Friday 30 November 2012

ITS ALL ABOUT YOU

Underneath a clear
blue sky
Fluffy clouds passing
lazily by
Upon the green pastures
I lay my head
In awe I admire all You
have created
Oh! Father that You are
so mindful of me
For my pleasure You
created the galaxy
To look upon with wonder
and might
The perfection that is in
Your sight
The slight breeze gently
kissing my face
I feel it Father I feel your
warm embrace
Even through the hard times
your love will never cease
As I gaze upon the reflection of
Your masterpiece
Its all about You Jesus - its all
about You...

INNER VOICE

A little chill up my spine
This silly niggle alls not fine
I glance behind - it seems okay
Why then do I still feel this way
The hairs stand at the back of
my neck
Once again I turn to check
At the crossroads I had a choice
I should have listened to that
inner voice...

'Keep on walking' is what I hear
'God has not given a spirit of fear'
Almost a sprint as I walk on by
Fighting this feeling not to cry
'Move on Over' It's so audible now
Promptly I obey trusting it somehow
Pleased that I have another choice
Unlike before  - I choose the inner
voice...

A truck drives by in full speed
Paying me no mind and to the road
takes no heed
A sigh of relief at my narrow escape
Thankful I didn't compromise what
was at stake
So listen to that voice inside it does not
take skill
If I hadn't I certainly would have been
road kill
At the crossroads now I merely rejoice
For I endeavour to acknowledge that
inner voice...

TOO LATE

The wailing of sirens has passed
on by
Within the mayhem a distant cry
Went on over to have a look see
Aware this is where God is calling me
So sad a sight my heart just broke
Drunken driving - could tell by the
way he spoke
Barely able to stand up straight
Balancing himself against some old
gate
Through the windscreen on the bonnet
a young lad lay
So unfair his life tragically taken away
Face in his hands the guilty party weeps
Trying to reassure himself the young
lad simply sleeps
Too Late a notion the damage already
done
A family out there has to deal with the
death of a son
Through fallen tears I begin to pray
Not altogether sure on what to say
Laying of hands upon the drunken
driver
Not my place to judge as a believer
Yet Oh Sweet Jesus! be with the
family of this young lad
For in their own strength they will be
raving mad
As sorrow consumes and rips them
apart
For the drunken driver to - for this
will lay heavily upon his heart
A sudden fear fills my being
What if it were mine I was seeing
Amid the chaos  no matter where
they may be

I pray Angelic Protection over my
family...

Thursday 29 November 2012

CROSSING OVER

Jesus I used to think there was no place
in this world for me
Entertaining suicidal thoughts wallowing

in self pity,
I felt sorry for myself all the time
I guess that's when You decided to draw

the line...

One day You guided me to this awesome place
all those feelings You wanted me to face
I have to admit it wasn't easy,
Standing there feeling rather queesy...

Butterfly's in my stomach - a stirring in my soul
The tears kept on coming I knew I'd reached

a goal
My life after that has never been the same
To this place with You, I keep coming

again and again...

I give my life to You entirely - forever
Ties to my old life I completely sever
I realize through all my troubles and strife
You have a plan and a purpose for my life...

I will never be satisfied where I am with You
I desire to know You more and what You plan

for me to do
Thank you for the love and guidance You

have shown
Without my spiritual family I would never

have grown...

THE UNBELIEVER (TALKING TO JESUS)

Why do You love me - when I sin so much
 Do You not have better things to do
 My world serves me - it's my only crutch
Yet every where I turn  - I see You...

Do You really want to take that chance
To bestow upon me - Your abundant love           
Though I may never give You a second glance 
What love is this that comes from above!...

 I Hear people say that You do not exist
That You are part of my imagination
To turn away from Your word - To resist
Yet I have in me this immense fascination...

 Is it not of human nature to test everything
Though we may face many dangers
How can one believe - if one cannot see anything
Yet when others speak of Your Name - I can see
the changes...
Is it true that there is power in this Name "JESUS'
A mere man that was nailed to a cross
All I need do then is come to true repentance
'Well' not to test this would be a complete loss...
I cannot see You - yet I will close my eyes
I humble myself before You - on my knees
Forgive me then Lord for my life is a story of lies
Come into my heart and fill me with Your peace...
How strange is this - that I feel drunk
I do not drink - Yet I cannot stand
How far down have I really sunk
Yet I feel truly grand..
What voice is this - I hear on the inside
Am I going mad
Is this Your power Lord - that I have cried
Then I receive it for today You have made
me truly glad...

Wednesday 28 November 2012

FOUND (A PRAYER)

Only a moment "almost suddenly"
it would seem
My vision was blurred - disintegrating

was my dream
Saving souls no longer a priority
Creeping inside the spirit of inferiority

How Glorious You are Lord - that
You could see
Through the fences of the enemy -

the good in me
Although my path no longer made sense
You  brought clarity through the works

of your saints
Not harshly done but a gentle rebuke
Awakening every nerve like an armed nuke
No longer oppressed but of a sound mind
A feeling I felt of a different kind

Forgive me Lord for being so open to
the temptress
For allowing in me the spirit of the

seductress
Help me to clothe myself always with

your armour
To leave behind the anger - the hurt - the trauma

Oh!  Lord our souls I pray for You to capture
Leave us not behind - let us be caught up

in your rapture.

                 In the name of Jesus                

SOME SAY

Some say I am but a drifter
One that is always in need
Some say I am like a stranger
Leaving behind a darkened seed
Some say danger does in me abide
As the hurt has left it's trace
I say I am a christian broken inside
Coming before the throne of grace...

