SELF-PRESERVATION
~SELF*PRESERVATION~
Once The Emperor of India
Akbar the Great told his friend
Birbal, about motherly love.
He said it was the greatest love.
Clever Birbal replied to him
I differ from my Emperor on this.
Love for one's self is more
Powerful than that of a Mother.
He said, "I can prove it" and he
Placed a Mother Monkey and
Her baby in an empty pool
And started filling the pool.
Mother kept the baby safe by
Holding it in her hands over
The water level until the water
Reached her head and over.
She started drowning and
To save herself she put the
Baby on the floor and stood
On top of her own little baby.
He said to the Emperor that love
Is loving until it comes to the
Question of saving one's self.
Self*preservation kills any love.
Kris ~ Dreamweaver
www.poetrypoem.com/dreamweaver
10th October 2024.
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Apostolic Authority
By meekness and softness of Christ,
I am humble when face to face;
Gentleness has been sacrificed,
With my boldness that I embrace.
I may not have to show boldness,
With having such a confidence;
It is when I try to address,
I begin by forming an offence.
I count showing who I suspect,
Walking according to the earth;
That they would merely just reject,
About what I say has no worth.
Walking in the flesh as some go,
But the flesh we do not wage war;
Of the Lord only He would know,
About the things that we deplore.
The weapons of our warfare,
Not of flesh but divine power;
Not carnal but mighty through God,
Power that makes Satan cower.
I cast down imaginations,
Against God’s knowledge and wisdom;
Arguments of bad opinions,
About the heavenly kingdom.
Christ is ready for His pay back,
Punish the disobedient;
The obedience that most lack,
And fire for the deviant.
Copyright © 2024 Richard Newton Sherrer
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THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
The snow is falling on the ground
Gently it falls without a sound
Everything is white, crisp and clean
It`s a beautiful Christmas scene.
The trees are dressed and lit up bright
As darkness falls this Christmas Eve Night,
Things are warm and cosy inside
Excitement is so hard to hide.
Stockings are hung up by the fire
Hoping they´ll be filled with their hearts desire
Carol singers can be heard outside
Spreading the goodness of Yule tide.
Children sleep soundly in their beds
With thoughts of toys filling their heads
Will Santa bring what they asked for?
No doubt he will and a lot more.
Mince pies lie ready on a plate
For Santa, hope he isn`t late,
A carrot`s there for Rudolph too
He`s Santa´s` friend that is true.
Across the skies these two fly on
With the blink of an eye they are gone
The other reindeers pull the sleigh
Happily going on their way.
As children rub the sleep from their eyes
`Santa`s Been` they shout in joyful cries,
`Wow! look at those presents all for me,
I must have been as good as can be`.
Now let`s not forget Jesus was born
On a cold and frosty winters morn,
He didn`t have what we have today,
He only had hay and in a manger lay.
Remember now why Christmas is here
It`s Jesus` Birthday this time of year,
Enjoy receiving and giving too
It`s a magical time that is true.
copyright´2006 Elsie
Elsie`s Poetry ~*~ Poet5170
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Old ´awkins
You never made old bones, mate
One day there then the next gone
Leaving a hole in so many lives
When you suddenly moved on.
A short life full of joy
Lived to the full
A night out with Hawkins
Was never ever dull.
We never saw you as different
Never saw that wheelchair
Just fought prejudice when
We went any new somewhere.
If any bar was too crowded
We didn´t even stop to think
Just sent you up to buy
The next round of drink.
The almost impossible places
We got you in that old chair
Sometimes at shoulder height
You sitting confidently there.
No more days at Headingley´
Supping pints of creamy keg
Soaking up the sunshine
Sitting there at square leg.
Frozen in that photograph
You´ll never ever age
My life has moved on but
You´ll remain at that stage
A hard loss to bear
A hard place to fill
Close my eyes and at times
I can see and hear you still
Still alive in my mind
Still alive in my head
Hard to believe for more than
Forty years you´ve been dead.
Some people are inspirational
Without ever even trying
And the world´s a sadder place
When it comes to their dying.
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All That Remains is Memories
Hearts and destinies interlaced, entwined;
Skeins of fate interwoven, forever they bind.
Born and reborn, down the long corridor of time,
Like discarded fragments of lyrical rhyme.
