness that protects my testimony from deceit’s blight
With Your care and inspiration for my devotion’s delight.
November 16, 2023
She sneaks into town
In the middle of the night;
Sets up before daybreak.
Her colors blind the town square.
Her barkers have games set up before the crowd arrives.
Her fantastic rides take two tickets;
Most kids lament they only have ten.
Some get replenished by their parents.
Others do not.
She smiles as she hears the two-year olds
screeching with delight on her multi-painted ponies.
She gloats that the mommies and daddies are willing to
stay in line for an hour.
The joy she brings is unparalleled; her bosom swells
with the knowledge that her enthusiasm has turned yet
another small middle earth town upside down.
She knows the inhabitants all look forward to her hot,
salted pretzels and cotton candy and depend upon her every year.
There are bicycle parades, and floats to honor her arrival.
She lures them into her tents, where they see crazy, unexpected miracles.
These folk talk about her for a whole year, glorying in being
held upside down for what seemed like hours snapped tightly
in one of her two ha-ha terrifying roller coasters,
Expounding on tales gleaned from her bowels.
She sneaks out as quietly as she sneaked in.
Taking her joy and colors with her, hoping to
be back another year.
Written 12/02/2018 Contest: Early December 2018
Sponsor: Brian Strand
The Lord conquers me by His truth!
I thank Him for girding me along my faith…
Anchoring my steadfastness thru His standards
Against doubts and unbelief.
The Lord conquers me by His sovereignty!
I honour Him for uplifting me in my submission…
Breaking my pride thru His holiness
Against haughtiness and self-glorying.
The Lord conquers me by His wisdom*!
I praise Him for correcting me of my ignorance…
Guiding my decisions thru His precepts
Against indecency and vanity.
The Lord conquers me by His might!
I esteem Him for propelling me toward my commitment…
Blessing my labor thru His approval
Against fruitlessness and indolence.
*Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.
November 17, 2018
There is an antique writing desk
in my little study
handed-me-down
from generations of would-be
writers in my family
And there are ancient creatures
from days gone by
living in this old desk still
evil, larcenous little creatures
envious of literary skill
This explains much
Lately, I have caught them unawares
aghast, thought I imagined them
but they are really there
surly, sinister, repugnant creatures
in my writing desk
There's a putrid little jerk,
called Pernishicus who lurks
behind the piles on my desk
glorying in the mess
a malevolent, grimy-mauve gremlin
Who preys on newly created works
stealthily spraying them
with foul feculence
as soon as I commence
my writing-
...Sometimes missing slightly
and tagging my hand
making it hard to stand
myself (much less my writing)
for days on end
Then there's a creepy
mesmerizing fiend
they call Spelbadger
a translucent thing, quite obscene
who shifts in the shadows and purrs
With dark eyes deep- constantly changing
like stones from mood-rings
set in his skull
he psychically bullies,
intimidates and muddles
until my poor brain
is worn and dull
And perhaps worst of all
is that one, Grumblesleaze
with pale, glowering eyes diseased
a gray-green, mangy looking thing
whose famous quirk
is that he has the gall
to grouse about my work...
As he viciously shreds it
then glunshing and munching
greedily devours it all
leaving no note
or trace of remembrance
of my past brilliance
behind
Oh, out of spite
he might leave a few
of my ill-penned
unfortunate lines
I planned to cut anyway
or pull my worst attempts
from the waste-can
and lay them out
to remind me of my failures
Yes, this explains much
For there was only one before
our one lone ancestor
who was able to write
at this desk prolifically
tapping out volumes rather heroically
'Though tiresome and tedious
dry history and drivel
which, no doubt, shrank and shriveled
and lulled these creatures off
to sleep for years
Until we woke them up
broke their hibernation
with more interesting stories
and imagination, colorfully crafted
ingenious, piece after piece
Clicking and clacking away
on typewriters, keyboards
generation after generation
of irritatingly gifted writers
disturbing their peace
it had to cease...
Let’s maximize time, applying life’s best lessons
learned from experiences allowed by God, the greatest Teacher
Who asserted the privilege to love Him and neighbors as we love ourselves
while seeking His grace toward character betterment.
Let’s value time, understanding what’s essential
since doing so is vital for wisdom-gaining
keeping us peace-filled, shielded from doubt or bitterness
yet diligently toiling, not plagued with indolence-peril.
Let’s spend time well, prioritizing the eternal we must cherish
such is faith in the Lord against the temporal and worldly vain
as we trust His truth revealed through His holy Scriptures
empowering us to live blissfully triumphant.
Let’s be warned to use time, not focusing on selfish gain
overcoming discontentment, covetousness and pride
vanquishing self-righteousness, self-pity, self-glorying pursuits
thus, we are exhorted to walk through the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Let’s enjoy the time* granted us, choosing to do what’s right
serving the Lord by ministering to others with kindness
praying, reaching-out, sharing, caring along compassion’s practice
wasting not moments toward regrets’ anguish.
*Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
June 10, 2020
1st place, "Time" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 6/11/2020.
