RUNNING THROUGH THE YEARS…

Running through the years
I stopped to catch my breath
It sweetly seemed so long a race
That I couldn’t see the end of the years
The starting point was simply a memory
Because it had become a physical illusion
Practically, every past distance was erased
And it represented a forgotten place.
The beginning was gone, yet the future remained unseen
I could only but reflect on the past and focus on the future
Because the sudden days were running by…

In all, I craved for a better tomorrow
I noticed that in the panting under the elements of ‘hustle and bustle’
Being beaten by the strokes of discord
And constantly chased by the winds of temptations
All seemingly a part of the unending race.
However,in the heat of the race,I still looked fresh
Slowly and steadily running to my desired prize
When the nights came, I endured the darkness
Praying my way through the evil forces
Patiently waiting for the joy that cometh in the morning…

Honestly, I realised that I am not where I want to be
But at the same time,I’m not where I used to be
For the goodness of my own couldn’t lead me this far
But its only the grace of God that continuously strengthens me
Keeping me in His love that lasts forever..

Life itself is that race that we run either consciously or unconsciously…!
As for me,I will give honour to God for His help through the years
‘Cos when I recall my darkest nights and remember my deepest fears
I know I have a great story to tell…

by
Ebisike Kenneth

BIRTHDAY BELLS!

To one of our esteemed authors, the Christ-a-poet Team wishes you an amazing year ahead.
Agbaroji Chimeremeze
As you clock yet another birthday may Gods grace continually increase may His peace never leave and His Joy forever abound in your life. Happy birthday bro.
Chimeremeze is the author of posts such as Scenes of Revival, When nobody understands you amongst others
…for information on how to contact him and send your compliments check christapoet.wordpress.com/about/author-profiles/agbaroji-chimeremeze.
God bless as you celebrate with us.
– Chief Editor
For: CAP Team

FOR LOVE’S SAKE

Great Collection HD Wallpapers 1024 X 768 (4)What would you do for love?

Quite a hard question you say. But you know quite well that strange feeling that steered up in you as a young man when asked that awfully big question. Years later you just smile and look at me. A knowing in your eyes say more before the sigh. Tis still a hard question but something changed about the answer didn’t it. Years back a question such as this could spark up a long stream of answers punctuated here and there with the maybe’s and the never’s but time’s past with many a experience gathered and strangely the answer grew shorter. What would you give up to experience true love? What character would you quit just for a chance at the real deal? It may sound bizarre,some may not even accept it but truth is in our very busy jumbled up cacophony of events we call ‘life’ something always stands out if found. It seems to put all events on hold and the world seems to come to a stop. For a moment there you can’t feel your legs and your heart seems eager to beat Usain Bolt’s records. In a split second you feel warmth like never before as LOVE wraps your heart. Once you get a hold you can’t seem to let go! You’ll do anything, change anything to bask in its warm sunshine. When with whom your heart is wound in this cocoon, time loses all urgency, everything could wait a moment longer and a whisper,a smile, a laughter or a sigh would worth more than the crown jewels itself. Ah! You smile cos you know what I speak of or at least the movies have given you a peek into the magic and yes you do know how little if any would be left if love, true love had a price tag on it.
WHAT WOULD GOD DO FOR LOVE’S SAKE
Cos I know we ain’t a bunch of wonder experiments gone wrong or an amazing set of high definition toys I’m sure we were created for something for someone for… You fill it in. See God made us to express a part of Himself that is infact HIS entirety and in fact ours too (for in His image created He them male and female created He them Genesis 1:27). Just like us HE could have anything from anyone at anytime save that one special thing that defines us, LOVE. He sought love in us, we turned our backs on HIM ignorantly but like a love-crazed man HE went on a love-sick mission to get us back though HE knew quite well it was us who needed HIM cos without HIM that void in our soul would never be filled nor satisfied. In HIS search HE found an answer one so daring it had the ability to not only fix us but restore us back to the original state the original love. But daring as it was, this love as many today had a price tag on it. Although it would be the highest that has ever and would ever be required HE was willing for love’s sake and though HE would be risking all, for a chance at love HE would give HIS all (For God so LOVED the world that He GAVE HIS ONLY begotten Son, that whosoever believes in HIM shall not perish but have everlasting life John 3:16). For true love’s sake HE gave HIS all, for you HE gave HIMSELF. Truth is its you who needs HIM yet HE gave anyway. What are you willing to give for love?

VICTORY AT LAST!

Its a new month fellow bloggers, literature lovers and children of God! It has been quite a ride to this very month and looking back, it makes a whole world of sense to thank God for what we see him do and for what we don’t, for the life we lead and the breath He give and most especially for who HE is.

It is true that you may have had it quite rough this year and thanking God doesn’t really make the cut but I’ve got just one word for you; GET UP! Cos you just stepped into your month victory. Might have taken too long but now it has come, its VICTORY AT LAST! The Christ A Poet Team welcomes you to your best month yet. Col 2:14, 1 Cor 15:55-57 1 John 5:4 Isaiah 25:8. Love you but God loves you more.
– Chief Editor