Long separated by time and circumstance,
No words were exchanged, scarcely a single glance.
Adrift on the tide, swells of tears as they fret;
Then cast ashore, flotsam on the sea of regret.
Only to meet once more, oh cruel twist of fate;
Dreams that died aborning, love that bloomed too late.
What might have happened, had those hushed words been sown,
Those bashful glances met, alas remains unknown.
Yet my heart still yearns for what never was those long years ago,
When destined love was torn apart, it haunts my dreams so.
Not every story has a happy ending, not every flower blooms in time,
Now all that remains is memories, amid these words I rhyme.
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PROBLEMS ( The Acrostic Style )
Have A Very Lovely Day!
*What people think Jesus coming back will look like VS How the Bible describes it.*
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~ Problems ~
( Acrostic )
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Problems there are so many for everyone and that's the harsh reality.
Realize and accept that this is life and that's a fact.
Obviously we all have them sometimes one way or another.
Believe that you can manage them all at times if you may.
Let no trials and problems steal everyday all your dreams, peace and joy.
Endure them and have, keep Faith, Love, Hope, and Peace.
Manage your problems the best you can and just Trust the Lord with all your heart.
Small or big problems won't ever last forever, hand them all to God each time.
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Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2024
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December.01.2024
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)
*'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 (NIV)
* Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer
Romans 12: 12 ( NIV )
*The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.'
Exodus 14: 13 ( NIV )
*For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this World, against spiritual
wickedness in the high places.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
* I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4: 13 ( NIV )
*This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that
God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
1 John: 5
*What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?
Matthew 16:26 (NIV)
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1. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
3. Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good.
4. Traitors, heady, high*minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
~2 Timothy 3 * 5 * King James Version (KJV) ~
*Read: Matthew 24: 1*50
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* HOW TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR *
A salvation prayer, known by many Christians as a 'Sinners Prayer,' is a prayer one would say to repent from sin, ask God for forgiveness, confess belief in Jesus Christ, and accept him as Lord and Savior. Saying a salvation prayer is the first step in your personal relationship with God.
If you believe the Bible offers truth about the way of salvation, but you have not taken the step to become a Christian, it's as simple as praying this prayer. You can pray by yourself, using your own words. There is no special formula. Just pray from your heart to God, and he will save you. If you feel lost and don´t know what to pray, here´s a salvation prayer that you can follow:
Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that don´t please you. I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry, and I repent. I ask You to forgive me.
I believe that You died on the cross for me to save me. You did what I could not do for myself. I come to You now and ask you to take control of my life; I give it to You. From this day forward, help me to live every day for You and in a way that pleases You.
I love you, Lord, and I thank You that I will spend all eternity with You.
Amen.
If you have just prayed this prayer, congratulations!:))
You have received Christ as your Savior and have made the best decision you will ever make´one that will change your life forever!
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~Behold, children are heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward'.
Psalm 127:3
Abortion is MURDER! Please people, Do Not Kill a Baby!
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~There are times when all that we have left is to pray to God.~
~ ' Let Love be without dissimulation . Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. ' ~
* Romans 12:9
~ My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
* Luke 1: 46*47 *
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*'Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.'
* Mark Twain *
~Author's Notes:
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* Thought Of The Day *
~ ALL THAT IS IN THE WORLD ~
* 1 John 2:15*17*
John warns us not to love the world or the things in it. But what is the world? The apostle isn't talking about the material realm, so there's no need to deprive ourselves of everything we enjoy in life. Rather, he is reminding us that every good desire can be perverted by sinful longings and pride.
The nature of the world system is seen in the behaviors, attitudes, and ambitions of our culture:
Immorality. Our society seeks to gratify lust in ways that God has forbidden. Immorality has even entered our homes through the internet and television.
Greed. The culture is driven by a desire for wealth, material possessions, fame, and power´and some people lie, cheat, steal, or kill to get what they want.
Pride. People are lovers of self and want to be seen as better than others. It's common today to portray oneself falsely on social media in order to be admired.
Despite the sinful condition of our culture, we shouldn't be discouraged. God is greater than the world's power to entice, and His purposes aren't thwarted by sin. He is able to guide us through the darkness as we trust and follow Him.
By Dr. Charles Stanley.
September.25.1932* April.18.2023
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What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later.
