Poetry for the Soul Saturday 01-24-2026

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✨ The Way of Jesus

Follow the Way of Jesus,
The visible image of the invisible God,
Into the mystery and majesty,
Where eternal blessings are broad.

United in purpose,
He leads us to always obey,
Guiding through every challenge,
Because the cross has opened the way.

Peace with the Father,
And everlasting love—
So, we follow the Light
That shines on the path from above.

With purpose in every step,
We tell the world about Jesus
Not only in words,
But in the way they see us.

And many will follow,
For His glory is in us,
With hearts transformed,
Walking the Way of Jesus.

Poem Inspired by Reflections upon Paul’s words in Colossians 1:15-23

Poetry for the Soul Saturday 01-17-2026

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🌿 Refreshing Stream of Prayers

A stream of prayers flow through the hills,
Into my mind, into my heart it fills.
Refreshing my soul with holy light,
Guiding my steps in God’s pure sight.

I walk His Way, with joy I share,
Helping others with love and care.
A life that pleases the Lord I choose,
Strength renewed, I cannot lose.

Endurance and patience steady my pace,
Through trials I move with gentle grace.
The mission designed by God I embrace,
Empowered by Spirit, wisdom in place.

Blessed by His hand, I shine each day,
Blessing others along the way.
With thankful heart, I lift my song,
In His strength, I am made strong.

Poem Inspired by Reflections upon Reading Colossians 1:9-14

Poetry for the Soul Saturday 01-10-2026

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Anchored to Hope

Because of hope, we rise each day,
To walk in light, to show the Way.
The world may tremble, hearts may fear,
But Christ our Cornerstone stands near.

In chaos deep, when things confuse,
He lifts us up, we never lose.
His Light breaks through the darkest night,
And turns our weakness into might.

Victories come where truth prevails,
In every step that never fails.
Aligned with Him, we stand secure,
In love that’s strong, in faith that’s pure.

We lead with ways both kind and wise,
With vision born of heaven’s skies.
Creativity flows like a stream,
Restoring hope, reviving dreams.

We serve to heal, rebuild, renew,
To point the way, to walk it too.
For anchored deep in Christ the Lord,
We live the truth, we spread His Word.

So let us shine, let mercy reign,
Let joy arise through loss and pain.
Because of hope, we change the tide—
With Christ within, we will not hide.

Poem Inspired by Reflections upon Reading Colossians 1:1-8.

🏅 Champions

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In sports and in life,
there are habits to begin,
and the first one to try
is planning to win.

Everyone who competes
shares one common goal—
in golf, it’s guiding
the ball to the hole.

In basketball, it’s aiming
for the basket so small,
winning many games
to reach March Madness tall.

In baseball or softball,
it’s teamwork displayed,
helping a friend
round the bases to home plate.

In track, it’s the runner
with pace to refine,
faster and faster,
until reaching their prime.

The great thing in sports
is that goals are defined,
and as we aspire this year in life,
let us keep this in mind.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 12-29-2016

I hope you will be blessed this upcoming New Year. This poem is inspired by all the sporting events this time of the year and the ones starting up in a few months. It takes discipline and teamwork to compete in any sport. The same qualities are also needed in building our faith. This day with God, keep the body in which Christ lives both physically and spiritually fit. Build up muscles of faith, seek Truth, experience joy, and recognize wonder.

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Renewed and Restored

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Because of the birth,
Of baby Jesus,
Immanuel—
God is with us.

Creation rejoices,
Heaven and nature sings,
For what God has done,
For all He will bring.

There is something more,
Beyond what we can see,
Beyond what we imagine,
Beyond what is to be.

The star that was seen,
Led hearts to the King,
And we are joyful,
As the New Year rings.

We see with eyes of faith,
Praising the Lord,
Stepping ahead,
Renewed and restored.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 12-21-2024

Poem Inspired While Listening to Sermon of Wayne Williams – Renew Church Waco, 12-15-2024

Poetry for the Soul Saturday 12-20-2025

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🌟 A Holiday Poem on Forgiveness

Why is it so hard to forgive,
When memories linger, sharp as a sieve?
The holidays draw us near once more,
Yet some hearts stay closed, some wounds still sore.

