Poetry

Poetry is really interesting to me. Well, at least the kind I can understand :). I started writing poetry about 12 years ago right around the time of the Love Jones movie. I believe that movie got a lot of people to try to use poetry to express themselves to the opposite sex. Anyway, I thought I would try to use blogging as a avenue to see what people think of some poems I've written. Like Erykah Badu said in one of her songs, "I'm sensitive about my sh_t so whoever reads them don't be too hard on me. However, I would like everyone's honest opinions.

The Victory

Up against the world
Back against the wall
I see that sea that must be crossed
That mountain looks pretty tall
My foes are all around
They look to see me stumble
Those friends I thought had my back
They don’t
But God is first
Therefore I don’t have to shuffle
Say what they want to say
Build ditches for me to fall in
Their work is useless
God detests their sin
Like David I will prevail
Like Samson
through God I’m strong
Like Daniel I will be saved
Do you not know Jesus is my Lord
So smile is what I choose to do
Laugh when others may cry
My back maybe against the wall
But I fear the ONE who has authority over my soul
Not just my life

Still Standing

You’re still standing
Still on your feet
It’s amazing
You calm the victory even though they say it’s defeat
You have them beat
They must not know who’s on your side
A merciful God
Not a man, who lives in disguise
Not a man who lies
Watch how HE supplies
You will be filled with abundance
Your cup will over flow
Through the rainy days
Through their sleepless nights
You’re still standing
Through this pain
Here in this storm is where you strive
You’ve been through the fire and you survived
The impossible is possible
Cause of our God
Still standing
I applaud


Before pasting the next poem, let me just write that it was written a long time ago

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I can’t move mountains
Can’t swim the ocean or sea
I couldn’t love them
I can’t even love me
I reach for the stars
knowing
they’ll never be reached
I reach for your heart
For it, will I forever seek
Is this how it should be
It’s not good for a man to be alone
So why am I forever lonely

I wasn’t born with wings
Can’t fly or soar
Can’t leap over tall buildings
So I ask
why should I long for more
For my home I’ve searched
For my dream I longed
On my knees I pray
On my knees I’m reborn

I wake and tell the mountain to move
Tomorrow I will swim the ocean or sea
Depending on the night, I’ll choose the star
I’ve choosen to love me
I may have a little longer to wait
Never-the-less, I know with her I will be
I’ve realized with God
there is no impossibility

Quotes

I am big on quotes. Quotes from the Bible or on love and life. I often send quotes to people to inspire and teach. Below are some quotes I am like a lot. What are some of yours?

Adultery

Proverbs 2

16 Wisdom will save you from the immoral woman,

from the seductive words of the promiscuous woman.

17 She has abandoned her husband

and ignores the covenant she made before God.

18 Entering her house leads to death;

it is the road to the grave.[b]

19 The man who visits her is doomed.

He will never reach the paths of life.

Anger

Proverbs 25:21,22

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;

if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

Change

It is also tradition for tradition to change

Confusion

One who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; one who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

Controversy

Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down

Death

For death begins with life's first breath and life begins at touch of death

John14

1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God [a]; trust also in me. 2 My Father's house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going."

5 Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"

6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know [b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him."

Bible Questions

I had a talk with my current supervisor a few weeks ago. He often sees me reading the Bible at work. He asked me some questions about why are there so many different religious and can Jesus can be found in other religions. I remember how in the Bible it says to always be able to give an account of the hope I have with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15. Many questions he had I have had in my past. Since I don't know scripture by heart, I struggled to answer his questions in a way where he had some peace. I had peace about what he was asking about, but I could tell he was still lost and confused. As a result, I begin constructing a list of hard questions I believe many have about the Bible. Below are the questions. Let me state that I believe some answers truly have to be prayed about and sought after from God.

1. Why are there so many different religious? Is Jesus in other religions such as Muslim, Hindu and etc?

2. Hoe can one know he is saved?

3. In Genesis Chapter 6, who are the "sons of God?" Do angels and demons live among humans?

4.How can some say, he or she is going to Hell? Should one say this?

5. In 1 Samuel 16, and evil spirit from the Lord torments Saul. Is God love and how and why would evil come from God?

6. When is it okay for a man or woman to get a divorce? After a divorce can one remarry?
7. Are there books missing from the Bible? If so what are they and why were they not included?
8. Is everyone born with free will? Did Pharoh (during the time of Moses) have free will when God hardened his heart?
9. Why exactly were Job friends wrong?

As I read the Bible and think more, this list will grow. However, I'm curious as to people responses to these question. I would list a bunch of scripture regarding this questions, but I doubt many would read through them all. So what are your thoughts?