Some say I am not worthy
To be loved by our Great King
Some say I am filled with apathy
And can before Him nothing bring
After the ache and tears cried
Some say I am so out of place
I say I am a christian broken inside
Forever seeking His face...

Some say I am no longer trying
'Judge me not to Jesus I confess'
Some say a part of me is dying
Yet I know my worth as a true princess
For when my days have been so long
And my journey they do not know
Faith has made me strong
As in Christ I continue to grow
So when some say I have not tried
I simply smile and pursue the chace
I know I am a christian all broken inside
Allowing God to fill this empty space...

PERCEPTION


My perception mounting with
unclear obscurity
Disguised in the eclipse of hidden 

insecurity
My intelligence indistinctively in
question
Failing to see beyond the confusion
For it is of my understanding
Gaining knowledge requires much
downloading
Doubtful of certain facts seemingly
unheard of
Breaking through the veil is the
certainty of God's love
Concealed is the ambiguous notion
of external importance
Yet acknowledging the essential
element of epic substance
Though my perception be
critically darkened
It is within the influential walk of
the noted
Correct guidance besides still waters
Gaining order among God's sons and
daughters
Even though material data is vital
Keeping on the know how-remaining
insightful
It is with abundant joy to walk the walk
and talk the talk
Of the One True Love given by our
One True God Divine
Not only in knowledge but becoming as
one in this time...

SPRING

Like sparkling diamonds
the raindrops glisten
Her downpour a song if
you closely listen
The loss created in her
wake
Not her burden to
undertake
Her sole purpose to produce
life
A certain beauty and peace
amid the strife...

This all for reasons we know
In the aftermath a glorious
glow
The birthing of creatures anew
What's been done none can
undo
Tis the season of spring -
radiating beauty
Sights to behold as colours
replace the beastly...

Blooming forth an array of
nature so divine
As this season prouduces
the sublime
Vainly flowers openly parade
their exquisite beauty
The dull covered ground  now
a velvet of luminous greenery
Twigs becoming massive trees
Oxygen producing life within
it's leaves
The scenery so beautiful and
bright
In awe to behold such a
glorious sight...

Tuesday 27 November 2012

SUPER HERO

Amazing in His sight to be
justified
In His image created and
glorified
Predestined in life to be a
Super Hero
A gifting placed within only
I can show
Giving glory to God when
shared with all
Yet every Super Hero has a
downfall...

Even Super Man was weakened
by kryptonite
Thus my selfish wants derail me
from the light
My desires then my kryptonite
not the sound of Satan's voice
Only a seed he can plant the rest
is all my choice
If I say I am justified and free
from sin
I have allowed my kryptonite to
set in...

My protection then from this
weakness in me
Is found in the confines of
Kingdom Unity
Confession of sin protection
against my kryptonite
Fellowship with the saints my
help from Super Hero plight...

Romans 8 v 19:  For the earnest expectation of the creation
eagerly awaits the revealing of the Sons of God..(Super Hero's)

HEAR MY CRY

I come boldly before
the throne of grace
In feverish prayer to
seek Your face
I am weak and need
Your mercy
Your strength to pursue
life's journey...

For this is the day that
You have made
The days of my life
I refuse to trade
I pray for a sanctified
vision
To persevere and never
give in...

With arms lifted up
high
I honour You Father
hear my cry
For it is only in this
place
That I can feel Your
amazing grace...

(Isaiah 40 v 16)  See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands,
your walls are ever before me...

FORLORN

Determination in her steps she walks
on by
Tears filtering her eyes she begins
to cry
Her head bent down low
She's been dealt another blow
A limp falters her walk
Still she does not look up - she
does not talk
Oblivious to those around
Focused on solid ground
Her destiny the beach
Detached and out of reach
Wind blowing her hair - she
looks out to sea
Longing in her eyes - the need
to simply be
Lifting her head towards the skies
Breathing in deeply - closing her
eyes
There was something about her way
That prompted me to stay
I see her restrict - her body go
tense
Instinctively I prepare to aid in
her defence
Shoulders trembling I hear her cry
Interrupted attempts of a lullaby
My heart aches at the sadness in
her face
Yet I get the notion not to invade
her space
This is her moment - it is not mine
Saying her goodbyes for the last
time...

Monday 26 November 2012

OBSESSION


Taking a calculated risk upon a
weary journey
Mistrustful eyes ever so watchful 
green with envy
Nifty in roaming unchartered domain
Determined in his resolve that there
is no shame
Object of his desire a new possession
Coveting with ungodly obsession
Unnerving reluctant to venture out
Calming the urge to scream and shout
Disrupted is the all consuming peace
He unrelenting rips apart with ease
Final in the conclusion and now aware
It's an absolute jungle out there
Walking an unprecedented line
Failing to convince that all's going
to be fine
Unsure of where to go or what to
do
Determined in strength to start anew
In Father is placed complete trust
For God will do what He must
No longer to live a life in fear
For smited he will be when God
is near...

Sunday 25 November 2012

DERAILED

Derailed off the track of righteousness
Travelling the wide path of lawlessness
Bitter sweet trials of all that defines
wrong
Imprudent in finding a place to belong
Gratifying only for but a little while
Carnal desire similarly erasing the smile
Anticipating for God to come through
Ranting and raving about all He does
not do
Focusing only on the bigger picture
Failing to recall memorised scripture
Overlooking the blessings in all the little
things
For a mustard seed to blossoms from that
which nurturing brings
To counteract spiralling downward in
massive destruction
By simply giving thanks in every situation
Adhere to the small things with a
gratifying heart
Hereby being able to hear what God
is trying to impart...

