October 6 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Matthew 13-14
Key Verse – Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR ENABLING US TO HEAR HIM
Praise be to God for enabling us to hear Him:
Following Him by faith
Focusing on His faithfulness
FIeeing from fearfulness-fright
Fighting fretting and frustration-failure
Fixing upon His firm foundation with fervency
Matthew 14:14 Praise be to the Lord for
helping us, being moved with:
Governing commission
Gracious compassion
Guiding calmness
Generous care
Gripping call
Matthew 14:31 Praise be to the Saviour
for reproving us of our doubt:
Settling us upon His Scriptures
Securing us around His sovereignty
Saving our spirituality from shamefulness
Setting our shaky status by His sure standards
Satisfying our soul with His sufficiency’s solution. Amen!
October 6, 2024
Categories:
reproving, bible, blessing, character, faith,
Form: Alliteration
He, beseeching –
I raised my pleading eyes
as I saw you pass by.
You looked through me.
I was invisible.
My eyes searched
for understanding.
You did not say “I’m sorry.”
You busied your nose in your phone.
My thirst apparent yet
you offered nothing.
You clutched your coffee tighter
although you saw my want.
Your bagel a life-send,
you passed by imploring hands.
You turned away
from my entreating pain.
I, reproving –
Too late…to comfort you.
Too late…to buy your lunch.
Too late…to bring you coffee.
Too late…to listen to your stories.
Too late…to offer consolation.
Too late…to extend compassion.
Too late…to save myself.
Categories:
reproving, drink, food, giving, pain,
Form: Free verse
October 3 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Matthew 5-7
Key Verse – Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR LETTING OUR LIGHT SHINE
Praise be to God for letting our light to glorify Him for His:
Graciousness and goodness
Greatness amidst His gentleness
Generosity along His gladness-glow
Grants and gifts around His guidance-grip
Governance for our growth as well as guarded going
Matthew 6:33 Praise be to the Lord for leading us
to seek first His kingdom along His:
Reigning righteousness
Reassuring rejuvenation
Reproving restraints and rebukes
Refreshing restoration midst replenishment
Rekindling revival toward renewal and reformation
Matthew 7:29 Praise be to the Saviour
for teaching us with His authoritative:
Assertion amidst our attentiveness
Assurance above our apprehensions
Affirmation against our arrogance
Accuracy around our appreciation
Assistance, abating our apathy. Amen!
October 3, 2024
Categories:
reproving, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
September 4 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Ezekiel 21-22
Key Verse – Ezekiel 21:17 I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said it.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR CAUSING HIS FURY TO REST
Praise be to God for causing His fury to rest for the:
Repentant ready for His restoration
Ransomed rejoicing in His redemption
Renewed reaching-out by His righteousness
Revived replenished through His rejuvenation
Rebellious returning to His reproving redirection
Ezekiel 21:24 Praise be to the Lord for correcting us
of our iniquities and transgressions that we:
Confess as defiling and sinful
Consider displeasing and selfish
Cling to which are damaging and spoiling
Cleave unto but are destructive and smiting
Courageously detest now with sincere supplication
Ezekiel 22:14 Praise be to the Saviour
for dealing with us by His:
Truth along His judgment
Trustworthiness midst His justice
Triumph against jeopardizing jokes
Testimony toward jubilant joyousness
Territory thrusting jobs of jealousy-jerks. Amen!
September 4, 2024
Categories:
reproving, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
More Texas Idioms
Miracle Man
November 9, 2023
Often my neighbor needs a little reproving,
“He’s always lying if his lips are moving”.
When he gives me news I consider the source,
this guy is “windier than a corn fed horse”
He doesn’t always like what I have to say
and quickly replies ”every dog has his day.”
Sometimes what I say induces his growls,
But I don’t worry, “a hit dog always howls.”
He’s been this way since he was half grown,
I once heard it said “he lies like a tombstone”.
He said I’m handier “Than hip pockets on a hog,”
and last year “His trees we’re bribing his dog”.
