A Thousand Generations ~

To a thousand generations,
God will be faithful . . .
to those who for His ways
are eternally grateful.

For, He gave to us His word,
so that we might know
all there is about Him
so our faith in Him can grow.

To a thousand generations,
His love remains steadfast
and it is up to us
His word to broadcast.

For, it is our calling,
to spread the Good News
to a lost population . . .
with so many apposing views.

To a thousand generations,
that have yet to arrive
our work here on earth . . .
is to keep faith in God alive.

For, He sent His Son,
to save all of mankind
for it is His desire
to leave not one behind!

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Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the Lord thy God,
he is God, the faithful God,
which keepeth covenant and mercy
with them that love him
and keep his commandments
to a thousand generations.

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Bold and Brave~

Lord, help me to be,
more bold and brave
to share my faith
that to me You gave.

Help me to be the Light,
that reflects on You
in everything I say
in all the things I do.

Lord, help me to be,
for You more courageous
in a world that’s become
ever more dangerous.

Help me to lead the way,
so others may know
the reasons why You love
and care for them so.

Lord, help me to be,
a witness for You bold
so I can encourage . . .
more into Your fold!

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Acts 4:31

And when they had prayed,
the place was shaken where
they were assembled together;
and they were all filled with the
Holy Ghost, and they spake the
word of God with boldness.

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God’s Earthen Vessels ~

We are jars of clay,
God’s earthen vessels
filled with His power
at all kinds of levels.

Power to open,
eyes that are blind
power to enlighten
the uninformed mind.

Power to proclaim,
to all the Good News
power to rise above
any opposing views.

Power to know,
when we need to be still
power to go and do
what is God’s perfect will.

God’s earthen vessels,
with His power infused
fragile clay jars . . .
by Him to be used.

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2 Corinthians 4:7

But we have this treasure
in earthen vessels, that the
excellency of the power may
be of God, and not of us.

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The Love Of Jesus ~

The love of Jesus,
compels me to be
more aware of . . .
people who can’t see.

See the Life,
the Truth and the Way
nor hear what Jesus
has to tell and say.

The love of Jesus,
urges me on . . .
so to His compassion
others can be drawn.

Awakened to the hope,
the peace He brings
the strength He gives
to rise above all things.

The love of Jesus,
commands of me . . .
to tell His sheep
why from sin to flee!

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1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I be free from all men,
yet have I made myself servant
unto all, that I might gain the more.

2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ constraineth
us; because we thus judge, that if
one died for all, then were all dead:

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Candle-Holders ~

Light-bearers,
candle-holders
are those who are
truth beholders.

Bearing witness,
to the Life and Way
shines His Light
both night and day.

Trust-sharers,
faith-builders
are those who are
hope wielders.

Proclaiming peace,
vocalizing their love
let their light radiate
God’s own from above.

Candle-holders,
Light-bearers
are those who are
Jesus sharers!

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Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of man
is the candle of the Lord,
searching all the inward
parts of the belly.

John 1:8

He was not that Light,
but was sent to bear
witness of that Light.

Luke 8:16

No man, when he hath lighted
a candle, covereth it with a vessel,
or putteth it under a bed;
but setteth it on a candlestick,
that they which enter in may
see the light.

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Embracing The Cross ~

Everyday we need to be,
the cross embracing . . .
each day we should be
like Jesus behaving.

We need into His image,
keep on transforming
and to the world ways
stop being conforming.

Everyday we need to be,
grace and love’s reflection
so with the unsaved
we can make a connection.

We need to resemble,
Jesus’ saving light
so in man’s foolish heart
our hope will shine bright.

Everyday we need to be,
to the cross adhering
so more can be ready
for His next appearing!

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Luke 10:2

Therefore said he unto them,
The harvest truly is great,
but the labourers are few:
pray ye therefore the Lord
of the harvest, that he would
send forth labourers
into his harvest.

1 Corinthians 1:18

For the preaching of the cross
is to them that perish foolishness;
but unto us which are saved
it is the power of God.

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It’s Always Harvest Time ~

Not just at harvest time,
do we need to have a reason
we can plant seeds of hope
in and out of every season.

We can reap souls to Jesus,
no matter the time of year
it doesn’t have to be Autumn
harvest time is always here.

Seeds of faith can be planted,
into the hearts of everyone
whether under snowy covers
or the warm blanket of the sun.

We can gather in the lost,
bring back a wandering soul
it needn’t be just in the Fall
for the harvest God controls.

It’s always harvest time,
we don’t need to have a reason
we can sow seeds of hope . . .
in and out of every season!

