Comparison

The curse of comparison
puffing up
or deflating,
putting pressure
on heart and mind,
troubling tempers
and exaggerating envy,
breaking friendships
and losing peace.

It is a wicked way
to walk in,
and the world
has conquered
the art completely.

The desire to compare,
to feel less than,
or more than,
drives depression
deeper into
already faltering hearts,
thinking they
are not good enough.

It is a lie
and a vicious one,
unraveling the truth
that we are all unique,
and that in diversity
there is such depth
of beauty and promise.

If this truth could be
encouraged,
for each to burn brighter,
it would set the world
alight with wonder,
turning hearts back
to the One who made us all.

Seasons Of Change

When treasured pets die
and loved children fly
the nest that is always their home.

When retirement looms
and brides meet their grooms
and change is the constant for you.

When long relationships break
and painful ailments overtake
and friend's funerals are far too often.

When you back has a bend
and your bones do not mend
as fast as in times gone before.

When the steady job
and the familiar mob
are replaced with increasing uncertainty.

When your memory remains
with more losses than gains
and your life slows down to stationary.

As things come upon you
and may overwhelm you
remember this life giving phrase.

God does not alter
and He will not falter
or leave you in these seasons of change.

Do Not Drift

Do not drift away from Me,
for the currents would take you
to a different shore,
than the one I am on.

I am preparing food
for you to eat with Me,
to have unhurried time together,
to talk and listen
to each others hearts.

I long for you
to make Me known
in others lives,
but you need to know Me
first
so you do not offer
a pale reflection
of who I truly am.

I long to spend the day
with you,
allowing warm sand
to run between your toes
and Mine,
and to plan for future days
together.

I long to hold you
for a holy moment,
so you know
you are forever held.

Do not drift away
from Me,
but move towards Me
on the shore.

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I have put My anointing upon you for purpose.

Not so you can feel good but so you can do good in My Name.

The earth is groaning to see the sons and daughters

of God manifest through words and deeds.

It is not the time to sit and watch what 

I am doing but to do it with Me as My disciples

on the earth.

Don't say I don't know what to do.

My Word has already told you.

Be diligent to obey it

and make a difference in these days,

says the Lord.

Death On Demand

Choose when to die.

Pick a cool time.

It will look great

on your gravestone,

to have numbers in line.

Choose where to die,

in a room with a view,

and gather your friends,

either many or few.

You can say a speech,

or get someone to toast.

Choose to die now,

when you want to the most.

Don’t take a chance,

that life will get better.

Better die now,

than live a regretter.

Leave cash to your family,

they need it the most.

Send them all money,

to arrive in the post.

They’ll be sad at your passing,

but glad of the date.

So it won’t clash with their travels,

or finding a new mate.

Don’t see this as failure,

it’s great in the end,

to choose when to die,

and how much to spend.

Don’t think of the future,

they’ll be glad when you’re gone.

They’ll throw you a party,

and sing you a song.

 Why live any longer,

 you’re past your best before?

Why not die now,

 let others benefit with more?

It’s totally your choice,

and decision you see.

We’ll just strongly persuade you,

and pay the full fee.

So get ready to die,

it’s time to move on.

There’s no changing your mind,

the payment has gone.

So grieve for your life,

but only a bit.

This death on demand,

is really a hit!