Category: Poetry

  • Life

    Life

    Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.  John 5:34 Jesus,our Redeemer,bring us to repentancethat not one of us would perish.Save us! Poetry type: Cinquain

  • Revealed

    Revealed

    By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9 Jesusservant, humanweeping, suffering, dyingincarnate, manifest, revealed, gloriousrestoring, saving, risingroyal, divineChrist Poetry type: Diamante

  • Go In Peace

    Go In Peace

    Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 Raining tears of godly sorrow at the start,Like an alabaster box poured out in praise,Founts of repentance spring from her sinning heart. Her silent pledge to reverse from Evil’s ways,Is fragrance rising up to God’s mercy seat,Such sweet aroma…

  • Draw Near

    Draw Near

    And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 10:19 Through Christ draw ever near,approaching without vain,in awe and reverent fear. In Him we persevere,His mercy will sustain,through Christ draw ever near. He stores up every tear,and heals us through our pain.In awe and reverent fear, with…

  • Our Blessed Hope

    Our Blessed Hope

    Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19 Sweet songbird of dawn and dusk,your cheery tune is like a grateful heartthat won’t be silenced. Rejoicing effortlesslywith a distinct and festive hymn,whistling a morning melody,beckoning the rising sun,in the comfort of a shade…

  • Heart of the Matter

    Heart of the Matter

    And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 Lord, soften our heartsTo Your will alone.Pour out Your glory,Remove hearts of stone. Kindle our hearts, LordWith Holy desires,Craving the Spirit’sUnquenchable…

  • Unchanging

    Unchanging

    Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 YESTERDAY –I felt like letting goand I consideredturning backto my old self.It seemedYou had left me,wallowingin my pride.And I was caught upin a lieI almost believed. TODAY-I surrendermy struggles to You.I repent for relyingon my own strengthand for listeningto that deceitful voice.I am sorry for doubtingYour…

  • King of the Ages

    King of the Ages

    The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Exodus 15:2 Majestic in powerIs your mighty right hand.Shattering the enemyAnd conquering the land. You alone are holyAnd King of the ages.Your Glory withstandsHistory’s torn pages. Your children…

  • My Lord and King

    My Lord and King

    Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created. Revelation 4:11 You’re there with me, through plight and pain,Your hand outreached in sun and rain,“Glory to You” is my refrain.The Lord shall reign!  The…

  • Hidden in Christ

    Hidden in Christ

    Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. …

  • Vast Love

    Vast Love

    And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 First and lastA witness trueIgnite my heartTo worship youHoly, Holy, One. Hope of heavenO righteous KingPrince of PeaceEnduring spring. Lavish in graceOnly by faithVast is Your loveEternally safe Jesus, my KingEverlasting SonSavior of soulsUnchanging OneSo sweet is Your love.…

  • Keep Me

    Keep Me

    O keep me, Lord, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed or disappointed, for my trust and my refuge are in You. Psalm 25:20 To the only God, my refuge,My rock and shield, so true and just.Keep me in Your peace unfailing,In You alone I place my trust. The glory of Your majesty,Now and…

  • Sifted

    Sifted

    Ground up and shaken,Separating weeds and stone.All chaff and no wheat? Poetry Type: Haiku Zephaniah 2:1-2a Gather together, yes, gather, O shameless nation, before the decree takes effect –before the day passes away like chaff– (ESV) Luke 22:31-32 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you…