NO APOLOGY NECESSARY
The Lord woke me up early
On the very next day
He said, "I have a message
That I need you to convey."
I had wanted to apologize to my readers
For duplicating that last poem
But God said,"No,just leave it there,
They need to see it for it to hit home.
Every word that you receive from Me
Through the power of the Holy Spirit
Is meant to show all of your readers
Are important and they need to hear it.
They are all My children and
I want each one of them to see
The importance of how much I love them
And how very much they all mean to Me
For the time is drawing nearer
To the end that I have shown
But I have given them a free will choice
And each one will reap what they have sewn."
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE
These words from the Lord came to me
His truth came through the Holy Spirit
Telling me to write what He commands
For those who want and need to hear it
I openly profess that I’m a zealot for the Lord
Who is seated at Father God’s Right Hand
I’m blessed to share the truth of His Light
In the hope of making people understand
Only Yeshua has fulfilled
What had been prophesied
Preaching God’s Word and healing
Up until the very day that He died
For God so loved the world that He created
That He chose to sacrificed His Only Son
As the ultimate and final Sacrificial Lamb
His blood cleansed the sins of everyone
In three days Yeshua rose again
And to His disciples He did say,
“Tell all that want to enter God’s Kingdom that
Only through Me is the Truth Light and Way .”
Then before He returned to His Father’s Side
He said, “One day I will come back for all
And lead God’s People to New Jerusalem.
From the East I will come at the shofar’s call.”
So while we’re waiting on that blessed day
You need to profess your faith in Messiah
When you take this magnificent leap of faith
Your soul will be filled with a burning desire
Have a desire like me to spread God’s word
So that all can share the joy of God’s Love
And you will share the blessing as have I
From the Lord our God who is far above
GOT ACHES AND PAINS-NOT A PROBLEM
It would appear as we start getting older
We seem to develop more pains and aches
But with God’s help we will get through it
It doesn’t matter how long it takes
God never promised us a rose garden but
What He said was that He’d lead you to
God also said that He’s right there beside you and
Whatever the problem He would get you through
Sometimes the pain may be so severe that
You question God and begin acting out
Just keep feeling that blind Faith in Him
Because it eliminates any shred of doubt
Yeshua gave up His life for us
Could we have done the same
Thank God we still draw breath each day
Say, “Hallelujah, Bless God’s Holy Name."
These words from the Lord came to me
His truth came through the Holy Spirit
Telling me to write what He commands
For those who want and need to hear it
I openly profess that I’m a zealot for the Lord
Who is seated at Father God’s Right Hand
I’m blessed to share the truth of His Light
In the hope of making people understand
Only Yeshua has fulfilled
What had been prophesied
Preaching God’s Word and healing
Up until the very day that He died
For God so loved the world that He created
That He chose to sacrificed His Only Son
As the ultimate and final Sacrificial Lamb
His blood cleansed the sins of everyone
In three days Yeshua rose again
And to His disciples He did say,
“Tell all that want to enter God’s Kingdom that
Only through Me is the Truth Light and Way .”
Then before He returned to His Father’s Side
He said, “One day I will come back for all
And lead God’s People to New Jerusalem.
From the East I will come at the shofar’s call.”
So while we’re waiting on that blessed day
You need to profess your faith in Messiah
When you take this magnificent leap of faith
Your soul will be filled with a burning desire
Have a desire like me to spread God’s word
So that all can share the joy of God’s Love
And you will share the blessing as have I
From the Lord our God who is far above
GOT ACHES AND PAINS-NOT A PROBLEM
It would appear as we start getting older
We seem to develop more pains and aches
But with God’s help we will get through it
It doesn’t matter how long it takes
God never promised us a rose garden but
What He said was that He’d lead you to
God also said that He’s right there beside you and
Whatever the problem He would get you through
Sometimes the pain may be so severe that
You question God and begin acting out
Just keep feeling that blind Faith in Him
Because it eliminates any shred of doubt
Yeshua gave up His life for us
Could we have done the same
Thank God we still draw breath each day
Say, “Hallelujah, Bless God’s Holy Name."
