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Are we paying attention, and listening to subtle instructions? -OR- Do we need a swift kick? Take heed...
Mark 13:23- But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
Mark 13:33- Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
Luke 11:35- Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
Mark 13:5- And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you.
1 Corinthians 10:12- Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Luke 17:3- Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Hebrews 2:1- Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
Hebrews 3:12- Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Luke 12:15- And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
1 Timothy 1:4- Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
Matthew 18:10- Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Mark 13:23- But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
Mark 13:33- Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
Luke 11:35- Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
Mark 13:5- And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you.
1 Corinthians 10:12- Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Luke 17:3- Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Hebrews 2:1- Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
Hebrews 3:12- Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Luke 12:15- And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
1 Timothy 1:4- Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
Matthew 18:10- Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
the thirsty earth seems to sip our tears
like it craves mankind's darkest sorrows
soaking them deep within its soil
wishing to grow further misfortunes
eating our anguish for a fast food supper
down into the farthest reaches of doom
retched muddy messes of mayhem
as though consumed by hell bound sins
but or Father in heaven shines His light
big bright boldly upon the dirtiest of deeds
turning them from wrath into kind goodness
as His seeds planted germinate slowly
sprouting forth unknown stems then leaves
growing into large forests standing firm
upon His foundations now watered with love
now a testimony to the changes He can make
might we spring forward like His flowers
upon the branches of His greatest tree~
like it craves mankind's darkest sorrows
soaking them deep within its soil
wishing to grow further misfortunes
eating our anguish for a fast food supper
down into the farthest reaches of doom
retched muddy messes of mayhem
as though consumed by hell bound sins
but or Father in heaven shines His light
big bright boldly upon the dirtiest of deeds
turning them from wrath into kind goodness
as His seeds planted germinate slowly
sprouting forth unknown stems then leaves
growing into large forests standing firm
upon His foundations now watered with love
now a testimony to the changes He can make
might we spring forward like His flowers
upon the branches of His greatest tree~
1. “Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained”
2. “Do not waste time bothering whether you “love” your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone you will presently come to love him.”
3. “Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives”
4. “Have you not seen that in our days Of any whose story, song or art delights us, our sincerest praise Means, when all’s said, ‘You break my heart?”
5. “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”
6. “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.”
7. “What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it.” – C. S. Lewis
2. “Do not waste time bothering whether you “love” your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone you will presently come to love him.”
3. “Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives”
4. “Have you not seen that in our days Of any whose story, song or art delights us, our sincerest praise Means, when all’s said, ‘You break my heart?”
5. “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”
6. “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.”
7. “What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it.” – C. S. Lewis
as Christians we are not able
to solve the worlds problems
that might not seem so fair
for our Father has His unknown plans
and on this earth there is violence
which we will not see the end of
no matter how much we pray
we shall never be that perfect
therefore due diligence is a good effort
this might not bring us happiness
but God himself see us trying
and that does bring me peace
scripture is full of enough diversity
even if my brain finds some of it illogical
I never use it to justify bad behavior
but let it sink into my heart slowly
as these words create an evolution of soul
that spark the deepest debates within
as I passionately choose to explore them
and get closer to the truths I understand
which our Father wishes to reveal
in the name of His Son Jesus Christ
Amen.
to solve the worlds problems
that might not seem so fair
for our Father has His unknown plans
and on this earth there is violence
which we will not see the end of
no matter how much we pray
we shall never be that perfect
therefore due diligence is a good effort
this might not bring us happiness
but God himself see us trying
and that does bring me peace
scripture is full of enough diversity
even if my brain finds some of it illogical
I never use it to justify bad behavior
but let it sink into my heart slowly
as these words create an evolution of soul
that spark the deepest debates within
as I passionately choose to explore them
and get closer to the truths I understand
which our Father wishes to reveal
in the name of His Son Jesus Christ
Amen.
Yanno while I sit here clicking away at little letters on a keyboard,
I do think to myself as to what happens to people that read me?
Ive had so many over the years, as sites come and go.
Some evolve into different places, and delete the forum sides.
Others, get new owners and change completely then lose all posters.
Most simply cant pay their fees and are lost to the cyberland of digits.