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Luke 10:2

“Therefore said he unto them,
The harvest truly is great,
but the labourers are few:
pray ye therefore the Lord
of the harvest, that he would
send forth labourers
into his harvest.”

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Be A Son Beam ~

May the Light of the World,
brighten up your day . . .
may it shine so ever brightly
so others to it you may sway.

May you be a shining beacon,
of hope, love and peace
may the Light of the World
you every day release.

May the Light of  the World,
in your heart always glow
may the joy of your salvation
out of you continually flow.

May you be a Son beam,
of mercy, faith and favor
may the Light of God’s grace
lead others to your Savior.

May the Light of the World,
brighten up your day . . .
may it shine so ever brightly
on the Life, Truth and Way!

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Matthew 5:16

“Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

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Why I am Hopeful ~

When others ask,
about the hope inside me
I tell them it’s from . . .
believing in what I can’t see.

They look at me puzzled,
til to them I explain . . .
how Jesus on my soul
left an invisible bloodstain.

I confess how He became,
my Lord and Savior
how His love for me is full
of mercy, grace and favor.

I tell them from my sins,
once I turned and repented
how Jesus’ very own Spirit
to me was presented.

And now He guides me,
each and every day
helping me to remain
on the narrow way.

My hope is set on,
the day in heaven I will be
and that is why I say . . .
I believe in what I can’t see!

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1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer
to every man that asketh you a reason
of the hope that is in you
with meekness and fear:

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Jesus Gives Hope ~

Jesus gives hope,
in exchange for despair
for our hearts He is able
to heal, renew and repair.

He gives needful rest,
in the midst of strife
for He came to give us
a more peaceful life.

Jesus gives us faith,
in exchange for doubt
our cares He takes
by casting our fears out.

He gives a new sight,
to those who can’t see
by making satan . . .
from them run and flee.

Jesus takes broken things,
He makes them beautiful
so they may become . . .
for His kingdom usable!

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Luke 4:18

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he hath anointed me to
preach the gospel to the poor;
he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted,
to preach deliverance to the captives,
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty them that are bruised,

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Pleasing God Daily ~

It is God I want,
to daily please
it is only Him
I want to appease.

And so I write,
about His Son
each day upon
the rising sun.

It’s about Jesus,
all He is to me
that I want others
to read and see.

And so I compose,
my poems of His grace
so to encourage others
to stay in the race.

It’s about my Savior,
all for me He’s done
so I write about Him
until the setting sun!

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Galatians 1:15-16

But when it pleased God,
who separated me from
my mother’s womb, and
called me by his grace,

To reveal his Son in me,
that I might preach him
among the heathen;
immediately I conferred
not with flesh and blood:

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A Wise Servant ~

A wise servant,
feeds the sheep
so more souls for Jesus
they can reap.

They are trustworthy,
reliable and dedicated
by His own words
they are motivated.

They are prudent,
their faith is mature
for they know His flock
they need to nurture.

They are prepared,
to spread the Good News
to the wayward sheep
with worldly views.

A faithful servant,
knows its true mission
is to save more sheep . . .
from their sinful condition!

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Matthew 24:45

Who then is a faithful
and wise servant, whom
his lord hath made ruler
over his household, to
give them meat in
due season?

John 21:15

So when they had dined,
Jesus saith to Simon Peter,
Simon, son of Jonas, lovest
thou me more than these?
He saith unto him, Yea, Lord;
thou knowest that I love thee.
He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

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Plant God’s Word Today ~

Plant God’s Word today,
prepare another’s heart
then sow the seed of faith
and watch what it will start.

Plant God’s Word today,
spread the Gospel tract
then water it with trust
and watch the lives it’ll impact.

Plant God’s Word today,
release the plan of peace
then sprinkle it with hope
and God’s power it will release.

Plant God’s Word today,
share the fruit of Christ’s love
then watch it grow up
and give praise to God above.

Plant God’s Word today,
it just takes one tiny seed . . .
but, with it you can harvest
all a soul could ever need!

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Matthew 13:3-9

“And he spake many things
unto them in parables,
 saying, Behold, a sower
went forth to sow . . .

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Only Takes One-Step ~

It only takes one-step,
to follow in Jesus shoes
it just takes one heart . . .
to spread the Good News.

It only takes one word,
to set a soul afire
it just takes one flame
for your faith to inspire.

It only takes one voice,
to make up God’s choir
it just takes one mind
to become a Gospel crier.

It only takes one Christian,
to make a real difference
it just takes one believer
willing to go the distance.

It only takes one-step,
to start up a revival
it just takes one follower . . .
for an awakening to spiral!

