Angry Andrew

Angry Andrew has friends; not the best to hang about.
Strife and division, are always nearby to help him out.
Angry Andrew’s fire is a deep burning inferno; that cannot be satisfied.
But, anger needs fuel to keep its flame alive.
You can be sure, that strife and division will add to the flame.
To be wise; you must not allow them to remain.
For anger is like a roaring lion, that will not be easily appeased.
Only by constant vigilance and will, can you live in peace.
For every little thing sets him up to blow up again.
The angry man or woman needs the Prince of Peace to rule within.
Do you recognize this one I talk about in rhyme?
Pray, that with the Holy Spirit’s help, he will have peace of mind.

 Prov 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Eccl 7:9   Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

          Some people do not look you in the eyes when they speak.  It causes some mistrust when I am not allowed to behold the light within them.  One of the things that drew me to Jesus, was the genuine love I saw in the eyes of His followers.    I pray that I always will be open and transparent, willing to shine out God’s  love as I testify His goodness.

Love Eyes

Eyes of God’s love sparkled with a shine,
Heaven sent, reaching across eons of time.
Eyes reflect the beauty of a soul,
Love completes the image; in a life clean and whole.
Love-eyes behold the world in a different way,
They look through the new lens of grace.
Forgiveness is in every glance.  When motivated by love,
It is a gift sent from and to God above.
Shine forth your light, children of God;  the world looks deep inside.
When eyes are clear and open – they know God abides.
Darkness is gone, brooding sins do not cast shadows across the day.
Love eyes are full of God’s light; to help another find the way.

Matt 6:22-23
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

Luke 11:33-34
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

So, so many questions, fill our hearts, in our everyday lives. The answer to His divine plan, we are able to be at peace; even in very troubled situations.

Jesus is the Answer

Look up, the answer soon comes.
Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and on all He has done
Look up in faith, not down in dread.
Do not look back; look up in faith ahead.
Believe the answer is at hand.
Read the Word, and you will understand,
The chosen need to see,
They only need to trust and believe.
I am the path and the way.
I am the destination you will find one day.
I am the Savior you have allowed inside.
I am your answer, and your peace, when in me you abide,
I am the Comforter and your best friend.
I am the King that soon comes again.
I am the solution to every problem you face,
For I am the One, who has your sins erased.
When you learn to trust Me, to care for you,
You have done all that you must do.

Ps 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Ps 56:9
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

Depressed Jess by  Brenda Drake

Depressed Jess… Oh, what a mess;
All he feels is unhappiness.
He walks with a dark cloud overhead.
All he sees are obstacles, and all he feels is dread.
His smile is upside down.
His eyes do not look up, they look to the ground.
He walks with a heavy step and drags his feet.
He faces every problem or trial with utter defeat.
He slumbers many hours without attaining rest.
The day’s hours, are like a sentence; because he’s so depressed.
In his depression he begins to feel,
That only his outlook in life is true and real.
But, he is deceived.  The evil one lies to him.
His greatest enemy pretends to be his friend.
There is help for him;  it is on the way.
Someone has recognized his plight, and they’ve begun to pray.
Depressed Jess still has a choice: he can choose, to the Light see,
Or, he can choose to continue to entertain the enemy.
If he listens to Jesus, he must not in this place stay.
He must decide to change his ways.
Jess has a new name, when he decides to depression fight.
Depressed Jess, becomes the best Jess; the close follower of Christ!

Prov 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow
of the heart the spirit is broken.

He Saw

While looking over the city, Jesus could see,
That it would suffer; because of apathy.
How He longed to save it from such a fate,
But the time was upon Him – the time was late.
He knew men’s hearts; the fickleness of man.
He knew their great need, and the Father’s plan.
He saw, as they lifted their voice in praise,
That many would cry, “Crucify Him,” in just a few days.
Heaven was watching,; as the multitude ushered in Jesus as King.
They saw the little children dance and sing.
Great, was the expectation and excitement in the air.
The streets were lined, with Angels, that also was there.
Two kingdoms were watching; one blind and one that could see.
The eyes of man were hindered by sin; and ideas preconceived.
They only saw their desire for a King to crown.
They shouted praise, as they waved palms, and threw them down.
But the heavens, saw God’s great plan unfolding before them.
They too could see mankind’s great need to be freed from sin.
Indeed, the rocks would have shouted, if the children did not sing,
For Greatly to be praised, is Christ the King!

