Author: parasbovolos

Life is beautiful indeed

And we’re filled with many blessings;

We have loved ones that care for us

And much joy in life this brings.

We may be surrounded by beauty

And our pursuits may be successful;

We may have our bosom of children

And our agendas may be fruitful.

Our vocation may lend a helping hand

And our career is satisfying,

But behind the scenes there may be turmoil

With hidden pain and endless strivings.

There will always exist a certain void

That’s deep inside our soul;

One that God Almighty can only fill

To heal that gaping hole.

Since we’re created to love and acknowledge Him

In a relational type of way;

Free from any man-made ideologies

And the selfish ways we crave.

A God-shaped hole will always exist

And comes with the manufacture,

But the warranty will always ensure

It fixes all the faults and fractures.

Only God can give us true peace and joy

With a depth that we all crave;

He will heal all our broken parts

And our precious soul He saves.

Regardless of our lot in life

One thing we can be sure,

That our creator seals the hole within

As we’re complete and truly adored.

(C) P.B. 2019

‘but be filled with the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18

“He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.” Ephesians 4:10

There are no more tears in heaven

But a joyful expectation,

When we’re finally complete and whole

And rewarded for our patience.

To those appointed for eternal life

God shall wipe away all tears;

No more sorrow and no more hunger pains

No more trauma or any fears.

All the former things will pass away

As death will be finally swallowed,

Since eternal life has been promised

By the Saviour that we have followed.

No more tears will ever be shed

As forgiveness is guaranteed,

Through the shedding of blood upon the cross

Through Christ’s sacrifice indeed.

But those who reject God’s greatest gift

Will have no excuse whatsoever,

And the tears will flow for eternity

Everlasting and forever…

Every tear has been bottled

And our every pain recorded,

But when we overcome by God’s grace

We will certainly be rewarded.

We all suffer in many different ways

But gold can only be refined,

When it’s placed in the furnace

So it will leave the dross behind.

Let’s rejoice in the final victory

When all tears are left behind;

Leaving a trail and a legacy

Of a strength where God is defined.

(C) P.B. 2019

“And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain for the former things have passed away.”  Revelation 21:4

Gifts are filled with surprises

All wrapped as a single delight,

With a love expressed from the giver

And a joy in the recipient’s sight.

Gifts are always pleasant

When they’re bestowed from the heart,

With a sincere kiss and the best of wishes

They’re a wonderful work of art.

But the greatest gifts cannot be bought

As no monetary value exists;

They’re comprised of family and friends

When their warmth is total bliss.

The greatest of gifts are always free

When they’re filled with kindness and love;

When we sacrifice our effort and time

As an extension of God’s hand above.

God showers us with His blessings

And keeps all of His promises;

The gifts He gives are priceless indeed

As He extends His very best.

The greatest gift given to mankind

Was free but most valuable,

With a worth extending into eternity

When our name God calls.

God’s gift was precious and rare indeed

And delivered as Jesus Christ;

The most expensive presence the world could receive

But all that would suffice.

The noblest of gifts He was indeed

When He unwraps the sin from our soul,

To fill us with His pure Spirit…

The greatest gift we could ever unfold!

(C) P.B. 2019

“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

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8

He makes all things beautiful

In His appointed time;

He renews, restores and replenishes

And hearts He will refine.

He is the master craftsman

The universe’s architect;

He’s in full and total control indeed

And His plan is always best.

We may question whether He does exist

With all we’re surrounded with;

The depravity and the depths of evil

Is He real or just a myth?

But when He calls and draws us near

We discover He is true;

He lifts us from the miry clay

And makes everything beautifully new.

And when we see many lives transformed

It’s a living testimony,

Of how His love and precious grace

Has made the spiritually blind to see.

He has so many riches in store

To bless us all spiritually;

An abundance of beauty for His glory

To be all we’re created to be.

He’s the only God and He’s so beautiful

So pure, holy and true;

Who sacrificed His only Son

To spend eternity with me and you.

(C) P.B. 2019

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11

“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek; That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. To behold the beauty of the Lord.” Psalm 27:4

“Out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock.” Psalm 40:2

“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him…He also will hear their cry and save them.” Psalm 145:18-19

When we enter a foreign country

There is a necessity;

It is mandatory and it’s a requirement

It’s our passport that sets us free.

It’s an admission to a particular place

And it’s an official document;

It certifies our identity

And our citizenship cements.

How do we expect heaven to enter

Without the legal requirement,

The official stamp upon our heart

And the seal that’s heaven sent?

God does not accept visas

As they’re a temporary admission;

They smell like a passport but ain’t indeed

As they have a different mission.

Jesus made enormous claims

Of being the only way;

The truth, the life and access to the Father

With a heavy price He paid.

Is Jesus our passport or just a visa?

We need to challenge ourselves,

As the road is long and narrow indeed

Where very few saints do dwell.

Our true passport to success

Is only found through Christ,

And when our soul departs from our flesh

His covering will suffice.

So before we take our final trip

To our eternal destination…

Let’s ensure our passport is valid and stamped

To be sure without hesitation.

(C) P.B. 2019

” Jesus said to him ‘I am the way the truth and the life, no-one comes to the Father except through Me.'” John 14:6

“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

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me though he may die, he shall live.” John 11:25

If we decide to ever transgress the law

There are serious implications;

Ranging from police intervention

To courtroom administrations.