Saturday 24 November 2012

SOVEREIGN GRACE

I am still and wait on You
In this silence to pursue
The Glory realm of Your face
Rain on me 'Your Sovereign Grace'
Blessings of unmerited favour
Bestowed upon me, this I savour
Supreme Power I am unworthy
Your amazing power saturates me
Enfolding me in Your arms of love
On Your wings I soar above
The clouds are gone the sky is blue
Bursting forth a clearer view
I drink of Your waters I thirst for
more
I hunger for whats in store
Trial and error can bring me down
Your Sovereign Grace smooths
my frown
Strong and courageous I stand
and fight
On the prize ahead I don't lose
sight
Born to run this race of time
Prophet of this destiny of mine...

HOLY

Holy Holy the heavens proclaim
The Beauty and the Wonder of
Your precious name
Within the realms of Glory always
to be praised
Angels harmonising over the
amazed
Seated in equal standing at
Father's right hand side
Forever interceding for us to be
reconciled
Worthy Worthy the heavens
declare
None in heaven nor earth could
ever compare
Blessed be the awesomeness that
is all YOU
Heavenly realms splendour
radiating through
King of all days permit others see
The Glory of You emanate within me
Worthy of all Glory heavens angels
sing Holy Holy Holy...

Friday 23 November 2012

NIGHTMARE

In the dream of a dream
An echo of a scream
Darkness fills the room
Dull and dreary lurks the gloom
A thousand voices occupy
the air
Stealthily concocting up a scare
Unaware of my fate
Beyond the rusted gate
Leaves bustle where I tread
Creaking springs where the
gates inbed
Blood red eyes-a beast of note
Body of a man, head of goat
A sudden turn of events
My entire person agonisingly
torments
Treading lightly upon this demonic
ruled sphere
Unearthing weakness encrusted
in fear
Hatred obtaining status amid
the human race
Pride reigning supreme in this
rot infested place
Cussing and brawling rage
in conflicted dispute
No longer able to think as minds
prefer to compute
Neanderthal like behaviour
engulfing humanity
Foolish notions of a perfect love
complete insanity
Aching to wake from this gruelling
nightmare
As beads of sweat drip from
my hair
Within the shadows of my dream
A beast still lurks vile and mean
Heart pulsating through my skin
I sit straight up petrified yet awake
from dreaming...

A MUMS GUIDE FOR HER BOY

FLYING FREE

STILL OF THE NIGHT

In the still of the night
Everyone sleeps ever so tight
Silence the only echo it would
seem
Lost in limbo between wake and
dream
A small voice-so audible-so real
Calling out from deep within-so
surreal
I had prayed if I do not wake-my
soul for You to take
Is that You Father calling my name
sake
Then I pray open my heart and ears
Quieten the noise inside-still my
fears...

'I hear Your voice resounding
through every part of me
Open my eyes Father what is
it You want me to see
Stay and talk with me-do not
go
Do not leave me in this place
of limbo
I see it-I see Your plan as I get
lost in peaceful sleep
In the still of the night as deep
calls to deep'
You have such big plans for me
Help me remember when I wake
for new will be Your mercy'...

LOVE MARRIAGE AND BABES

As a little girl she dreams of her
big day
A fairytale wedding where everything
happens her way
Quickly the years go by and she's met
her soul mate
Finally the day has come and she has
set the date
Before long she's blessed with babes
her own
Keeping it together until they are grown
Yet something appears to be off the mark
Her marriage seems to have lost that
spark...

As the kids get older, more intense is
the strife
A wider rift between husband and wife
Lost is the fire they once had burning
in their eyes
Living their lives behind secrets and lies
In the interim of love, marriage and babes
they grew further apart
Unlike the plans they had made from the
very start...

Often we look upon the ones we love
Never expressing what we're thinking of
Expecting them to simply know
Assuming works will let it show
A time in space before the here and now
They fell in love with each other somehow
For reasons unknown - you simply
disconnect
Knowing it's now time to reconnect
Time to stand and fight
For the path is wide and it's easy to
lose sight
To come before Christ and once again
remember
The love of two soul mates He had
joined together...

Thursday 22 November 2012

I PURPOSE

LETTING GO

STRONGHOLD

Hijacked by a demonic force
Gaining access via the gateway
of a stronghold expressing no
remorse
Enforcing doubt - clouding my
perception
Puppeteered by the enemies
greatest deception
Blurring my vision unable to see
How God aims to develop me
Stumping my spirit man
Seperating me from God's plan
Captured like a prisoner of war
Desperately seeking an open door
Believing the ongoing lies
Amid futile attempts to break
all ties
Abba Father help me be bold
In tearing down this suffocating
stronghold
Deeply rooted are it's claws
Festering my spiritual sores
On bended knee I implore
With a mighty force unleash me
so I can be free once more...

REJECTION


With rules I am compliant
Yet with authority defiant
My sense of worthlessness
Renders me lost in self centeredness
In my created world of tyranny
Permitting no person control
over me
I meditate on my inferiority
Yet gloat with superiority
In my shyness and timidity
Plagued by doubt and anxiety...

I self depreciate
Still needing one to appreciate
Becoming a loner I've lost
my identity
An over achiever who has given
pride victory
Always seeking affirmation
Yet getting by on self
codemnation
With suicidal tendancies and
being depressed
Afraid of failure I stay surpressed...

On the cross Jesus your rejection
endured
When your cries for help went
unheard
Created in your likeness I am
your creation
Deliver me from the wound that has
fuelled my rejection
Help me to love and accept me
To be who You created me to be
Thank you for the authority as I stand
once again on my feet
I come against the lies for I know
the enemy has already been beat...

