With daily renewing of the mind,
one is bound to learn and find
ideas for personal resolutions
that lead to a Kingdom solution.

Having Godly ideals and attitudes,
is more than possessing platitudes.
It’s about one’s choices and lifestyle
that leads to a life being worthwhile.

To be a true child of God,
one must have His Love shed abroad
and present in one’s actions
to obtain spiritual satisfaction.

For faith is not about power and earnings,
but one’s ability for… principled learning.
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Rom 12:1-8

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.

Although we’re flawed,
as both sinner and saint,
we must learn to live
within Godly constraints.

Rain continues to fall -
both on the just and unjust;
faith requires maturation;
upon our Lord, we must trust.

We can cry out and praise Him
with supplications and our joy!
We are filled with confidence,
knowing we’re His girls and boys!

We can always rely on our Christ,
in all times and at every place.
Allow His peace to radiate
from the smiles on our faces.

We may be or become wounded, but…
battles of Life can’t defeat us;
ultimate victory has been promised
in our identity within Christ Jesus.

Strength of one’s beliefs is not
based solely on spiritual quips;
a dying world wants examples,
of how one is… called to worship!
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 5:45; Rom 3:23; Eph 6:18; 1 Cor 15:57;
Gal 2:20; Rom 14:8; 2 Tim 3:12

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.

Must we compete in spiritual matches,
against unseen, devilish competitors?
Must we needlessly suffer and find…
our souls ending up both worn and sore?

Within this fallen, earthly world,
the rulers of darkness don’t worry me;
for I know that their authority
is incapable of imprisoning completely.

Their ongoing tactics of fear,
is something that I’ve already seen.
So I’m not concerned, knowing…
that I’m a member of the Kingdom scene.

Although we’ve been unwillingly dragged
through pain, troubles, dirt and mud,
our continuing, sacred battle is…
not against flesh and blood.
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Eph 6:12

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.

Though this winter continues,
the December solstice has gone by;
have you begun your preparations,
lifting praises towards Heaven’s sky?

For tomorrow is never promised
and there’s work still to be done.
Future opportunities are awaiting,
blessed by The Father and The Son.

Are you on the narrow way,
following your God-given tasks?
If you’re unsure or hesitant,
don't be afraid to just ask.

Are you going to speak with boldness,
overcoming any semblance of fear?
What are you going to accomplish,
seeing that… it’s another year?!
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Eccl 3:1-14; Joel 2:12-14

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.

Long ago, a Savior was born
and hidden within a humble birth;
covered with the cloak of humanity,
His presence impacted this earth.

Although we remember His birthday,
know that Christ is no longer a child;
He stopped being an infant, who was…
helpless, quiet, tender and mild.

He grew in strength and wisdom;
He demonstrated His holy authority;
He lived as He divinely taught;
He set the example, for you and me.

He gave of Himself completely
and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
He embodied God’s covenant of love;
His actions were timely and precise.

After suffering the shame of crucifixion,
He was briefly buried in a rock-hewn tomb;
three days later, He triumphantly exited
with a glorified body from Resurrection’s womb.

Today He lives and sovereignly rules;
so people of faith, it’s time to agree
that we must continue to live Godly lives,
seeing that… the manger is still empty!
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 1:18-2:15, 27:46-54; Acts 2:22-24; Heb 7:25;
1 John 2:1-2; Rom 8:34

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.

Living within the house of idol makers,
the depth of my soul was perturbed.
How could one justify the worship of art?
To me, such comprehension was absurd.

And yet, it was still clear to me,
that worship was a necessary component;
so I craved a logical and moral way
to circumvent my spiritual descent.

Knocking over these impractical statues,
made from gold and various materials,
demonstrated glorification of dead objects
was completely worthless and immaterial…

to the hungry development of my soul.
Such veneration of idols must be profane!
Get me away now from this unholy place;
I must not allow my life to remain the same.

A change of perspective was required
to completely fulfill God’s holy plan;
thus, my name was changed by Yahweh
from my being Abram to… Abraham.

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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Gen 16; According to Scripture, he was born Abram and his father was an idol-maker; young Abram questioned polytheism and smashed all but one of his father's idols. When Abram was roughly 75 years old, he was called by God. He made a pact with the Almighty, agreeing to follow the one true God in exchange for God's promise to make him the founder of many nations.

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.

Even now, my precious Lord,
I’m fully aware of the spiritual bleed
emanating from the wounds of my heart;
despite the ongoing pain, I’ve experienced
that genuine explosion of Your holy seed…

which was planted within the frailty
of this tear-filled, human existence.
Your timeless waves of abundance continue
to inundate the morning cries of sorrow
and to overwhelm my life’s resistance.

The fabric of my heart has been ripped;
from this unseen rupture comes a new flow
of unexpected compassion for Your people.
Draw me ever closer to You, merciful Lord;
position me within Your Kingdom’s plateau.

Allow me to enjoy the boundlessness…
of Your unabated surge of loyal love,
that seeks to unquestioningly consume me,
since I’m free me of sin’s punishment
and covered by Jehovah’s promises from above.
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Joel 2:12-13

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.