He’s such a liar “he’d beat you senseless,
and tell God you fell off a horse”
Categories:
reproving, how i feel, life,
Form: Couplet
I am in a hypnotic TRANCELIKE state, but not a dream.
The pain went away and became a SURREAL discovery.
In these HAZY times, my heart swelled with esteem.
I was in a DREAMLIKE inspired by the natural recovery.
I tumble faint pain, staring at the ETHEREAL paradise.
A yellow dwarf in the SHADOWY flow by a focal spot.
Responsibility outlines our reality until we verbalize.
An overzealous ego caused the IMAGINARY threat.
Hallucinations versus UNREAL degrade over time.
Even though I'm stuck on my bed, afraid of the cold.
A girl using a wet, fluffy towel wiped my tears slime.
I'm so centered today that I can't let my eyes behold.
Dispose of all else, and aid will arise as required.
As I flee earth ties, my vitality and skill grow.
It makes me feel refreshed in my mind.
Spooky areas that reflect the spirits undergo.
Now I'm feeling pretty optimistic and trusting.
My life is back to being fun and lovely subdue.
The natural day is peaceful and hardly reproving
Simply, it's because I was in love with you.
Third place contest winner
Written: May 24, 2021
Writing Prompt - Dreamlike - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Categories:
reproving, adventure, analogy, character, cry,
Form: Rhyme
"Like the silence that screams, cursing solitude
Whispers of faith sing patiently with prayers…"
Regina McIntosh, "Heart Universes"
In my heart’s universe reigns the King of grace
Granting forgiveness packed with clemency bliss
Vanquishing guilt, freeing me from anguish-brace.
Love pervades over my soul from heart’s abyss
conquered by Prince of peace, Saviour Jesus Christ
prevailing against sins, confessed by faith kiss.
Around my heart is joy, contentment-sufficed
Filled well by God Who can satisfy indeed
Supplying me with bounty, heavenly-priced.
Reproving hypocrisy while checking my need
Dear Friend visits my heart’s fellowship chamber
Where in communion, my spirit He does feed.
Meeting me for service revival ember
brightening my heart against frustration blight
My Father assures with hope to remember.
Thus, in my heart*, worshiping midst triumph light
Holy Spirit leads, marked by His law’s delight.
*Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
January 27, 2021
6th place, "Heart Universes" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh; judged on 2/11/2021.
Categories:
reproving, bible, christian, faith, god,
Form: Terza Rima
Love divine, sovereign in directive
Compassion leads from carnal perspective.
Reaching-out midst life-building goal
Transforming toward faithful service-pole.
Indeed sublime, working for forgiveness gain
Sanctifying heart, suffering with guilt-gripped pain.
Reproving sweetness in the guise of care
Uplifting through blessings to share.
Blissful around God’s secured fellowship*
I thank Him for His offered eternal relationship.
*1Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
July 19, 2020
Honorable Mention, "STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (11)any theme any form" Poetry Contest; Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 7/19/2020.
Categories:
reproving, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Couplet
Bidding farewell to worldliness' festival
I turn to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God*, Source of spiritual revival...
He graciously wrought great changes in my life by His grand arrival
Assuring me salvation from hell’s condemnation and sinful survival
Giving me glorious life eternal, enabling my divine blessed upheaval.
Saying goodbye to pride-caused blindness
I move on, thanking the Almighty for illumining by His loving kindness…
Healing my soul’s iniquity-afflictions with His wondrous forgiveness
Clearing my blurred vision through His wisdom’s counseling brightness
Upholding my biblical faith, subduing my skepticism and doubtfulness.
Lingering midst serene adieu-flight after parting from selfishness-blight
I praise the omnipotent Creator-Lord midst His holiness-might…
Smiting my vain arrogance to yield humbly to His supreme sovereign height
Reproving my grievous disobedience, leading me to His will, perfectly right
Bracing me upon His strength so I can serve Him with joyous delight.
*John 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!
August 30, 2019
Edited on July 11, 2022
Categories:
reproving, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Rhyme
I need God’s help from above, His empowerment’s might
Ready to smite my haughtiness of carnality’s arrogance
Reproving me of my stubbornness along pride’s elegance…
Humbly yielding, my heart accepts His aid that does providentially smite.
