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Joyce Bell Poem
LET...
Gratitude's embers saturate entirely
as one is lifted high above…
the accumulated clamor of needs, wants,
desires...for things...that laden and dim
the beneficence of...
His Majesty
and
Perfection
IGNORE...
The vast concerns that sway the mind and dull
the senses of Him ...
of His ultimate fullness
...enter into His overflowing harvest of...
sustenance and luxe
THERE ...
Where the unearthly beauty of adoring
doth glisten...cajoling...
the splendor of thankfulness and homage
that gush from the surrendered heart...
to bathe...in the Celestial Sea
of ...His Love's bestowing...
TARRY...
In the Wealth of…Him
seeing Him and Him alone
for all that He truly is...
the So Worthy Creator and Keeper of our Souls,
Provider of Peaceful moments...such as this...
where we rest...upon His sweet bed of ...Assurance
JESUS...
Like a bay leaf
full of dew...You...spread Yourself
before us and we fare...sumptuously...
on Your Excellence!
Yea! With amorous gaze of worship
our heart, mind, soul and body agree...
Surely, there can be no doubt...
THOU ART GOD!!!
Psalms 75:1, 90:2, 136:1-9, Colossians 3:2
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Shall we go on?
...came…His…tender inquiry
She didn’t answer...intent on remaining
in the shadowed dregs of her brokenness
And He allowed her to do so…
because He loved her…
and understood
So, He waited…
while she bewailed the unfairness of the times,
the cruelty of acts oppressive, the heaviness...
of it all! …He waited…as
She delved further into her complaints…even…
pointing a finger at Him…yet, He waited…
and never…
not for a moment…did He leave her side
Then, somewhere, in the interim’s timelessness
her angst and sobs subsided…
She lifted her eyes, acknowledged His Presence
and reached…
for His outstretched Hand
From Him…flowed…renewed Faith and Strength
…she smiled…
And…They Went On
Ps 142:2, Is 30:18, 2Corn 12:9-10, Heb 4:15
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Where did we go…while I slept?
what mountains and rivers…were leapt?
Through what tunnels did we travel...
leaving footprints upon unknown gravel?
What mysteries were revealed...
that You, in Your Wisdom...have concealed?
For, here I find myself awakened
with the drudge of yesterday…forsaken
Yet, so aware...that though I did dream…
there is nothing to remember, it seems
But You were there, Jehovah…in Your Silent Way
infusing with guidance unto another day
And now, duly revived and adept…
I do wonder, where did we go…while I slept?
Psalm 4:8
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I thought about You today...
Your Goodness and Your Grace
I meditated on Your Love
I visualized Your Face
I thought about
what You saved me from...
hell's fire and damnation
all the misery to come
I thought about the sacrifice...
You...on Calvary
and all that You endured
just for me
I thought about the city
built with miraculous care...
You're coming back as promised
to take me there
Thoughts of You are what sustains me
'cause my journey oft times...is hard
Thus moments with You in mind
waters and softens...the arid sod
Yes, I thought about You today
...Jehovah,
Your Goodness and Your Grace
Is 26:3, Phil 4:8
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To verily, Let God Have His Way…
Is much more than words… we say
It’s choosing to stand …and survey
Rather than to bend things our way
It is calling on our...faith...each day
While ignoring the obvious… display
Of the bold, unrighteous acts at play
It is being still when itching to...flay
It is trusting when wanting to...bray
It is patience despite the vast outlay
Of what is wrong, and fully decayed
It is strength found in hope’s…sleigh
It’s leaning while relying on Yahweh
It is remaining silent in times of gray
It is crying but turning…yet… to pray
It is when in humanness of our...clay
We tell Jah what we want on our tray
But then tarry not… to hastily convey
All the results...are His whatever may
Also, it is waiting… within belief’s ray
As we yield to Let God Have His Way
Job 23:10, 12:15, 19:25, Hab 3:17-19, Ps 13
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Crimson Lace…
designed…with Eternal Taste
does so splendidly adorn
Every soul…
surrendered and whole
no longer…cold and torn
Though once lost…midst ice...
in twirls of vice
we now extol …His Case
‘Neath drips of sacred tree, Love...
woven just for you and me
…Crimson Lace
ROMANS 5:8
HAPPY EASTER!
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Are you aware…?
you’re in the care
of …Heaven’s Best
Come, lay your head upon His breast
partake such moments of trial regress
Our fragile souls require no less…
this calm assurance...within the press
When mind is stilled at perfect rest
from vast concerns…and all those tests…
A quell prevails…within Love’s Chest
a most Precious Gift I can attest…
To be in the care
of…Heaven’s Best
Are you aware…?
Psalm 23
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Tis...that...time of year
when thoughts...
turn to Celestial...things
when...amid visions of centuries past
Hope is gathered and...rings!
Tis that time of year
when hearts...
ensue a glance of imperishable...gates
with the reminders of a Silent Night
so received with gratitude...sate!
Tis when...
the Joy and anticipation of celebrating
a prophesied birth...
touches here and there
and begins to seep throughout the earth
When Peace...
like a warm blanket...
is a 'Presence' that surely can be felt
drawing those so far away...near
recalling...shepherds and kings that knelt!
Tis...
when the...Love...which gives the reason
to embrace the marvelous season...glares
and is acknowledged...miraculously...
filling...the air!
Yes! indeed, it is here...
Tis that...Wondrous...Time of year!
ISAIAH 7:14 & 9:6
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Jah, into my life You came
in treasures that do unfold
I’m covered by Your train
Your Love…mine to behold
Oh, how Your oils…do flow
while journeying…the way
assurance is mine to know
ere what a world may say
So very sweet is Your voice
yet keeps me good company
Jesus, I'm Yours …by choice
Your Hand tends each need
Whatever my storm brings
I am persuaded You’ll tame
Provider… my soul’s spring
Jah, into my life You came
John 10:10
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I’m a woman, and for all that it’s worth…
it suffices to admit, having walked much carnal turf
At one time, I fed my self-esteem…on my back
the happiness in my life…gleamed…in the sack
Then one day I met this Marvelous Friend
who wanted…nothing…but to…Love me…’til the end
So, what do you do …or say…to someone who’s never left…
who’s been faithful…despite your failures and bereft?
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Nobody else …has ever valued me like You do…
is there any wonder…why I trust…to surrender myself?
Nobody else…has ever covered me like You …
You protect 24/7…taking all …of what I’m dealt
Nobody else…but You, has ever shed their blood for me…
the only cleanser strong enough…to wash away my filth
I promise…to Love You and…never…turn around
I promise…to walk on Your directed ground
I promise…to be Your pen…whether I’m up or down
I promise…whatever You allow life to bring…
my praises, worship and adoration…will not cease to ring
I promise…my heart, mind, body and soul…will sing…
to Your Magnificent Glory…My Ever-Reigning King!
Because, there’s…
Nobody… Nobody Else…
…who has ever Loved me…Like You!
Isa 61:10, Lk 7:37-47
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