A PRAYER


Father hear your people as
they call on Your name
As fear and frustration tire 
them in lifes twisted game
Stagnant in a place of
unforgiveness
Unable to move forward
controlled by bitterness
Look inside their hearts
for only You know
The journey they've travelled
and in which direction to go
Fill them with Your Holy Spirit
in a brand new way
Give them strength to get
through yet another day
Open the eyes of their hearts
Lord
Let them stand strong in the
authority of your mighty sword
You are the same yesterday
today and forever
With broken hearts let them
completely surrender
Deliver those who are drawn
towards death
Fill them with a new purpose for
life upon this earth...

In Jesus Precious Name
Amen...

I KNOW


I know He was crucified nailed
to a tree
I know He died this way so I
can be free
I know the victory is mine
I know He's the Almighty Divine
I know He loves me with all of
His heart
I know from the beginning He
set me apart
I know I must be righteous and
abide by His law
I know in obediance He'll tell me
things I've never known before
I know poverty is all in the mind
I know if I do not repent I will be
left behind
I know His mercy endures forever
I know He is the Alpha and the Omega
I know my body is a vessel and
within it lies my soul
I know the gift of the Holy Spirit is
what keeps my body whole
I know He niether sleeps nor
slumbers
I know He watches over whatever
life for me encumbers...

I know this because I know my Jesus
Help always to walk in obediance...

HOMELESS ONE


Who am I to render myself worthy
Am I not my own worst enemy
The scum from the earth 
Is this not in actual fact my worth
Lost in a being of madness
In a myraid of sadness
Who would care anyway right
Why be bothered with my plight..

I am but a homeless man
With no future - no plan
This was not always me
No longer could I face reality
All the hurt and the pain
Need to wipe it from my brain
Don't want to feel anymore
Deservant to sleep on the cold
cement floor...

So easy to blame society
For what became of me
Indulging in spirits keeps me warm
Cigarettes my friend in this storm
Drugs numbing the senses I don't
have to think
Deeper into my created hell I sink
Before you look upon me and judge
Careful you do not end up in this sludge...

It's been mighty cold these last few days
Many times I've tried to change my ways
I look away but my tears flow freely
I lost them - lost the ones I love you see
Why should I be - I don't deserve to feel
Life without them - this pain is just to real...

But I'm tired and see no way out
Jesus..Jesus..I've heard what you're about
Hear this voice I scream.. take pity on me
Please show this old fool your mercy
As a lay my head on the cold cement floor
I am no longer alone
For this is the night Jesus picked me up
and took me home...

MON PERE MON DIEU/MY FATHER MY GOD


Mon Pere Mon Dieu
My Father My God
Because of You 
I am no longer afraid
Mon Pere Mon Dieu
My Father My God
Because of You
The price has been paid
Merci Mon Pere
Thank you My Father...

Mon Pere Mon Dieu
My Father My God
Because of You
I am no longer alone
Mon Pere Mon Dieu
My Father My God
Because of You
Your love feels like home
Merci Mon Pere
Thank you My Father...

Mon Pere Mon Dieu
My Father My God
Because of You
I am no longer insecure
Mon Pere Mon Dieu
My Father My God
Because of You
I have an anchor a cure
Merci Mon Pere
Thank You My Father...

DEEP WITHIN

Tossing and turning in
nightmarish sweat
Memories of old met 

with regret
Drowning in this raging
sea
Of a heart wrenching
memory
Trapped within my troubled
mind
This moments emotion defined
Groping onto what seems real
Seeking the courage to simply
deal...

Jesus - Jesus I know you're there
Gathering my tears hearing
my prayer
Searching my heart so I can see
The hurt and bitterness that
burdens me
Still I am broken inside
Deep under oceans tide
With panicked strokes gulping
for air
Raise me up from this pit of despair
Filtered to the surface these
sentiments show
It's time to heal - time to let go
You left me you didnt say
goodbye
The brokeness inside still evokes
me to cry
Though in my heart you will always be
I release the anger and I set you free...

Wednesday 21 November 2012

MISSING

I had the strangest dream you went
missing without a trace
I was frantically handing out flyer's
featuring a picture of your face
My heart racing in this panicked
frenzy I was going through
Searching everywhere but I
couldn't find you
Sensing an attack overtake, it all
felt so real
Battling to breathe trying to deal
Then suddenly you were there
Sitting on a bench smiling as though
you hadn't a care
I sensed the relief consuming my
being
Then just as quickly I awoke from
my dream
Tears uncontrollably fell from my eyes
As I recall the time I said my final
goodbyes
You're missing from my life and I
think of you everyday
I still picture that look in your eyes
when you were taken away
Void of life as the Lord took your
spirit home
In front of me you died and left
me feeling so alone
Oh how I really, really miss you
In my heart I carry you no matter
where I go no matter what I do...

AS NIGHT FALLS


Dear Diary

A secret I keep all to myself 
Packed away on minds shelf
Oh! I so don't want to say
But I hate living this way
'Not to tell he says' - if I do..
He will hurt my baby sister to
How my skin crawls at his touch
I detest him so very much...

As night falls I just want to rest
my head
Won't be long and he'll be right
beside my bed
Everyone sleeps I can hear mummy
snore
Yikes! Footsteps - he's right outside
my door
My heart beats so fast as he enters
my room
'No daddy - please daddy' as I
prepare for my doom...

'Tell someone' this voice inside me
says
I will tell mummy I know for me
she cares
Oh diary my heart is broken - she
didn't believe me
He's going to be real mad now - he'll
punish me you'll see
As night falls I lay and wait
Finally giving in - accepting my fate...