Midst my debility inflicted by sin-caused frailty
I come to the Saviour Whose love makes me to be soul-stilled
He deals with me by His precepts, correcting my being self-willed…
Now, I submit to Him fully, loving and living for Him – my Lord Almighty.
2Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
June 14, 2019
Categories:
reproving, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Quatrain
I trust the Word of God*, my redemption-record
Reminding me of my ransom from sin-penalty’s cord
Reassuring me salvation so secured from eternal hell’s discord
Refreshing my heart of Christ's love that granted me everlasting life’s accord!
I seek the Word of God for my faith-account
Restating my need to depend on the Almighty’s promises so many to count
Rehearsing to me glorious creation wonders I can never discount
Relating to my experience miracles I’m glad to recount!
I submit to the Word of God for my revival-empowerment
Reproving me of my worldliness by the Lord’s righteousness-judgment
Rebuking me against disobedience thru His warning-predicament
Restraining my pride by His teachings on self-curtailment!
*Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
October 31, 2018
Categories:
reproving, appreciation, bible, christian, faith,
Form: Rhyme
God is my Director toward the glorious future
Against challenges that may build up or torture…
He strengthens my faith for Scripture-anchored venture
Till I become His perfect creature!
God is my Director toward spiritual radiance
Against achievements that may cause arrogance or defiance…
He reveals my humility’s sincere appearance
Till I show Him my submissiveness of complete reliance!
God is my Director toward fruitful service
Against slothfulness that may speak of disinterest or malice…
He assesses my labour’s diligence as His divine edifice
Till I exert my best effort with righteous practice!
God is my Director* toward holy living
Against hypocrisy that may bring selfish glorying or guilty cleaving…
He rebukes my hidden motives needing His reproving
Till I present well-doing sacrifices worthy of His approving!
*2Thessalonians 3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
October 2, 2018
Categories:
reproving, appreciation, christian, faith, god,
Form: Rhyme
Plucked i am,
From the flowering mopane
By the mother of the mischievous ones,
Only to be reduced
To a reproving stick.
Safe and secure i am,
Or rather i think i am
In my seemingly fortified pod.
Later disposed into the arid savannah
Where the hooves of migrating buffaloes
Forcibly crush me out
Seeding me into the infertile sands.
Scorched by the tropical heat
Patiently i wait,
For the refreshing summer drizzles
Giving back the hope of life.
Braving the blazing heat
I struggle out of the soil.
So that i can start my own.
Facing the new environs with the naivety
Of a chick just out of a shell
Trying to stand on my own
I become food of antelopes
Returning back to mortality.
Learnmore Nyoni 2014 (c)
Categories:
reproving, grief,
Form: Verse
Plucked i am,
From the flowering mopane
By the mother of the mischievous ones,
Only to be reduced
To a reproving stick.
Safe and secure i am,
Or rather i think i am
In my seemingly fortified pod.
Later disposed into the arid savannah
Where the hooves of migrating buffaloes
Forcibly crush me out
Seeding me into the infertile sands.
Scorched by the tropical heat
Patiently i wait,
For the refreshing summer drizzles
Giving back the hope of life.
Braving the blazing heat
I struggle out of the soil.
So that i can start my own.
Facing the new environs with the naivety
Of a chick just out of a shell
Trying to stand on my own
I become food of antelopes
Returning back to mortality.
Learnmore Nyoni 2014 (c)
Categories:
reproving, grief,
Form: Verse
dear 'lovin' parents
im taking my leave of you
we'll see if you really miss me
im done with all the hurt you inflict
even though i dont have any scars on the outside
i have them where it matters most
im taking my freedom out of your hands and
doin something for myself to actually accomplish what i want
to do in life without havin your reproving eyes condem
me everytime i come home from school,
im tired of all the names you call me and
the things you tell the other kids about me
so thank you for my freedom and have a nice
life of being control freaks and hypocrits.
i have my freedom in my grasp so this is
goodbye
Categories:
reproving, family, teen, me, freedom,
Form: Free verse
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