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Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power,
after that the Holy Ghost is
come upon you: and ye shall
be witnesses unto me both
in Jerusalem, and in all
Judaea, and in Samaria,
and unto the uttermost
part of the earth.

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In Faith Be Done~

May all you do,
in faith be done
may your life . . .
reflect the Son.

May all you say,
in faith be said
may your heart . . .
be willingly lead.

May all you achieve,
in faith be obtained
may your soul . . .
remain unstained.

May all you tell,
in faith be told
may your spirit . . .
be for Jesus bold.

May all you pursue,
in faith be performed
may to God’s word . . .
you be transformed!

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James 1:22

But be ye doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.

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Lord, Remind Me Once Again ~

Remind me Lord again,
why You have me here . . .
come whisper Your plans
into my waiting ear.

Give to me the road map,
charting out the course
teach me to use Your Word
as my navigation source.

Remind me Lord again,
of Your purposes for me
draw out Your blueprint
for my eager eyes to see.

Tell me where I could go,
show me what I should do
instruct me how to put
all my faith and trust in You.

Remind me Lord again,
of Your purposes and plans
be my earthly guide . . .
for my life is in Your hands!

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Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you
saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.

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Beautiful Feet ~

How beautiful are the feet,
traveling across each nation
who share the Good News . . .
about God and His creation.

How faithful are the lives,
journeying into the streets
who bring the love of Jesus
to the sinners that they meet.

How gracious are the ones,
willing to leave their own home
so they can bring back to God
just one sheep on the roam.

How loyal are the steps,
of those going out each day
to share salvation’s story
to all they meet along the way.

How beautiful are the feet
entering the faithful race . . .
proclaiming God’s salvation
and the peace of His grace!

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Isaiah 52:7

“How beautiful
upon the mountains are the feet
of him that bringeth good tidings,
that publisheth peace;
that bringeth good tidings of good,
that publisheth salvation;
that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!”

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Unto God ~

Unto God,
we’re set apart
each of us
to do our part.

Some be a sower,
others to water
some are reapers . . .
and harvest spotters.

Unto God,
we are to gather
sheep for His fold
wherever scattered.

Some to go out,
some to stay home
but all looking to return
those on the roam.

Unto God,
we’re set apart
so in the harvest
we can all take part!

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Psalm 4:3

But know that the Lord hath
set apart him that is godly
for himself:

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Born To Witness ~

Born to scatter,
seeds to sow
born to spread
harvest and grow.

Born to disperse,
the Good News
born to follow
in Jesus’ shoes.

Born to light up,
worldly darkness
born to soften
hearts of hardness.

Born to witness,
to water and feed
born to share
why God others need.

Born to broadcast,
water, feed and sow
born so others
salvation may know!

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Matthew 13:23

But he that received seed into
the good ground is he that heareth
the word, and understandeth it;
which also beareth fruit,
and bringeth forth,
some an hundredfold,
some sixty, some thirty.

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Christ Preached ~

If more preachers,
Christ would preach
more sinners  . . .
they could reach.

If Jesus’ message,
from pulpits they’d tell
less unsaved . . .
would go to hell.

If more preachers,
Christ would preach
more lost sheep . . .
they could teach.

If the moral law,
they were to read
less wanderers . . .
they would breed.

If more preachers,
Christ would preach
more unbelievers . . .
may heed their speech!

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2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word;
be instant in season,
out of season; reprove,
rebuke, exhort with all
long suffering and doctrine.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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His Light Bearers ~

Bible preachers, mercy teachers,
sharing with all the Good News
power keepers, soul reapers
doing our best to fill His shoes.

Love producers, peace makers,
helping those who are in need
trust imparters, faith informers
looking for His lost sheep to feed.

Hope distributors, calm givers,
paving the way with His light
God seekers, Jesus searchers
living the good and faithful fight.

Sin stoppers, temptation busters,
leading others from the gate of hell
truth tellers, one day heaven dwellers
with the greatest love story to tell.

Light bearers, problem sharers,
coming together in healing prayer
Bible holders, His soldiers
confessing Jesus because we dare!

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Philippians 2:15

“That ye may be blameless
and harmless, the sons of God,
without rebuke, in the midst of
a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights
in the world.”

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An Assignment From God~

When God gives you,
an earthly assignment
make sure it is on Him
you remain reliant.

For without His power,
you will be too frail . . .
but, with it flowing in you
your mission will not fail.

When God gives you,
duties to perform
make sure you cleave
onto His mighty arm.

For without His support,
you wont be up to the tasks
but with it you will be able
to do all that He asks.

When God sends you,
out on an assignment
make sure your heart . . .
and His are in alignment!

