Gert Strydom, 19 july 2013
The fire-lily flowers flaming and bloody red,
the crooked-thorn-bush is thrown over
and between all the incinerated stalks stand
this fire-flower so prettily adorned
Satish Verma, 19 july 2013
Lips tremble
like sentinels
when legs burn like candles
whole night,
in the pocket a grenade explodes;
a girl gets raped in broad day light
to receive a compensation
under a leaky roof of frozen hunger:
the emptiness in bed
stirs a grain, a deemed birth of catastrophe
one classical tragedy begins
a lighthouse shuts when the ship sinks,
let us go on the bank to find the needles-
to start a dialogue with the moon,
when the tide comes
it will throw some heroes
Satish Verma
Bob Gotti, 19 july 2013
I thank my Lord for night and day, and all the changes along the way,
Changes made by God, in this life, in a world where changes are rife;
Seasonal change, four times a year, on this earthly, terrestrial sphere,
When weather goes from hot to cold, making the changes we behold.
God changes the path and ways of man, all within His sovereign plan,
As man continues to make change, God and His ways always remain,
He changes not, for He is God, controlling change on the earthly sod,
God changes man’s course in time, all within God’s sovereign design.
That big change experienced by me, was the change towards eternity,
When God moved into my life, leading me to the Savior, Jesus Christ,
A change totally by God’s Grace, when in The Lord, I placed my faith,
A change that put my focus above, onto an eternity I knew nothing of.
I’ve made changes in ways not know, that’s ongoing, as I have grown,
Change not done on my own accord, but, changes made by The Lord,
This as I continue to grow in Christ, my Lord, who gave me a New Life,
Turning my life from a world of sin, now guided by God’s Spirit within,
Change may continue on this earth, but, that won’t affect my new birth,
Being born again, by The Spirit of God, I’ll soon leave this earthly sod,
Changed in the twinkling of an eye, so I can meet my Savior in the sky,
This change as I begin eternal life, together with my Lord, Jesus Christ.
(Copyright ©07/2013 Bob Gotti)
Bob Gotti, 19 july 2013
As more evil begins to rattle, we must engage in the battle,
While we battle on earthly sod, we go in the power of God,
To God above we do belong, so in our Lord we are strong,
It’s by His authority we’ll stand, given strength by His hand.
It is in the Name of Jesus Christ, we’ll stand firm in this life,
Through the battle we are assured, in the Name of our Lord,
When we’re in the darkest hour, God supplies us His power,
All needed for God’s purpose, as we battle for Christ Jesus.
That purpose from God above, in this battle that I speak of,
All outcomes too, belongs to Him, in the battle that we’re in,
As we rely on Christ, our Lord, guided by His Mighty Sword,
That sword is The Word of God, as He judges with His Rod.
All Judgment is of Christ alone, by the power of His Throne,
As we are led through the night, by God’s Power and Might,
All power sent from on high, while in God’s strength we rely,
As God works in you and me, He alone, secures the victory.
To Christ we are responsible, as His purpose He does fulfill,
As earthly things about us fall, we are watchmen on the wall,
In this battle, with darkness rife, we witness for Jesus Christ,
Pointing to the ultimate victory, life in Jesus Christ, eternally.
(Copyright ©07/2013 Bob Gotti)
Bob Gotti, 19 july 2013
I am sealed and certified, by the One, Who for me died,
Certified with a guarantee, by His Spirit, who lives in me,
Sealed and marked by God, for His service on this sod,
This, as I live my daily life, in the service of Jesus Christ.
Not called to a foreign land, but for God I take my stand,
In my workplace every day, by what I do and things I say,
Working as a ambassador of, my Lord who reigns above,
Who granted me a new birth, to live for God on this earth.
I serve God with my family, being the father, I need to be,
Displaying my Savior’s love, as He leads me from above,
As a husband, to my wife, I must show the Love of Christ,
This as I serve God each day, in my family, along the way.
This life for God is a witness, this as I live for Christ Jesus,
As I live life every day and hour, in The Holy Spirit’s power,
As Christ uses all my days, for God’s glory and His praise,
Allowing Christ to lead the way, as I live my life day to day.
Saved and sealed with a cost, as I need to carry my cross,
A living sacrifice for my Lord, in a time when He is ignored,
In a world overtaken by sin, in this life I’m obligated to Him,
To live for God, in Jesus Christ, in every aspect of this life.
(Copyright ©07/2013 Bob Gotti)
Bob Gotti, 19 july 2013
Face it friend, you’re a sinner, with Satan being the only winner,
For, since you refuse to believe, God’s Truth you won’t receive,
Which is for all sinners lost, God has provided Calvary’s Cross,
Where all, who now are found, meet Christ, on precious ground.
The place where our Savior died, on the bloody cross crucified,
Where He died for sinners friend, as for Christ it wasn’t the end,
Even though buried in a grave, for Christ came to earth to save,
All sinners lost like you and me, to grant them new life eternally.
Three days after He had died, He rose from the grave, glorified,
Prevailing over death, at Calvary, He was resurrected in Victory,
A victory, over death and sin, for all sinners who believe in Him,
His death, burial and resurrection; as God gives a new direction.