GOT ACHES AND PAINS-NOT A PROBLEM
It would appear as we start getting older
We seem to develop more pains and aches
But with God’s help we will get through it
It doesn’t matter how long it takes
God never promised us a rose garden but
What He said was that He’d lead you to
God also said that He’s right there beside you and
Whatever the problem He would get you through
Sometimes the pain may be so severe that
You question God and begin acting out
Just keep feeling that blind Faith in Him
Because it eliminates any shred of doubt
It would appear as we start getting older
We seem to develop more pains and aches
But with God’s help we will get through it
It doesn’t matter how long it takes
God never promised us a rose garden but
What He said was that He’d lead you to
God also said that He’s right there beside you and
Whatever the problem He would get you through
Sometimes the pain may be so severe that
You question God and begin acting out
Just keep feeling that blind Faith in Him
Because it eliminates any shred of doubt
Sunday, March 18, 2012
LIFE
LIFE
So many things have become mundane
Throughout the course of our daily life
Some that make life so much easier and
And others which cause stress and strife
We take so much for granted
It’s a plain and simple fact
Things don’t always go the way we want
Which causes some people to over react
There’s really only one solution
To the nagging problem at hand
You need to turn it over to the Lord
He’s the only one who will understand
If you have the faith to understand that
God is always in control of all you see
Then trust in God for He created all this
And God’s truth will set your Spirit free
So many things have become mundane
Throughout the course of our daily life
Some that make life so much easier and
And others which cause stress and strife
We take so much for granted
It’s a plain and simple fact
Things don’t always go the way we want
Which causes some people to over react
There’s really only one solution
To the nagging problem at hand
You need to turn it over to the Lord
He’s the only one who will understand
If you have the faith to understand that
God is always in control of all you see
Then trust in God for He created all this
And God’s truth will set your Spirit free
THE POETRY DOCTOR IS IN
THE POETRY DOCTOR IS IN
If you enjoy reading poetry
I’m inviting you to take a peek
I started writing over sixty years and now
Post two new poems on Sunday of each week
Most of the time they are spiritual in content
Some may contain lessons about life
Occasionally there are some that are humorous and
Unless they’re personal some are to or about my wife
Most of the poetry that I’ve written was
Given to me through God’s Holy Spirit
God wants you to get to know His Son
And this is one way to read and hear it
So long as the Lord chooses to give me breath
I’ll keep on writing and there’s even a book
After this poem you can go to the blog archives
Just scroll near the bottom and take a look
Sometimes what I write may bring you comfort or
Perhaps the verses just make you laugh or smile
They say that laughter is the best medicine so why not
Come back and read my prescription once in a while
Having written this my hope and prayer is for just one thing
That my words may bring you to know the Lord’s Salvation
If that’s the case I’d appreciate it if you would let me know
I’d be blessed to share the good news of your joy and jubilation
If you enjoy reading poetry
I’m inviting you to take a peek
I started writing over sixty years and now
Post two new poems on Sunday of each week
Most of the time they are spiritual in content
Some may contain lessons about life
Occasionally there are some that are humorous and
Unless they’re personal some are to or about my wife
Most of the poetry that I’ve written was
Given to me through God’s Holy Spirit
God wants you to get to know His Son
And this is one way to read and hear it
So long as the Lord chooses to give me breath
I’ll keep on writing and there’s even a book
After this poem you can go to the blog archives
Just scroll near the bottom and take a look
Sometimes what I write may bring you comfort or
Perhaps the verses just make you laugh or smile
They say that laughter is the best medicine so why not
Come back and read my prescription once in a while
Having written this my hope and prayer is for just one thing
That my words may bring you to know the Lord’s Salvation
If that’s the case I’d appreciate it if you would let me know
I’d be blessed to share the good news of your joy and jubilation
Sunday, March 11, 2012
SOME BIBLICAL TRIVIA
MANY PEOPLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS TIDBIT OF BIBLICAL TRIVIA. AS WE ARE NOW IN THE MIDST OF THE FESTIVAL OF PURIM, IN THE BOOK OF ESTHER, THERE IS NO MENTION OF GOD'S NAME. GOD IS HOWEVER, BUSY WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES AS HE HAS DONE SO MANY TIMES BEFORE, SAVING THE APPLE OF HIS EYE, THE JEWISH PEOPLE FROM BEING DESTROYED.