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Deuteronomy 13:4

Ye shall walk after the Lord your God,
and fear him, and keep his commandments,
and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him,
and cleave unto him.

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Walking Worthy ~

Walking worthy,
is our godly calling
into sin we cannot
keep on falling.

We need to toe the line,
one step at a time
we must keep ourselves
in God’s Word prime.

Walking worthy,
to God is pleasing
our knowledge of Him
must keep increasing.

We must be prepared,
to give an answer
why our faith in Jesus
is our firm anchor.

Walking worthy,
good fruit will bear
and the hope we have
we will want to share!

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Colossians 1:10

That ye might walk worthy
of the Lord unto all pleasing,
being fruitful in
every good work,
and increasing in
the knowledge of God;

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Be An Influencer ~

Lord, make me for You,
be an Influencer . . .
let me be to the world
for You a trendsetter.

Let me motivate,
others to seek and find
how Your love for them
is like no other kind.

Lord, make me for You,
be a Life encourager
help me to become
a Truth facilitator.

Let me inspire others,
to follow the true Way
help me to help them
the straight path to stay.

Lord, help me to be for You,
a soul-changing influence
help me to bring others . . .
to You for deliverance!

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Hebrews 3:13

But exhort one another daily,
while it is called To day;
lest any of you be hardened
through the deceitfulness of sin.

Matthew 5:14

Ye are the light of the world.
A city that is set on an hill
cannot be hid.

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From The Poem: Give Me Wisdom

 

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From The Poem: A Light For Jesus

 

The Spiritually Poor ~

The ungodly,
are spiritually poor
the lack the faith
to open the Door.

They have not any,
true understanding
the Truth to them
is not damning.

The ungodly,
have blinded eyes
the can’t see
through satan’s lies.

They’ve no wisdom,
of the Light
for the darkness
stole their sight.

The ungodly,
live in poverty
the Life to them
is a mockery.

The Way to them,
can’t make them worldly rich
and therein lies . . .
the real point and glitch!

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2 Corinthians 4:4

In whom the god of this world
hath blinded the minds of them
which believe not, lest the light
of the glorious gospel of Christ,
who is the image of God, should
shine unto them.

Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest,
I am rich, and increased
with goods, and have need
of nothing; and knowest not
that thou art wretched,
and miserable, and poor,
and blind, and naked:

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The Spirit-Led Heart ~

A Spirit-led heart,
lives in each of us
teaching us how
in God to trust.

It shows us how,
we are to live
so hope to the lost
by faith we can give.

A Spirit-led life,
leads us to know
the way to Jesus
we need to show.

It encourages us,
to be a witness
for Jesus’ grace
and forgiveness.

A Spirit-led soul,
is bold and daring
the Good News . . .
it can’t help sharing!

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Luke 19:10

For the Son of man is come
to seek and to save
that which was lost.

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Whatever The Cost ~

Whatever You want Lord,
whatever the cost to me . . .
wherever it is You want
for me to go and be.

That’s where I’ll travel,
that’s the road I’ll take
for You all I possess
I willingly forsake.

Whenever You need me Lord,
wherever the place
whatever time You call me
to sow seeds of grace.

That is when I will leave,
that is when I’ll depart
for You in the harvest
I will gladly take part.

Whenever You want Lord,
whatever the cost . . .
for You I will go
and find those who are lost!

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Philippians 3:8

Yea doubtless,
and I count all things
but loss for the excellency
of the knowledge of Christ
Jesus my Lord: for whom
I have suffered the loss
of all things, and do count
them but dung,
that I may win Christ.”

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Silent People ~

Silent people,
are all around
you may see them
but they make no sound.

For they are in,
an emotional prison
oh, how they need
someone to just listen.

Silent sufferers,
need to be heard
but they say not
one single word.

We need to be,
to them more aware
and open our ears
to hearing their care.

Silent, suffering people,
everywhere we go
oh, how about Jesus . . .
we need to let them know!

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Psalm 32:10

“Many sorrows shall be
to the wicked: but he
that trusteth in the Lord,
mercy shall compass
him about.”

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We Better Know ~

 

If we’re to follow the Way,
the Truth we better know
and then the life of Jesus
in our own will begin to show.

If we’re to be His light,
the darkness we better hate
so we can guide others
straight to the narrow gate.

If we’re to have trust,
the Word of God we better read
so more of His lost sheep
back to their Shepherd we can lead.

If we’re to have hope and joy,
the world we better not be in
so more of the unsaved
can be turned from their sin.

If we’re to follow the Truth,
we better know the Way
for we never know . . .
whose life we may sway!

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Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what
is that good, and acceptable,
and perfect, will of God.”

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