In my early years since my conversion
my love for God's truth has grown
having a true love for divine truth
God's been pleased to continually sow
In this quest, I've been guided by reading
the writings of Jonathan Edwards so dear
filling my mind with God's absolute truth
this was the voice of God I heard in my ear
Edwards spoke with depth and meaning
showing God was sovereign in everything
especially in His book 'Religious Affections'
this was pure gold in my heart to bring
My other mentor was John Calvin, no less
this Frenchman's sermons are so profound
how he stood for God's truth no matter the cost
his election doctrine was so truly sound
So many times when doubts assailed me
it was God's assurance through Calvin's pen
that lifted me and kept me in line
his Institutes always my doctrinal gem
For whatever years God leaves me with
these mentors will always be my guides
for these teachings are truly of God
to proclaim them indeed, I will never hide
Your heart is kind, so amazing
A blessing, inside… my soul is praising
You’re a piece of the life, God gave
A life full of purpose, a chance so brave
Your soul is faithful, such sacrifice
A sweet smelling joy, heavenly spice
You’re a miracle of grace, God’s light
A murmur of love that feels so very right
Your story comes alive as dawn rises
A blessing of pure wonder always surprises
You’re a healing of the heaviest heart
A music poured out, a song that won’t depart
Your tenderness is like a breath of hope
A sweet ember of encouragement so I can cope
You’re a friend who is worthy of each honor
A promise that tells me all my fear is a goner
Your natural ability is to always inspire
A sincerity that reassures my wildest desire
You’re more than a blessing, I can’t describe
A blessing that is just what Jesus did prescribe
When I first met you, I didn’t realize
How your light could be brighter than sunrise
Now I know that you’re more than a friend
You’re assurance that my gratitude will never end!
Thank you, my friend – for all you’ve been
I’ve loved you since our friendship did first begin
I walk the halls of ghosts.
Of all who came before.
The memories of the foundry floor
Reverberate in my mind.
I remember silhouettes of friends;
See them smiling there.
I see toolbags, slung up on their backs.
Hear their crazy laughs.
Their grunts of strain. Their eyes in pain. As bolts found home.
As my mind wanders these halls, still entrenched in work,
Thoughts loop large to previous days.
Wishing for days gone by—to reach and grab a piece.
Stuck in the here and now—more in back than in front.
Training new by old. Futures to reveal.
Fresh hands to shake, and smiles to share...
Toolbags of their own.
Perhaps a sign of times, as future comes and goes.
Perhaps a sentimental fool in hallways, I suppose.
- Debra
Good karma moved quietly,
Revolving back with purpose,
Finding the hands that gave
Without witness,
Lifting the hearts that remained
True in the shadows-
Returning softly
HONESTY
Double dealing yet convincing individuals
Are all over like clouds in the sky even though abominations-
They could be on every corner of every street ignoring the heat
Under their feet as they wait for a new victim or recruit
But you must never be one of them despite their many methods
Of persistently swaying-they will eventually abandon you when it
Benefits them even if you rip a hem-you deserve a better life than
Than that of a Judas Goat`
Never steal nor lie about either yourself or others
It is neither honest nor right to do either even if you can be
convincing and want to ruffle some feathers-leave it to those who
Who enjoy causing trouble and instead huddle with the honest
citizens- your honesty will grow stronger!
To suffer in the flesh, is to evolve in spirit.
Patience, love, or wisdom. A major pivot.
Life is about what you seek beyond sight.
When you fight for belief to be led by what’s right.
What matters most should gain your best.
What matters less should be slain to rest.
She is my dream my best friend.
No one is perfect I know that more then most.
My mistakes are many.
Love destroyed all doubts in Jesus name.
I still believe Jesus is with me each moment.
Hazel eyes her eyes are perfect to me.
Maybe I am a dark horse.
Lights guide me into Jesus hands.
Ambassador of Jesus I trust in You Lord.
My heart belongs to Kami even if next life I meet her with Jesus.