EVERLASTING REWARD
The Lord gave me a me a blessing
For reasons that only He can know
He said to love and cherish her and
Our love of God will always grow
It’s been a little over seven years
Since the day that we were wed
The vows we took before the Lord
Still move our faith full speed ahead
The seconds minutes hours days that
We’ve been given to extol God’s Glory
Will go on for many years to come
But by no means does it end the story
This process will keep going on and on
Even past the day of Messiah’s return
For those that know Him have eternal life
A gift from God that we all need to yearn
Because of who we are in Him
God blesses us in so many ways
And He’s given us a heavenly mansion
As a reward for the rest our eternal days
All that it will take is for you to make a choice
You still have the time to make the right one
That will get you into heaven one day too
To abide with God the Father and His Son
The Lord gave me a me a blessing
For reasons that only He can know
He said to love and cherish her and
Our love of God will always grow
It’s been a little over seven years
Since the day that we were wed
The vows we took before the Lord
Still move our faith full speed ahead
The seconds minutes hours days that
We’ve been given to extol God’s Glory
Will go on for many years to come
But by no means does it end the story
This process will keep going on and on
Even past the day of Messiah’s return
For those that know Him have eternal life
A gift from God that we all need to yearn
Because of who we are in Him
God blesses us in so many ways
And He’s given us a heavenly mansion
As a reward for the rest our eternal days
All that it will take is for you to make a choice
You still have the time to make the right one
That will get you into heaven one day too
To abide with God the Father and His Son
ETERNAL LOVE
ETERNAL LOVE
How do I love thee
Let me count the ways
Sweet words from a famous poem
Written in distant bygone days
To put it in more modern terms
Besides all the little things you do
There are sop many reasons why
I will always be in love with you
Your smile your laugh your gentle ways
Lets me see just why God put us together
The way you show such tender loving care
On bright sunny days or in stormy weather
Just knowing that you will never change
Gratefully I give thanks to the Lord above
I know that God brought you into my existing life
So that we could share His and our eternal love
How do I love thee
Let me count the ways
Sweet words from a famous poem
Written in distant bygone days
To put it in more modern terms
Besides all the little things you do
There are sop many reasons why
I will always be in love with you
Your smile your laugh your gentle ways
Lets me see just why God put us together
The way you show such tender loving care
On bright sunny days or in stormy weather
Just knowing that you will never change
Gratefully I give thanks to the Lord above
I know that God brought you into my existing life
So that we could share His and our eternal love
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
DISREGARD THE LAST MESSAGE!!!
NO THANKS TO MY INEPTNESS, BUT MY POSTING IS AGAIN BACK TO NORMAL. THE NEXT 2
POSTING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH. THANKS FOR BEARING WITH ME.
POSTING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH. THANKS FOR BEARING WITH ME.
STAY WITH ME
TO MY READERS.
MY BLOG HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY MESSED UP. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK IT OUT IT IN THE HOPE THAT THIS MESS CAN BE STRAIGHTENED OUT & YOU WILL BE ABLE TO VIEW IT LIKE IT WAS. BEFORE. THANKS & GOD BLESS, Joel.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
F.Y.I. - PROUD DAD-A NOTE FROM THE POET
Before I post this week’s 2 poems, (For those of you who don’t already know this), last year I posted that my younger daughter Shelby was selected as the 2011-12 Fulton County, Ga. Teacher of the Year. From there it goes to the state level for Ga. Teacher of the Year. There are 150 applicants. (1 from each county) A committee picks out the top 10 to be considered for the honor. My daughter made the top 10 list, which even if she isn’t selected is quite an honor in itself. Thank You Lord!
ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Sadly in the world that we living in today
Many people have a self centered attitude
The truth is what it is that they really need
Is to have a positive attitude of gratitude
Gratitude for all their blessing in life and
Even for the times when they have trouble
God never promised you a rose garden
If that’s your mindset it’s time to burst your bubble
God is in control of everything that you say think and do
Even though He has given you a free will choice
What comes out of your mouth may come back to bite you
Once out God is telling you this through your inner voice
Take what happened to me the other day for instance
In line a man insisted that he was first and cut ahead
I could have kept on arguing knowing he was wrong
But I let him go telling him to have a blessed day instead
What comes out of your mouth can make a big difference
Instead of arguing he didn’t know what else to think or say
It just shows that being nice is what even God would expect
Because positive thoughts will always make someone’s day
Even if you know that they’re in the wrong
Your reverence for God says to just let it go
And because God sees the way that you dealt with it
Now you know another reason why He loves you so
Sadly in the world that we living in today
Many people have a self centered attitude
The truth is what it is that they really need
Is to have a positive attitude of gratitude
Gratitude for all their blessing in life and
Even for the times when they have trouble
God never promised you a rose garden
If that’s your mindset it’s time to burst your bubble
God is in control of everything that you say think and do
Even though He has given you a free will choice
What comes out of your mouth may come back to bite you
Once out God is telling you this through your inner voice
Take what happened to me the other day for instance
In line a man insisted that he was first and cut ahead
I could have kept on arguing knowing he was wrong
But I let him go telling him to have a blessed day instead
What comes out of your mouth can make a big difference
Instead of arguing he didn’t know what else to think or say
It just shows that being nice is what even God would expect
Because positive thoughts will always make someone’s day
Even if you know that they’re in the wrong
Your reverence for God says to just let it go
And because God sees the way that you dealt with it
Now you know another reason why He loves you so
BEATING MYSELF UP
BEATING MYSELF UP
I often wonder why these things happen
Without thinking I open my mouth
And many times the things I say
Have the tendency to go South
Afterwards of course I feel terrible
Especially if it comes back to bite me too
But if I say nothing I’m seen as complacent
So now I’m not sure what I should do
Sometimes like a recent occurrence
I didn’t see the harm in what I said
Until after the fact when it was too late
It makes me not want to get out of bed
Hopefully that last boo-boo that I made
Will pass without causing any flack
All that I can do is hope & pray about it
It might even save me from a heart attack
I guess the only answer I can come up with
Is to think first or say nothing at all
Instead of could have would have should have
Because pride comes before the fall
They say you’re never too old to learn
But at my age I really don’t know
So all that I can do is try to learn and
Pray through my Spirit that I can grow
For even though the Lord know that I know Him
Like the majority He knows that I have human flaws
That’s why I’ve written these words that I’ve written
Always think before you speak it’s worth the pause
I often wonder why these things happen
Without thinking I open my mouth
And many times the things I say
Have the tendency to go South
Afterwards of course I feel terrible
Especially if it comes back to bite me too
But if I say nothing I’m seen as complacent
So now I’m not sure what I should do
Sometimes like a recent occurrence
I didn’t see the harm in what I said
Until after the fact when it was too late
It makes me not want to get out of bed
Hopefully that last boo-boo that I made
Will pass without causing any flack
All that I can do is hope & pray about it
It might even save me from a heart attack
I guess the only answer I can come up with
Is to think first or say nothing at all
Instead of could have would have should have
Because pride comes before the fall
They say you’re never too old to learn
But at my age I really don’t know
So all that I can do is try to learn and
Pray through my Spirit that I can grow
For even though the Lord know that I know Him
Like the majority He knows that I have human flaws
That’s why I’ve written these words that I’ve written
Always think before you speak it’s worth the pause
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