Author: parasbovolos

What would be the point

If it’s the end when we die?

Since there would be no plan or purpose

And technically one big lie!

What would be the point

When we toil and we labor,

To sweat to make a living

If we’re merely just a vapour?

What is the point

Of all the joy and all our laughter;

When it’s a speck of dust in eternity

If there’s no ever-after?

What would be the point

To acquire knowledge and success,

Making every type of sacrifice

So our family has the best?

We don’t have all the answers

But one thing is for sure;

That there’s blessings and there’s curses

It’s a fact we can’t ignore.

Let’s get to the point

As to why we do exist,

To examine from God’s perspective

To ensure nothing is missed…

We’re created for a purpose

Through God’s love with a plan;

And although we suffer in different ways

It’s in His sovereign will and hand.

He gave us our sweet Jesus

So we’re reconciled to Him,

Through the sacrifice on the cross

So our soul is cleansed within.

He wants to write our story

As His pencil makes a point,

To point us to His loving Son

The One He did anoint.

The point of the matter

Is that eternal life is real;

And earth is a dressing room for eternity

Before forever is revealed.

There’s no point in rejecting God

And gambling with eternity,

Since His loving grace and mercy

Is what our soul desires to see.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.  Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except no-one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.”  John 6:47

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  Hebrews 11:1

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power; For You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.”  Revelation 4:11

“..whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame – who set their mind on earthly things. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”  Philippians 3:19-20

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.  But now Christ is risen from the dead..”  1 Corinthians 15:19-20

“The last enemy that will be destroyed is death.”  1 Corinthians 15:26

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”  Jeremiah 29:11-13

They are humbly hidden from our sight

But are authentic and they’re true;

All spiritual blessings bestowed from above

As they’re combined with mercy too.

It’s when we’re adopted by our Heavenly Father

When we receive Jesus as Savior,

As His loving arms extend to us

When we accept His love and favour.

It’s His righteousness we begin to see

As old patterns of behaviour,

No longer have a stronghold

When Christ is Lord and Savior.

It’s His grace that we adopt

And His wrath no longer remains;

As we’re forgiven from all trespasses

And our lives are no longer the same.

It’s the hidden beauty of a heart

That desires others to be blessed,

It’s to have sincere intentions

Where love and joy will manifest.

It’s the sweetest of the fellowship

With God and His people too;

Who share a similar mission and a vision

To see souls saved through and through.

It’s an inheritance and a promise

Of eternal life indeed,

As we’re cleansed and we’re redeemed

Where many blessings we do see.

But the most important of them all

Is when the Holy Spirit sits;

In our spirit to confirm and stamp

We’re no longer destined for the pit.

The worldly standards are judged by sight

By achievements and success,

But God’s richest blessings are manifested

In those who humbly want God’s best.

Spiritual blessings are rich indeed

And although they’re behind the scenes,

They’re the most precious we could ever attain

Where by God they can be seen.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.  For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out ‘Abba, Father.’  The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.”  Romans 8:14-16

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”  John 1:12

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”  Romans 8:28

“Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.  And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.”  Romans 8:9-10

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”  2 Corinthians 3:17

“By this we know that we abide in Him, and Him in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.”  1 John 4:13

It’s a controversial topic

And forever it will be…

But when the Holy Spirit dwells within

From man-made religion we’re set free.

Our culture usually determines

The religion to which we adhere;

Along with the morals we are taught

And in our heart hold dear.

But when we’re led by God

We’re not bound by regulations,

Nor by rules or the law

And freed from heavy expectations.

His yoke is easy and is light

Because He’s the One who guides;

He reveals His righteous ways indeed

So we can walk in the light.

Man-made religion produces guilt

Whereby God’s ways do liberate,

They set us free from bondage

From all fear, guilt and hate.

Because a heavy price was paid

When Jesus hung on the cross;

So the eyes of our soul can open indeed

And reveal the lies embossed.

Jesus rebuked those Pharisees

Who imposed heavy burdens and traditions,

Because they promoted hypocrisy and fear as well

Not from God’s word but their man-made religion.

But Nicodemus was a Pharisee

Who honoured the teachings of Christ;

He had a revelation

That the new spiritual birth does suffice.

When true religion is biblical

It’s God’s heart we manifest,

To protect the orphan and the widow

And to do for them what’s best.

It’s to not conduct out of obligation

Or because we know it’s right;

But to sincerely provide and to assist

And to do so with delight.

When people prefer to believe the lie

That God and man-made religion are one,

An excuse can manifest in their soul

To justify rejecting His Son.

