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Joe Breunig, 18 april 2013

Poem: Called to Worship (VI)

Although we’re flawed,
as both sinner and saint,
we must learn to live
within Godly constraints.

Rain continues to fall -
both on the just and unjust;
faith requires maturation;
upon our Lord, we must trust.

We can cry out and praise Him
with supplications and our joy!
We are filled with confidence,
knowing we’re His girls and boys!

We can always rely on our Christ,
in all times and at every place.
Allow His peace to radiate
from the smiles on our faces.

We may be or become wounded, but…
battles of Life can’t defeat us;
ultimate victory has been promised
in our identity within Christ Jesus.

Strength of one’s beliefs is not
based solely on spiritual quips;
a dying world wants examples,
of how one is… called to worship!

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 5:45; Rom 3:23; Eph 6:18; 1 Cor 15:57;
Gal 2:20; Rom 14:8; 2 Tim 3:12

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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.

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Joe Breunig, 18 april 2013

Poem: Not Against Flesh and Blood

Must we compete in spiritual matches,
against unseen, devilish competitors?
Must we needlessly suffer and find…
our souls ending up both worn and sore?

Within this fallen, earthly world,
the rulers of darkness don’t worry me;
for I know that their authority
is incapable of imprisoning completely.

Their ongoing tactics of fear,
is something that I’ve already seen.
So I’m not concerned, knowing…
that I’m a member of the Kingdom scene

Although we’ve been unwillingly dragged
through pain, troubles, dirt and mud,
our continuing, sacred battle is…
not against flesh and blood.

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Eph 6:12

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Joe Breunig, 11 april 2013

Poem: No Longer Abram

Living within the house of idol makers,
the depth of my soul was perturbed.
How could one justify the worship of art?
To me, such comprehension was absurd.

And yet, it was still clear to me,
that worship was a necessary component;
so I craved a logical and moral way
to circumvent my spiritual descent.

Knocking over these impractical statues,
made from gold and various materials,
demonstrated glorification of dead objects
was completely worthless and immaterial…

to the hungry development of my soul.
Such veneration of idols must be profane!
Get me away now from this unholy place;
I must not allow my life to remain the same.

A change of perspective was required
to completely fulfill God’s holy plan;
thus, my name was changed by Yahweh
from my being Abram to… Abraham.

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Gen 16; According to Scripture, he was born Abram and his father was an idol-maker; young Abram questioned polytheism and smashed all but one of his father's idols. When Abram was roughly 75 years old, he was called by God. He made a pact with the Almighty, agreeing to follow the one true God in exchange for God's promise to make him the founder of many nations.

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Joe Breunig, 11 april 2013

Poem: Torn Heart

Even now, my precious Lord,
I’m fully aware of the spiritual bleed
emanating from the wounds of my heart;
despite the ongoing pain, I’ve experienced
that genuine explosion of Your holy seed…

which was planted within the frailty
of this tear-filled, human existence.
Your timeless waves of abundance continue
to inundate the morning cries of sorrow
and to overwhelm my life’s resistance.

The fabric of my heart has been ripped;
from this unseen rupture comes a new flow
of unexpected compassion for Your people.
Draw me ever closer to You, merciful Lord;
position me within Your Kingdom’s plateau.

Allow me to enjoy the boundlessness…
of Your unabated surge of loyal love,
that seeks to unquestioningly consume me,
since I’m free me of sin’s punishment
and covered by Jehovah’s promises from above.

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Joel 2:12-13

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Joe Breunig, 4 april 2013

Poem: Deep Within Me

Long ago my Lord, I desired…
to share myself with You completely.
Under Your everlasting covenant,
You etched Your message of Love
upon my open and tender heart.
Now I radiate with joy and knowledge
from having Your Principles imprinted
on my life and mind’s thinking.
As I’m steadfast on Your firm foundation,
continue to enhance our relationship.
Cleanse me from the impurities that stain,
as You have previously promised.
Show me how to find and seek…
the righteousness of Your Kingdom
for myself and others.
From embracing the ideal of dying to self,
Your spiritual seed of faith
exploded abundantly inside my spirit,
since it was planted… deep within me!

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Psa 51:17; John 12:24-25; 2 Cor 4:10-12;
Gal 2:20, 5:24; Col 2:11-13; 2 Tim 2:11;
Eze 36:26-27

Learn more about me and my poetry at:
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By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.

