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
Categories:
repenting, africa, bible, blessing, character,
Form: Free verse
I
Don't work for food that spoil; anoint with oil
II
John 6:27 compares food Jesus offers, versus natural food that spoil. The second part of the above monoku is based in psalm 51. King David sinned against God, he says, when he seduced Uriah's wife, when he was fighting in a war away from home, for King David. David was disciplined by God, but He showed CHESED/ Grace, as David anointed himself with olive oil (symbol of the Holy Spirit) & repented like no one ever (in Hebrew Poetry) did!
III
David's 51st Psalm is a model for repenting for one's sins & receiving Grace from Holy Trinity. Please, please study Ps. 51. Shalom shalom
Categories:
repenting, bible, blessing, forgiveness, jesus,
Form: Monoku
Ever
Ever closer come
Come unto my freedom arms
Come run from
Away
Won't you come
till your freedom moans
Grows inside your perfect mind
Come, come go with me now
Stand, stand up for what you believe is HOW!!
How is the prize to be won
If your ever sober, yet drunk in love with yourself
Selfish, delirious, burden sown
Life is torn
Never
Never closer to come
Embraced, encapsulated and drawn
Reap in mercies sake countered in amazing grace;
Won't you come
Unto the repentive
Lay your sins down where you left them
Embrace the forgiving passions
Of Jesus
You've been forgiven
Come
8/13/19
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2019
Categories:
repenting, analogy, appreciation, blessing, forgiveness,
Form: Free verse
since as
everything is Uttered
a land to even up
the eye
you touch grope about
the walls
more and more high
(on) cracks
the third road is the hardest
nowhere somewhere
the third road is the easiest
am I
I
cursed
cursing
swear
in net
(Peter)
“that the mighty angel tugs
along with net of fishermen”*
*G. Seferis
Giorgos or George Seferis (G?????? Sef???? was the pen name of Georgios Seferiádes
(Ge?????? Sefe???d??, 13 March [O.S. 29 February] 1900 - September 20, 1971). He was one
of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century, and a Nobel laureate.
Categories:
repenting, inspirational
Form: Free verse
Repenting Enduring Repeating
Lost in an abyss of thoughts
Disappointments oblivion brought.
Self-centered loathing caught.
This, instead of perfection sought.
Confusion instead of understanding –
Weariness instead of perkiness –
Paranoia instead of certainty –
This, instead of gladness sought.
Why? I read words and want to cry.
I seek hope, but wish to die.
I have lost the will to try.
This, never-ending onslaught…
Bombards my former good thoughts.
And to life, has a great void brought.
Satan’s sickness…must have been caught.
This, instead of perfection sought.
Stop. Stop! Stop and set an ending –
Remember moments of happiness –
Look around and see reality –
Accept the good gifts that life has brought.
There is too much beauty to wail and cry.
Life is good; wish not to die.
Endure to the end…always try.
Disregard evil onslaughts.
I will let God’s beauty fill my thoughts.
Accept the love that to earth He brought.
Sing His hymns; find great joy sought.
Receiving perfection by His blood bought.
(Repenting…enduring…repeating…)
© July 9, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen
Categories:
repenting, angst, faithbeauty, beauty,
Form: Rhyme
for so many years I've walked about
carrying my load of sin.
getting high...a constant battle
i just cant seem to win.
Every night i pray o'lord
forgive me....make me strong
but when i wake i think no more
once again my choice is wrong.
why..why cant i stop i ask myself
make it all just go away
i want to be so much more
than what i am today.
the greatest love i once had found
his battle was just the same
that's when i gave in, and did it to
a mental institution he now remains
such a stab to my heart..great loss for my soul
i should had learned from him
but still i cant say no.
Every night i pray just the same
forgive me lord, for i have sinned
yet another time. i promise no more
just help me get through.
i do not want to be left behind
please...please take me to
the battle....lord help me be a winner
so i will no longer be
a continuous repenting sinner
Categories:
repenting, forgiveness, hope, life, me,
Form: I do not know?