Category: Poems

LOVE – So pure and so priceless as it never seeks its own, cultivated to perfection from good seed it’s always grown.

JOY – An overwhelming pleasure always welcome with delight, with a heart full of surprises a smiling soul so fresh and light.

PEACE – So still and very tranquil like a crystal pond so clear, its fruit is calm and sweet so precious and so dear.

LONGSUFFERING – In the scheme of eternal it’s a temporary pain as our nature is perfected so much fruit will remain.

KINDNESS – So giving and so selfless a treasure full of open arms, it is worthy and so virtuous revealing all its precious charms.

GOODNESS – With all the right intentions it’s a treasure from the heart, it shares and shows respect it is purely set apart.

FAITHFULNESS – It originates from loyalty and it comes with hope and love, it endures to the end full of wisdom from above.

GENTLENESS – The softness of its touch with a texture that is sweet, like a lovely tranquil dove it’s where peace and beauty meet.

SELF-CONTROL – It is practiced well throughout until much fruit appears, it refrains from wrong direction, will respond when truth it hears.

(C) P.B. 

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

We worship knowledge and success

Bow down to gods of status;

Love information overload

And all the worldly matters.

Negativity lines our string of speech

And we’re quick to criticize,

But what we fail to observe

Is the plank in our own eyes.

Slander, gossip, lustful thoughts

Are necklaces we wear,

As angry words and disputes

Become too much to bear.

We repay evil for evil

Revenge becomes an art,

Till our consciences are seared

And we cannot feel our heart.

Amidst all this we do believe

That we’re pure in our own eyes,

But the fact is all these things belong

In our hearts and are disguised.

A contrite and repented heart

Is the medicine we need,

As we avoid all foolish talk

And all wrong types of seed.

As we feed on all things pure

This will cultivate our minds;

Renew and cleanse our precious hearts

And leave the past behind.

God gives us much peace and joy

And great power to overcome,

As we surrender all to Him

New creations we become.

This is the hope we are to share

As truly there’s no other;

To place our trust in our heavenly God

To love Him and one another.

(C) P.B. 2013

“If we say that we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:8-9

“Hypocrite! First remove the plank from you own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” Matthew 7:5

“All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits.” Proverbs 16:2

A blessed pure eternity

Awaits as you depart;

Where angels’ outstretched arms

Will lead you to God’s heart.

A place of joy and beauty

Where no tear will ever shed;

A place so indescribable

To fathom in our head.

As God can never ever lie

He has prepared this place for you,

And awaits till you respond to His call

So your desires become His too.

All glory and all honor

Belongs to the King of kings,

As He has our names in His book

Much joy and hope this brings.

There’s a window of opportunity

To surrender our arrogant pride;

To realise our ideologies are pointless

And that to our hearts satan has lied.

The days are darkening too soon

And times of crisis are ahead,

But the Holy Spirit is here to help

And to remove the tares of dread.

Eternity is far and wide

And time on earth so short;

Let’s encourage one another every day

As we lovingly exhort.

(C) P.B.

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

“..but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” Revelation 21:27

It is False Evidence Appearing Real

And it can truly grip the heart;

It is debilitating and destructive

And further anxieties it will spark.

It will destroy all common sense

And overtake your mind,

And envelop your heart and your emotions

It will leave true peace behind.

It is born from sheer darkness

Like a spider’s web and trap;

Will dissolve all clear thinking

And all rational thoughts it will overlap.

Although it’s something we all feel

Naturally in this fallen world,

We are not to allow it to take residence

And to feed it through deeds and words.

It is sheer madness on all accounts

When fear grips the soul;

It’s a plague and it’s a virus

That has the power to control.

It can become mass hysteria

As each looks out for his own,

Dismissing the true needs of others

From selfish seed it’s grown.

It is driven by propaganda

As a means to control,

As drastic action and dire measures

Are their motive and end goal.

The only one we are to fear

And to have respectful reverence for,

Is God Almighty through Jesus Christ

Whom we all should love and adore.

God will deliver us

From the grip of every fear,

When we trust in Him He will provide

And all our prayers He will hear.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

“You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.” Psalm 91:5-6

“Therefore, I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap..and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” Luke 12:23-24

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Psalm 111:10

When proper guidance is in place

It instructs the soul with wisdom;

It gently nurtures and encourages

Whilst maintaining a true freedom.

When we trust the Lord for guidance

There’s a lamp for our feet,

And a light to our every path

So we do not taste defeat.

When He guides us and directs us

We want to walk in righteousness;

Knowing that His will and plan for us

And His ways are always best.

When we’re guided by the light

We depart from all forms of evil;

We thirst for God and for His word

And reject temptations from the devil.

When we’re guided to help the poor

And when we truly guard our ways,

We become patient through many tests and trials

And learn to rejoice always.