It's getting so late he's always here
by now
Dear diary I pray Jesus stops him and
steps in somehow
NO NO! I hear footsteps - he's right
outside my door
Jesus take me home - I don't want
to live anymore
I close my eyes as he enters my room
'No daddy - please daddy' as I prepare
for my doom...

'Baby girl' mummy cries as she swoops
me in her arms
'I'm sorry - sorry I didn't believe beyond
his charms'
My heart is elated - my being so complete
For this beast has finally been beat
Thank you Jesus for stepping in and to
you my diary
I no longer fear as night falls - I am
now set free...

S.O.S

 Fill my soul - calm my fears
Heavens rain wash away my tears
Do not leave me do not go away 

Come back Lord come back and stay
Raise me from my pit of despair
My persons in a state of disrepair
Let your glory fall
Father hear my call
I began to lose control
Selling out my very soul
Jesus - Jesus - did you get it
did you get my S.O.S...

Feeling so insecure
Don't want to hurt anymore
Help me stand against the enemies lies
Lest a part of me dies
Permit me to get lost in you
This gateway of hell to journey through
Engrossed in this darkness
Spellbound in hoplessness
In dire need of your rightousness
Jesus - Jesus - did you get it - did
you get my S.O.S...

My souls in trouble deep
Preventing me from sleep
Worry consumes my being
Anxiety wants me fleeing
A sudden change within
A gentle touch upon my skin
You're here - you're here with me
Breaking the chains - setting me free
Jesus - Jesus - You got it - You
got my S.O.S...

FORGIVEN


Matrimoniously he belongs to another
Lusting in adulteress woes with my lover
A brood of men make themselves known 
Caught in the act I cowardly moan
In their eyes malice and scorn
From my lovers arms I am torn
Viciously abused by my accusers
Callously covering my nakedness
Shrilling screams fill the air
No one helps - no one dare
My cries for help go unheard
This torment of mine to be endured
Through the city square for all to see
'Adulteress' along with some other profanity
Each man holds tightly to his stone
My fate I must face all alone...

To the temple I am dragged in
Through my tears - I saw him standing
'Teacher' I hear them say
'This woman must be stoned - in the
law of Moses it is the way'
'But what say you - we should do'
They testing him - its in their eyes
This man to they despise
Without word he bends down
In confusion I see them frown
In the sand He begins to write
With Authority he stands up right
Unto them He says 'He who has not sinned
Be the first to cast a stone upon this woman'...

Again he bends to write in the sand
Unwavering movement of His hand
From oldest to new all stones fall to the ground
Convicted as if written in the sand their sins have
been found...
He raises His head - I stand there wearisome
'Where are your accusers - do you they not
comdemn'
'No one Lord' I reply as I glance toward the door
'Then I to do not condemn you, go forth and sin
no more'
My Lord My Savior showed me his mercy
And through His grace has forgiven me..

John 8 6-11

I REMEMBER


When life gets me down
and I can't anymore
I remember His love 
and what is in store...
When I am angry
and want revenge
I remember it's not
mine to avenge...
When filled with self
pity I could simply cry
I remember the reason
He had to die...
When I scold my child
and wish them away
I remember a mums loss and
a longing to have hers stay..
When I am filled with envy
and retaliate with hate
I remember I am forgiven
and have a clean slate...
When I let people down
and want them to go
I remember I will reap
what I sow...
When I am weak and my
heart is sad
I remember in my weakness
He can make me glad...
When in frustration I lose
my temper
I simply take the time to
remember

TIME OUT


Simply taking time - looking out
To see what different folks are
all about 
Amazing what one can see when
focused on another
Lovers hand in hand doting on each
other
Toddlers playing games oh my! -
they are so funny
Oops! a couple nearby bickering
about money
A young lad all dressed I think he's
imitating Rambo
On display for all to see a couple
dancing the mambo
Shoppers carrying groceries lost
in thought
The giggle of a little one running
from his mum but getting caught
Yikes! a dad wagging a finger at
his teenage son
A shop owner scowling at a worker
for something he had done
I smile to think how different we all
are
Everything is as it should be all is
on par
A quickening of my heart as I
spied sitting on a bench
An elderly couple feeding pigeons
whispering in french
A hope for the future as I see him
stand
Picking a flower he gives it to her
with his shaking hand
The smile upon her face - I thought
my heart would melt
A couple in their ripened age where
love is clearly felt
Thank you Jesus for everyone in my
life You have placed
Some have gone some have stayed
yet each one has left a mark that
cannot be erased...

Tuesday 20 November 2012

THE POTTER AND THE CLAY


The potter molds and shapes
his clay
Into the perfect vessel he desires 
to display
Placed in the centre of his wheel
Close at hand it turns at the potters
gifted skill
Pressure is applied as the molding
begins
Restarting if imperfection mar the
design he envisions
When completely satisfied in the
fire it's placed
Perfectly shaped and upon the eye
beautifully graced...

Father God Master Potter I am
your clay
Being molded and shaped the
same way
Search me - stretch me - apply
your pressure
Restart over if I do not measure
Close at hand is where I want
to stay
For only the potter guides his clay
I am never alone
Stepping out of my comfort zone
As You continually shape me
to be ALL You created me to be
Encountering the fullness of You
While my character you're working
through
Permit me see in me
Your envisioned result of beauty...

Isaiah 64 v 8: But now, O Lord, You are our Father
We are the clay and You our potter
And all we are the work of your hand

LOVE LETTER TO JESUS


My love - My Redeemer my
hearts desire
Jesus of whom I could
never tire
Guiding light through the
storms of life
My Rock My Peace through
times of strife
Over Rocky Mountains I stumble
Yet forever there to break
my tumble
Let Your loving waters flow
Within my heart let it glow
Birth in me something new
Mold me to be more like You
Worthy always to be praised
Awestruck wonder of The Amazed
Beautiful and glorious to behold
Never Failing - pure as gold
My savior - Lover of my soul
Permit Your Holy Spirit make
me whole
Jesus My one and only Forever
You will be
Wind beneath my wings - Your
unfailing love carries me...