I still sit here and think of the many personalities presented.
The ones that gave me their input and posted along with me.
How I managed to get to know such a personally intimate side of them,
but not know anything much else about who they were.
I miss some of their banter, and exchange of life events.
Poetic exchange was always a gift to behold, like candy for my heart.
How I could spend so many years posting with a group of people?
For them to just go poof from this place known as the internet, bites.
Ive been posting poetry since 2008.
I wish you all well, my former internet connections wherever you went.
The ones that managed to remain and occasionally shoot me an email,
thank you for the kindness. Even though Ive met so few of you,
you do add sunshine when I read a message out of the blue.
Glad you still take the time to read me
I do think to myself as to what happens to people that read me?
Ive had so many over the years, as sites come and go.
Some evolve into different places, and delete the forum sides.
Others, get new owners and change completely then lose all posters.
Most simply cant pay their fees and are lost to the cyberland of digits.
I still sit here and think of the many personalities presented.
The ones that gave me their input and posted along with me.
How I managed to get to know such a personally intimate side of them,
but not know anything much else about who they were.
I miss some of their banter, and exchange of life events.
Poetic exchange was always a gift to behold, like candy for my heart.
How I could spend so many years posting with a group of people?
For them to just go poof from this place known as the internet, bites.
Ive been posting poetry since 2008.
I wish you all well, my former internet connections wherever you went.
The ones that managed to remain and occasionally shoot me an email,
thank you for the kindness. Even though Ive met so few of you,
you do add sunshine when I read a message out of the blue.
Glad you still take the time to read me
we all have periods of stagnation in our walk
when we feel like we are at a spiritual standstill
but we are not frozen between forward and backward
there is always a greater plan even if we dont see it
to summon our fortitude and remain silently in prayer
might give us the complex answers we diligently seek
as the desire to change things quickly creates conflict
for sometimes it is better to take shelter within
knowing our integrity and faith is a worthy vehicle
to propel us wherever (and whenever) we need to be
-Amen
when we feel like we are at a spiritual standstill
but we are not frozen between forward and backward
there is always a greater plan even if we dont see it
to summon our fortitude and remain silently in prayer
might give us the complex answers we diligently seek
as the desire to change things quickly creates conflict
for sometimes it is better to take shelter within
knowing our integrity and faith is a worthy vehicle
to propel us wherever (and whenever) we need to be
-Amen
I dont know why my house feels so alone
the silence seems to be choking the air,
my dog wont let out a casual moan
and the cat is in my favorite chair,
somehow I can hear the plants give a sign
as they wont crave a drink for a while,
the dust bunnies do want to say hi
together like they have one big smile,
maybe if I play some music too loud
it will keep these painted walls company,
I'll find old blues to make my roof proud
with many vibrations abundantly,
my nice home will know it has friends galore
as it craves magic melodies and more
the silence seems to be choking the air,
my dog wont let out a casual moan
and the cat is in my favorite chair,
somehow I can hear the plants give a sign
as they wont crave a drink for a while,
the dust bunnies do want to say hi
together like they have one big smile,
maybe if I play some music too loud
it will keep these painted walls company,
I'll find old blues to make my roof proud
with many vibrations abundantly,
my nice home will know it has friends galore
as it craves magic melodies and more
I enjoy reading old Khalil Gibran poetry. Here are some quotes-
- "Vain are the beliefs and teachings that make man miserable, and false is the goodness that leads him into sorrow and despair."
- "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars."
- "In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures."
- "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart."