July 29 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Isaiah 6-11
Key Verse – Isaiah 6:1 … I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO IS SITTING UPON HIS THRONE
Praise be to God Who is sitting upon His throne:
High and lifted up in our worship
Holy and leading us for our welfare
Heavenly and loading to us His wealth
Helpful and listening to us with His watching
Hoisting us while letting us learn from His Word
Isaiah 7:13 Praise be to the Lord for warning us
against wearying Him by our:
Exposed selfishness
Exceeding sinfulness
Expressed slothfulness
Extensive stubbornness
Extravagant self-glorying
Isaiah 8:13 Praise be to the Saviour for
instructing us with His strong hand to help us from:
Death’s dread
Dreadful distress
Detriment of dearth
Despair and desolation
Destruction along downfall
Isaiah 9:7 Praise be to the Almighty
for His zeal that protects our:
Salvation-security against soul’s struggles
Satisfaction-sufficiency against scarcity’s shock
Sacrifice-sweetness against selfishness’ spoilage
Sanctification-strength against sinfulness’ severity
Service-steadfastness against slothfulness’ strivings
Isaiah 10:12 Praise be to the Creator
for performing His work in:
Framing our spirituality by His Word
Fixing our standards along His ways
Fulfilling our servanthood with His wisdom
Fueling our soulwinning through His wonders
Fostering our stewardship toward willingness to work
Isaiah 11:9 Praise be to the Holy Spirit for
His knowledge that is:
Powerful for our changes
Purposive for our charging
Perfect toward our conversion
Precious toward our commitment
Priceless with our consecration. Amen!
July 29, 2024
A trip I'm glad I took --- taught me so well indeed
To reach virtues' hill, bearing goodness' creed
Having no short cuts midst obedience-deed
Such is a must --- to learn lessons I need.
The trip let me appreciate heaven's rain
While refreshed despite vexing fatigue's blight
Making me see sign, "Contentment is great gain"
Trying to cheer up my complaining sight.
Driving with peace along calmness' terrain
My faith was propelled toward kindness-flight
Slowing down pride of arrogance-pushed might
To overcome self-glorying woes' pain.
Oh, this trip has taught me so well indeed
To reach virtues' hill bearing goodness' creed
Taking no short cuts midst obedience-deed
Such is a must --- to learn lessons I need.
I thank the Lord* for a trip with His light
Midst paths I trod on, whether rough or plain
Since He brought me to ministerial height
Against selfishness of stubbornness' stain.
The trip for virtues' exposure delight
Conquered my heart's fear of cowardice-strain.
Empowering me to do what is right
Prayerfully fulfilling blest role's reign.
Yes, I'm glad this trip taught me well indeed
To reach virtues' hill bearing goodness' creed
Having no short cuts midst obedience-deed
Such is a must --- to learn lessons I need.
*Psalms 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
April 11, 2026; Edited on July 1, 2026
2nd place, "A trip I'm glad I took" Lyric Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mark Springer; judged on 8/12/2026
November 6 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on 1Corinthians 5-6
Key Verse – 1Corinthians 5:4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
LORD GOD, YOU ARE MY POWER FOR SPIRITUAL PURSUITS
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst evil report
Thank You for being great that anchors me by Your support…
Oh, I mourn for my puffed up attitude and arrogant retort
While begging for Your pardon of sanctifying comfort.
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst fleshly destruction
Thank You for being steadfast in Your truth against malice-perdition…
Oh, I feel ashamed of my self-glorying ambition
While submitting to Your purging and purification.
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst selfish covetousness
Thank You for being holy that shields me from filthiness…
Oh, I cry due to my failure caused by carnality’s weakness
While casting unto Your care my towering haughtiness.
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst law breaking
Thank You for being wise in leading me toward holy walking…
Oh, I lament over my backsliding and worldliness-trekking
While following Your steps in heavenly kingdom-seeking.
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst deceitful heart
Thank You for being righteous that keeps me inside Your safe rampart…
Oh, I grieve for my iniquities of wrong doings’ dart
While accepting Your correction so in Your will I won’t depart.
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst sinful game
Thank You for being merciful in protecting me of my fragile frame…
Oh, I admit my compromises that stain Your name
While praying for Your revival of service-flame.
Lord God, You are my Power for spiritual pursuits midst lurking misery
Thank You for being triumphant that insures my divine victory…
Oh, I strive to share Your salvation message of Gospel story
While cleaving to Your grace, living for Your glory.
November 6, 2023
In the Garden of Beginings
Projects failed or flowered,
Left to grow or to wither
Many being overpowered,
Each an experiment,
A blending of force
Each left to follow its
Own individual course.
None were culled
Without good reason
Flowering and blooming
For season after season.
Experiment of dimensions
Matter, time, force, space
Some rising to exist briefly,
Some at more sedate pace
As the Universal Gardner,
Glorying in the sight
Of destructive darkness
And brilliant creative light.
Used the lightest of control
To keep things on track,
Moving from place to place
Its tools slung on its back
God is my Director toward the glorious future
Against challenges that may build up or torture…
He strengthens my faith for Scripture-anchored venture
Till I become His perfect creature!
God is my Director toward spiritual radiance
Against achievements that may cause arrogance or defiance…
He reveals my humility’s sincere appearance
Till I show Him my submissiveness of complete reliance!
God is my Director toward fruitful service
Against slothfulness that may speak of disinterest or malice…
He assesses my labour’s diligence as His divine edifice
Till I exert my best effort with righteous practice!
God is my Director* toward holy living
Against hypocrisy that may bring selfish glorying or guilty cleaving…
He rebukes my hidden motives needing His reproving
Till I present well-doing sacrifices worthy of His approving!
*2Thessalonians 3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
October 2, 2018