The Word is food for humans
Manna from the Creator above
Perfect in every form
Nutritious enough to nourish
The heart to warmth
Substance for the soul
Eternal life is the Word's goal
Streams of living water supply its roots.
I try to do well, keep the peace, find a way.
I try to be thoughtful in all that I say.
I’m willing to leave all my interests behind
to follow the Lord, so I’m shocked now to find
that I stand here rebuked at this moment in time.
I guess it’s because the Lord had to remind
me that my ways aren’t in the least like his at all.
Thought I was defending, but I thought too small.
It’s a hard thing to understand, what it’s about,
but maybe it’s time that we figure it out -
that the purpose we’re here isn’t tied to this earth.
We all chose our mission long before birth.
If we want to be like him and walk in his ways
then we’ll have to remember, the rest of our days
that there isn’t a single thing that will be lost
when we prove ourselves faithful… and go to our cross.
Matthew 16: 21-23
Lord how you slap them, with scripture.'
While they keep closed their eyes.'
Remainig in blindness, all signs denied.'
The small book that John took.'
From the angel; before Gods own eyes.'
Tells all to repent.' Condemnation deny '
None shall see His Holyness without Changing inside, into timlessness be ever
Born anew, from taking Jesus as your Lord
True.'
He told them, the ones who followed
risking it all, the shadows who call souls
He told them, the ones who saw her
offer Him a kindness beyond a heart’s words
He told them, as they criticized her giving
that this woman would be remembered
always and forever…
He told them, the ones who didn’t understand
the gentlest blessings often come
from hearts who bleed hope, souls who believe
in giving, without expectations
giving, with no thought of a blessing
He told them, she will be remembered eternally
always and forever, her gift went down in history
she’s living proof of God’s wisdom, God’s intimacy
the gentlest touch of light, unfading
proof that God, in all His glory, never forgets
when someone offers Him their finest treasure!
Matthew 26:13 King James Version (KJV)
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
Joy of the Lord is my strength
Humble in His sight I am weak
Following the Christ in me
Worshipping on my knees
Falling down on my face
Walking in truth and grace
Not a religious trick but
It’s about the relationship
In the valley He walks beside me
He sits at the table with me
In the presence of my enemies
For thou art with me (Psa23)
Life more abundantly comes
To those who choose to follow Him
God’s ways are a wonderful mystery
Trust He weaves a beautiful tapestry
Lord of hosts
King of glory (Psa24:10)
Tender mercies
Lovingkindnesses (Psa25:6)
(Written by ScottM 8/1 Praise the Lord)
The olive garden to prepare.
With Zebedee’s sons and Peter
He prayed for the cup to pass,
Your will be done
Not mine.
Take this cup from me?
Yet not my will, but yours be done.
Point of death, the hour is here.
Fast asleep under the trees.
Vision of Isaac being prepared,
On his knees to be spared.
Sorrow in his soul was deep,
While his followers did sleep.
Hallowed be your name,
Your will be done
Not mine.
Without sin to confess.
Spirit is willing, but the flesh…
Visitation from angels,
Strengthening his agony.
Came to a place of trust.
Fully willing, he must.
Great drops of blood fallen.
Sleep on now unto rest.
Betrayed into hands of sinners,
Chief priests of the rest.
Shall kiss, that same is he.
My friend.
(by ScottM, a poem inspired by Jesus in the garden in The Chosen S5E8 and scriptures)
"I could've had Elimelech's land,
If not for Ruth the Moabitess' hand.
Elimelech's land has much potential,
But taking a flawed wife was essential.
With the land, I would come out ahead.
With Ruth, I'd ruin my future instead.
So, I let Boaz redeem both of them.
I'm happy to pass this burden to him."
"I use what's flawed to bring blessing.
Ruth's faith in Me allows possessing,
Promises shunned by 'what's-his-name',
Are eternal blessings only faith can claim.
Myopic faith is not really faith at all!
My promises extend far beyond the eyeball.
Ruth and Boaz became channels of blessing,
The Davidic line keeps on progressing!
Their faith goes beyond the immediate story,
It will echo forever in eternal glory,
But 'what's-his-name' will not be celebrated,
His faithless story is forever truncated."
A FLOWER THAT BLOOMS
God sees your life as a flower
That sprouts, grows, blooms, wilts, withers, and dies in one Day.
And it is not so much the way the Lord sees how you were Rooted to the world
But,
How you attempted to bloom toward the sky.