In order to prove our innocence

A lawyer is required;

A mediator with power to set us free

From the line of fire.

A lawyer would plead and intercede

To make a valid case;

To gather all the evidence

Regardless of creed or race.

But when we’re found to be guilty

The jail term awaits,

As the verdict is final and complete

Without further debate.

We all fall short of God’s glory

And have all transgressed His law,

And the wages of sin is eternal death

With the lake of fire in store.

But there is someone who paid the price

Crucifying our sins to the cross,

And whoever pleads guilty in humble submission

Will face no eternal loss.

Our Jesus became our lawyer

Who intercedes on our behalf;

He buried the keys to our well-deserved cell

And saves from the aftermath.

There’s always a price to pay

For all wrongdoing we commit,

And the judge’s fury must be appeased

With a sentence that best fits.

Thank God for our Jesus Christ

As we’re acquitted from our sin,

And covered by His precious blood

So our soul is saved within.

(C) P.B. 2019

“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.” 1 Timothy 2:5-6

“For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:10

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

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

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

“Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36

When wisdom builds her house

It’s where diligence will dwell,

And where foolishness is much forsaken

So ultimately all runs well.

It’s where instruction and understanding

And where learning is increased;

Having the fear of the Lord

And where faith is thus released.

When wisdom lifts up her voice

It’s so the simple become prudent,

And when excellence flows from her lips

It’s a truth that’s heaven sent.

All who seek her diligently

Find knowledge and discretion,

And hate all pride and arrogance

And all evil ways unmentioned.

Riches and honour are her necklace

And her fruit is better than gold,

Since wisdom is timeless and everlasting

She never will grow old.

Wisdom is better than rubies

And produces much righteousness,

And the counsel emanating from her lips

Knows how to answer best.

Whoever finds wisdom finds life indeed

And much favor from the Lord,

And blessed are those who keep His ways

Where peace and joy is stored.

In wisdom the foundations of the earth

Were created at His demand,

And when He drew a circle on the face of the deep

Waters wouldn’t transgress His command.

Wisdom is personified

In our Lord and Savior,

Who perfectly fulfilled the Law

And in God’s eyes found favor.

(C) P.B. 2019

PROVERBS CHAPTER 8.

You are beautiful, you are loved

And God understands your pain,

But the rainbow cannot appear

Until after the heavy rain.

Your trials are not forever

And there’s always a hope within;

It’s phases we all go through

But we overcome and win.

You have a beauty and a strength

You’re unique and special too;

God has a wonderful plan ahead

To bless many people through you.

The setbacks are temporary

And they last just a while,

But there’s patience and a lesson

To be learned through every trial.

All our tears are bottled

And all registered indeed,

And God sees our brokenness

And provides for our every need.

You’re created for a purpose

With meaning and for depth,

To have a relationship with Jesus

When in your heart His love is kept.

You are loved so very much

More than you’ll ever know…

By Jesus who died and rose again

So the Father’s love He’d show.

God bless you and sustain you

And fill your heart with hope,

And an overwhelming love

So with life’s struggles you will cope.

(C) P.B. 2019

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18

“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

It’s a timeless and best seller

A love letter from the heart;

Written by various prophets and disciples

Through God’s inspiration and set apart.

The theme is God’s undying love

Throughout every single book,

As it exposes all evil with its consequence

And Christ’s sacrifice that it took.

Love is patient and long suffering

And much deeper than we know,

But we tend to romanticise

And conjure up ideas as we go.

Love is kind and gentle too

And in evil it never rejoices,

But it leads to deliverance and total healing

So we’re encouraged to make wise choices.

God’s Word is love personified

As it points to life eternal,

Through the wonderful Prince of Peace our Jesus

Who transforms our heart internal.

This love letter should be cherished

And stored in our chest of drawers;

In our bosom and held so tightly indeed

As it convicts us of our flaws.

Love exposes yet it expresses

The most beautiful of life’s gifts;

It reveals the depth of a person’s heart

And all falseness it will sift.

To desire the best interests of others

Is a beautiful heartfelt blessing,

And God’s Word will transform our soul

Which is truly worthwhile investing.

The most precious letters ever written

Are comprised in the Holy Bible;

Revealing purity and purging evil

Truly it’s unrivalled.

It points to the necessity

To appease God’s wrath of our sin,

And the most precious gift is Jesus indeed

So our soul is cleansed within.

No other letter will convict us of sin

But God’s Word does so with love;

It reveals the depths of God’s pure motives

It’s a masterpiece inspired from above.

(C) P.B. 2019

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16

“Love suffers long and is kind; loves does not envy, love does not parade itself, is not puffed up, does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil, does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth, bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Amidst the lilies and fields of roses

My dear heart it yearns to see,

The light’s reflection and sheer beauty

It’s our precious home I’d rather be.

The trees of fruit they yield forever

No sorrow or no hunger pains;

The rolling hills and sacred valleys

My heart and soul in awe remain.

Precious vine leaves, rows of violets

Ponds so fresh and crystal clear;

Rainbow colours, walls of fountains

Gems and hues so very dear.

The Father’s everlasting presence

Fills my soul with pure joy…

His full provision, never-ending

Eternal promises to enjoy.

(C) P.B. 2012

“Eye has not seen nor ear heard nor has entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9