O my Lord, help me with my request:
Set up Your permanent altar in my life.
Form the foundation of this altar,
with the unhewn rock of my stony heart,
since it represents the many hardships
of lack-luster, life experiences.
Organize these mundane rock fragments,
in a manner that is pleasing to You.
With this personal and secret platform,
I desire to commune with Thee frequently,
for it’s not for religious show or ceremony.
For my heart is still sacred territory,
not to be shared with the vain things,
that keep us needlessly separated.
And lastly Lord, I humbly ask that You
anoint this altar with the consecrated oil
of the Holy Spirit’s presence,
so that my life… remains faithful.




Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Eze 11:19-20, 36:25-29a; Psa 73:25-26; Prov 23:15

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

Do you know what you’re doing?
Search your heart’s motivation.
What is it, that keeps you going?
Are there… corresponding actions?

Refrain from frenetic, frantic busyness,
for now is the time for quiet waiting;
stop the phony acts of supposed holiness;
discontinue the false, religious debating.

Endeavors taken are still your choice.
Can your actions stand before God’s pop quiz?
Are you listening solely to His voice?
Is the plan you’re executing… yours or His?

The underlying impetus will be revealed
according to God’s perfect timing.
Is it The Word of God you wield?
Has your life been given to His consigning?

Elements of faith are meant to build character,
and are not for the purpose of vain “head trips”;
spiritual accountability is still required;
always remember that we’re… called to worship!




Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Lam 3:22-26; 1 Pet 5b-11; 2 Pet 1:3-11

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

With my Lord, there isn’t an aint -
He’s not bound by human constraint!
With my Lord, my heart won’t feint,
even though… I’m not a sinless saint!

His continuous waves of love
echo throughout eternity,
with designed blessings that…
overtake both you and me!

My Lord sealed The Covenant
and His Kingdom is infinite!
His provisions are endless
and His Grace is measureless!

His continuous waves of love
echo throughout eternity,
with designed blessings that…
overtake both you and me!

My Lord’s glory is nonstop;
now praise Him ‘til… you drop!
His generosity always flows;
praise Him ‘til… your face glows!

His continuous waves of love
echo throughout eternity,
with designed blessings that…
overtake both you and me!

Remember, remember, please remember -
Faith isn’t a bunch of window dressing,
for we’re overtaken… by His blessings!




Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Deu 28:1-6; Psa 145:3, 147:5; Isa 46:5

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

My desire is to be reflective
of the divine perspective
that highly exalts only Him,
throughout my being and my limbs.

A revelation of Christ’s Truth
is that He’s my fountain of youth.
I’m grafted into His true vine
that overflows with spiritual wine.

For more of Him and less of me
is the way that it needs to be;
O my Lord, please…
allow my faith to be fully employed,
whereby my ego is… d’stroy’d!

I’ve dropped Abraham’s knife
since I’ve got eternal life;
holy blood was previously shed
and I’m bound by His scarlet thread.

From this frail humanity of me
Let my life shine with victory,
for You Lord, keep me on course…
being my strength and true source.

For more of Him and less of me
is the way that it needs to be;
O my Lord, please…
allow my faith to be fully employed,
whereby my ego is… (completely) d’stroy’d!
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Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Acts 17:28

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

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.