Lord I know You have good plans for me I trust in you.
Thank you Lord Jesus.
bears
zilch
malice,
honesty
his best policy;
a man who lives without pretense;
devoid of an ego and doesn't seek constant praise;
he gives a clear, quiet affection to every single person that crosses his path.
He served as a catalyst
for my poetic mood
and experimental dimensions
in silent rendering,
with an itch for art forms
be it the appetite
the nectar of a poet
My endeavor to articulate excels
far beyond my perceived horizons
alas jump-starting my muses
heretofore dormant a bit,
stirring me to excavate
a font of ideas
and accelerate with eagerness
to burst forth
from mind onto page
unfurling with words
hidden beneath my tongue
that once alluded me,
I stitch the unsaid into form
before our intuitive tryst,
a better mentor I could not
have hoped for;
British, artist, wordsmith, & troubadour
of empirical and
nostalgic emphasis
With pleasure I dive deep
into linguistic lure,
definitions and display
composing in a harmonious dance
lyrics into wordplay
I breathe life into symbols
older than memory
If ever there was a lauded semantic
who rises like a sentient sign
in a moments demand
stark sensationalist,
quiet, yet quite quizzical
It’s Brian Strand
Jesus is with me cause he is my best friend.
Yeshua my Lord Jesus is with me forever giving me comfort in dark times.
Wild spells tried to curse me but I am blessed by my God Jesus Christ.
Key to my Salvation is Jesus who is my best friend.
Jesus is my Portion and my Creator. I love Lord Jesus. King of my Heart who keeps me forever in the palm of his hands. Jesus walks beside me and he goes before me. Love Is my rock my foundation he gives me Peace. Lord Jesus gives me sight and softens my heart. He gives me life gives me strength. Lord Jesus you alone are God. I trust in You alone Jesus.
Who is Good?
Confucius says, "If you are good, that is good;
if you are bad, that is not good?"
You're not my little sister or a cousin, but someone made by me
If I wasn't one before, a man is what you made me be
Yes this is true, your mother did play her part
Three females have a share in my life, with you closest to my heart
Strength usually came from my mother, now it's from you
Making every excruciating work day worth going through
There's always pain when I see tears in your eyes
When it comes to giving discipline, my emotions are disguised
You're my compliment, my angel and my mini me
I would always be your biggest fan, seeing what others can't see
I would always and forever be that first man in your life
The one who knows you well and also how to make it right
I want you to stand up on your own and be an independent queen
Making a success out of life by doing the right thing
You're still a child right now and learning to navigate the world
The years most fathers cherish are the years your a daddies girl.
Please have a seat
It’s time to learn a commodity
Typing like a PRO
We will go through the method nice and slow
Let your fingers feel the flow
Keyboard leverage
Alpha, symbols and numbers one by one
You will hear the instruction, “UP THE LADDER”
From A up and across
The idea is to have your fingers positioned and accustomed to the keyboard
No rush for speed as the key is accuracy
Hit one letter at a time
Forming lines sentences after another
The more you practice is when perfection becomes esteem
As time accelerates, you will be typing like a moving flowing stream
May the typing input and output be with you.
I would rather be dead
than be alive,
but I would
rather be alive,
than have to die.
And as I gaze into
your eyes
I hope
you understand
that I see myself in you,
and you in me.
So I don't know what
I should look like when
you promote yourself,
but all I see is myself.
I see now I was being so crazy
Forgiveness is Key to everything
Love forgiveness is Key
I Forgive myself for my madness
Yes I Forgive everyone for all done against me
Jesus thank you so much for being my best friend
I Love you Jesus for forgiving me
Do the truth always
The truth is surrender to Love agape Love
My trust is in you Lord Jesus Christ
Kami put on the full armor of God
Belt of truth
Breast plate of righteousness
feet fitted with the readiness of the Gospel of Peace
Love is key Forgiveness is key
Jesus Christ is Key
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