Jesus I love You!

STEADFAST IN FAITH


IN those days many will believe
False prophets and their power to
deceive 
Performing miraculous signs in
Jesus Name
Drawing you into their wicked game
Be steadfast in your faith for it is
written
With wickedness many will be
smitten
The righteous will face persecution
During these times of tribulation
Evil Spirits a dominating force
Tempting leaders to follow their
course...

The son of perdition revealed
Claiming Gods glory and many
will yield
Seated in Gods house he'll be
Where Christ is mediator and
people set free
Love is Gods greatest command
Pursue this let it be a demand
You will come against scoffers
Taunted and teased by mockers
Evil will be on the increase
Disrupting all that defines peace
True prophets recognized by
their fruit
Believing Jesus is the only route
Not on earth - it is vowed!
Jesus will be coming on a Glory
cloud
Be patient know that who you're
waiting for -
Far precedes anything on earths
venomous floor...

2 Thes 2 1-6

NEVER GIVE UP ON ME


Through mountains of storm in
a clouded sky
Surfing lifes thunder barely 
getting by
Lost in a world where there is
little care
Unsure whether needed here
or there
Wrapped in this place of worldly
fear
Where nothing makes sense and
all appears unclear
Escaping the woes of reality
Forever longing to simply be
Hijacked in my created hell
Hidden deep within my shell
Losing perspective on all thats
real
Hardening my heart not having
to feel
Smiling though through all the
pain
Of wasted tears in lifes game
of shame
Questioning my existence upon
this earth
Losing sense of self - confused at
self worth
Failure to understand the truth on
what I am to do
Unclear on how to move along -
gaining no clue
Walking along a narrow path
envisioned through misty eyes
Love and lives lost - broken in
my goodbyes
Jesus I pray even when I give
up on You, grappling through
lifes reality
I beseech You Oh! how I beseech
You 'NEVER GIVE UP ON ME'...

THE CORPORAL

Mighty he sits on his steed
Observing as prisoners are freed
The blood of the enemy spilled
Against his sword been killed
The battle has been won
Victorious screams of freedom
A victory shout fills the air
Lives no longer in despair 

His sword is raised for all to see
His battallion he has led to victory
Up the mount He led his men
A true warrior unshaken..

As the Corporal fought his way
So it is this present day
Our battle already won
That same day God gave His
only son
No battallion to defend him
Alone He died for our sin
For us to reign in victory
Victorious to be free
Let our victory shouts fill the air
No need to dwell in despair
By your side Jesus will always be
His guiding light steering you into victory
Up the mount he'll lead His children
A true warrior unshaken...

CALLING HOME

Hello Dad

I'm calling home to let you know 

how much you mean to me
Tell You about my futile attempts in
unravelling lifes mysteries
OH! Dad there is so much I
want to say
I was taking a leisurely stroll
today
Breathing in deeply and simply
admiring
Abba Dad the wonder of You
is never tiring
Illuminating the side walk
following spring showers
An array of beautiful Jacaranda
flowers
Witnessed a mum make a nest
for her baby chicks
Flying high then descending
to collect little sticks
The laughter of little ones coming
out from school
I giggle though at the older ones
who think they're oh so cool...

I often feel disheartened at the hate
So easily exposed and appears to
dominate
Overwhelmed by the fear and sorrow
Broken hearts praying for a better
tomorrow
I desire to seize this moment and say
THANK YOU
For Life - for Family - For health -
Friends and our pets to
You know me and have blessed me
with wholeness
Give me courage to always pursue
holiness
When I stumble and fall short of Your
Glory
Let Your loving hands pick me up Dad
for it will be a part of my lifes story...

I love You Abba Dad...I will not say
goodbye but Amen
For in a minute or two I'll be calling again..

TWO HALVES

Times of trials amid the turmoil
on earth
Depriving mortals from their worth 

Reckless rule reign over the land
The weak to enervated to make
a stand
Baby's born in countries so poor
Others in the comforts of grandeur
There appears to be no inbetween
Yet knowledge is power it's been
seen
Cultivating the land provided this day
Educated in producing crops farming
Gods way
Feeding the hungry filling their bellies
As one of grandeur is taught in a
world that sullies
Connecting the gap betweenthe rich and
poor soul
The educated - educating, thus two
halves become a whole
The strong stand tough against the
enemies attacks
Draining life from the weak thus
filling the cracks
As the gifting of one compliments
that of another
Working in unison to function together
Each part of the body is connected
by every joint thereof
Doing it's work so the body can
grow and build itself in love
So it is with life when Gods will is done
Two halves complementing each other
functioning as one...

1 Cor 12:26: If one part suffers, every part suffer with it, if one part is
honoured, every part rejoices with it...

Monday 19 November 2012

DESERT STORM OF LIFE

In this dry arid land
called life
Lost in the desert sands
of strife
Over the dunes there is
no end
Alone in the vastness on
no one to depend
Stifled as the heat of ire
consumes me
Monotony in everything is
all I see
From the desert storm of
circumstance there is no
protection
Only the ramblings of my
own confession
In dire need to quench
this thirst
Longing for a super natural
burst
Up ahead a liquid cart of
possibilites
Lethargic steps I get closer
to discover a mirage of false
opportunities
With reverberated laughter
I find it all so funny
Where Oh Where is this
land of milk and honey
In my own strength I am
misplaced
Abba Father unscramble these
snags that I have faced
Take care to heal Your
wounded dove
Drench me Father with Your waters
of love...

