Christian Meditative Poetry to Encourage and Challenge
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms, Poems Old Testament on Jun 27th, 2010
When I was younger one of my favourite songs was based on Psalm 134. Come bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who stand by night in the house of the Lord, lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the Lord… It is so easy in the stress laden society […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on Jun 20th, 2010
In light of Christ’s example set in the preceding verses, we are challenged by Paul to Shine Like Stars! Philippians 2 vs. 12-18 – Shining Like Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed not only in my presence, But now much more in my absence continue to work out your salvation with […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on Jun 8th, 2010
I find myself pondering again the self-indulgent, independent nature of New Zealand society, in stark contrast I believe we as Christians are called to something quite different. Philippians 2 should be focal in the way we interact with others… Philippians 2 vs. 4-11 Having The Attitude of Christ Each of you should look […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms, Poems Old Testament on May 30th, 2010
Hi God is worthy of our praise, in modern worship it is so often about lifting up our hands, being hallelujah focused, looking up to God. There is a place for exuberance and I must admit to enjoying being one who enjoys this, equally there is a place for quietness, for humbleness, for getting down […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms on May 23rd, 2010
David cried out to God, he needed a clean heart, renewing of a right spirit within him, he knew he needed to purged and cleansed, overwhelmed by the depth of the sins he had committed, he wanted to get back on track. He wanted to be in communion with, be in a restored relationship with […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms, Poems Old Testament on May 17th, 2010
Our LORD is worthy of praise, he is powerful, mighty, able to destroy, overturn and collapse nations, yet he is also merciful, can you hear his voice, it is both loud and quiet, in your busyness, he may be calling you to stillness and quietness, can you hear his voice? Psalm 29 vs. 1-8 – […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on May 9th, 2010
John is given seven very clear, distinct for the seven churches in Asia Minor. His key issue with the Church of Laodecia, was their lukewarmness. It is a clear warning for the church in NZ as well, the time has come to hot, their will be a sifting of the wheat and the chaff, people […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on May 2nd, 2010
John Chapters 13 -17 cover the last night before Jesus’ betrayal and as Jesus does his best to explain what is going to happen there is one imperative that comes through “If you love me, keep my commandments”. Anything we do in our lives should be because we understand this truth, we did not first […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms, Poems Old Testament on Apr 11th, 2010
The psalmist was aware of the character of God, a God who: Forgives all our sins and heals our diseases He redeems us from death And crowns me with love Who fills our life with good things Gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly Compassionate and merciful, slow to anger He is worthy […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Psalms, Poems Old Testament on Apr 5th, 2010
Where your heart is there your focus will be also – it easy to get bogged down in the struggles of life – Our God calls us to look to him, they that do can know that he can reach us wherever we may be Psalm 40 vs. 1-5 – Our God Who Lifts […]