..Standing behind my window I watched as the rains poured..
Each drop called my feet towards it.
..I really wanted to go..
My deepest desire to have each drop kiss my skin.
But I couldn’t move cos’ everyone was watching..
Their big eyes, my umbrella =))
…what’s yOuRz?
Cos’ d rain is still pouring and we are both holding back our desires to dance in it.
Frustrating right? Yea, I know…
What is life if we cant swerve in our rains?
If we cant be touched by those soothing droplets of our deepest desires…
If we cant get soaked in the reality of our dreams?
Nay, we don’t need umbrellas…
Well, except d ones wit holes in them. :D. Yeah, tiny little holes of hope, courage, strength, confidence and ‘yes I can!’
Not those thick perfect umbrellas that denies us of d ecstatic tickling of our own rains..
And until we poke through these umbrellas wit a wind of change, our rains will not kiss our skin….
Angela
Category: Poems
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
IT’S NOT YOUR NATURE
We tend to give up on ourselves after fallin several times into the thick smelling mud of sin. And when we get up, we are still covered with the sticky sand, not knowing how to clean ourselves up, we blurt out in defeat; ‘we are all sinners afterall!’, ‘who amongst us is even witout sin?’, ‘we all hv demons dat we fight everyday’….and so on and so fort.
But, have you ever sat done to consider the matter?
If God said that; ‘people who are conceived and brought into life by ME don’t make a practice of sin. How could they? Its not in THE NATURE of my begotten to practice and parade sin’ 1john3:9(MSG)
Did you hear that? God is saying..How could you?! It is undastandable if a man who hasn’t accepted the lordship of Christ falls into sin and makes a practice of it. But not you! Its not in ur nature!
‘Could it be any clearer? Our old ways of life was nailed to the cross with Christ, a decisive end to that sin-miserable life. You are no longer at sin’s every beck and call !’ Romans6:11 (MSG).
Dear, you are no longer a slave to sin. Stop accepting defeats. Stand up and live d life that has been born into you through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Don’t make God a liar and make Jesus’ death useless by parading yourself in sin like a helpless child. Accepting the help of Jesus starts with a deep understanding of the fact that you are a new creature and sin is not your nature! Then approach the throne of grace with boldness and be rid of your sins.
Now don’t get me wrong, it is possible for a beliver to fall into sin without knowing, but makin a practice of it is absurd!
‘If you sin without knowing what you are doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you are doing, that is a differnt story entirely.’ Romans2:12 (MSG)
So, dear child of God..make up your mind on this matter and stop dragging yourself in the mud of sin. Your will matters a lot in your destiny. You really need to discipline yourself and stay away from those things or those people that lead you to sin.
As I close this thought flowing in my mind, I want you to always remember that it is not in your nature to continue sinning! So says d Lord.
Finally..’Let God do His work in you. Yell a loud No to the devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He will b there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the master; it is the only way you will get on your feet.’ James4:7-10 (MSG). Shallom!
ON WHOSE SIDE?
Alas, the time shall come,
when you will be besought
both sides by faith and flesh,
what would you assess?
Alas, the time will come
when you have to choose
betwixt godly and wordly virtues,
what will you do?
Surely the time will come,
when your yes does not look like yes,
and your no is only a joke,
for what would you be known?
When that time comes,
whose side will you be on?
The Lord Jesus Christ or your enemy the devil,
It’s up to you to choose.
-Emenike Chiwendu
(c) 2013
HASTE
Away away they always seem to go,
Time is precious and life is spinning away.
From dawn to dusk, birth to death,
Always trying to gain without appreciating the last deed.
Seemingly discontented , never at peace forgetting all is vanity.
Always quick to anger and to speak but slow to listen and reason
Even if James 1:19 proves it the other way round.
We live in a changing world of compromise
Although we have hopes of eternal life so try to match up to the expected standards.
Is dere a way out, many seem to say but create shades of grey
Simply because white or black is just too hard.
With no self control, we try to dwell where there’s no middle ground
But push out d fact that two masters can’t be served.
A time to sow, a time to reap, a time for patience n a time to be swift
But how it is spent depends on you.
The question is am I heading the right way or have i missed what i would have gained
If only I took time to hear, believe and obey?
Jesus said the same measure you deal out will be dealt to you so judge not.
Imitate Christ whose mission was to heal
by
Odimbu Peace
Inspirational: I have Learned
I’ve learned-
that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.
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CLOCKWORK
As the morning lights breaks through the night
Automatically darkness gives way to daylight
Our mini-skirts and shorts give way to church hats and ties
Smoky eyes and red lips give way to ‘just as thou art’ makeup style
Words full of grace have to play cos vulgar words or lies don’t sound right.
Tequilas and red wine give way to Holy Communion and rites
Pornographic materials give way to huge bibles and pads to write
Clubs and parties give way to solemn gatherings and messages of Christ
Even the radio stations switch to amazing grace and gospel playlists just for a while. Continue reading
Fear
Worry, worry, worry…why in such a hurry?
Here and there we scurry; life is just so blurry.
Even in a shiver fear longs to deliver.
Nerves begin to quiver; panic forms a river.
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Fears of imperfection grow without correction;
Eat away affection, building to rejection.
Acrid speculation sets a firm foundation,
Rooting our deflation; reason’s lost translation.
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Shame denies his daring, crushing without caring.
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Aching from comparing, love’s not worth despairing.
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Feeling she’s deserted, self-esteem’s perverted;
Abstinence inverted, pain’s left her converted.
Control’s consequential – fear is exponential.
Trigger your potential for it’s quintessential.
Offering assistance, Christ will soon out distance,
Readying resistance, honoring persistence.
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Verse Of The Week:
24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. – Psalm 31:24
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