God’s guidance is always priceless

And enriches our soul within,

As He corrects us and instructs us

When the temptation is to sin.

When we trust in His guidance

There’s no need to ever fear,

Since He’ll never leave us nor forsake us

As to His heart we’re very dear.

Let’s not be guided by soulish ways

Or man-made methods and schemes;

Let’s not be deceived by flattering words

Or to trust in visions and dreams.

If God reveals a vivid dream

For prophetic and biblical purpose…

Then all glory will ultimately go to Him

And all truth with rise to the surface.

Guidance is paramount indeed

And let’s ensure we’re properly fed,

And that love encompasses all we do

When we’re guided and Spirit led.

(C) P.B. 2020

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8

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

“Depart from evil and do good; and dwell forevermore.”  Psalm 37:27

“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.”  Psalm 42:1-2

“I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1

‘Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, and does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”  Psalm 40:4

“Because I keep your precepts I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Your word.”  Psalm 119:100-101

“Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits, do not seek after them, to be defiled by them.”  Leviticus 19:31

It is the beauty and excellence

Of a character with dignity…

It’s to admire and to praise

A worthy greatness we can see.

It’s an honor and distinction

Which draws our attention too;

It’s an infinite perfection

With integrity pure and true.

All glory goes to God Almighty

For His infinite worth and grace;

His timeless perfection and sheer greatness

With a love we’re to embrace.

All glory is seen in creation

So meticulous and perfect indeed;

It reveals the hand of our creator

When we open our eyes and take heed.

God’s glory is revealed in healing

When He sovereignly heals diseases,

And by faith we always pray and ask

Knowing He has mercy on whom He pleases.

When Jesus healed the sick

And performed many miracles too,

It was to reveal the Father’s glory

And HIs majestic power through and through.

When Lazarus was raised from the dead

It was not a sickness unto death,

But to reveal the glory of God

Through resurrection revealing God’s breadth.

When Jesus approached the blind man

Many questioned the man’s sin,

Or his parents’ for being born blind

Since the reason was not underpinned.

But Jesus made it very clear

That neither he nor his parents transgressed,

But that the works of God should be revealed in him

Showing God’s glory at His best.

The greatest revelation of glory

Was Jesus Christ’s resurrection,

And ascension to the right hand of the Father

Indicating His pure perfection.

We’re to be transformed from glory to glory

By the Spirit of the Lord;

When we’re reconciled to God indeed

And renewed by His word.

If we live and believe in Him

Although we’ll eventually face death,

We’ll be resurrected unto eternal life

To enjoy true peace and rest.

(C) P.B. 2020

“This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” John 11:4

“Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.” John 9:3

“Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” John 11:40

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18

“The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified.” John 12:23

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26

“And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” John 17:5

In times of uncertainty

The natural propensity is to fear,

And to doubt in any further provision

When troubled times are near.

But worrying will not add a cubit

Or change the circumstances,

But instead raise levels of anxiety

As the turmoil further advances.

Let’s encourage each other in faith

And to trust that hard times will pass,

And in the meantime to show kindness

And sow encouraging seeds that last.

It’s an opportunity to show we care

Without the panic and fear;

It’s to use wisdom and to be thrifty

And in calm waters we should steer.

It’s never easy but life never is

But there’s always room for hope;

There’s an opportunity to show our love

And to help those who cannot cope.

In times of uncertainty

There’s really only One who can assist;

It’s God Almighty as He guides our ways

It’s where faith and hope will kiss.

He will always provide our needs

When we trust in His plan,

And although we suffer in different ways

A change of character this demands.

Sometimes we become too comfortable

And forget to acknowledge Him,

And when circumstances are rosy

Our soul can become spiritually dim.

Whoever has cried out to the Lord

Has never been disappointed,

Since it’s the humble cry acknowledging a need

And hence resources are always appointed.

Troubling times can bring out the best

But also the very worst,

But we choose which master we will follow…

Let’s put faith, hope and love first.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” Matthew 6:27

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you.” Proverbs 2:10-11

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

“He shall call upon Me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” Psalm 91:15-16

Wisdom is knowing when to act

With knowledge through experience…

It’s an understanding that is compassionate

With the ability of discernment.

Wisdom guides us to guard our tongue

Since it’s not always suitable,

To unleash our every feeling and thought

To travel the road of fools.

Let’s not place reliance on people

Since they can easily disappoint,

As most things are conditional

And to selfish motives most times it points.

Don’t be envious of the ‘great’

Since there’s always a price to pay;

Be humble and appreciate simplicity

So peace will surround your days.

Better to associate with the humble

As the rich can drag you to court,

Since the humble most times are God-fearing

Whilst the rich towards mammon resort.

When we desire others’ lifestyles

We forget our blessings bestowed,

And become jealous and maybe bitter

Where a foothold for satan we’ve allowed.

