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Dec 2019 · 124
A Critical Eye
When losing focus,
we tend to complain...
Counting transgressions;
“They’ve done it again!”

Just looking for faults,
conclusion so plain...
We swallow camels,
but with a gnat strain!

Speaking Truth in Love,
will certainly fain...
But critical eyes,
shall surely cause pain!
Dec 2019 · 113
Draw Nigh To G0D!
Every wicked thought, refuse to cleave...
Lying in wait, their cause to deceive!
For who knows what, is under its sleeve...
Surely only mischief, to conceive!

Resist the devil, and he will leave...
Draw nigh to G0D, and don’t be naive!
And the “old man,” seek not to retrieve...
Else the Holy Spirit, shalt thou grieve!

The instruction of wisdom, receive...
His WORD with understanding, perceive!
Now unto you, therefore, who believe...
Practicing these, shall much stress relieve!
Dec 2019 · 105
Give Thanks!
On Calvary, Christ’s blood was poured...
But that third day, He rose and soared!
For all those tears, He’s kept and stored...
His great LOVE will never sever!

We must take up, both shield and sword...
The battle, has long been warred!
And sleeping, we cannot afford...
Our enemy’s far too clever!

Now let’s Give Thanks, unto the LORD...
Uniting saints, with one accord!
Worthy is He, to be adored...
His mercy endures forever!
Sep 2019 · 141
Art Thou Enough?
“Lord, hear my cry,
that this pain within me should flee...
I pray that you’d,
please allow for some reprieve.”
So I waited, with silence, and on bended knee...
Then He answered,
“My Grace is sufficient for thee.”

“Lord, hear my cry;
because my pain, I daily grieve...
I trust in You; with all my heart, I do believe.”
And then again, I wait, ever so patiently...
But, His reply:
“My Grace is sufficient for thee.”

“Lord, hear my cry.  
Wilt Thou harken unto my plea?
Three times I’ve prayed,
with great, expectant fervency.
Many gather, and in prayer, we now all agree...”
Yet, still His words...
”My Grace is sufficient for thee.”

“Lord, seek my heart.  
Art Thou enough for me to be?
Or, in my greed,
have I vainly, by You, been freed?
Thou knowest best;
even though I don’t clearly see...
Nevertheless, Thy Grace is sufficient for me.”
Mar 2019 · 145
Sin’s Disguise
With the Lust of the Flesh, and Eyes...
And with the Pride of Life, come lies!
But masquerading sin’s disguise...
Leaves those deceived, with groping sighs!
When, at last, their grieving soul dies...
Within Hell’s flame, eternal cries!
Feb 2019 · 128
Paid In Full
Does this world,
have a stronghold on thee?
From *******,
dost thou seek to be free?
Open thine eyes,
that thou mayest see...
Listen and just,
take heed this decree!

Evil pursuits,
thou surely must flee...
And regard not,
the love of money!
Sinful pleasures,
shall come with a fee...
The wage of death,
is what it will be!

But Christ was crucified,
on a tree...
Salvation now bought,
for you and me!
Was paid in full,
trust only in He...
Repent your sins;
He’ll pardon your plea!
Feb 2019 · 266
“The Lie”
This world will seek after,
that pie in the sky...
When the Good News is shared,
they claim that we pry!
His great love constrains us,
so with tears we cry...
And pray to The Lord,
who continues to sigh!

Rejecting the Truth,
and of Christ they deny...
They will fight against God,
and choose to defy!
Seeking to transform into “gods”,
they’ll try...
By perfecting technology,
of A.l.!

‘Cause many will accept,
and believe “The Lie”...
The human extinction,
would soon then be nigh!
But for the elect’s sake,
not all flesh will die...
For those days shall be shortened,
by the Most High!

                           Matthew 24:22
Jan 2019 · 164
Left Behind
When Desolation, thereof is near...
Men’s hearts will then, fail them for fear!
Of sound doctrine, they will not hear...
For that they will, have itching ears!
Many in The End, will scoff and jeer...
‘Cause they would not, of GOD revere!

Compassion for, their lost souls dear...
We pray with, strong crying and tears!
But with disdain, they only leer...
And look upon, as if it’s queer!
Soon the LORD JESUS, will appear...
Much regret, when Left Behind here!
Jan 2019 · 300
Found Wanting
The life of a “Christian,” you have portrayed...
But found wanting, when in the balance weighed!
From sinful pleasures, you have not forbade...
And from God’s Holy Writ, you have been swayed!
You left the ninety-nine, and now are strayed...
Just look upon the mess, that you have made!

Do you think all is well, ‘cause once you prayed?
Or was it all in vain, the price Christ paid?
Is it solely for you, Rapture delayed...
When Fullness of Gentiles, is then stayed?
Here is the message, the Lord has conveyed...
Church you attend, but a “Christian” you’ve played!

