“Remember me, O my God, for good.” — Nehemiah 13:31
May the lantern
of my memory
shine like bright gold
as hope of renewal
sustains me
from late summer
through winter’s end
Transforming powerful ventures
marked by reaching-out zeal midst soul winning pursuits
radiate inspiration for life-building mission
glowing with the Lord’s heavenly warmth
yon eternal simmering joy…
Transforming zeal radiates the Lord’s joy*.
*Nehemiah 8:10 ... this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Excerpt from Last stanza of “Divine Revival Fire” published on July 23, 2018
July 13, 2026
5th place, "Phoenix Sixain only" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Suzette Richards; judged on 7/15/2026
Nehemiah’s wall ©
Nehemiah rose to build the wall,
He heard the Lord’s commanding call,
Though enemies would mock and scheme,
He stood in faith, he would not fall.
So we will rise and take our place,
With willing hearts and strength by grace,
We build His house, we stand as one,
Empowered by His truth and grace.
With sword in hand and bricks in line,
We watch, we work, by God’s design,
The battle’s His, the victory sure,
All glory be to Him divine.
Build on, build strong, don’t turn away,
The Lord goes with us day by day,
No fear, no doubt, we will prevail,
For God will lead us all the way.
Copyright © Wikus Hattingh | Year Posted 2026
You shall say to the master of the house (Luke 22:11 NKJV)
So you may eat and drink at my table (Luke 22:30)
Covenant is His blood, poured out for us. (Luke 22:20)
I love you, I am willing and able.
I hold these blessings of Joy as I should,
I take thine body and blood, it blesses.
I will taste and see that the Lord is good, (Psalm 34:8).
I do this in remembrance of Jesus. (Luke 22:19)
Overwhelming presence, His Holy light,
It shines on my heart, for I glow outward.
You redeemed by your great strength and your might, (Nehemiah 1:10)
Who have tasted the goodness of the Word? (Hebrews 6:5)
Exalt thine glory and truth, I can see,
Love chooses to be emptied into me.
(A Sonnet to the Lord, of ScottM 11/25/2024 praise tapdig com)
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Luke 3:17
Matthew 3:2
Hebrews 12:29
Nehemiah 9:12
A Flame hath no shadow of its own
For light is pure and blameless
Under this glare secrets art shown
They shine no longer nameless
In the true and holy Light of God
No darkness nor sin doth taint
Pillar of fire, tall and broad
That safely warms His Saints
The burning heart of the zealous
The warming heat of love
Ignite the called to tell us
Of our Father, Savior, and Dove
Our God is a consuming fire
The Spirit, a sweet, fervent heat
The Son, as King, will build a pyre
To separate chaff from wheat
The chaff will all be burned away
The wheat harvested home
For each of us, our choice made
Thank God we could atone
Before God's cup of wrath is poured
Seek Him and that heavenly home
Fire is kind if you've opened loves door
For flame hath no shadow of its own.
May 25 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Nehemiah 8-10
Key Verse – Nehemiah 8:8 So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO INSTRUCTS US
TO READ HIS LAW
Praise be to God for instructing us to read His law for our:
Direction according to His ways
Decisions around His will
Discretion by His Word
Delight with His worth
Drive for worship
Nehemiah 9:31 Praise be to the Lord for He is gracious and merciful:
Good in prompting us for high purpose
Great in propelling our heavenly pursuits
Glorious in pushing us toward holy perfection
Generous in pouring to us healthy-hoisted provisions
Guiding our progress with prosperity midst hope heartily
Nehemiah 10:29 Praise be to the Saviour for reminding us
to observe His commandments and to:
Stay in His security
Serve Him with steadfastness
Stand strong upon His Scriptures
Share salvation midst sincere soulwinning
Seek His shelter against shaky and sinking support. Amen!
May 25, 2024
May 23 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Nehemiah 1-3
Key Verse – Nehemiah 1:5 And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHOM WE CAN BESEECH
Praise be to God Whom we can beseech for His:
Presence and power that prevail by His providence
Pardon with His peace along His provisions
Performance over our prosperity
Promises toward our prayers
Protection in our progress
Nehemiah 2:8 Praise be to the Lord for His good hand that:
Creates is us good works
Consecrates us in His gracious will
Carries us toward His governing ways
Commands us according to His grand Word
Changes us to be His converts by His great worth
Nehemiah 3:5 Praise be to the Saviour for inviting us
to have a part in the work of the Lord by His:
Love and redemption
Leadership against rebellion
Liberty for replenishment along renewal
Lessons on rededication as well as recommitment
Light with life’s laws for ready restoration and revival. Amen!
