Orders descend like sharpened hail
each shard cutting language to ribbons.
We learn to swallow pain quietly,
to bow our eyes before the flag of silence.
Walls do not need ears...
fear builds its own cathedral,
where every heartbeat kneels
to the god of obedience.
Children are taught to trace straight lines,
never to bend them back into loops.
Curves are forbidden
too dangerous a hint
that what dies might begin again.
Even breathing is tallied,
counted like coins in the dark.
Still, a single breath slips past.
Unmeasured, unowned
a secret chord that rattles
the cage of silence.
From that small ignition,
the world remembers how to grow.
THE
ROAD
TO
HEAVEN
IS
OBEDIENCE
TO
GOD'S
WORD
God, the Father, had a plan all along,
from creation to the virgin birth.
Jesus, the Son, agreed to right the wrong
that Adam and Eve started on earth.
Human Jesus came down to bridge the gap
that separates man from his Maker.
Obedience, the first plank on His lap
to a sin-ridden earth as Caretaker.
Knowing God's plan was for Him to die,
He showed the world that He is the Way.
Only thru Jesus can we span heaven's sky
with payment for sin on that great judgment day.
Forgiveness, the last plank, Jesus supplied
with His blood offered freely on the cross.
These two planks of wood form the way whereby
but the rest of the wood - would be our choice.
Would we accept and believe His offer?
Would we confess sin to gain right of passage?
Would we believe Jesus our eternal Savior?
Would we by "doing good" cross over on His bridge?
When you obey God
Expect a tsunami of
Blessing in your life.
Obedience
Miracle Man
7/22/2024
When God calls us into a work,
He’ll first prepare.
Our faith will be tested,
as we seek Him in prayer.
When something needs doing,
His people aggress.
Then with like minded people,
we always coalesce.
I’m the most convenient of the lots you know
Willingly obedient, I suppose to show
Quick engagement into plots, that world has to offer
Trying not to disappoint, when its getting tougher
If you put me on the distance, I’m there to stay
If you want me to resist, needed words I say
If you want me to come down, here I’m for your pleasure
If you leave me on background, this is what I treasure
I’m the one you want me to, it feels great to be
Consonant with every truth, that you have for me.
Obedience and alignment protects my harvest
If it’s not working towards my good
Let it go.
laws of righteousness ~
spiritual betterment
through obedience
Obey the man, why?
if at most it's same as me..
but the law yes sure...!
Arise o compatriot, Nigeria's call obey
To save her from going astray
Stand not aloof this is our Clarion call
Spread the news like you'll for a casting call
We're in for an urgent rescue mission
This isn't the time to debate religion
If we must forget about our crevasses
To have a great Nigeria without impasses
For this urgent call it's time to raise our voices
Nigeria is at the peak of many impasses
You've held many vigils to save her from attacks
In coming election let's make ourselves God's battle axe
Why would you want to sell your conscience
For those who only care about streaming in more affluence?
There's a time when silence is golden
Not this time that we should take our baton to save our barren
Obedience
Nonchalant workers
unfazed by nature’s vista
toil away content
accepting their condition
ageless Mount Fuji silent.
I
A few weeks ago, he gave a message
I barely contained tears, repentant heart
Yes, I was in church, and he's an elder
Refuses the title of pastor. Deserves it ever
My wife and I can talk, fellowship, listen
To a man - divorced 20 years - pure
As far as this world goes, purer still
In studying, glorying in God's known will
Life in Love
David J Walker
The mystery of love I have known
And cannot explain more than
any man can
never fully recovering from hands
imprinted on my body
words left without explanation
thought with no reason
soft kisses beguiling common senses
I am your partner
who must learn obedience
to the tenants of commitments
to your expectations
Surely one lifetime will be enough
Comforter indwells within us
He's the Holy Spirit
Convicting us of sins and thus
Of each dark demerit
When we disobey God
With untruth we are shod
Need to confess we're flawed
Hark the warning bells
Comforter indwells
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Comforter indwells believers
Do not quench His soft voice
Be not misled by deceivers
There is always a choice
Forsake dark desires' clutch
Give heed to God's soft touch
Confess, repent as such
Overcome sin spells
Comforter indwells
Form: Double Quietus
19th April 2022
And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. - 1 Samuel 22:15
And when He (the Comforter/ Holy Spirit) is come, He will reprove (convict) the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. - John 16:8
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. - Proverbs 28:13
For Unseeking Seeker's "Soul Betrayal" Contest
Please stay on path
Signs we hath posted
Our wrath on violators!
written January 19, 2022
[modified syllable count]
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