Morning Star Poetry

Light Shall Shine Out of Darkness!

Category: Jesus

  • New Life

    New Life

    You have been born again, and this new life did not come from something that dies, but from something that cannot die. You were born again through God’s living message that continues forever. – 1 Peter 1:23 Rising early, I witness the thrill of new life.The sun is cloaked, but the wind is calm,and a…

  • Open Hearts

    Open Hearts

    But the moment one turns to the Lord with an open heart, the veil is lifted and they see. – 2 Corinthians 3:16 Enlighten the eyes of our hearts,one by one,that we may receive Your truth.Open our heartsto feel the mercythat melts our facadesso that our hardened heartsbecome tender,bleeding grace.Poetry type: Free Verse Poetry prompt:…

  • Steady

    Steady

    He is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trusted in him, and he helped me. Joy rises in my heart until I burst out in songs of praise to him. – Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield,through Him, my pain and angst are healed,with a promise He signed and…

  • Free from Anxiety

    Free from Anxiety

    Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Silent echoes, where pain is wrought,a secret hush that goes unseen.My mind consumed by inner thoughts,that taunt at me, just to demean.Persistent doubt and unchecked fear,drowning my life in double…

  • Our Sacrifice is Praise

    Our Sacrifice is Praise

    Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name. – Hebrews 13:15 Burning incense, rising up,from the angel’s golden cup,reaching the most holy place,God’s perfect altar of grace.His love will never waver,in Christ, we find His favor.Fragrant…

  • Serenade

    Serenade

    For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. – Zephaniah 3:17 God sings a hymn of joyas His grace notes cascadein a love serenadethat calms…

  • Renewal

    Renewal

    For you see that the winter has passed, the rain is finished and gone, the flowers are appearing in the countryside, the time has come for the birds to sing, and the cooing of doves can be heard in the land. – Song of Solomon 2:11-12 Wildflowers in the fieldwhere dried weeds once stood,fill the…

  • Collecting Tears

    Collecting Tears

    You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. – Palms 56:8 When our tears flow,God writes a poem of mercywith words that pacify our fears.His gentle hands collect our tears,as He numbers our weary steps,each one listedupon His scroll.Peace…

  • Captivated by Creation

    Captivated by Creation

    And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay and you are the Potter. We are all formed by your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 Mesmerizing colorful feathers shimmer like scales on a tropical fish.Her little wings flutter faster than any other.She hovers, flies backward, and upside downwith glimmering grace.Uniquely created for a…

  • Consuming Fire

    Consuming Fire

    Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire. – Hebrews 12:28-29 Unshaken peace, His promise clear,He longs to give His mercy bright.Call out to God, and He will hear,He purifies the…

  • Home with the Lord

    Home with the Lord

    We are confident, then, and would much prefer to leave our home in the body and come to our home with the Lord. – 2 Corinthians 5:8 Vertigo overtakes me at twilight as my spirit travels upwards in a starburst tunnel. Traveling faster than the speed of light, I feel weightless and free, like a…

  • Crowned with Joy

    Crowned with Joy

    And the ransomed of the Lord will return and come to Zion with singing, crowned with unending joy. Joy and gladness will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. – Isaiah 51:11 From the ransomedand the redeemed,sorrow shall flee.Fully adornedwith contentment, finally free.Unending joyshall annoint them, ending all strife.Like a helmetupon their heads, the crown of…

  • Peace Like a Blanket

    Peace Like a Blanket

    I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, Lord, will keep me safe. – Psalm 4:8 When my head hits the pillow,I drift off to dream,You cover me with safety,and wrap me with rest.Your canvas of assuranceushers sweet repose,an unbreakable haven,where I feel at home.Contentment like a blanketsurrounding my heart.Melting all anxiety,trading it with peace.Poetry…