WHEN JESUS COMES


Contending through the days of
lifes realities
Striving to reach new summits 
of possibilities
Alive in the gifting of your being
Goals to reach beyond what you're
seeing
Hard at work to steer clear from
the slums
Yet where will you be
'When Jesus Comes'...

Delighting in the joys of the land
Partaking in the rush of mans
grand stand
Admiring the beauty of the galaxy
Providing the best for your family
Labouring hard at filling the need
Earning enough with hungry mouths
to feed
Ensuring the store house is filled
with more than mere crumbs
Yet where will you be
'When Jesus comes'...

Persevering to simply get on by
Having a time of low rejoicing in a
time of high
Dealing with all the noise outside
Needing a moment to climb inside
Rustle and bustle of life never
seeming to end
Personally in worship on Jesus is
what I have come to depend
With a song of new tapping my feet
to the beat of the drums
A life of Christ within - that's where
I want to be
'When Jesus Comes'...

HIGH PLACES (A Prayer)


HIGH PLACES (A Prayer)

Father God

No matter how we secretly feel of those in high places 
You have shown no favoritism by the use of different
races
For You have placed all - exactly where You want them
to be
The wonders of the land You have given them to oversee...

Athough some may choose to be ignorant of Your ways
We are still to bless them as every righteous person
prays
You have not given them rule, for us to judge
Or for any of their rulings - wrong or right to begrudge...

Regardles of what they decide, the war has already begun
And in every circumstance - only Your will be done
For it is written that there will be wars or rumours of such
Yet people still turn to the ways of the world as there
ony crutch...

Believers know they can change history through the power
of prayer
As wrong decisions may leave our countries vulnerable
and bare
Help every believer in all creation - stand in the gap
To decree the security of our gates to every nation
on the map...

In the name of Jesus

Amen

YOU KNOW ME (A Prayer)


Father here in this secret place
With all my heart I seek Your Face
You know me - You gave me the
desires of my heart
You knew where I'd be today from
the very start
Wipe away the tears that often flow
At times I just want to go home -
'you know'
Life is cruel and the trials so unfair
It gets real hard to say a simple
prayer
Dad I am your child and I need
You now
Actually I've always needed You
somehow
Take away the pain of today's
sorrow
Fill me with dreams of a new
tomorrow
As a parent my fear is forever
before You
For a loved one to die before I do
Its just not meant to be that way
Establish my loved ones in the heart
of You, I pray
And to those who are going through
the agony of a memory
Lavish them with your love
abundantly
The expressions of a new era is at
hand
Most of which I simply do not
understand
I stand in reverend fear and call
on Your name
For my path ahead will never be
the same...

DESTINED TO REIGN


Before earth was formed He was
seated on the throne
In the heavenly realms 'Jesus' the Son 
God called His own
At the beginning God said let their
be
And so the earth was created with it
the galaxy
Adam the first man to sin
Setting a precedent to the world
we're now living in
God so loved the world that He
gave His only Son
The word became flesh, teaching and
healing before they crucified the One
To the depths of hell he went so
we can be free
With liberated choices we walk in victory
Only through the Son can we see
the Father
For His name is high above any
other
When the storms of life become to
hard to bare
And the pain in our hearts beyond
repair
We are then to stand in faith and
call on His name
The battle has already been won
for eternity He is DESTINED TO REIGN..

FUSION

A brilliant display of firworks
illuminates the night sky
The imminent beauty brings a 

tear to my eye
Spectacular visions of colour
bursting forth
Radiance of glorious worth
Little ones filled with jubilee
Eyes wide at the amazingness
of amalgamated beauty
Consuming the brightness of
fusioned colour
Folk looking on entranced in
this awesome wonder
For a time I sit and stare
Not at the lights but the people
out there
Engrossed in something other
than their own fear
Whispering, laughing, shouting
void of care
For just a while all else is forgotten
All hurts and pain, all that is
vile and rotten
A moment where there is no
haunting memory
Clear of anger, trauma, sorrow of
past history
Pure happiness as smiles unburden
their faces
No displacement of airs and graces
Merely lost in the moment and when
done there is no confusion
As though the beauty out there and
in their souls were caught in fusion...

Sunday 18 November 2012

REDEEMED

‎(Dedicated to All those awesome people living in a world of silence)

Along this bitter road frequently
travelled
The cause of my resentment
unravelled
In jealous rage at society
My silent world hereditary
Hear me not with your ears
but your eyes
As I attempt to improvise
I see the happy disposition
of most
While I merely float about like
a ghost
Unnoticed in my world of sign
So unfair living in this silence
of mine
Why Jesus why couldn't you
bless me with ears to hear
Amid my anger how do I once
again revere...

Show me the beauty of you
Impart wisdom on how I'm
supposed to get through
Open my ears to things I havn't
heard before
Oh My! I hear it now Lord through
the opened door
Hate speech driving people to tears
So many in the world of sound
drowning in their own fears
Teenagers misplaced as heavy
metal consumes them
Parents constantly cussing at their
children
WOW! thank You Jesus I can truly
hear
The beauty of You I can once again
revere
In my silent world You are present
more than I ever dreamed
I hear Your audible voice Thank You
for I have been REDEEMED...
Like · · · November 9 at 11:15am

    SOLACE

    A gentle persuasion a tug of the heart
    Pulling me in - tearing me apart
    Mixed emotions of a stressful day 
    Seeking a moment to keep all at bay
    Perplexed at lifes racing madness
    Crushed at disdain thoughtlessness
    Finding Solace hidden in the burrows
    Of fantasized evergreen meadows...

