Theocratic Poetry

[paradiseseeker]

Hello dear friends! I found this group but wasn't sure how to upload our stories, poetry, musings... etc.  I hope I am doing this correctly.

 

Below you will find a few of some of my older poems.  Please let me know what you think.

 

The first poem is one that I wrote for the elders in my congregation:

 

A Poem of Appreciation

 

For all the things you do for us, we would like to say Thank You.

 

You have been given a serious job from our Father and great God Jehovah, and you have accepted the task with joy. Thank You.

 

You shepherd the flock with tender loving care. You provide counsel and at times needed correction, guided by Holy Spirit through eager ernest prayer. Thank You.

 

No matter the time of day, we the sheep know that when we need you we only have to call. Thank You.

 

The Scriptures say you are “Gifts in Men” and truly you are. Our beloved elders of the Madisonville congregation whom we treasure and adore -- Thank You.

 

This next poem I wrote when I really reflected on how the scriptures improve our lives.

 

READ, RESPOND & RELY

 

Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic may be the branches of the learning tree.

But truly I say to you that there are 3 R's, that can lead to life eternally.

 

READ, RESPOND & RELY!

Give these three a try.

Sing with me this happy song,

Jehovah's Word is never wrong.

 

When you daily the Bible READ,

you allow Jehovah to plant a seed.

Once that seed takes root and grow,

in your life Jah's spirit will flow.

 

READ, RESPOND & RELY!

Give these three a try.

Sing with me this happy song,

Jehovah's Word is never wrong.

 

When to the Bible you RESPOND,

with Jehovah you build a bond.

A bond that lasts your life through,

and friendship with his son Jesus too.

 

READ, RESPOND & RELY!

Give these three a try.

Sing with me this happy song,

Jehovah's Word is never wrong.

 

When upon the Bible you RELY,

Blessings from Jehovah will multiply.

All of this is with great certainty,

because God's Word is for eternity.

 

READ, RESPOND & RELY!

Give these three a try.

Sing with me this happy song,

Jehovah's Word is never wrong.

 

Lastly, this next poem is one that I wrote after a dear friend, who was like my baby sister, had passed. I decided to post a picture at the end of this poem. 😀  I am the sister on the right.

 

Keep On Keepin’ On

 

Right now we are feeling much heartache and sorrow. 

But remember my friends… we have a brighter tomorrow.

A time where pain, sickness, and Death itself will be done…

All wonderful blessings we shall see if we just Keep on Keepin’ on.

 

I can hear you urging us to keep up our pace.

You have fought the good fight… you have finished your race.

Towards our goal we are still running, in paradise with you we shall join.

Our God Jehovah, who cannot lie, says we will... If we just Keep On Keepin’ on.

 

Right now my dear sister, for a little while you sleep.

Our Father’s loyal love is just and true… safe in his memory you will keep.

The time is now urgent much more work is to be done…

We cannot tire out… We MUST Keep on Keepin’ On!

 

[dljbsp]

From the 11/1/23 daily text comments: 

 

Title: Jehovah's Guidance
 

In the face of the opposer's ire,
Jehovah's calm embrace takes you higher.
Recalling scriptures, a wellspring of light,
Guiding the lost to paths that are right.

 

Midweek meetings with conversations pure,
Training hearts to speak with motives sure.
Overcoming apprehensions, stepping beyond,
Spreading His word, the call to respond.

 

Conventions beckon, with forms anew,
Challenges embraced, blessings ensue.
Leaving comfort's grasp, in faith's firm stance,
Jehovah's guidance, our divine dance.

 

NOT written by me, just shared.

Edited November 1, 2023 by dljbsp

[Tortuga]

The Bible is read

The magazines too,

I learned the truth

And so can you!

 

😁

 

[dljbsp]

"Integrity in Leadership"

 

Amidst distrust and political haze,

Yearning for leaders' trustworthy ways.

A survey's voice echoes loud and clear,

People seek integrity without fear.

 

In the sacred text, a vision unfurled,

Of a government led by an untainted world.

God's Kingdom, they say, the ultimate reign,

With Jesus, its Leader, free of all stain.

 

A track record of care, the scriptures attest,

A heart for the people, truly blessed.

As King, he'll deliver justice and peace,

To all who embrace, their strife to cease.