Don’t desire what the rich have

Since we simply do not know,

The sacrifices they had to make

And important things they did let go.

Because the spirit of covetousness

Is a disease in society;

It will feed your fleshly desires

To be someone whom you pretend to be.

Appreciate your spouse

They will love you like no other;

Don’t be bewitched to believe

The grass is greener with another lover.

Because the lover will strip your dignity

Whilst destroying your household too;

Making promises devoid of integrity

And cause heartache for those around you.

When you’re truly happy and joyful

Be wise as to whom you confess,

Since not everyone will rejoice with you

And some may even detest.

But God has a way of exposing

The hidden condition of the soul,

But it’s to set free and to liberate

So new desires can unfold.

The real condition of the heart

Is always exposed under fire,

And all the greed, lust and corruption

Will reveal every desire.

There’s a reason Jesus was humble

Although He could have displayed showmanship,

But God’s wisdom reveals HIs true character

In humility where all pride is dismissed.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her and she will promote you. She will bring you honor when you embrace her.” Proverbs 8:7-8

“I, wisdom dwell with prudence and find out knowledge and discretion.” Proverbs 8:12

“When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you.” Proverbs 2:10-11

“The rich man is wise in his own eyes but the poor who has understanding searches him out.” Proverbs 28:11

“Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.” Proverbs 16:18-19

“Do not set your mind on high things but associate with the humble.” Romans 12:16

“Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?” James 2:6

“And rejoice with the wife of your youth…and always be enraptured with her love. For why should you, my son, be enraptured by an immoral woman, and be embraced in the arms of a seductress?” Proverbs 5:18-20

There are things that make us rich

But simultaneously make us poor;

It’s where we increase our materialism

But we’re spiritually bankrupt to the core.

Although many are poor indeed

Their souls can be rich with kindness,

And when they look out for the needs of others

They won’t suffer from spiritual blindness.

There are those who barely make ends meet

But their love is overwhelming,

And when they do receive they’re quick to give

And their focus much joy it brings.

To be rich in love is everything

Particularly when doubts starve to death,

And our faith is increased abundantly

Where there’s no room for regrets.

When kindness reveals its richness

It is something we never forget,

As it overflows our heart with joy

It’s where love and goodness have met.

When faith reveals its golden ways

It reassures the soul with hope,

As its dividends create wealth indeed

With a comforting peace that copes.

The only time we should be poor in spirit

Is when we acknowledge our need for the Lord,

As we humbly repent and change our ways

And be renewed by His word.

If we’re financially rich we should give to the poor

And ask God where to distribute;

When we’re led by His Spirit there is much fruit

Leaving a legacy and a tribute.

God’s grace and love is rich in spirit

And His eternal rewards are great,

When we acknowledge we’re poor we become rich in Him

And His mercy is never late.

Jesus’ focus was on souls

Not on material things,

But He was rich beyond comprehension

With much spiritual fruit this brings.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.”  2 Corinthians 8:9

“There is one who makes himself rich yet has nothing, and one who makes himself poor yet has great riches.” Proverbs 13:7

“As it is written ‘He who gathered much had nothing left over and he who gathered little had no lack.'” 2 Corinthians 8:15

“that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.” 2 Corinthians 8:2

“Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3

There’s a beauty in simplicity

When we’re content with all our blessings,

And to appreciate their intrinsic value

That can teach us many lessons.

We should never be ashamed

To live a simple and humble life,

When we’re thrifty yet considerate

But where our burdens are kept light.

It’s to put our loved ones first

Rather than to impress those who don’t care;

It’s to shift our mindset from selfish ways

And from entanglements and tares.

As society keeps changing

With all technological advances,

There’s no need to increase our desires

Where covetousness most times this enhances.

There’s no need to desire what others do

Or to follow the peer pressure,

Since the spiritually blind will lead the blind

With consequences beyond measure.

There’s no need to maintain an image

Where our name can be lifted up,

Since our ego and our prideful ways

Most times will never be enough.

Since the carnal nature is never satisfied

And it simply never will be,

Unless it appreciates the beauty of basics

Where with a simple heart it sees.

Let’s inspire one another

To appreciate the beauty in simplicity,

Where we halt to absorb the smell of a rose

And where God’s creation we clearly see.

It’s an opportune time as well

To discover the wonders of natural aids,

And their effective use in health and beauty

With an authenticity that will stay.

When we’re content with all we have

There’s no need for competition,

Since when we’re happy we’re happy to give

As we’re on a special mission.

It’s the attitude of the heart

That will lead us back to basics,

As we stop to focus on important issues

Rather than caught up in this matrix.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all this is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it, but he who does the will of God abides forever.” 1 John 2:15-17

“that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business..” 1 Thessalonians 4:11

“For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18