A friend shared a devotion with me and as I was reading it, the words, “If the mountain were smooth, we wouldn’t climb it.” pierced my heart into inspiration! Truly a God moment. I love these moments because I know with certainty, the Holy Spirit has a message for me to communicate with my fellow earthlings. So be inspired with this poetic mustard seed… and keep climbing! Ubuntu
When I gaze upon the majestic moon and the stars that surround its glow
there is nothing I or man can add to its beauty
When I look up at the white puffy clouds
and the rainbow that always takes us by surprise
there is nothing we can add to it
When I sit on a beach and marvel the sand for which God says
He knows the number of every grain
and the ocean that spreads
so much wider than my limited view
I can’t help but
bow my head in adoration
because there is nothing I can add to it
When rain drops sprinkle the earth
because I Am speaks it forth in His perfect timing
I am truly amazed at the water and how it is always on time
and there is simply nothing I or man can add to its beauty
When I think of the early morning dew that awaits our senses
in all of its glimmer and nourishment to the earth
there is nothing we can add to it
When I think of each budding tree
every flower petal
each grain of soil
all the creations that walk, crawl, leap, and fly upon the earth
including me
and including you
there is nothing we can add to its beauty
except, Love
Inspired 3:33 am 12/11/18 by Psalm 23 NKJV. Poetic Mustard Seeds. All work posted is protected by copyright.
The Lord is my shepherd, because You said You would never leave me nor forsake me
I shall not want, because You said if I would just trust You, You would take care of every detail in my life
He makes me to lie down in green pastures, because there is no sun-burn grass in Your valley
He leads me beside the still waters, because only You know when I need total refreshing
He restores my soul, because You know how hard this life can be at times
He leads me in the paths of righteousness, because You know that righteousness is the only path that will lead me to a full life
For His name’s sake, because it was never about me and always about You
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, because these are perilous times we live in
I will fear no evil, because again, You said you would never leave me nor forsake me
For You are with me, ALL OF THE TIME
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me, because, You know what is best for me and You alone are my biggest cheerleader
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, because my character means more to You than any of the conditions You allow me to go through
You anoint my head with oil, because You know what lies ahead in my valleys
My cup runs over, because You have every solid thing I need
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me because again I say, You said wherever i am, there You are
All the days of my life, because You know the number of each one
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord because there IS NO other place for me or that I would rather be
Forever. Yes, forever because You are the ultimate ride or die.
Inspired by God and written by Poetic Mustard Seeds on 10.17.17. All work posted is protected by copyright.
I wasn’t always saved
but some one was watching and Some One was keeping me
I’ve always had a big heart, yet I was selfish too
Even though I had a varied vocabulary, I cursed like Peter
My focus was on creating my kingdom and not living for God’s Kingdom
I was short tempered and got angry easily
because I wasn’t always saved
but some one was watching and Some One was keeping me
I was nice yet I could be cruel at the snap of a finger too because I had that gear
When I could not have my way, I metaphorically and literally at times
stumped my feet and made my own way
not even the least bit concerned about God’s way
I wasn’t always saved
but some one was watching and Some One was keeping me
I always loved helping people, but I never saw it as ministry and God’s practicum for purpose
Sadie said “don’t’ live a life of regrets”
so now I am grateful for the life I lived before God saved me
because He was keeping me all along the way
He knew those watching me would see my transformation and His Glory simultaneously
He knew my heart would expand, growing big enough for His Kingdom assignments
because some one is always watching
Like Paul, He knew He would give me some blinding time so my selfishness would turn into self-less-ness and
He knew Pastor James Marshall would be along my journey to teach me about managing my emotions so I and my tongue would leave less and less dead bodies along my way
He knew that one day my way would be less of a concern and His way would be more of my deepest desire
He knew that to be in authentic relationship with Him, for me to know Him from the mountaintop
I had to grow in the valley of life
so that I could live a life worth honoring
I am still in the valley growing
with honor and sold out, Jesus freak, not turning back
service to and reverence for God, the One Who keeps me
Psalm 23:3 states “He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”
some one is always watching
Is your life a life worth honoring
but more importantly
do you bring honor to His name?
This afternoon, I have the pleasure of facilitating a poetry workshop at the Lake Elkhorn Middle School to 22 young ladies who have the potential to change the world in a positive manner.