God is pure and sets us free

So joy can manifest within,

With a freedom that’s righteous and led by truth

When we’re forgiven for all our sin.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move with one of their fingers.  But all their works they do to be seen by men.”  Matthew 23:4-5

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel land and sea to win one proselyte, and when he is won, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.”  Matthew 23:15

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest…For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”  Matthew 11:28-30

“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.”  James 1:27

“..having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us.  And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.”  Colossians 2:14

“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.”  Colossians 2:8

“Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations…according to the commandments and doctrines of men?  These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility..”  Colossians 2:20-23

“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus…Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” John 3:1-3

It’s an endless stream of affection

With a love that cannot change;

It is steadfast and it’s faithful

Where mercy and goodness will remain.

It’s a covenant of loyalty

Where its limit knows no end;

It is undeserved as we receive

His favour that He sends.

As the Father loves the Son

Jesus loves us dearly too,

With a lovingkindness that’s pure and sweet

And never dependent on what we do.

His lovingkindness is immeasurable

It is generous and from the heart;

With a goodness and a faithfulness

That will forever last.

When kindness, mercy and goodness

Become one when they do blend,

There’s a steadfast hope amidst our trials

Where broken hearts will mend.

God’s lovingkindness is unique

A rare quality indeed;

Which He deposits in our soul

So we can produce good seed.

It’s the icing on the cake

When love and kindness kiss…

It produces the extraordinary

To promote a life of bliss.

(C) P.B. 2020

“The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying; ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.  Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt.’” Jeremiah 31:3-4

“Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You.” Psalm 17:7

“To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night..”  Psalm 92:2

“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.  If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.”  John 15:9-10

It’s only by grace we are saved

By His tender loving mercy;

The riches of His wonderful love

Through Christ who is pure and worthy.

He makes us alive

As we awaken from spiritual slumber;

Whilst dead in sins and trespasses

In ways too numerous to number.

We’re mainly unaware of our conduct

And our need for a Savior,

Whilst we conduct ourselves in our lusts

And all our fleshly of behaviours.

But His grace and mercy touches us

In ways too deep to understand,

As we’re cleansed and redeemed

And rescued by His sovereign hand.

The riches of His grace

Are revealed to us through faith;

And His exceeding kindness is extended

To ensure we finish the race.

The wealth of His grace and mercy

Exceeds any form of treasure,

Since the beauty that’s poured from His heart

Cannot be understood nor measured.

But the evidence of His grace

Is seen when we’re made alive;

When we were once dead in trespasses

But now we see the light.

His mercy we cannot comprehend

It’s too marvellous indeed,

But the mere fact He rescues us

Reveals His love to intercede.

It’s by grace through faith that we’re saved

And by trusting in Jesus Christ;

Who shed His blood to give us eternal life

A sacrifice precious in God’s sight.

(C) P.B. 2020

“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience.”  Ephesians 2:1-2

“Among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.”  Ephesians 2:3

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).” Ephesians 2:5

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”  Ephesians 2:8-9

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”  Ephesians 2:13

“For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.”  Ephesians 2:18

“And His mercy is on those who fear Him.”  Luke 1:50

O Lord have mercy on our souls

And forgive us all our sins;

According to Your lovingkindness

And cleanse our soul within.

As we acknowledge our trespasses

You are faithful to forgive,

Since against You, and only You we’ve sinned

But repent so we may live.

With Your mercy and Your pardon

You purge with hyssop to make us clean;

As You wash us to be white as snow

To restore us and to redeem.

Deliver us from bloodshed

Since we all nailed Jesus to the cross;

When our iniquities they reached Your eyes

Whilst on our heart they were embossed.

Restore the joy of Your salvation

And from Your presence do not cast,

And kindly blot out our transgressions

And create a clean heart we do ask.

Forgive us dear Lord and Father

As from Your glory we fall short;

And regenerate and give us strength

And all our sins abort.

As Your gentle heart forgives us

And You extend Your loving hand,

We’re forgiven when we humbly repent

Knowing it’s Your mandatory command.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions, wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.  For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.  Against You, You only, have I sinned…Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow…Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.”  Psalm 51:1-9

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.”  Psalm 51:10-11

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”  Romans 3:23

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”  Isaiah 1:18

A foundation provides the groundwork

So the load of a structure sits;

And when it’s solid and it’s steadfast

There’s much safety in our midst.

A moral foundation is paramount

Of a way of life or belief,

If there’s to be stability, order and respect

Where kindness and love will meet.

A foundation is an anchor

And cemented with solid trust;

And if anything is to stand and remain

A good foundation is a must.

When Jesus Christ is our foundation

Where our hope and faith is laid;

It’s a surety with clarity

And where wise decisions are made.

He’s the anchor of our soul

But will lift our every burden,

Whilst building on our foundation

With a faith and love that’s certain.

Because the wisdom of this world

Is foolishness to the Lord;

Since it may be self-gratifying

And not according to His word.

Jesus is our foundation

And if we build on anything less,

It will not stand the test of time

And will ultimately fail the test.

A good moral foundation is imperative

If it’s to bear the heavy load;

With the winds, storms and elements

since it reaps what it has sowed.