May 23, 2024
If you cannot build a fence, help with a section.
If you cannot build a wall, install the Northgate.
If you can't build a house, try painting the kitchen.
If you can't install a water line, turn on the faucet.
We need not worry about the things that we cannot do.
We are responsible for executing our God-given assignments.
011223PS
Inspired by Nehemiah 3
"Even him did outlandish women cause to sin." Nehemiah 13.26b
Even Solomon.
A fame torn apart
a name blotted
honor dissipates by mere act
the villain, women,
The Victim Solomon,
The acts, Lust.
bevies of licentious libidinous passerby
in ambuscade hunting destiny
Even Solomon,
Reputation buried in-between thighs
A king captured
Indelible stigma
women got him.
In 1897 Theodr HERZL created the Zionist Movement, but his great work helped create the State of Israel in 1948. Where is the State of Zion? Perhaps he meant the Israelist Movement rather than Zionist?
Long before USA and revisionism were born, the Prophet Nehemiah - in exile with The Chosen people in Persia - dreamed and worked for RETURN to, and REBUILDING of, the Walls of the TEMPLE in Zion:
"The King [of Iran/Persia] said to me, 'What is it you want?' Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the King, "if it pleases the king and if your servant has found favour in his sight, let him send me to the city in JUDAH where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it."
READ, THINK, Write on after steps 1 and 2, even condemn me (PS fave sport)
Go
go to the many
Feed them all many
enjoy at last suffer not fast anymore
Come together
Celebrate everyone
Go and celebrate with thy kind thy brethren
And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
12/4/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
Nehemiah 8:10
Discover joy in your heart
By listening to the
Thoughts
Of hope, faith and love
Sent down to us
From above
Joy can be found
In kindness
Seen
In a smile
Reflected
In the eyes
Joy can be found
In laughter
That denies
The sorrow
That penetrates
With grief
Joy can be found
In the presence
Of God’s light
Breaking through
The darkest night
Joy can be found
In the truth felt
In a teardrop
The wonder of knowing
There is nothing
To fear
And love lives
Through every
Loss that comes near
Joy can be found
In the beauty
Of a sunny morning
In the breaking
Of the dawn
The intimacy that brings peace
God’s grace gives unending joy! – Just believe
Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Reading to me is so fascinating
With learning gains, surely liberating
Meeting mind’s search for wonders, never quenched
Enriching heart through counsel, delighting.
Complex process of thinking fortitude
Reading brings me nigh to God’s quietude
As I encamp in His Scriptures, musing
Bracing up my spiritual gratitude.
Mystery to my finite perspective
Though science makes it simply instructive
Reading midst its awesome complexities
Illumines me by its truth’s directive.
Comprehending still remains mysterious
For my seeking intellect, still curious
Since its blessedness I cannot fathom
In Bible study for faith victorious.
*Nehemiah 8:8 So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
“Mystery Words Found” from the King James Bible: quenched, counsel, quietude, encamp, blessedness
October 17, 2020
2nd place, "Mystery Word Find" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger; judged on 10/27/2020.
Excitement each day
Wondering what joy she will be given
Heart flows with gratitude
That He has issued her the gift
of another hopeful day
Enthusiastic each morning
Pondering who might benefit from her witness
Mind stills itself
As she listens
For Him to give her guidance where to begin
Joy every hour
Of this day
That the Lord hath made
Her cup spills over with gratitude
Grateful for His guidance
and His Inner strength
Which pushes her forward
to do His will.
Written August 29, 2020
Contest: Joy of the Lord based on Nehemiah 8:10
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh
By Julia Shaw
May 2019
Two people met many years ago,
Their hearts would soon embrace,
They wouldn't let each other go,
Love could not be erased.
They married in a garden fair,
With flowers all abounding,
Their love they promised to always share,
While family watched surrounding.
Now twenty years have passed away,
And still, their love is growing.
They've passed through many weary days,
But e'er their love they're showing.
Because two people fell in love
And married one summer day.
God above, has sealed their love
With children here to stay.
Joseph, Nehemiah, Jonathan, and Anna
Have come to their lives to bless.
Four children and no more, Hallelujah, Hosanna!
Their home's no empty nest.
They've been through bitter days of pain,
When hearts grew sad and stressed,
But love stayed true and never rain
Could harm such love possessed.
I pray that all their coming life,
Their love will always be
As sure and steadfast, without strife.
For love's the heavenly key.
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