Salvation

Nothing within me

His love and affinity cures my psyche

Reliant on response and reciprocation

My reaction, a God-given ability

Noble actions, a God-given ability

Never dependent upon my exaltation

His love and exertion causes my identity

A new Thing within me

Ephesians 2:8-10

Prodigal

Bruised and Beaten

Lost and defeated

My Shepherd finds me

And carries me home 

Thirsty and wandering

Fatigued and collapsing

My Shepherd finds me

And carries me home 

Sing with me my brethren!

I hear rejoicing in heaven!

Darkness with dusty

Unconscious, now crusty

My Owner cleans me

And carries me home 

Dance with me my brethren!

I hear rejoicing in heaven!

Angry I journeyed

Returning I'm empty

In my heart, unworthy

In dire need of mercy

So my Father accepts me

And welcomes me home

*inspired by Luke 15

Blown by the Wind

The wind
It moves me

From the cycle of sparkling currents

To the hurricanes of tragic disaster 

From the gentle breeze on a scorching day

To the violent gusts that threaten my way

The Spirit

He moves me

From the routine of blessed worship

To the groans accompanied by my tears

From the comfort of recalling His ancient Word

To the wounds caused by It's reading

From the rustling of leaves to the tornado blasts

From that still small Voice to His thunderous claps

Though slowed by solace and rushed by adrenaline

My heart continues to beat

My lungs continue to breathe

Though content to remain unseen

The wind

The Spirit

They move me

*Inspired by 

Ezekiel 37:9,10

John 3:8

Rosario Beach

Thoughts to Bear

My body tethered down
By view of what life should be like
Living within my own passion
If never I turn from this dreadful direction
The thought too hard to begin to bear

Is there One who's called Redemption?
The Hope of one day being somewhere
To a place we call perfection
The thought He cherished and longed to bear

Who bears great drops of sweat?
Is this my Creator, my LORD?
Letting my cause cost His own breath
Enduring my shame unto agonizing death
This thought too hard to begin to bear

Is this One who's called Resurrection?
The Hope of one day being somewhere
To a place we call perfection
The thought He cherished and longed to bear

What hope have I as this?
Have my life commit suicide
Nail my hands on crucifixion
I desire myself dead by asphyxiation
The only thought I'm able to bear

Yet there's One who's called Re-Creation
The Hope of one day being somewhere
To a place we call perfection
The thought He cherished and longed to bear

The angels wondered what He was doing there
The demons shrieked in awe and terror
As a Baby lay in a manger
And in my mind appeared my Savior

Because One who's called the Connection
Searched for me as I was lost somewhere
So He could bring me salvation
It's me He cherished and longed to bear

PFY

My friend

I know at times you feel a victim

As questions race through your head

Why did I lose? my job, best friend, securities, all on a whim

For sure God has fled

Yes this life is a pain; like a loan to lend

But remember someone is praying for you

 My child

I know at times you feel worthless

And forgotten in the society being built

Tossing and turning in bed, overcome with the guilt

That forces you to confess

Emotions felt nowhere near mild

But remember someone is praying for you.

My dear friend,

I know you might not believe

Though closing with "Amen!"

Your eyes only perceive 

That word was the end

Though someone still prays for you

My dear child

Do you know what I've found to be true?

His promises are as sure as His prophesies

Spoken to my heart for much needed ease

Written down to speak to you

So my prayers, my friend, indeed continue

Inspiration drawn from: 

Romans 4:17

Romans 8:32

1 John 5:14,15

Always Rejoicing

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, 

And I will give you rest

For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies"

Says the Lord God

As the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us 

With groanings which cannot be uttered

That I no longer should live the rest of my life in the flesh for the lusts of men

Because I overcame sin by the blood of the Lamb

Thus turning for me my mourning into dancing

And putting off my sackcloth

And clothing me with gladness

So I will rejoice in the Lord always

And again I say rejoice.

Inspiration drawn from:
Matthew 11:28
Ezekiel 18:32
Romans 8:26
1 Peter 4:2
Psalm 30:11
Philippians 4:4

River of Life

Spontaneous inspiration from the Amazon that resulted in me writing a poem in one night. These are the surprising results.

I saw the river 

And on either side

Was lush spots of flowers

Amidst the greeny leaves reflecting their light

Watered by the river 

Called the Giver of Life 

I saw the river

Roaring with all its might

There was a woody sliver

Carrying goods for good as it made its flight

Pushed by the river

Called Sustainer of Life 

I saw the river 

Struggling in its strife

A lack of filter

As we polluted this amazing sight

Taken by the river

Called Sacrifice of Life 

Unfaithful

My love, where do I start?

