He wanted to speak to my heart,
as soon as he met me, from the start.
He had words to say,
trying to make my day.
But instead, he met God
standing there with his rod.
Chastised my brother
trying to be undercover.
Didn't know who he was talking to.
People like me, he met a few.
But words didn't convict,
nor did they stick...
until he met me.
God gave him eyes so he could see.
Now things won't be the same.
Time to throw away the game.
I think he realized that it was lame.
While my human father was fast asleep.
My godly Father used his sword to penetrate deep.
No daughter of his would be tempted like this.
Nor would her life ever go amiss.
Her protector, her provider would not entrust a stranger,
one who might put his daughter in danger.
If he didn't get to know the Father,
then why spend the time or even bother?
Thursday
When You Are Feeling Down, Things You Can Do
Have you ever felt like you just didn't want to read the word, visit a church, or bother with anything spiritual? If so, the following are some suggestions to keep you mentally and spiritually strong even if you don't feel like doing nothing but murmuring and complaining like the Israelites in the wilderness.
1. Read the scriptures.
2. Listen to others' testimonies.
3. Use your prayer language.
4. Pray.
5. Worship (without restriction.)
6. Ponder on the things God has already been doing in your life. You may want to write down your thoughts, then reflect on them at a later date to see how God has brought you through.
7. Sing.
8. Ask someone to pray for you.
9. Fast. (TV, food, Internet, phone, and people.)
10. Scream.
11. Cry.
12. Lie down on the floor and don't move for a long time.
13. Fall on your knees.
14. Sit quietly.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
1. Read the scriptures.
2. Listen to others' testimonies.
3. Use your prayer language.
4. Pray.
5. Worship (without restriction.)
6. Ponder on the things God has already been doing in your life. You may want to write down your thoughts, then reflect on them at a later date to see how God has brought you through.
7. Sing.
8. Ask someone to pray for you.
9. Fast. (TV, food, Internet, phone, and people.)
10. Scream.
11. Cry.
12. Lie down on the floor and don't move for a long time.
13. Fall on your knees.
14. Sit quietly.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Saturday
Always in a Rush
In a slow town, in slow motion
where people talk slow, walk slow.
God speaks.
No excuses anymore to not listen.
No honking cars in rush hour.
No people passing each other without a glance.
Someone knows your name.
Someone is praying for you.
A long way from home.
You don't need to talk fast, move fast
or rush God with your requests.
"God I want...
God I need....
God I love you..."
God isn't buying it.
Quiet!
Stop talking!
Your always in a rush!
He put you here, city boy, city girl in a small town
with small wishes, with small voices and small minds.
A town you love to hate.
But why?
Can't appreciate the simple things, too busy looking for the big things.
Someone told you there is a better life amongst the noise.
You remember the sound of birds and crickets don't you?
What about the singing of rain drops and wind?
No man-made sounds day and night in this here small town.
Peace and quiet.
What is He saying to you?
Is life difficult these days?
Are you troubled?
Can't get your head out of the past?
Lost in the future?
Breathe.
Your heart is racing.
Chest tightening.
Just breathe.
Take your time.
What's your hurry?
Always getting up to go to the next room to...
watch TV,
wipe something clean,
straighten something up,
pick up the phone,
listen to music,
surf the Internet,
get ready for work,
go to school.
He's talking.
Are you listening?
where people talk slow, walk slow.
God speaks.
No excuses anymore to not listen.
No honking cars in rush hour.
No people passing each other without a glance.
Someone knows your name.
Someone is praying for you.
A long way from home.
You don't need to talk fast, move fast
or rush God with your requests.
"God I want...
God I need....
God I love you..."
God isn't buying it.
Quiet!
Stop talking!
Your always in a rush!
He put you here, city boy, city girl in a small town
with small wishes, with small voices and small minds.
A town you love to hate.
But why?
Can't appreciate the simple things, too busy looking for the big things.
Someone told you there is a better life amongst the noise.
You remember the sound of birds and crickets don't you?
What about the singing of rain drops and wind?
No man-made sounds day and night in this here small town.
Peace and quiet.
What is He saying to you?
Is life difficult these days?
Are you troubled?
Can't get your head out of the past?
Lost in the future?
Breathe.
Your heart is racing.
Chest tightening.
Just breathe.
Take your time.
What's your hurry?
Always getting up to go to the next room to...
watch TV,
wipe something clean,
straighten something up,
pick up the phone,
listen to music,
surf the Internet,
get ready for work,
go to school.
He's talking.
Are you listening?
Wednesday
Poem: The Quick Tongue by Nicholl McGuire
Didn't mean it.
Thought it was the right thing to say,
at the time.
Some believe, "God told me to tell you..."
Others disagree.
I couldn't justify the reason.
Couldn't think of any excuse.
Needed some time to think.
Pressure.
Always pressure.
Make a decision now.
Think about the consequences later.
Say what you feel now.
Apologize later.
Repercussions.
Pay back.
They never see you the same way again.
Forgiveness doesn't erase memories.
Thought it was the right thing to say,
at the time.
Some believe, "God told me to tell you..."
Others disagree.
I couldn't justify the reason.
Couldn't think of any excuse.
Needed some time to think.
Pressure.
Always pressure.
Make a decision now.
Think about the consequences later.
Say what you feel now.
Apologize later.
Repercussions.
Pay back.
They never see you the same way again.
Forgiveness doesn't erase memories.
Locked Up, Locked In, Locked Out
Man down.
Frustrated.
TV watching doesn't suffice.
Walking in circles
from room to room
while his wife or is it his girlfriend or maybe it's his baby mama watches?
Locked up.
The prison warden makes a phone call
freedom lures him out of his cage,
but he doesn't want to go.
Locked in.
Established walls with no place to go,
he has no one to talk to,
no peace of mind
and no purpose for living of any kind.
Locked out.
his past caught up with him
no one wants Negativity around.
His mouth gets him in trouble.
Calling out for help,
"I need...I want...!" the man locked up, locked in, locked out,
ushers the unsuspecting to listen to him.
Caught in a trap, like a mouse, the good Samaritan now needs help.
Nothing more than a distraction is Negativity.
God stopped talking to him long ago.
Frustrated.
TV watching doesn't suffice.
Walking in circles
from room to room
while his wife or is it his girlfriend or maybe it's his baby mama watches?
Locked up.
The prison warden makes a phone call
freedom lures him out of his cage,
but he doesn't want to go.
Locked in.
Established walls with no place to go,
he has no one to talk to,
no peace of mind
and no purpose for living of any kind.
Locked out.
his past caught up with him
no one wants Negativity around.
His mouth gets him in trouble.
Calling out for help,
"I need...I want...!" the man locked up, locked in, locked out,
ushers the unsuspecting to listen to him.
Caught in a trap, like a mouse, the good Samaritan now needs help.
Nothing more than a distraction is Negativity.
God stopped talking to him long ago.
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