COME ALIVE!

I happened across the following poem sometime earlier this year after so long- (of) hoping that I could put my hands on a copy of it. It was penned (shortly over) some 3 years ago for the reopening of our Youth Group for the New Year. If the memory serves me correctly, it was also the first time I had an encounter with Holy Spirit prompting and guiding me in putting it together- after I finally decided to yield entirely to His doing. Boy was I in for a painful but joyful ride! Particularly due to my unwillingness (at first) to let go of the weights that hindered me from discovering His true purpose for my life. I truly am thankful for His presence in my life and truly see the fruit of total surrender!

Happy reading!

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So engulfed in perpetuating tradition is this world, that it loses sight of what is morally correct,

Do not become a victim to this plight lest you be found unrighteous in His sight

Christmas, Easter, politics and all other common misconceptions amplified through media relations

They are rejoicing, their pockets weighty with hearts of gluttony;

But their spirits are dampened, distressed and destroyed.

You are now anxious for the next weekend, fortnight or month end,

That your frown may be replaced with a crown *Smile! Say cheese!*

Only to become a victim of foolish greed (tsk tsk tsk)-

Your ignorance magnifying Kingdom abominations, without giving any heed.

Let me take some time, trigger a spark in your brain:

When was the last time you tithed?

When was the last time you prayed?

Did you ever thank God for His provisions?

Have you ever been to the holy gathering of the called out ones?

(You know- that thing we so oft refer to as “church” not realizing that WE ARE THE CHURCH!)

Do you even know what that means?

Have you ever shopped extensively in the Word, to gain the true meaning of these so-called “traditions”?

If not, keep shopping because you forgot to purchase faith, understanding and knowledge- in that precise order!

After all, what is the earth without salt or light? Without you?

Not convinced?

Well keep watching others die and ask yourself: ‘Why am I still alive when my actions are similar?’

You steal. You cheat. You lie. (Sounds like you are a walking Lucifer eh?)

Now do you see your testimony?

Why do you think I speak? This story was once mine!

Submit and choose to perpetuate the tradition of Jesus Christ- for living is Christ, and to die is gain-

And watch your life transform, no longer conforming but seeking to inform of the fullness of joy that is in His presence.

Be prepared to Come Alive!