Category: Poems

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.

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“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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“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

A rock is sure and steady

It is solid with a foundation to trust;

A firmness that cannot be moved

As it forms the earth’s crust.

The formation of rocks are subjected to heat

Along with much pressure too,

To create a physical and chemical change

As they change in form and made new.

All mountains and cliffs are formed from rock

And stand the tallest they can be;

Unmoved and cannot be shaken

A wondrous formation to see.

When something is built on the rock

It’s unswayed and cemented indeed,

And irrespective of the winds and waves

No movement it will see.

Whoever comes to Jesus

To hear His sayings too,

Will progressively bear much fruit

When they listen and they do.

When one is obedient

It’s like building a house on the rock,

And although the floods rise with vehement winds

They cannot destroy when they knock.

But when one listens and chooses to ignore

It’s like building on the sand…

Without a sure and steady foundation

With ruins too great to understand.

A rock is a firm foundation

And when we dig deep to build,

There’s a steadfastness with a solid hope

Without any fear or guilt.

Jesus is a rock and strong fortress

And whoever grasps HIs words indeed,

Will form a solid base with an unshakeable faith

When they’re justified and redeemed.

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“Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like;  He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock.  And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.  But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently and immediately it fell.  And the ruin of that house was great.”  Luke 6:47-49

“For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.” Psalm 31:3

“When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”  Psalm 61:2

“Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have not been mindful of the Rock of your stronghold…the harvest will be a heap of ruins.”  Isaiah 17:10-11

When we understand why we do

The things that we do…

It’s refreshing and it’s liberating

With much focus and clarity too.

When we understand why we love

And the very source of same…

It all makes sense, the foundation of it

As we revere the Lord’s name.

When we understand why we act

We’re set free in many ways…

Since there’s a purpose and a reason

With a steadfastness that will stay.

Understanding the root of the problem

Will allow healing to take place,

As it digs deeper to discover the source

When the underlying issues we face.

Understanding will bring forth wisdom

When God reveals what needs to be unveiled;

With a transparency that lifts the heavy burden

Restoring the weak and frail.

Understanding the root of our beliefs

Will be a light to our feet,

When we fear the Lord with awe and wonder

Where respect and honour meets.

The question should be asked

As to why we do the things we do…

So we’re not the spiritually blind leading the blind

But rather sincere, honest and true.

When we receive a revelation

That we can be severely selfish indeed,

We understand that a change is required

In our words, actions and deeds.

Christ understood why He was nailed to the cross

As it was to set God’s children free;

Having a full understanding of the Father’s vision…

Eternal salvation for you and me.

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”  Proverbs 9:10

‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”  Psalm 119:105

“Who is wise and understanding among you?  Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.”  James 3:13

“And may the Lord give you understanding in all things.”  2 Timothy 2:7

“I will also pray with the understanding.  I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.”  1 Corinthians 14:15

“So Jesus said, ‘Are you also still without understanding?  Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated?  But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.”  Matthew 15:17-18

“Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.”  Psalm 147:5

“He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.”  Proverbs 19:8

Sincerity is a virtue

It is honest and genuine too,

When we act in accordance to our beliefs

And freed from hypocrisy in all we do.

It’s a combination of kindness and seriousness

As it’s loyal and simple as well;

Never deceitful or manipulative

And the truth it will always spell.

Although we like to be sincere

We may indeed be sincerely wrong,

When our views are grounded in philosophies

Where those values and morals are strong.

Sincerity is more than what we see

Since it’s the inner depth of the heart…

It’s to be steadfast amongst opposition

It’s a quality that sets apart.

It’s to remain strong in stature

Amidst all the persecution,

It is knowing to Whom we are loyal

And it’s to be honest in our convictions.

Although we falter in different ways

If we make sincerity a practice,

It strengthens our character and it gives us peace

And joy it brings in our midst.

Sincerity is a noble trait

As it allows others to feel secure;

To trust in those with sincere motives

And with a strength to endure.

To be sincere is loving indeed

Since it respects our neighbor too,

With a confidence to commence joint ventures

When we’re faithful in all we do.

When sincerity and faithfulness kiss

It’s a beautiful combination,

That will bless many people indeed

That leads to a fruitful destination.

Sincerity leads to trust

When we know one’s character is refined;

To have reverence for God and love for each other

When on our heart His Lordship is signed.

Sincerity is refreshing

Since it’s selfless in nature too;

It looks out for the interests of others

And desires they prosper in all they do.

The sincerity of Christ

Is an example to us all,

When He lay down His life for His friends

To redeem us from the fall.

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“Nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.  Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.”  1 Timothy 1:4-5

“For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.”  2 Corinthians 1:12

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

“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

“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.”  Proverbs 28:20

Love is revealed in many ways

With much kindness and respect;

With gentleness and faithfulness

When in beautiful ways it manifests.

When we love thy neighbor

It’s to do them no harm,

To serve when there’s opportunities

And to extend a helping arm.

It’s to avoid foolish disputes

With all arrogance and pride;

It’s to be sincere in conversations

And in peace to abide.

In safety we shall dwell

Under the shadow of God’s wing,

When our language is love and kindness

With many blessings it so brings.

When we love our neighbor

We avoid backbiting and gossip too,

Having respect for the condition of their soul

With sincere intentions so true.

When we love our neighbor

There’s no racism or prejudice,

No hatred or wishing of any harm

But where we greet with a holy kiss.

To love thy neighbour is to serve

To be giving with a generous heart;

To bless in every opportunity

And to be graciously set apart.

God loves a cheerful giver

Not one who gives out of compulsion,

And He rewards those who are sincere

Who avoid troubles and commotion.

But unless there’s a regeneration

And a sincere birth from above,

We may do these things for selfish motives

To gain credit rather than through pure love.

When we truly love thy neighbour

It is well pleasing to the Lord,

Particularly when we share the gospel

And eternal salvation through His word.

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“You have heard that it was said ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.”  Matthew 5:43-45

“You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.”  Leviticus 19:18

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”  Luke 10:27

“Greet one another with a kiss of love.”  1 Peter 5:14

“..are all summed up in this saying, namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  Romans 13:9

“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”  2 Corinthians 9:7

“Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilment of the law.”  Romans 13:10

“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”  John 3:3