Category: Poems

There’s something about humility

That’s a sweet smelling fragrance;

When we’re aware of our shortcomings

With the absence of arrogance.

Humility is submissive

Since they both go hand in hand;

It’s to believe we’re not important

And thus freed from our demands.

To be humble is the opposite

Of a proud and haughty spirit;

It is modest and it is meek

With no presumptious ways in it.

Humility is not self-seeking

Since it respects the needs of others;

It won’t broadcast transgressions but show love

And a multitude of sins will cover.

It’s not conceited or egocentric

But has deeper roots indeed;

It’s to trust in God for our provision

And to provide our every need.

To have a low estimate of self

Doesn’t mean it’s inferior;

It simply reiterates the wonderful fact

That there’s no need to act superior.

To be truly humble is to acknowledge

That without God we are nothing,

And that He alone is sovereign

And through His grace good things He brings.

But those who are haughty

Are spreading a net for themselves;

When pride and arrogance is their necklace

And where everything false does dwell.

All knowledge, facts and ideas

Can inflate our mind indeed;

It’s where all arrogance and superiority

And entitlement can breed.

Those who exalt themselves

Will not doubt be humbled,

Since the ladder eventually does come down

And all lofty thoughts do crumble.

God resists the proud

But always gives grace to the humble,

Since the proud are blinded by deceptions

And eventually will stumble.

We are all fallible

And subject to many falls;

Only God and His word are infallible

And worthy of applause.

(C) P.B. 2020

“God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.”  1 Peter 5:5

“And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12

“Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.” James 4:10

“to speak evil of no-one to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.” Titus 3:2

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

“…He does not forget the cry of the humble.” Psalm 9:12

“A great man is always willing to be little.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

There’s something majestic indeed

When we leave it in God’s hands;

When we come to the undestanding

That only His promises can stand.

When we’re tempted to worry

And when fear grips our heart,

We can either entertain them both

Or boldly tell them to depart.

Both the spirit of fear and worry

Should have no place in our soul,

But they can come to take residence

With firm and fixed strongholds.

Unfortunately it’s easy to allow them in

And most times we’re unaware,

As we believe they’re a natural part of us

But they’re simply a deceptive pair.

God has not given us a spirit of fear

And never plans to torment us;

He desires we have a sound mind

Without the confusion, drama and fuss.

Worrying does not add a stature

But gives us heartaches instead;

Especially when situations are out of our control

And when lies our mind is fed.

When we leave it in God’s hand

There’s a peace that floods our soul;

With a trust and a knowing

That our future He does hold.

When we leave it in God’s hand

We understand the brevity of our life,

And the fact we’re just a vapour

And that His security will suffice.

We worry when we hold onto things

That are transient and temporary,

But the only worry we should have indeed

Is meeting God and as to whether we’re ready.

Worry, fear and depression

Are real and we’re subject to same,

But we’re to lay them at the cross and surrender

Where they simply cannot remain.

Life can be challenging indeed

But when we know He holds our hand;

He wipes our tears and all our fears

With a renewed mind to understand.

When we leave it in His hands

There’s a burden that’s released,

As He opens doors and closes others

And it’s where all strivings and stress has ceased.

(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

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

“Now if God clothes the grass…will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” Matthew 6:30

“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord. I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:14-15

Although an ugly duckling

May be living in the soul…

There’s a stunning swan to be revealed

One that’s been hidden all along.

The ugly duckling is a reproach

And unsightly to everyone,

But once transformed it’s a testimony

Of what God has truly done.

The swan is the epitome

Of the soul’s transformation,

With a new beginning and a new adventure

Where it overcomes temptations.

The swan is like a pure fragrance

A white and sweet delight;

It reveals God’s special glory

With His power and His might.

It is pleasing to God’s eye

As it’s a true masterpiece;

It’s the queen of the lake

With a beauty that won’t cease.

She dances with the King of Kings

And washed by rivers of living water;

She’s a bride prepared for her bridegroom

She is indeed a daughter.

The swan is inside us all

When we encounter God’s special touch;

To reveal same for His glory

To show He loves us very much.

The caterpillar is unsightly

But there’s a treasure to be revealed,

And once inside the cocoon it changes

Where it’s fate is ultimately sealed.

It becomes a stunning butterfly

One of the most beautiful creatures indeed;

It is gracious and so delicate

It’s where God did intercede.

Let’s not be discouraged

Of the duckling in our soul,

Or the caterpillar awaiting change

When our beauty is yet to unfold.

But we simply cannot change ourselves

As it requires a supernatural touch,

Since we can only modify our behaviour

But with no true transformation as such.

God’s transformation is always best

When we leave it in His hand,

Since a new birth is required

One that He truly does command.

(C) P.B. 2020

“unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3

“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

“But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” Hebrews 10:39

“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Although we can be fence sitters

With one foot on either side;

There comes a point in life

Where we’re challenged to decide.

A fence sitter is nonchalant

And is not passionate about a plea,

Because there can be confusion from his viewpoint

And the bigger picture he cannot see.

Until we receive a revelation

That there will always be a fight,

We will never truly support a cause

Or become successful in our plight.

But how can we know

Whether we’re on the right side?

Unless a conviction does take place

When scales fall and open our eyes.

God is not a God of confusion

And He hates lukewarmness too;

He prefers we’re either hot or cold

But where convictions they are true.

It depends what side of fence we’re on

In our beliefs indeed;

That either everything is a miracle

Or it’s not, although one is deceived.

Fence sitters are mere man pleasers

And never rock the boat,

But to please man is to disobey God

And to be considered as a goat.

A fence sitter doesn’t care

And won’t take responsibility,

To outline and express his cause

Since no clear direction he can see.

Fences do eventually come down

When a renovation does take place,

And we’re forced to make a decision

Where reality we must face.

The fenceline may seem comfortable

But it’s never the solution,

Because to sit on same it eventually hurts

As it becomes an obvious protrusion.

We’re either with God or we’re not

And it’s something we must ponder,

As we all so desperately need a Savior

And the beauty of His wonder.

There’s only two sides and always will be

But it’s never too late to swap;

Let’s ensure we’re all in God’s pasture indeed

And to the devil’s lies put a stop.

(C) P.B. 2020

“I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing, therefore choose life that both you and your descendants may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19

“Then the King will say to those on His right hand ‘Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.'” Matthew 25:34

“Then He will also say to those on the left hand. Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” Matthew 25:41

“So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16

“And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.” Matthew 25:33