this valwntines day
know you are not alone
God foemed us and made us his own
he looks upon us with gladness
and sings over us too
where ever you are
in all that you do
know Gods love for us
is always true
his Grace is all we need
the one who loves you very much indeed. Amen.
Zephaniah 3:17
17 The LORD your God is in your midst,
the mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing. Amen
Romans 5:8 - But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 1 John 4:16 - So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us Amen
we never need no ones approval
in lifes journey people will let us down
but God is always true to his word
he will stand by our side now and always Amen
Categories:
zephaniah, faith, god,
Form: Rhyme
Well, I listened to Benjamin Zephaniah,
And I kept my young turkey alive.
We had a really good blast last Christmas,
With hip-hop and reggae and jive.
We opened our presents real early,
Taking selfies and having a laugh.
I bought Turkey some really cool trainers,
And he bought me some gloves and a scarf.
Then we ate a lovely fat dinner.
I cooked him organic green beans.
We had rice and peas and coleslaw,
With a gigantic mountain of greens.
After, we played a game of Scrabble.
I won 'cause I hate losing at games.
I sang him a number of carols,
Played charades, guessing celebrities’ names.
We watched movies until we got tired,
And then tried to enjoy the King's Speech.
We couldn’t resist Christmas pudding,
With a dollop of ice cream and peach.
I’m glad my turkey’s alive for Christmas.
I’ll invite him again and again.
And I’ve also joined Turkeys United,
‘Cause now Turkey and me are best friends.
But there’s one thing I forgot to mention,
Which you may think a little absurd:
I thought he was one of the talking turkeys,
But this turkey didn’t even say a word!
(Ode to Benjamin Zephaniah’s Talking Turkeys )
Categories:
zephaniah, christmas,
Form: Rhyme
Let’s laugh out loud while we do play
Lively with ha-ha-ha to say…
Looking healthy all through the way
Living well, we’re thankful each day
Loved by the Lord to Whom we pray.
Let’s listen to our Mom and Dad
Learning as happy lass and lad
Lessons lift us with joy* they add
Like light that’s bright, so we’re not sad...
Laughing ho-ho-ho, always glad.
*Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty;
He will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in his love,
he will joy over thee with singing.
October 22, 2024
3rd place, "Alliteration Nursery Rhyme" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper; judged on 11/6/2024
Categories:
zephaniah, appreciation, blessing, cheer up,
Form: Alliteration
A beautiful, heartfelt expression of God's love
Hallelujah
convey:
ivine affection "God is holding my heart"
Unconditional love "He so loves me; He loves us"
Intimate connection "God kisses me daily with His breath"
Gratitude "Hallelujah"
Spiritual sight "My heart eyes see; Elohim love for me"
takeaways
Feeling deeply loved and cherished by God.
His love surrounds me, nourishing my soul.
Mine heart sees and receives His affection.
resonates with
Loves embrace
Psalm 73:26: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart."
-John 3:16: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son."
- Zephaniah 3:17: "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves."
Basking in God's loving embrace!
"His amazing grace"
"Heart eyes" symbolize seeing with faith and spiritual insight
"Elohim" emphasizes God's creative, loving power alright
"Hallelujah" expresses joyful praise and gratitude onsight
Love embrace
9/28/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2024
Categories:
zephaniah, appreciation, devotion, god,
Form: Free verse
"Thelonious Sphere"
Thelonious
Sphere
Monk
the meaning
in a name
Zephaniah
the meaning
in a name
Krishna
perhaps music
brings us closer
following the 4
dharma
the path to
renunciation
El Roi
what I listen to
at 3am, hidden
in the music
I read into
wisdom,
for those
who are usually
the last to know
looking for soul
(LadyLabyrinth / 2023)
"Don't look for me in human shape. I am inside your looking."
Rumi
Categories:
zephaniah, muse,
Form: Narrative
It's a wonderful blessing to be in His midst
such a wonder to feel God's lovely presence
to sense His peace and grace so great
viewing God's majesty through a divine lens
This God is almighty in all His ways
coming to poor sinners able to save
for in the Lord Jesus shows His love
this His only begotten son He gave
Now God brings salvation to His own
full of gladness rejoicing forever more
knowing His plan would fulfill
bringing the keys to salvations door
The Lord God Himself turns the key
by His perfect love comes His quiet
bringing His unique loving touch
spreading forth His own spiritual diet
Such a wonder beyond compare
to know in depth this blessed one
feel His sovereign holy presence
so to conclude, this seems so rare!
("The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;")
Zephaniah 17: 3 (ESV)
Categories:
zephaniah, blessing, god, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme
Zealots, one by one, with steadfast passion
serving God as Master
in enthusiastic fashion -
His broadcaster.
Zebulon’s tribe pardoned for insurgence
became clear spokesmen yet;
famous mariners and merchants
with God’s mindset.
Old Testament prophet Zephaniah
foretold deportation
of God’s hope for the Messiah -
chosen nation.
Old Zacharias, priest in the temple,
doubted in disbelief,
lost his speech; really simple -
he caused God grief.
There was Zebedee, busy fisherman,
father of James and John,
loosed his sons, new mission began
their anchors drawn.
Simon the Zealot, unsung disciple
attentive, observant,
zealous for Jesus, not idle
as His servant.
Zealots, one and all, somewhat imperfect
serving their Savior God.
Righteous, they were voices He picked
to give Him laud.
December 27, 2022
sponsor: Constance La France
contest: Zip, Zig, Zag, Zing
Categories:
zephaniah, 11th grade, bible, god,
Form: Rhyme
He knows your present pain;
Intimate with every sorrow.
Weighed beneath your burdens,
Yet soars beyond tomorrow.