(Portrait of a Hypocrite)
Jan 2019 · 122
In The End
In this world’s darkness, they did blend...
And of God chose not, to defend!
Seeking the new and, latest trend...
They’re tossed on every, doctrine’s wind!
A strong delusion, shall He send...
Of Christ’s rejection, in the end!

Therefore the LORD will, one day rend...
Evil within for, so to mend!
But eternity, shall depend...
If Heaven or Hell, we shall spend!
God’s commandments shall, never bend...
For Christ’s atonement, made amends!
Dec 2018 · 130
The Happiest New Year
They that have ears to hear, let them hear...
The coming of the LORD, draweth near!
Work out your own, Salvation with fear...
Prepare thine heart, and get into gear!
Walk uprightly; from temptations, veer...
And don’t allow, your conscience to sear!
At the trumpet sound, it shall be clear...
Those who were ready, will shout and cheer!
Face to face, with our Father so dear...
This will be, the happiest New Year!
Dec 2018 · 153
Can It Be?
Can it be, that dreams can come true?
If so LORD, please let me pursue!
The Senior Olympics! Who knew?
This open door, seems way past due!
Many have thought, that I was through...
But passion for it, only grew!
Know this, I cannot undo...
I’ve bought a ball, and shoes, brand new!
Dec 2018 · 188
Dumb With Silence
Dumb with silence, I held my peace...
But anger within, did increase!
The facts I knew, only a piece...
Thus my angst, did never decrease!
And ‘cause I wasn’t, trusting the Lord...
My prayers even, began to cease!
Dec 2018 · 151
No Compromise
Today I seek, to thee, advise...
To gird up thy *****, and arise!
Night will come, when no man can work...
But he that winneth souls, is wise!

Satan surely, blinded their eyes...
He is the father of ALL lies!
And behind the scenes, he will lurk...
Masquerading, his disguise!

We must run, to obtain the prize...
Focused and with, no compromise!
This evil world, has gone berserk...
O Lord, we pray you’ll hear, our cries!
Dec 2018 · 110
Lacy is Amazing
Lacy could spot deer afar,
as an Army grunt...
While in hot pursuit,
she was always out in front!
Locating each shot deer,
was also quite the stunt...
And to think that she even,
might have been the runt!
Lacy is amazing,
and to be the more blunt...
Life is way too short,
with an ugly dog, to hunt!
Dec 2018 · 127
My Children
My children are persuaded,
by foolish delights...
They’re searching for happiness,
with boys in their sights!
Each time I visit, them do I,
caution with love...
“Store not treasures on Earth,
but in Heaven above!”

They say they know Jesus,
but in works they deny...
Yet if only they knew,
that His coming is nigh!
Then would God become first,
in their actions and thoughts...
And their worldly gains would they know,
‘tis all for naught!

LORD, please help me wake them,
for they are sound asleep...
Depart from the ninety-nine,
to go after these sheep!
I pray that you’ll find them,
both unharmed by this world...
Because they are so precious;
my two little girls!
Dec 2018 · 193
Joy Will Come
My life was hard; not all was right...
It seemed as though, no end in sight!
And thoughts did then, give me a fright...
‘Cause for years went I, a *******!

If sin remained, then this my plight...
The sting of death, would surely bite!
Evil within, one day He’ll smite...
His wrath will He soon, start pouring!

Sweet peace is near, but yet not quite...
Still need to squeeze, my pillow tight!
Enduring weeping, thru the night...
But my joy will come, by morning!

Broken heart, and spirit contrite...
With God I know, my future’s bright!
Now everything, will be alright...
For my life in Christ, is soaring!
Not a real poet, but I love to write...
and to write about my love for Christ!
Dec 2018 · 330
Great Gain
Sinful pleasures,
do I regard with disdain...
So, the appearance of it,
will I refrain!
Just looking for faults,
the conclusion is plain...
I swallow a camel,
but with a gnat, strain!
When losing focus,
I begin to complain...
Counting up transgressions;
they’ve done it again!
With a critical eye,
I’ve only caused pain...
Yet, speaking truth in love,
would certainly fain!
When losing focus,
I begin to complain...
But godliness with contentment,
is great gain!
Nov 2018 · 109
Eternity With Christ
This life is but a vapor,
then to rest laid...
Like the flowers and the grass,
it will soon fade!
My focus on Jesus,
while others have strayed...
Being friends of this world,
but they just got played!