    Lost in thought I pleasantly drift
    Forbidding anyone to initiate a rift
    The desire to simply be is endless
    My power of invention limitless
    An illusion of fictional whim
    Into the world of fantasy I swim
    Like a panther cool and sleek
    Preying on the young and weak
    My imagination knows no bounds
    Free from realities confounds...

    This place to be all I can
    No limits to the measure of man
    The air so beautiful and sweet
    Inner feeling of being complete
    A grand affair in all its stead
    Serene and beautifully bred
    Places ventured all my own
    Visions bordering the unknown
    Humming a song out of tune
    Leaving this place not so soon...

    I DON'T KNOW


    I have to admit Jesus I'm not sure
    If this heart of mine can take anymore
    Pushed to the limit of emotional stress 
    Getting to a point where I couldn't
    care less
    Its so darn hard trying to get by
    The harshness of life makes me cry
    I understand that there are going to
    be trials
    But this much hurt - Yikes! I could
    simply run miles
    I'm so overwhelmed by the cruelty
    of certain folk
    Trying to keep it together is simply
    beyond a joke
    I really just need to ask - were You
    there?
    Could You not stop it - do You not
    care?...

    As I sit in Your presence and unburden
    my heart
    Like myself someone out there is
    breaking apart
    Not to mention hunger is on the
    increase - war hangs in the balance
    Political leaders ruling with self
    arrogance
    Religious factions forever in some
    dispute
    Every second of everyday tragedy
    strikes this I can't refute
    Trying to think of all else to numb this
    pain
    I am so broken and I'm going insane
    Forgive me Father as I shout and vent
    I know the truth for You are always
    benevolent
    Aid me in keeping the faith when I feel
    so low
    Because life without You Jesus - I simply
    don't know...

    TRANSFORMATION


    Plodding along all is fine
    Reaching the end crossing
    the line 
    Through the porthole into all
    things new
    A brand new path to ensue
    Visions of effects unknown
    A different time a different
    zone
    Making a mark to this place
    you've been
    No one heard no one seen
    A realm ventured all your own
    Void of gripes void of moans
    Opening your mouth a sound
    comes forth
    Resonating from West to North...

    Birthing a fresh unfamiliar song
    Resounding off this place you
    now belong
    Venturing on into a darkened
    place
    Yeteryears hurts you're having
    to face
    A certain ache a certain pain
    Time to deal time to refrain
    Memories knock you down but
    you stand back up
    Sipping out of a refreshened cup
    A strength of a powerful source
    Has set you on a new-found course
    Not in reality conversing on the
    phone
    With the gift of tongues you've
    just called home...

    SHINE


    In this darkened world I'm
    called to shine
    To emanate this light of mine 
    Revering Christ's Holy Name
    Evangelise His Sovereign reign
    The living word my saving grace
    My lamp in lifes darkened place
    Engulfing the truth with an
    open heart
    His awesome love He does impart
    For Great is He in these languished
    times
    Lavishing peace to anguished pines
    Healing rain free falling
    Adhere to Christ's calling
    No secret place you can hide
    He looks deep within and sees
    the shame inside
    Allow a softened heart so He can
    express
    For your life He wants to bless
    When you're discouraged in this
    world so unfair
    Take it all to the Lord in prayer
    With decisive action let Christ in
    He so delights in your everything
    In this darkened world He's called
    YOU to shine
    To emanate Your light sublime...

    John 3:16..For God so loved the world that He
    gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever
    believeth in him should not perish, but
    have everlasting life...

    Friday 16 November 2012

    ALL FOR ME

    Sleep deprived - hungry and weary
    Bloodied beads of sweat drip from
    your body
    Over and over the flagrum tears
    into your skin
    Blood spurting forth from underlying
    muscles within
    Crown of thorns driven into your
    scalp
    Not once Jesus - not once did you
    cry out for help
    Bearing the weight of the cross
    Your body already weakened from
    the blood loss...

    Oozing ribbons of bleeding flesh
    Violently wounds are made afresh
    Through your hands iron spikes
    are driven
    Increasing excruciating pain via
    stimulation
    Your feet nailed adding more pain
    As your nailed hands bare the strain
    Your bloodied beaten body groping
    for air
    With agonizing pain brutal to bare...

    Crying out 'Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani'
    'My God My God why have you
    forsaken me'
    Met with silence - the brokeness
    of rejection
    Your accusers show no compassion
    In ignorance taunting you with
    their snide remark
    Unaware of the journey you had
    to embark
    Finally with a loud voice you cried
    Committing your spirit to God
    Jesus so much suffering for me -
    ALL FOR ME!!
    So I can reign supreme in Victory..

    MY LORD MY SAVIOR YOU ARE WORTHY
    OF ALL PRAISE HONOR AND GLORY

    FREE

    I closed my eyes and saw Him standing there
    Arms open wide - enticing me to come near
    "You're free" He whispers " free from bondage"
    "Your soul belongs to me child - mine to salvage"..

    'Oh Father!' - in total despair I cry out
    'I'm not worthy, you wouldn't want me' I shout!
    But the love so pure radiating from
    His face 
    Was drawing me closer - closer into the arms of
    Gods grace..

    I slowly step forward to His arms open wide..
    Out from the darkness and let go of my pride
    'I see You there in the light Father - how I need you so'
    "Come forth child" He says - I will never let you go"...

    In the arms of Jesus..I close my eyes and weep
    For hours it seems - he holds me until I fall asleep
    Free oh so free I am from the enemies trap
    For I now know that my Jesus is forever standing
     in the gap...