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Joe Breunig, 4 april 2013

Poem: Moral Fiascos

Real Truth is still being sought out,
in this ever growing Age of Information;
the rise of social media has added
to the noise against spiritual institutions.

Unfortunately, ungodly behaviors continue to play out
within our society, neighborhoods and church pulpits.
We Christians must wholeheartedly repent now,
before His divine Grace, we unwittingly forfeit.

Sacred texts attest to God’s existence by faith,
while Science can only prove Him via logical sight.
Genuine and unstoppable power comes from His Word
and never by the temporary strength of human might.

Personal accountability and responsibility
can be displayed via righteous servitude;
develop your unique identity in Christ
with the character of ethical fortitude.

Consumption of the Scriptures should not be ignored
in favor of viewing biblically, inspired frescos.
Be girded on the foundation of Jehovah’s principles
and put an end to the ongoing… moral fiascos.

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 6:10; Lam 3:22-23

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Joe Breunig, 28 march 2013

Poem: Called to Worship (IV)

Do you know what you’re doing?
Search your heart’s motivation.
What is it, that keeps you going?
Are there… corresponding actions?

Refrain from frenetic, frantic busyness,
for now is the time for quiet waiting;
stop the phony acts of supposed holiness;
discontinue the false, religious debating.

Endeavors taken are still your choice.
Can your actions stand before God’s pop quiz?
Are you listening solely to His voice?
Is the plan you’re executing… yours or His?

The underlying impetus will be revealed
according to God’s perfect timing.
Is it The Word of God you wield?
Has your life been given to His consigning?

Elements of faith are meant to build character,
and are not for the purpose of vain “head trips”;
spiritual accountability is still required;
always remember that we’re… called to worship!

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
1 Cor 4:1-5; Psa 26; Rom 12:1-8

Learn more about me and my poetry at:
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Joe Breunig, 28 march 2013

Poem: Faith!

Help me Lord to focus solely on Thee!
Issues and challenges of Life come and go,
defining me with my soul’s scarred essence.
Yet I remain, beneath Your heavenly flow!

Allow Your Presence to wash over me,
removing all evidence of sins’ stains.
Continue breaking the ungodly links of…
the remnant of shackling, prisoner chains.

Open my eyes fully that I may see
the way You view me within Your Kingdom.
Let this divine, flooding confidence
gird me against… whatever may come.

Although Salvation, to me, was free;
I humbly acknowledge my Christ’s pain.
Now the force of faith surges within me,
while knowing that… it can never be feigned!

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Mark 11:22-24; Rom 4:17-22; Heb 10:35-39, 11

Learn more about me and my poetry at:
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Joe Breunig, 21 march 2013

Poem: Silent Tears (II)

Have you envisioned
  our Lord upon The Cross?
Have you seen
  those considered lost?

Did you notice
  the absence of Grace?
Did you observe
  tears staining His face?

Can you imagine
  the agony of His pain?
Have you accepted the Gift
  of the Lamb that was slain?

On that day of crucifixion
  Love was brokenhearted
and divine reconciliation
  was quietly started.

Christ mourned the souls
  who chose the path of rejection
and was sadden by their ignorance
  of His personally offered Salvation.

Days before Resurrection Sunday
  the silent tears of Christ fell,
having glimpsed the future in which…
   numerous souls were separated by hell.



Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 26-27; Luke 23; Mark 15; John 18-19; 1 Cor 1:23

Learn more about me and my poetry at:
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Joe Breunig, 21 march 2013

Poem: Determination

O Lord, I have purposed in my spirit
to sing of Your greatness and mercy!
Before You I humbly bow and kneel;
with my tongue, I exalt only Thee!

The enemy constantly surrounds me;
my joy they look to slyly steal.
You are my Maker and I’m the clay,
previously molded upon Thy Potter’s wheel.

Since Your words drip from my heart,
no longer can I remain silent.
Use me to write this poetry, filled…
with messages that are “heaven sent”.

Stand mightily over this blue planet,
let Your shadow cover this globe;
remind everyone of Your Presence;
clothe Your people with ecclesiastical robes.

Being one of Your Children, I too serve You,
as a sanctified priest of Your holy nation.
Knowing that my identity is found in You,
I’ll never consider yielding… my determination.

Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Psa 23, 57; Jer 18:6; Isa 61:10, 64:8

Learn more about me and my poetry at:
http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/

By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.