Whether your stem was broken too soon by an icy storm, Wilted too early by a harsh sun
Or
Grew to be a beautiful flower with bright petals
Because each flower was born in different times, weather, and Seasons
And We
Are the product of our days
But each flower is still a flower With stamens and pistils
Trying to survive And
Love Together
Whether born in a cold canyon, a beautiful garden, sprouting from Concrete, or a lovely meadow
Standing alone or with many
As long as your stem stands tall and your petals Reach toward the Lord
You will always be the flower that blooms
I looked at the trees.
They moved with the birds, while they chirped and laughed.
Shutting the door, my hand shaking from former caffeine.
I heard music from my room.
It stopped.
My speaker died.
The blinds let the light in and my room smelled good,
like laundry in the morning.
My skin was easy today and my lips soft.
The house was still and my heart at peace.
Days were content and long.
Clean, Coffee, Scripture, Makeup, Work.
My routine is simple.
The only problem,
I am alone.
I read a book with sharp words
Piercing deep into the muscles of the heart
Unraveling life's secrets
Detailing beyond this realm
Narrating the past with caution
Illuminating what's within the breast
Putting doubt to rest
Separating truth from the grasp of falsehood
Then I recited the book
The eyes turned watery
The reasoning humbled
From the harmony that comes from within
A true source of solace
Balancing the call to fear and hope
"Whose discernment is correct?!"
"They read but don't watch for Me,
So simple truth turns knotty:
Captives in a doctrinal fence,
Their interpretations lack sense,
Their expertise a mere pretense.
The truth originates with Me,
My illumination lets you see:
Your eyes see what I've planned,
Your ears obey My command,
Your mind will then understand.
My people will be purified,
My enemies will be petrified:
My plans - fully carried out,
Erudite prowess - a cop-out,
Dogma of men - a sellout.
The Scriptures are all about Me,
So seeking Me first sets you free:
The arbiter of truth is not man,
You must trust Me and My plan,
I will finish what I began.
My answer to you, 'Just watch Me!'"
Her skin, a velvet sin, a scripture I recite with the tip of my tongue,
melts like dark chocolate, bitter and sweet on my hungry lips,
pouring confessions in breathless whispers, a dance of endless desire.
I pull her closer, white-knuckled on silk sheets,
intoxicated by the ecstasy between her thighs, a paradise lost and found,
a pleasure so intense it hurts, an echo of unshared desires.
Let me worship, adore this altar of the senses,
let me destroy and be destroyed, lose myself in your depths,
for in this ruin I find rebirth, in this chaos, the sought-after peace.
Joyful shout to the Lord (Psalm 100:1)
Exalt the horn of his anointed (1 Samuel 2:10)
Spirit of truth, comes (John 16:13)
Unity in the faith (Ephesians 4:13)
Singing to God with gratitude (Colossians 3:16)
Come to me, all of you (Matthew 11:28)
Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13)
Righteousness of our God and Savior (2 Peter 1:1)
If your ways were blameless? (Job 22:3)
So do not fear, for I am with you (Isaiah 41:10)
This is my covenant with them (Isaiah 59:21)
Intercession for the transgressors (Isaiah 53:12)
Sorrow was turned into joy (Esther 9:22)
Laughs at the wicked (Psalm 37:13)
Obedience that comes from faith (Romans 16:26)
Rock they took refuge in (Deuteronomy 32:37)
Disciples get into the boat (Matthew 14:22)
'Least likely' times three,
Putting me through difficulty
To persuade me to go away,
Axing with, "Have a nice day..."
So much for a 'Protection Plan'!
That maze through which no one can,
Defeat the 'Crooked Counterplan'!
The 'gods of profit' win again!
(sigh)
'Most likely' times three,
These "gods of profit' turn beastly,
And poison justice everywhere,
Until their profit becomes a snare!
Israel's leaders blind and dumb!
Their nation so far out of plumb.
God sent His prophet, Amos, to say,
Their 'profits' He would drain away!
Despising 'God's Truth' cannot win.
'His Truth' rises to win again.
Jesus Christ is His 'Point Man',
Look to His 'Protection Plan'!
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelu-yahweh
I am not alone, I walk with Him
I am at His throne, abide in Him
The Holy Spirit moves my place
Fill me up with perfect grace
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelu-yahweh
Honor my God with my sword
Ten thousand times and many more
The rudder that steers the mighty vessel
To speak life and of the Good News
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelu-yahweh
(Poem by ScottM 7/28/2024 praise dot tapdig dot com)
??Ephesians? ?5?:?14? NIV
14This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
??Ephesians? ?6?:?16? ?KJV
16above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
??Psalm? ?147?:?3? ?KJV
3He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.
??Colossians? ?3?:?14? ?NIV
14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
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