God cannot be mocked

As our work will be revealed by fire,

And as to whether our foundation was in Christ

Or built on the sand of our desires.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”  1 Corinthians 3:11

“…each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is.”  1 Corinthians 3:13

“Let no-one deceive himself.  If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.  For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.”  1 Corinthians 3:18-19

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast..”  Hebrews 6:19

“..having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.”  Ephesians 2:20-22

The stars they spell Your name

And the galaxies reveal Your glory;

All creation sings Your praises

As they reveal a meaningful story.

You are majestic in word and deed

And none can compare to You,

Your masterpieces are sheer brilliance

With an unparalleled beauty too.

Our DNA stems to the moon and back

A miracle You have made…

Your brilliant heart, mind and touch

Remains forever and never fades.

Your sheer brilliance reveals Your heart

And we can never comprehend;

The workings of Your brilliant mind

With all miracles that You send.

You are unique and inspirational

The creator of the entire universe,

Your bond of perfection is love

And Your goodness You disperse.

There’s no darkness or evil in You

As Your light highlights our path;

You instil love, goodness and kindness

Into those You set apart.

Your deeds are majestic indeed

With a heartbeat in every frame,

All features working in harmony

So Your glory will always remain.

Sheer brilliance is an understatement

As words cannot express Your glory;

It is too majestic to understand

As You unfold Your timeless story.

Your gentle hand rescues us

From the miry clay,

When our Savior reconciles us to You

With the sacrifice that was made.

Jesus is our Lord and Savior

Pure, sinless and true,

As Your story of hope and redemption unfolded

Revealing sheer brilliance in all You do.

(C) P.B. 2020

“And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.  For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?” Psalm 89:5-6

“I will meditate on the glorious splendour of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works…I will declare Your greatness…and shall sing of Your righteousness.”  Psalm 145:5-7

“…put on love, which is the bond of perfection, and let the peace of God rule in your hearts..” Colossians 3:14-15

“Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.”  Titus 1:4

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever.  Amen.”  Jude 24-25

Quality will last

And will endure throughout time,

But the vast amount of quantities

Leave timeless beauty behind.

The quality of a friendship

Is tested through tests and trials;

Where pain and struggles we overcome

And not only through joy and smiles.

There’s no point in quantity

When the motive is to lead astray,

It’s best to enjoy the quality

Of a sincere friendship that remains.

God sees the quality

Of those who can make a difference,

Who are bold, unashamed and who love the Lord

Who don’t look out only for their interests.

The quality of one’s character

Is revealed through one’s fruit;

As to whether the tree is good or bad

And all dependent upon its roots.

False prophets have many followers

But Jesus had only twelve,

Because the gate of truth is narrow indeed

Where few saints choose to dwell.

The quantities love every false way

Because it suits the fallen nature,

But the quality of one’s character

Remains tall and strong in stature.

Quality always trumps quantity

Because the innate nature of same,

Is crafted with care and a loving touch

So its fullness will remain.

The quality of Christ’s disciples

Actually turned the world around;

Who were once afraid and denied the Lord

But where a renewed boldness was found.

Because the Spirit of God gives liberally

And deposits quality within,

So the strength that remains is from God and not us

So many souls the disciples will win.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.  Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life and there are few who find it.”  Matthew 7:13-14

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good and an evil man out of the evil treasures of his heart brings forth evil.  For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”  Luke 6:45

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.  You will know them by their fruits.”  Matthew 7:15-16

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”  Proverbs 17:17

“Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits.’” 1 Corinthians 15:33

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”  Philippians 2:4

They are words that require humility

But they’re powerful words indeed…

The simple ‘I’m sorry’ when they’re expressed from the heart

Will allow forgiveness to intercede.

Because whey they’re genuine and sincere

Much needed healing can take place;

When those words they resonate in one’s soul

Recognising there’s issues to face.

‘I’m sorry’ are words that will restore

Realising that one has transgressed,

And has offended or deeply hurt someone

When from the heart they’re expressed.

‘I’m sorry’ are words we yearn to hear

When boundaries are crossed;

When disrespectful and hateful comments

Our friendships they can cost.

‘I’m sorry’ are powerful words

And although the offence we may not forget,

It allows us to heal and to move on

Where we forgive and have no regrets.

We’ve all offended a holy God

And those words He yearns to hear;

As we express remorse to our Heavenly Father

Having offended the One so dear.

But God promises to forget our sins

When we repent from a sincere heart,

He casts them all behind His back

When we commence a refreshing start.

We should all have remorse

For nailing Jesus to the cross,

As we all have sinned and fall short of God’s grace

And for our soul He paid the cost.

When we’re deeply sorry for our transgressions

There’s a freedom that we acquire;

As we’re reconciled to God and realise

That Christ’s sacrifice was required.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”  Romans 3:23-24

“Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations..”  Luke 24:46-47

“For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; ‘I will dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”’  Isaiah 57:15

“For you have cast all my sins behind Your back.”  Isaiah 38:17