When thoughts became sinful,
transgressions were made...
And now, when looking back,
they wish they had stayed!
If only God was first,
and that they had prayed...
Eternity with Christ ,
there’s no equal trade!
Nov 2018 · 119
Be Ye Doers
God is very clear...
Be ye doers of His Word...
And not only hear!
Nov 2018 · 176
Blind Fury
His actions became blurry...
When he began to scurry!
Soon, I was in a flurry...
Resulting in blind fury!
I judged him in a hurry...
Also, I was the jury!
The question then begs...
Why pray, when I can worry?
Nov 2018 · 115
What Is Your Life?
My purpose to wake you,
and shake you to your core...
Leave this world behind you,
and of its sin, abhor!
For what is your life?
Just a tiny, small vapor...
After a little time,
soon death knocks on your door!
No respecter of persons,
whether rich or poor...
It comes to interfere,
the life you had in store!
HERE, nothing can compare,
for THERE is so much more...
When Christ is All in All,
your life will He restore
Nov 2018 · 121
Suffer Ourselves
As your Heavenly Father,
has forgiven you...
Remember ALL that He has done,
and likewise do!
For He remembers not,
from the east to the west...
Your repented past,
but only you at your best!
In that day,
mercy will against mercy rejoice...
And, most assuredly,
pardon will have a voice!
But if you forgive not,
to harbor bitterness...
You withhold the hand of God,
and all His goodness!
So, let us suffer ourselves,
defrauded to be...
That we can live clean,
and be of this ******* free!
Nov 2018 · 119
Cries Of Halabja
Cries of Halabja, still ringing in ears...
Often upset me, and bring me to tears.
As I ponder now, I think it absurd...
To take the lives, of so many a Kurd!
Anger and rage, fill my heart when I read...
About those who suffered, and left to bleed.
So terrible a sight, on this black day!
All anyone could do, was kneel down to pray.

Without a just cause, many souls were taken...
Doesn’t make sense, all should’ve awakened!
Mothers clinching, so frantically to their young...
The many little feet, that no longer sprung.
The fainting whispers, of each child’s last breath...
How could they know, they were nigh unto death?
Fathers returning back, to find homes desolate...
With families now dead, they become desperate.

This was sheer, brutal annihilation...
And strong will, for mass elimination!
Could not we prevent, such an execution?
Or do we condone, this vile persecution?
Why this violence escaped punishment...
While so many Kurds, still weep and lament?
Well, who am I? I was not even there...
Just a small voice, but someone who cares.
Nov 2018 · 218
Serve The LORD
To serve The LORD, surely pays...
For He protects, all your days...
And will give His, angels charge...
To keep you, in all your ways!

To grow Faith, the Bible says...
For the Christian, reads and prays...
And the Good News, to discharge...
To convert, a heart that stays!

To follow Christ, is no faze...
For my Jesus, will I raise...
And His Word, will I enlarge...
To then set, this world ablaze!
Nov 2018 · 136
New Life
The deeper a man goes in…
And conscience seared within…
Is overcome and taken by…
The numbing nature of sin!

Because man has forsaken…
God’s law on hearts t’was written…
Blinded eyes believed The Lie…
And received this great burden!

But God’s Grace by Faith can win…
For His love of ALL certain…
Sent His only Son to die…
So that New Life could begin!
Nov 2018 · 198
You MUST Believe
Thru deception of sin,
too many bereave...
The enemy’s at work;
just don’t be naive!
He’s cunning and crafty,
of this I perceive...
CHRIST; the only answer!  
But, you MUST believe!
Repent of your sins,
and then you’ll receive...
Everlasting life!  
A new heart conceived!
Nov 2018 · 108
Bitter Roots
Bitter roots springing up,
will many defile...
Thru unforgiving thoughts,
does satan beguile!
After a time, therefore,
do they become vile.
Continuing this rage,
they’ll of others revile...
Yet stand without excuse,
before HIM, on trial!

BUT GOD, knowing sin’s wages,
delays awhile...
Wanting none perish and,
that ALL reconcile!
Nov 2018 · 135
Abiding in Him
Abiding in Him, because He is the reason...
Forsaking all, so I won’t commit treason!
Choosing rather to suffer affliction than...
Enjoying pleasures of sin for a season!
Nov 2018 · 113
I Knew You Not
Worldly pursuits, will come to naught...
‘Cause All these things, will one day rot!
Please remember, the wife of Lot...
To be content, with what you’ve got!

Abstain from sin, of this we ought...
For Hell is real, and very hot!
Sinful pleasures, are what you’ve sought...
Yet great the sorrow, when you’re caught!

Against His will, is what you’ve fought...
And for this cause, your name He’ll blot!
He will say, of the life you’ve wrought...
“Depart from me...I knew you not!”
Nov 2018 · 128
GIVE ALL DILIGENCE
Worldly pleasures, will our vision blur...
Knowing temptations, do often obscure.
Our Victory's in Jesus! We have the Cure!
Surrender to HIM...to thee, I adjure!
Having clean hands, and hearts that are pure...
Give ALL diligence! Make your Calling sure!
Nov 2018 · 143
A Heart Transformation
Seeking sinful pleasures; such was my game...
Friendships forsaken, my purpose to maim!
The law condemned me, ‘cause I was to blame...
Repentance from sin, to escape Hell’s flame!
Turning to Jesus, from that life I came...
And yet still I retain, much guilt and shame!
A heart transformation, no more the same...
For now I am clean!  I have a new name!

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