What is time?
Sound rhetorical but it isn't
Ill try to explain with sentences that
rhyme
It is something we take for granted,
something divine
But how much better would it be if
you could just press rewind
Time is a part of everything as water
is part of the living
When you have so little you don't
know what to do, when you have
too much you resort to killing
Time is a virtual stock market, how?
How can i compare time to NASDAQ
& DOW
Its simple, you invest in life like you
invest in stocks
Risks and reward is the name of the
game, but this market is regulated
by the clock
Goals and achievements make life
worth enduring
Spending it searching for wealth is
not a life worth alluring
Time can only be controlled by god
that's why i called it divine
Trying to find the way to paradise
with no metaphorical finishing line.
you down there
be aware
the he comming
someday
listen to what i say
stop this sin
let new life began
my friends
make your life better
this
LETTER FROM HEAVEN
This world had me down beaten and betrayed
But you lifted me up with air that you saved
When it tried to crush me with all of its might
You intervened with your powerful light
I was dead inside and it was easy to see
I needed you badly to breathe life back in me
When they all lined up to do their worst
You were like water and quenched my needy thirst
I was held to burn from the hottest flame
But the possibilities were endless when I called your name
I was dead inside and it was easy to see
I needed you badly to breathe life back in me
I was hungry for existing like I fasting for lent
I didn’t need to eat because you were my only nourishment
To reach the safety of your arms was my only goal
So you leaned out to grab me and saved my very soul
I was dead inside and it was easy to see
I needed you badly to breathe life back in me
If I had the wings of an eagle
I would soar to the heights of the sky,
To look down on the beauty of life itself
And the marvels of creation from on high.
I can imagine all that our Creator does see
As He watches from heaven above,
Every creature, every thing that He has made,
Every beauty, each thing how he must love.
If I had the wings of an eagle
I would soar to the heights of the sky,
To look down on the beauty of life itself
And the marvels of creation from on high.
Can you imagine what it would feel like
To soar through the clouds way up above,
To kiss the edge of Heaven itself,
And feel the touch of God's own love.
Oh, if I had the wings of an eagle
How I could feel so free from earth beneath.
To soar to the very heights of the sky,
And enjoy the quiet of the clouds soaring by.
If I had the wings of an eagle
I would soar to the heights of the sky,
To look down on the beauty of life itself
And the marvels of creation from on high.
God whispered into my ear one night
Woman thou art made clean
A new lease of life I have given thee
Like a tree that gives out new leaves
So shall your life be
And the fragrance of this life shall spread far and wide
To the dead and the lost and those around
And this tree that is planted by the water side
Forever shall it draw eternal life
And its leaves will never ever wither away
For the Angel of the Lord will guard it night and day
Thus the glory of God will shine through you
So that all that is written about you shall come true
Release your anger and your hate
Stay on the straight and narrow before your final fate
Open up and get all your problems out
Conqueror your fears that’s what its all about
Revel in your existence be good and be true
And eternal life will be waiting for you
Believe in yourself when everyone seems to lack
Because once you’re gone you can never come back
Don’t stress about things that have no meaning at all
Just forget about it and never recall
Revel in your existence be good and be true
And eternal life will be waiting for you
Live like your one breath away from dying
Push yourself to succeed or die trying
Always kiss and make love like it’s the first time
Have faith in God don’t look to the sky for a sign
Revel in your existence be good and be true
And eternal life will be waiting for you
Pray everyday because you never can tell
Always listen to your guardian angel
Its all a test so be ready for the grade
Be good to others and pass and you’ll have it made
Many times I stop and think,why am I really here.If there some special purpose
to fulfill sometimes its still unclear.
Am I the only one still wandering aimlessly along the road of life?
Or is this how my life was meant to be existing among the strife.if thats the case then so
be it.that dont bother me.i am content just knowing for myself
Im all that i can be.not all was meant for greatness.some must be down low.to help with
the little things letting others grow.its not
a purpose filled with prestige or alot of fame.sometimes its a thankless life where no one
knows your name.but like each and every
thing in life depends on one another I may not be as great as most yet
im vital like any other.you see the truth is that you need me,likely more than i need
you.while you were in the spotlight claiming fame
I was giving mines to you.with your nose up in the air thinking you had it all.I was busy
picking up all the gems of life the ones you never saw. see the real gems dont lye in
worldy things you seek rather in the mudd and strife.and now you see why im greatful for
this purpose of my life.
