Blooming sunflowers
sway gaily with wind waltzes~~~
petals keep cleaving...
…Like the sunflowers
heart stays glowing, unrestrained~~~
basking with freedom…
…At times, faith wavers
midst carnality cravings~~~
soul* clings to Anchor!!!
*Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.
October 18, 2021
Heaven views
triumphant voyage
providentially blest...
Along tranquil service
journey prevails
God steadfastly
anchors.*
*Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast.
July 6, 2021
3rd place, "Picture This 2 - 7 Lines in 14 Words" Verse Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 7/12/2021.
I lift thine eyes towards heaven’s way,
Thankful for blessings given this day.
Oh lord, I thank you for saving me,
my heart is filled with much glee.
Each day that I live I’m grateful,
My soul rejoices, and I'm thankful.
Took my brokenness, I’m now whole,
Your stedfast love cleansed my soul.
Sometimes I fall short and get off track,
Faith in you helps me in things I lack.
In those times, I must seek your face,
and rest in the father’s amazing grace.
landscape grand tremor
volcano island’s ash fall*
scenery turns gray...
...when problems shake heart
I turn to God**, my anchor
beautifying wondrous life.**
*Taal Volcano in our country is active.
**Hebrew6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast...
***(Second stanza added on January 25, 2023)
January 25, 2020
4th place, "A Nature Themed Haiku with Color" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 1/28/2020.
Abiding in God’s will, let’s serve the Lord with joy
Beautified through His grace to minister along gladness-glow
Cheered up midst Scriptures’ truth, smiting hypocrisy and deceit
Delighted by the Almighty’s blessings toward stewardship-triumph
Empowered for fruitful compassionate reaching-out
Fortified to encourage upon strengthened faith
Girded, guided, geared up against human frailty’s endurance
Hoisted as held with Christ’s omnipotent and gentle grip
Invigorated, ceaselessly fervent around Holy Spirit’s revival
Jubilant, gratefully testifying: “Our labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
*1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
August 24, 2019
Steadfast
Unwavering
Holding fast Scriptures’ truth
Yielding not to vain dogmas’ threats…
Christ-propped.
*Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end.
August 2, 2019
Though sometimes hardship-stricken, serving God is blessing-laden!
What matters most is our willingness to carry the burden.
Let’s be a help to the needy, their hearts … gladden
As we rejoice in the Lord; to His peace, bidden.
Serving the Lord asks for surrender, yet assuring His rewards’ fullness!
What matters most is our gracious faithfulness with genuine meekness.
Let’s be submissive to the Master’s will, devoid of selfishness
As we abound in His work* of life-building business.
*1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
May 25, 2019
Serve God with your best
By His empowering grace
Exalting His glorious name.
Your all… He deserves
Midst utmost blessed sacrifice
Since mediocre work is void.
Serve wholeheartedly
Vanquishing slothfulness
Faith-propelled, be victorious.
Midst weariness’ grip
Toil for the Lord’s honour
Your labour is not in vain.
*1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
May 14, 2019
Continue in God's work well
His wondrous mercy-deeds --- tell...
Keep on serving steadfastly
By His grace poured constantly.
Minister around love's scope
Give the Lord's blessings of hope...
Oh, be not weary to share
Build lives upon Christ's great care.
*1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
March 31, 2019
There alone it sits as rippling waves sway
As each one hits there sitting in the bay
It has dreams this little old rickety vessel
For oh! what all seems, within its own will
But it's anchored the ocean being so vast
Not being secured that boat wouldn't last
Storms so rough full of powerful waves
All that stuff comes of what one craves
The others around are often on their way
Saying all that they found as here I stay
Looking at the horizon jolted by the wake
Missing out on the fun oh for Pete's sake
With a sudden gust that anchor untied
For all he lust this little boat now tried
Down the channel and soon far out to sea
What he couldn't see is now he wasn't free
Soon it was the night with nothing around
Picturing a sight when he was safely bound
As the waves grew and that boat was tossed
As like you never knew this boat felt so lost
When a Light came as I was about to sink
He called me by name saving me in a blink
Bringing me back Home, He anchored me tight
So I wouldn't roam always being in His Sight
Hebrews 6:19
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul,
both sure and stedfast,
and which entereth into that within the veil;
chasing a dream in a tunnel of steam and smoke
running really fast gasping for air as i choke
clinching my fist swinging at shadows as they pop in and out of the mist
catching my dream at the end of the tunnel is something i dearly wish
but all i can see is the hour of sorrow that holds stedfast at the end of the line
and even good morrow is bitter and sour like the taste of a twisted lime
but my dreams keep running and the faster my stride the faster she tends to run
like a bullet inside a six chambered barrel shot from a loaded gun
but this is the pursuit of a happy endeavor
no matter what the outcome maybe
and although life throws you whatever
just keep on chasing your dreams
the will of the seamstress connecting her heart to the seams
reveal the incanttations of her dreams
in the still of the night by desires calling
day shaken awake from the slumber of sleep falling
nocturnal attention astute, as if to answer the hoots of an owl
while imagination of a practiced craft bewitches the hour of the wolfs howl
hands dancing across the wall, shadows waltzing around each other
in the grasp of a moonlit night the outside would the darkness smother
undaunted by the midnight, darkness surrounding the land like an ocean
she holds stedfast to her tapestry claimed by her own devotion
God loves you and me.
This is our assurance for eternity;
And even in this world of cares and woe,
He will daily let us know
That when we trust HIM and obey
He will give us comfort and strength to stay-
Stedfast, immovable in all His ways
Always abounding in His Love.
There is no reason, then, for doubt and fear
For His Love will persevere-
In our hearts, uplifting, changing, setting us free
To be the best that we can be
Always abounding in His love.
The Power of His love transforms the mind, enlightens each of us- all mankind
To be "more than conquerors" overcoming every foe-
To be victorious over problems in this life
Always abounding in His Love.
The Power of His Love bonds us as One Race, One People, One Brotherhood
with the desire to treat one another as we should-
No ill-will to be wrought
Always abounding in His Love.
The Power of His Love sets us free;
Brings us freedom, liberty;
Give us joy and peace of mind,
Makes us loving, caring, kind,
With life serene; life sublime-
Abounding in His Love all the time.
C_ourageous, consistent, constant, constrained by Love.
H_onest, holy, humble, holding fast to the Word of God.
R_ighteous, reborn, regenerated, renewed and restored.
I_nstructed in righteousness, immortality assured.
S_anctified, sincere, submissive, self-controlled, secure, saved by grace through
faith.
T_ruthful, thankful, thoughtful, trusting God's Will to be done in His name.
I_mperfect but daily seeking for perfection, improving inwardly by the Spirit.
A_nointed, appointed, an holy vessel of praise and thanksgiving.
N_urturing, noble, new life with and in Christ-
Forever...
S_tanding, stedfast, immoveable, always abounding in the Word and Work of the
God of all Creation and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Love is a beautiful virtue; it transcends all facets of life-
And when in active motion, love is the greatest motivator, prompting us to do the
Right.
Love works no ill towards others; love is pure; love endures; love is kind; it's
strong-the great purifier of every wrong.
Love is endless, faithful and true; never severs but with diligence, bonds all
people, kindred, nations and tongues.
Love is stedfast, constant, unselfish, glorious; changing lives to a state of living
victorious with peaks of joy and peace for abundant living.
Love bonds, mends, never pretends; but makes each heart positive, happy,
content and eager to be the best in character he can be.
Love rules the World, the Universe and within its power exists the Source of
everlasting Eternal Light.
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