Now in the family of believing men, sinners who are Born Again,
Born Again by the Spirit of God, with new direction on this sod,
Found and saved by God’s grace, embracing Christ all by faith,
To follow our Lord Jesus Christ, honoring God through new life.
From the cross, where Christ died, flowed for us a crimson tide,
With Calvary’s tide now a flood, to cleanse sinners in the blood,
Formerly sinners, who were lost, they found victory at the cross,
Found by God to be a sinner, but through Christ a saved winner.
(Copyright ©07/2013 Bob Gotti)
Bob Gotti, 19 july 2013
For us to live for The Savior above, we must grow in God’s love,
Not only in the knowledge of, His love which comes from above,
We must practice love’s discipline, through The Spirit from within,
Obeying the Spirit of Jesus Christ, for us to live a disciplined life.
Concerning God’s Word, as we hear it, we must walk in The Spirit,
This that our flesh be crucified, following Christ, Who for us died,
No longer living as our former life, that only produces in us strife,
But, living in the Spirit of Christ, following Him, in newness of life.
The love we need is from God, not from earth, where sinners trod,
God’s love, not tainted, but pure, the only love which shall endure,
The love displayed by our Savior, is what must shape all behavior,
For as the wicked continue to rail, that love from Christ will not fail.
From the Lord we receive discipline, as God helps us deal with sin,
This, as our Lord works in us, to produce in us, His Righteousness,
This, while God cultivates in us, an abounding love of Christ Jesus,
So God’s love can be unfurled, upon the souls in this needy world.
We must love neighbor and enemy, Love that comes from Calvary,
A love that may be hard for us, but, possible through Christ Jesus,
For His Love is not self seeking, a love bound up in earthly things,
But, Christ’s Love, from Calvary, is the eternal love, men must see.
(Copyright ©07/2013 Bob Gotti)
Joe Breunig, 18 july 2013
Clothe yourself in the full armor of God
and be able to withstand the Devil’s schemes;
know that he’s only the father of lies,
looking to destroy your earthly dreams.
Cover yourself with Christ’s Breastplate
of Righteousness and protect your torn heart;
your essence has been purchased for His Kingdom,
meaning that you’re meant… to be set apart.
Gird your waist with the Belt of Truth
and stand firm with integrity and honesty;
don’t allow your flesh’s nature to interfere
with conditions that you need observe and see.
Shod your feet with the Gospel’s peace;
keep from searching for earthly trouble;
instead congregate with the Body of Christ
and focus on your faith becoming redoubled.
The ongoing battle is not with flesh and blood;
wield Faith’s Shield to quench life’s fiery darts.
Remember that the wiles of Satan are limited!
So outmaneuver him with your spiritual smarts.
Put on your Helmet of Salvation,
for the battles are within one’s mind.
Allow the Divine knowledge of The Word
to resonate with your spirit and find…
yourself continually praying in the spirit
and with understanding on all occasions.
Be alert to His transformational messages,
for upholding Godly principles and persuasions.
Resist the Devil now and he will flee;
endeavor to thwart the enemy’s attack;
be strong in the Lord with power of His might;
promises of victory have been already stacked.
For we don’t wage war with human methods and plans.
We use mighty weapons to knock down evil strongholds
and breakdown every proud argument that keeps people
from knowing God… as His Kingdom, continues to unfold.
Author Notes:
Loosely based on:
Eph 2:2, 6:10-20; 1 Thes 5:5-8; Joel 2:12-13; Rom 4:5;
Jam 4:7; 2 Cor 10:3-5
Learn more about me and my poetry at:
http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/
By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.
Joe Breunig, 18 july 2013
It started out, as an ordinary day,
with a daily trip… to the local well;
without much expectation, I met a Man
from a small town, located in Israel.
Come, see this Man…
Well, I must admit, He was the first
to observe me as a Child of Abraham;
knocking down my personal defenses
was Christ, the Son of the Great I Am.
Come, see this Man…
He spoke with both grace and intimacy,
and soon I was fully revealed before Him;
He demonstrated that I can always find joy
within an existence, that is tedious and grim.
Come, see this Man…
He freely offered me Living Waters,
that would satisfy my longing thirst;
my spirit was surprisingly touched
with the wisdom that He easily dispersed.
Come, see this Man…
Our conversation was incredibly amazing,
for I can barely express what He said,
for the words of Love He softly uttered,
profoundly touched both my heart and head.
Come, see this Man…
Without earthly disdain and unwanted judgment,
He completely quenched the dryness in me;
I’m sure that He can offer you similar results,
but you must now go for yourself and see.
Come, see this Man… while He still can be found!
Author Notes:
Loosely based on:
John 4:4-30; Isa 55:6-10
Learn more about me and my poetry at:
http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/
By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.
Gert Strydom, 18 july 2013
There is a time that I am surrounded by bliss
when in the late afternoon you lie in my arms,
when the last rays of the sun peep in,
when I feel your breath against me
and then I do know how deep love is.
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