A glorious chorus comes,
Faint not, thy dawn arises.
He feels your present sadness;
He weeps for those now blinded,
His word with candid answers,
Beckons: be reminded…
A glorious chorus comes,
Faint not, thy dawn arises.
He transcends the temporary;
He transports eternal souls.
His provisions are sufficient
Poured upon by heaven’s bowls.
A glorious chorus comes,
Faint not, the dawn arises.
He died though falsely tried.
He hath born our every loss.
By His blood-bought agony,
We freely pass the cross.
A glorious chorus comes,
Faint not, the dawn arises.
He will sing there over you.
He will gather from all time
His bride bedecked will hear
God’s voice through song refined
Oh, a glorious chorus comes,
Faint not, the dawn arises.
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
Categories:
zephaniah, christian, confidence, encouraging, god,
Form: Narrative
I'm in fear
I am hurt in my heart and my spirit
I am downtrodden
The burden in my sadness
And my anxiety
Reaches me
And my fears
And in my fears
Embracing them
But I am love
And this love I am promise love
From God
I now rejoice hard and strong
I now celebrate long in song
For with calm
All those fears,
All your fears
His love
God and Jesus
He will calm our fears, yes He will
with His love, He will
He will calm your fears
Jesus
He will calm your fears
God
In the peace of your new-found calm
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs
6/27/20
WRITTEN WORDS BY James Edward Lee Sr. 2020©
Zephaniah 3:17
Categories:
zephaniah, analogy, anxiety, fear,
Form: Free verse
You are a CHOSEN people holy to God
treasured out of all His creation
Formed by God to be REDEEMED
have no fear for it's all His operation
God is your refuge and strength
SHELTERED under His eternal shield
BLESSED be God in His son Jesus Christ
who's given you every blessing fully sealed
Once being dead in your sinful flesh
now made alive FORGIVEN in His grace
God thinks well of the little sparrows
but VALUED more are you in God's own race
In God's perfect love you are DELIGHTFUL
He saves you to rejoice and be glad
The Lord keeps you safe and PROTECTED
from all evil so no need to be sad
Give all praise to the almighty one
WONDERFULLY MADE He's made you to be
The love of God knows no limits
He's LOVED you so faithfully you will agree
(My piece is based on the following scriptures)
CHOSEN - Deut 14: 2
REDEEMED - Isaiah 43: 1
SHELTERED - Psalm 91: 4
BLESSED - Ephesians 1: 3
FORGIVEN - Colossians 2: 13
VALUED - Luke 12: 6,7
DELIGHTFUL - Zephaniah 3: 17
PROTECTED - Psalm 121: 7,8
WONDERFULLY MADE - Psalm 139: 14
LOVED - Jeremiah 31: 3
Categories:
zephaniah, bible, christian, god,
Form: Rhyme
Great delight is it to experience God’s presence*
…He’s the Guide in truth’s essence with His influence
Indeed sanctifying me with His righteousness
Amidst my strengthened faith’s persistence-prevalence.
Great delight is it to exalt the Lord’s glory
…He’s the Master over sinfulness’ misery
Indeed granting me timely wondrous miracles
Around His perfect dealings of divine jury.
Great delight is it to wait for God’s revival
…He’s the Spirit Who triumphs against sin-rival
Indeed enabling me to serve with His power.
*Zephaniah 1:7 Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD…
March 23, 2019
Categories:
zephaniah, appreciation, blessing, christian, god,
Form: Rubaiyat
Why give me passion
And not bring it to fruition?
Why give me love
And withhold reciprocity?
Why give me voice
A touch above mediocrity
When all I want is to sing?
Why give me words
When they don’t transform?
Why give me dreams
With no hope of a reality?
Why?
Why make me enamored by beauty
When all I see is plain old me?
Questions that need answers
Rebellion is brewing inside me
Why?
Why create me with incessant longing
That will never be quenched
To learn sacrifice?
To suffer?
To pay the price?
To purify?
But all the reasons
Don't satisfy
I’m tired of asking "Why?"
This heart is about to die
Eileen Manassian Ghali
The Answers:
The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17
One of my favorite Bible texts. God allows me to throw my little temper tantrum. I am, after all, His child....at times rebellious, but when I'm all cried out...if I let him, He takes me in his arms...and quiets me with his love.
Categories:
zephaniah, god, prayer,
Form: Free verse
Because of Darkness Thru Storm Nights
We Need All Shining Lights
Of Truth and Love and Peace
So More Light May Increase …
… Get Stronger, Brighter, Bolder
Standing – Shoulder To Shoulder
Because If My Light, Is A Glare For You …
Maybe … Someone-Other Might Gleam Thru
… Doesn’t Matter Which or Who …
Just As Long As It Reach Your View …
And Help Your Hearts Keep Warm
And Hold Hands Thru The Storms ( Zephaniah 1: 15 & Zeph. 2: 2, 3 )
That Are Sure To Come … ( 1 Thess. 5: 1 – 5 )
I Pray, You Will Be Unharmed
And You Sleep In Confidence and Peace
When ‘ THE FURY ‘ Is Released ! … ( Isa. 13: 9 & Rev. 6: 15 – 17 )
… and then you will See What Was Wrong Or Right …
And Which Shining Lights, Kissed … Good Night …
Oh Father, Shining Is Hard, When Will You Release Me ? …
“ When You Show More Souls … THE REAL ME ” …
… My Father, I Am Steady Learning
I Am Steady Enjoying Journeying
I Am Steady Sharing and Discerning
and Will Forevermore Be Yearning …
… YOU
HIS MoonBee
Categories:
zephaniah, dedication, devotion, faith, hope,
Form: Light Verse