The countless times I've shattered your heart?

Or blinded by your beauty 

Began making my speech change towards yours?

I can't ever know why you'd want me

Even love me despite my remorse

I can have no other but you

By becoming weak for me

You became strength to me

I will have no other but You

You, who let Love run through its cursed course

I can't ever know why You'd save me

But for my image to be returned to Yours

To be awed by Your glory

Still for me, You have poured out Your heart?

My God, where do I start? 

Inspiration drawn from:

Romans 5:8

Ephesians 5:25

2 Corinthians 3:18

Spiritual Warfare

You know God, sometimes

Life gets me to tire

Caught up in this spiritual mire

Always under fire

Oh wait

This is MORE than just sometimes

You know God, sometimes

Temptation is thrown left and right

At me, all through the night

Next day too fatigued to fight

Oh wait

This is MORE than just sometimes

You know God, sometimes

I fail

My attempts go as far as a snail

My efforts a pathetic wail

Oh wait

This is MORE than just sometimes

You know God, sometimes

my day dreads with doubt

I doubt your love

even your existence

and my brain unravels in confusions

Wait God

This is MORE than just sometimes!

"I do know

But sometimes

You forget Me

And My miracles of strength

You forget that I forgive your crimes

And how I AM love

You forget that I continue 

To lay My life down for you

You forget I went a great length 

For you to be Mine

So please don't forget 

That I also

Am MORE than just sometimes"

Off the Page

He's gone

Gone for I've forgotten Him

Not merely forgot of Him

I see no breaking dawn

Reading and seeking to clear the mirage

Only to find empty words on a page

This union I've failed to salvage

Oh soul what have you done?

By beholding we become changed...

Suddenly the words pop off the page

And frees me from the heavy sin 

That kept me chained

No longer just cymbals that clanged

But bonded together 

Emerges a beautiful picture

More colorful than the colors of nature

Where the Word became flesh

And dwelt among us

Though I've wounded Him afresh

He still offers Himself to make me pure

Still offers a new life to begin

Inspiration drawn from:
2 Corinthians 3:18

1 Corinthians 13:1

John 1:14

Hebrews 6:6

My Friend (Sonnet)

Friend do you recall in a joyful phase

When together, remember perfection

But friend, I have found you lost in this craze

Now apart, we are both in dejection

I attempted everything that I could

Such a state of filth and miserable

If you'd let Me, I'd clean you, yes I would

No need to doubt. Trust Me, I'm capable

My friend, to save you is what I most crave

Such strong desire can't be contained in this stave

Inspiration drawn from:
Matthew 23:37

Dialogue

Walking home from school

A young boy all calm and chill

Had no idea of how 

His mother would lose her cool

Through the door he entered

Yet before laying down his backpack

His mother's displayed patience had lack

"Why you have B in Biology,

And C in all other class?

Why you not do better?

Only thing you do is go on computer

You have just one A

Why you no care for grade?"

Now the boy's heart sank to the ground

And from within whispered to the Almighty for aid

A Wasted Gift

Back in the day 

I loved things that were free

Receiving without cost

So even if it was bad quality

I had no loss 

No loss for conveniency 

These gifts who bought?

Though it's value mere dust and ash

And when free, whatever it was 

Often referred to as trash

Is that how our salvation is?

Would it liken to such comparison?

But there's a difference between costless and priceless 

And grace perhaps, lost its definition

Realize that your salvation isn't free

At least not technically

Sure its free for you and me

But someone had to pay for it

Someone did pay for it

And He did so willingly and gladly

1 Corinthians 6:20

Conversion Story

What is something everyone can relate to? Every Christian has a story. One day I tried to write a poem, to tell such a story, but it was just terrible. So I decided to put some of my favorite quotes together, such quotes many can relate to, much better than my own words. Anyways, enjoy the "poem". :)

Although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man

Against You only, have I sinned

And done evil in Your sight

Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean

It is written,

"I am willing; be cleansed

Surely I will cause breath to enter you

And you shall live

I will be found by you"

For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard

I will teach transgressors Your ways

To save sinners, of whom I am chief

By this we know love,

Because He laid down His life for us

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life

Nor any other created thing,

Shall be able to separate us from the love of God

"Let not your heart be troubled

I will come again and recieve you unto Myself"

"There shall be no more pain

For the former things have passed away"

*1 Timothy 1:13

Psalm 51:4

Matthew 8:2

Matthew 4:4

Matthew 8:3

Ezekiel 37:5

Jeremiah 29:14

Acts 4:20

Psalm 51:13

1 Timothy 1:15

1 John 3:16

Romans 8:37,38

John 14:1,3

Revelation 21:4