Where from Here
How would we find light by embracing the dark
All the hate and fear men seem to embark
We know this in our hearts but still raise our sword
Gods given a peaceful loving world that we should always move toward
The world we create is from a sick and broken mind
If our egos don’t soften it will be the end of mankind
Eons of hate passed down through the ages
Taught to our children given rise to unknown rages
If we look to God we can break the bonds of this fear
And finally live as one and joyfully see clear
For life is meant to work and this is Gods plan
For there has been love in our hearts since all life began
It’s not letting God in but it’s letting Him out
For he is part of us all and you can’t live in doubt
The pulse of the universe lives in every beating heart
This loving creation that we all are apart
So lets put all else aside and make peace our dream
And rise up to faith and become one with the unseen
Copyright 2011 4/1/2011
I dreamt last night you were coming home, feeling extremely excited for I am tired of
always being alone. I couldn't wait what a great surprise for I hoped it would not be
too late. It's been a long time since I saw you last do you remember when? I
watched you walk away with the hope I would one day see you again. I couldn't
believe you were going overseas to fight a war with the unknown to a place of
uncertainty where nothing but hurt and sadness is sown. As I would daily worry
about hearing news you might be gone, I prayed God would somehow keep you
strong. Oh I am so happy you are finally coming home, hopefully to stay. I don't
want to live another minute with the distance that keeps us away. Oh God please
don't tell me I've awoken and this is nothing but a dream, but I guess the reality is
my son is in the war waging his life sitting front line on his team. Why, oh why did
this have to be a dream?
I am Zeus the supreme deity
of the Greeks and Romans, who show their loyalty;
and they honor me and worship me
in glorious temples built expecially for me...
and they abound from Asia to Sicily!
Nobody can suppress the chant of the Muses...
that I am the only God of the sky,
and thunder and lightning I fling with fierceness
to those defying me with an envious eye;
victory was mine when I fought the mighty Titans!
In Greece and Italy, you find
sculptures and slaters with my ram-horned
and aurel-wreathed head;
my worshippers see in me a god and friend,
and they invoke me with an honorific sound!
I am Zeus the supreme deity,
and I ride my golden chariot pulled by four horses
that gladly and speedly obey me;
and through forests and grasslands they take me
to Mount Olympus to oversee my entire universe!
The vile speaks
"You think you can defeat me?
I shall never be destroyed
If you send warriors
I shall rend them limb from limb
If you send wizards
I shall reflect their magics unto them
And watch as they writhe in the torment you meant for me
Neither your priests nor their prayers can prevail
Your god has no power over me
I am every lie
I am every vengeful thought
I am the temptation you cannot resist
You are doomed by your own humanity
And will forever be my slaves"
Humanity’s response
"We are free already
Saved by the very humanity you condemn
Our god provides more than you could ever offer
Seeking only justice we need no lies to reveal your evil
You may strike down the faithful
But to no avail, for they are already saved
Each wizard shall be reborn eternally throughout this age of war
Each warrior you destroy shall return amongst the angelic host
To oppose you more strongly from the next life than ever they could in this
Each act of destruction only serves to make us stronger
You will never win"
To my brothers and sisters in arms, who laid down there life to protect my family from harm!
To my fallen soldiers who had no choice but cross that line, you may be gone but your
spirit will never be left behind!
To my fallen soldiers family that's waiting for them to come back home, God has called
them to heaven, but He said He would never leave you alone!
To my fallen solders that had to leave this earth, your bodies may be placed under neigh
the dirt but your love we will cherish for what it is worth!
To my fallen soldiers that have been taking out of light, God said you are now His grading
angels so please protect us with all of your might.
To my fallen soldiers who laid down their life for the red white and blue, God gave His
only Son, so there isn't anything that He won't see you through!
Amen and Amen
By: Clarence B. Bowser Jr. the III
Laughter floating on the warm summer breeze.
Hotdogs and hamburgers sizzling on the grill.
Families and friends gather all at their ease.
A nation is born out of sheer will.
Perceived in liberty and in God they trust.
The struggle for freedom was more than a fight.
It was people standing up for what was just.
Under God they stood and fought in His light.
For all the right reasons this nation now stands.
We celebrate it all with fireworks in the sky.
Flying the flag proudly hoping the world understands
that freedom still rings on the Forth of July.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
We gained our independence
As a nation based on God
Our forefathers dared to go
Where none before had trod
God blessed them for their efforts
Though many lives were lost
And God gave them the victory
But bloodshed was the cost
Today, we live in freedom
To worship as we please
Where sins are all forgiven
Christ shed His blood for these
We may be independent
And still live free, you see
But we need always remember
That freedom isn't free
It took the blood of many
To bring us to this end
And precious blood is still flowing
Because the world is filled with sin
But God, in His infinite wisdom
Made a plan for our salvation
By sending His Son to die for us
That we may be a great nation
For those who trust in Jesus
As their Savior and their Lord
He'll call us home to Heaven
To receive our great reward
So as we celebrate this year
And the price Christ had to pay
Thank God for Him and the lives it takes
To continue Independence Day
Curtis Moorman
30 June 2009
Please Break The Addictions
(Eleventh Power)
I'm crying out Lord please break these addictions
They are certainly tearing my heart apart
They're taking children out of jurisdictions
Oh how this agony pull at my poor heart
It causes them to break all of their restrictions
The choices that they're making are not even smart
I'm crying Oh God can these strongholds be broken
So much discussion is being spoken
Oh God I need you to hear my earnest plea
For I see the enemy attacking me
These here addictions certainly need to flee
*(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty
through God to the pulling down of strongholds..II Corinthians 10:4
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