- "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need."
you never know when where or how
the Lord will want you to witness to someone
but there you are and there He is
right inside you saying Speak
and you will listen
cause someone out there needs to hear
whatever it is you have to say
that inspiration is not for you
but for someone else
it will be like a breath of clean crisp air
therefore do not deny them of it
just let your words come
the holy spirit has a plan
you might know nothing about
have no fear no second thoughts
for our Father will guide you
your testimony just might give courage
and a glimmer of hope to carry on
when all esle has failed
remember kindness comes in many forms
so take the time to listen
the Lord will want you to witness to someone
but there you are and there He is
right inside you saying Speak
and you will listen
cause someone out there needs to hear
whatever it is you have to say
that inspiration is not for you
but for someone else
it will be like a breath of clean crisp air
therefore do not deny them of it
just let your words come
the holy spirit has a plan
you might know nothing about
have no fear no second thoughts
for our Father will guide you
your testimony just might give courage
and a glimmer of hope to carry on
when all esle has failed
remember kindness comes in many forms
so take the time to listen
Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Exodus 14:14 - The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
2 Chronicles 20:17 - Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Job 37:14 - Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Exodus 14:13 - And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
Psalms 119:18 - Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
1 Samuel 12:7 - Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.
Matthew 11:28-30 - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Exodus 33:14 - And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Psalms 127:2 - It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Matthew 11:29 - Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mark 6:31 - And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Exodus 34:21 - Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.
Isaiah 30:15 - For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Psalms 37:7 - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Jeremiah 31:25 - For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Isaiah 40:28-31 - Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
Psalms 4:8 - I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Hebrews 4:1-11 - Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Psalms 91:1 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Genesis 2:3 - And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Stillness
it is also a requirement like prayer
to be calm quiet and peaceful
sometimes we can only breathe
one. inhale. one. exhale.
it does not inquire as to how
we simply just survive it
this can be exhausting
the simple state of being
through this humanity
captured in the mind of moments
good wholesome happiness peace
evil horror wickedness malice
none of it matters now in this second
just find the stillness of oxygen
slip into beautiful silence
it is only you and our Father
in the name of His Son Jesus Christ
find slumber and safety
to sleep and rest
amen
Exodus 14:14 - The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
2 Chronicles 20:17 - Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Job 37:14 - Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Exodus 14:13 - And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
Psalms 119:18 - Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
1 Samuel 12:7 - Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.
Matthew 11:28-30 - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Exodus 33:14 - And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Psalms 127:2 - It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Matthew 11:29 - Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mark 6:31 - And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Exodus 34:21 - Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.
Isaiah 30:15 - For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Psalms 37:7 - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Jeremiah 31:25 - For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Isaiah 40:28-31 - Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
Psalms 4:8 - I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Hebrews 4:1-11 - Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Psalms 91:1 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Genesis 2:3 - And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Stillness
it is also a requirement like prayer
to be calm quiet and peaceful
sometimes we can only breathe
one. inhale. one. exhale.
it does not inquire as to how
we simply just survive it
this can be exhausting
the simple state of being
through this humanity
captured in the mind of moments
good wholesome happiness peace
evil horror wickedness malice
none of it matters now in this second
just find the stillness of oxygen
slip into beautiful silence
it is only you and our Father
in the name of His Son Jesus Christ
find slumber and safety
to sleep and rest
amen
How Christians Can Experience Deeper Rest
Believers can give Jesus their burdens and experience deeper rest. However, it takes a full surrendering of minds, hearts, and wills.
www.theologyofwork.org
Great little article on how Christians can achieve better rest
-amen
is it me
or do people act entitled
it seems like they are everywhere
and only care about themselves
they litter their agendas
like crumpled garbage
without a single conscious thought
strewn away like royalty
the kings and queens of their landfill
poof here they are
from running amok in protected areas
defacing national monuments
to letting their kids sit on 600 year old
furniture on display in a museum
it just aggravates me inside my heart
when they think its ok for them
to disregard basic respect
like its never been a thing
I personally have started taking videos
of parents letting their kids
destroy the dunes here at the beach
when its posted $500 fine
the sheriff must love all my texts
cause its been a while
since I have had to send one...
or do people act entitled
it seems like they are everywhere
and only care about themselves
they litter their agendas
like crumpled garbage
without a single conscious thought
strewn away like royalty
the kings and queens of their landfill
poof here they are
from running amok in protected areas
defacing national monuments
to letting their kids sit on 600 year old
furniture on display in a museum
it just aggravates me inside my heart
when they think its ok for them
to disregard basic respect
like its never been a thing
I personally have started taking videos
of parents letting their kids
destroy the dunes here at the beach
when its posted $500 fine
the sheriff must love all my texts
cause its been a while
since I have had to send one...