Luke 19:41-43
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

Extinguished Light

The Light was extinguished; blown out by sin.
A terrible darkness covered Him
The One that was pure and whiter than new fallen snow,
Was blackened, by the sin- blight of every mortal soul.
His heart was broken; crushed by the pain,
The Holy love of the Father, could not with Him remain.
Love called out “Forgive them, they know not what they do.”
His love, committed Himself, to die for me and you.
What love; what a dedicated love, that chose to die for the lost.
That in such suffering, endured the terrible defilement of the cross.
But, on the third day, there was Light.
Jesus lives again, to his dicipals delight.
He that so loved the world… loves us still.
He, that died for our sins, has His Father’s will fulfilled.
Sinful, darkened, believing- hearts, are made new and whole.
Full of light and love is the redeemed soul.
He lives! He lives! They gladly testify.
Because He lives ,He has brought His light inside.
Because He lives, the believer is new and whole,
With sweet songs of joy; the Easter message is retold.

John 9:5
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

2 Cor 4:6
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

The Guest of Honor

I heard Him knocking at my heart’s door,
I opened it a crack, and saw it was the Lord.
He told me, what He did to set me free,
I listened, to Him politely.
I opened a little wider, to hear what He would say.
However, for a few times; I would ask Him to go away.
Then one day, I was sad and lonely, and I opened up to Him.
He was the Guest of Honor and I listened closely again.
He assured me what He said was the truth.
He also said, there was nothing else I needed to do.
He came back often and I began to see,
That this once stranger, was becoming more and more to me
One day the thought of Him leaving, caused me great pain,
Then, I asked the Guest of Honor to remain.
He said, if I would repent and believe in all He has done,
Not only would He remain, Him and I would become as one.
Now, I live with Him, and in me, He abides.
My guest now owns all I am; He is my dearest friend inside.
Because of the great work He did upon the cross for me,
He will raise me up to be with Him, for all eternity.
I will not enter heaven as guest of honor, but as His bride.
I am so glad I repented of my sins, and invited Him inside!

Rev 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

The Voice of God

God’s voice can thunder across the sky
Or it can penetrate through walls that are built up inside
Walls of self- sufficiency; are very thick, it is true.
Nevertheless, God has a way of getting through.
Man chooses to listen or not to hear His call,
When he does hear; crashing down comes the walls.
The hardness, of the unforgiving heart, is very strong.
It shuts out God’s love songs.
The terrible barriers of hatred, closes up so tight,
That darkness bars the entrance, of Love’s light.
Jesus is the Word spoken from the cross to man,
That will break down the dividers; just as the Father planned.
Love enters the place that is barren and lost;
And makes new; by the work of the cross.
Right now, the Spirit speaks of love and light.
He speaks in the stillness His words of delight.
The voice of wisdom makes a great impression
It satisfies, and fills up, with joy, peace, and inner reflection.
When you are hungry for wisdom … Come and read the Word,
You will marvel at God’s voice heard.
When you are hurt and wounded, and are in inner pain,
Come, and seek the Great Physician; that calls out your name.
He will restore, heal, and comfort with His loving touch,
That speaks loudly within to show you He loves you much.

Prov 8:20
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Just a thought.  I was thinking about food.  I love comfort food. Most are not the most healthy for our bodies. But then things in God’s kingdom are usually completely different than what we know on earth right? Example on earth we gather and store to accumulate wealth.  Our Lord tells us to give to receive.  We are applauded and encouraged to have pride and to be a self made man.  Our Lord hates pride.  It is the sin that caused Satan’s fall. We are called to be humble and selfless to follow in the footsteps of our loving Savior. So back to comfort food.  I believe the poems God has bestowed on me is comfort food for the soul.  Perhaps this another reason for my first book of poems to be called Waves of Comfort. Poetry is comfort food for the soul.