A glorious son rise
How can we find peace if we focus on stress?
Awaken those dormant forces and bring out your best
That fire and passion that sends us whirling through life
Even in hard times when pain cuts like a knife
You couldn’t call it faith if you didn’t have a choice
So choose gratitude and love and to the good Lord rejoice
Every teaching you go through seems unfair at the time
But when you look back on Gods plan it was there to make you shine
For the funnel of life will always lead to Him
As you surrender to this a new life will begin
And your choice to be either wealthy or wise
Choose the latter of the two and watch your lower self demise
All the good prophets who have died doing right
They have passed the torch to us to guide us through the night
So give thanks to Christ who has died in our need
And now we are free to love and he has risen indeed
Copyright 2011
As I sit and reflect on this Easter Sunday.
Many things pass through my mind.
As I see Christ hanging on the cross,
knowing HE laid down his life for me.
So my life is, entrusted to thee.
He died, he rose, so new life began
I know you suffered on the cross
to deliver us, giving us eternal life.
You suffered so that I may live.
What more honor could you bestow
on me ,one of your sheep, saving me,
through your mercy, through your grace.
The promise of everlasting life.
good times bad times,
comes without warning signs,
people try waiting and anticipating,
looking at others and relating,
situations so they can prepare,
but in life problems always come when we are unaware,
i know its unfair,
thats why im here to bare with you
here to share with you,
how having faith can help you,
it cannot be fake it has to be true,
Love God and trust in him with your whole heart,
he knows the right course for you to plot on your chart,
with your life in his hands you'll be safe and secure,
and any opportunity he gives to you no man can close that door,
you must repent and be honest in your confession,
remember after each problem there is a lesson,
after seeing how faith works in you life you become stronger and wise,
you'll be amazed when you see how big your faith can grow in size,
with God your life can only maximize not minimize,
i pray that people will open their eyes and realize redemtion draweth nigh God
bless.
And this life of the world is nothing but a sport and play
And as for the life after doomsday
It is more real, forever to stay -
If they knew it anyway!
Life is but a corridor, and death is the only door
whatever you take with you, is yours forever more
time is as a fleeting shadow, passing days are not perceived
when you realize your loss, it will be too late for you to grieve
A wise man foresees eventualities, and prepares himself in advance
while the fool pushes things off to tomorrow, and relies on chance
wisdom dictates that we should recognize, our years in this world are few
no man knows the day of his death, nor takes advantage, of his life to review
The soul, a piece of your eternity in a physical being, to you has been given
challenged by the tests in this world, for good or for bad, will your soul be driven
against your will were you created, and against your will are you forced to choose
alone you have the fortitude to win, or accept the consequences if you lose
Standing tall and full of faith, you decide to give it your best shot
you change your life for good giving up much, and never forgot
the truth is of great value to you, because you acted upon it when you knew
only what you have succeeded to overcome, in the end will belong to you
The Evening Shadows Glow
Into our minds we know
Captured by the evening mist
With God's Love to consist
Everywhere it's Spring
When in our hearts we live
With peace God gives
In visions of hope
The Evening Shadows Glow
In the cold snow
Where does it go?
Into beauty as life we know
The Evening Shadows sway
Into a beautiful day
Knowing in our hearts we forgive
And live, in beauty, for life is real
Copyright 1995 by Betty L. Hobbs
when it comes time to go
are you ready, do you know
is it coming fast or slow
sometimes we just don't know
is your house in order
have you made peace with your soul
is everything ready
just in case you go
are you leaving loved ones
is there anyone that matters
will they know where you've gone
did you leave a pattern
if the life you lived, should decided
where would you go if you died
is there something that you can do
to live again before your through
where will you place your ever living soul
who is there to trust to give us our goal
have you listened and obeyed
to that voice that tells the way
if you have not thought of these things
and yet you've thought of death
then what should you expect
when you find you have no life left
A dreadful memory upon life’s sea
Returns to the days when life was carefree.
A spiritual youth faced the world alone.
Distracted by life and its sinful groan.
I thought that my Savior was by my side.
Whispers from Satan deceived my abide.
There is no God; it is a ruler’s toy.
To make men subservient was the ploy.
Scientists discovered we came from apes.
Questioning God, I ate bananas, grapes.
The devil deceived me with many lies.
Despite my souls whisper and needed cries.
I turned away from God for a short time.
When wisdom returned, life became sublime.
© Dane Smith-Johnsen
October 26, 2010
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