´ Romans 8:18 (TLB)*
Father, help me to go beyond the afflictions and tribulations of our age, and to look toward the inheritance reserved for us in heaven.
By Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham
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*Reflect & Pray *
There's no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to
do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
*1 John 4: 18
When do you find yourself feeling pressured to believe fear is greater than love? How might your relationships with others change if you believed you don´t need to be afraid?
Loving God, thank You for Your Love. Help us to trust in and follow Your Light and Love even when the way gets dark.
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~Prayer Of The Day*
*Lord Jesus, as You sat looking over Jerusalem, You wept.
Give me the same compassion for those who have not accepted Your remedy and been BORN AGAIN.
~Today's Reflection~
*SALVATION IS FOR TODAY,SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND.NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW.
* Bless is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.
*Jeremiah 17:7
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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
* Abraham Lincoln *
"Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love."
*Francis of Assisi*
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside,
dreams, who looks inside, awakes." *
* Carl Jung, Letters *
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a POEM im tryin to RhymE And ==WRITE==
a POEM Im Really trying
to RHYME*and* WRITE*===,,,,,,,,,,,,
BUT IM STILL FEELING
Dark and Depressed
And NOT*YET
HAPPY And
BRIGHT*===*,,,,,,,,,,,
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IM NOT YET SLEEPING
GOOD RESTFULLY
SOUND*===*,,,,,,,,,,,
NO PEACE AND SERENITY
JOYFULLY IN MY MIND
AND HEART == YET ==
IS FOUND*===*,,,,,,,,,,,,
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EACH NEW DAY
STAYS CLOUDY
THE *SAME*===*;;;;;;;;;;;
AS MY HEART*OF*LOSS*FOR*MY==LOVING
[[[[[[[[[[[ JAMALA ]]]]]]]]]]] STILL IS TOTALLY
UNHEALINGLY________SADLY___BROKEN
WITH ACHING PAIN AS EVEN THE SUN
IS SHINING I FEEL COLD CLOUDY
STORMY*RAIN*===*;;;;;;;;;;;
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THE DAYS COME AND THE DAYS
SO SLOWLY PASS AND*GO*===*;;;;;;;;;;;
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I FEEL NOTHING CAN EASE THE HURT
AND PAIN OF LOSS*OF FEELING
DEVASTATED LOST ALONE AND
HARD ROCK*BOTTOM
LOWER THAN
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THE HURT AND PAIN OF*HUMAN*LOSS
GOES DEEP DOWN INTO OUR BONE*===*;;;;;;;;;;
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FROM THE TERRIBLE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
THEIR IS NO WARM SUNNY BRIGHT
HORIZON OR HAPPY GLOWING
END*ZONE*===*;;;;;;;;;;
ONLY PRAYING FAITHFUL
SURRENDER AND TRUST
C
A
N
MAKE US SMILE
AGAIN AND
FEEL
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FROM THE ANGUISH PAIN AND UNHEALING HURTFULNESS
OF THE DEVASTATING LOSS OF A FOREVER DEARLY BELOVED
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LOVELY*LOVING
===== WIFE ======
TO HEAL ONLY
((((((( GOD )))))))
CAN BRING
US PEACE
SERENITY
AND
HAPPINESS
WITH A
MIRACLE*===*;;;;;;;;;;
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BY JOHN D JUNGERS
28 NOVEMBER 2024
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Turkey Alignment Thankful
Turkey Alignment Thankful 🦃✨🌾
As we Glorify God 🙌🏾🙌🏾
As things shifted last night 😴🙏🏾
As we move into this new season
Of abundance, prosperity
Season of Joy 🥳🎉
New beginnings
Ringing near
Jingle bells 🔔
Of early package 📦 deliveries
Galore, glorious God we serve!
We give the Glory
As we give Thanks for today
For Fall bestowed us
Ending ties that bound surround us
Into Wintry 🥶 territories, hereditary
Couplings, paired up for warmth
Bracing for what´s to come,
In hibernation
Storing up the harvest that´s overdue
Nets out for catch
In Full to the Overflow 🌾
Reaping the Harvest of the Fall
The Rise of the Birthing of the Promise
At the close of the year,
Signaling the Appointed Time
For the Manifestation of His Word over our lives
Spoken before our birth
For such a time as this
Amen
[Written by Kari*Ty on Thanksgiving 11/28/24]
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