Families gather, tables spread wide,
But shadows of words may still divide.
Estranged by echoes of things once said,
We carry the past like stones of lead.

Genesis speaks of Joseph’s grace,
His father’s burial, a solemn place.
Returning to Egypt, his brothers feared—
Would vengeance strike for the pain they’d seared?

But Joseph chose a gentler way,
Explaining how God had shaped that day.
What men had meant for harm and despair,
God turned to life, provision, and care.

He blessed his brothers, calmed their dread,
Promised their families would be fed.
Compassion ruled where revenge could reign,
Gentleness healed what anger had slain.

So let us strive when wronged or bruised,
To see how God’s hand may be used.
Forgiveness frees, resentment binds,
Love restores and renews our minds.

What holds us back is the weight we keep,
Past discomforts that cut too deep.
Yet kindness given returns again,
A smile received when a smile is sent.

Life throws curve balls, storms may rise,
But hope lifts hearts toward paradise.
Someday with the Lord, all pain will cease,
And joy will crown us with perfect peace.

So this day with God, let mercy flow,
Give kindness freely, let gentleness show.
For what we sow in love will grow—
Forgive, and watch His blessings overflow.

Poetry for the Soul Saturday 12-13-2025

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Poetry has a unique power to extract profound truths into a few potent words, crystallizing our thoughts and stirring the heart and soul. It speaks where text falters, reaching into the spiritual core of our being. As we reflect on the lessons of Obadiah, may we  walk in the light of Truth, following the footsteps of Jesus— letting the verses below inspire us to step boldly into a victorious future, fortified by faith and the clarity that poetry can provide.

Living Stones

Stone stands firm through wind and flame,
A witness carved in time’s own name.
Like truth that echoes through the Word,
Unshaken by the battles stirred.

God’s voice, a timeless, guiding light,
Still speaks through ages, bold and bright.
Each verse—a stone, each line—a wall,
To help the weary stand, not fall.

From weathered past, a blueprint drawn,
To build anew where hope seemed gone.
Transformed, renewed, the broken rise,
With mercy shining in their eyes.

Enemies once torn apart,
Now labor with a softened heart.
Restored by grace, they work as one,
Beneath the cross, beneath the Son.

Humility and peace now grow,
Where pride once laid the spirit low.
Justice walks with gentle pace,
Led by compassion, truth, and grace.

So, step with courage, hand in hand,
Rebuild the ruins, heal the land.
For Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life,
Still leads us through the storm and strife.

Living stones, we rise and stand,
Firm in faith, by His command.
A holy house, forever sure—
Built on love that shall endure.

Poem Inspired by Reflections of Reading Obadiah

Poetry for the Soul Saturday 12-06-2025

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Poetry has a unique power to extract profound truths into a few potent words, crystallizing our thoughts and stirring the heart and soul. It speaks where text falters, reaching into the spiritual core of our being. As we reflect on the lessons of Habakkuk 3, we are reminded that faith in our God gives us confidence when faced with the impossible because we have the kind of faith that moves mountains.

God of Possible

A prayer we lift, both deep and wide,
Of vision clear and faith applied.
We praise You, Lord, with hearts aglow,
For what You do that we don’t know.

Behind the scenes, Your hand is near,
Unseen, yet working year by year.
Our faith unlocks what eyes can’t see—
The doors You open silently.

We start today with something small,
A whispered hope, a humble call.
A seed we plant in quiet trust,
Believing You are good and just.

For harvest waits beyond the now,
And You, O Lord, will show us how.
You multiply each faithful deed,
Transforming lack into full seed.

Our small obedience, day by day,
Becomes a part of heaven’s way.
So we keep walking, keep the flame,
Believing still in Jesus’ name.

You make things happen, shift the tide,
With power no fear can override.
You are the God who parts the sea,
Who makes the blind and broken see.

We’re confident in what’s ahead,
Because You raise what once seemed dead.
Impossible? Not in Your hand—
You move the mountains, shape the land.

So here we stand, in praise and awe,
Held by Your promise, love, and law.
A prayer of vision, bold and true—
Our future, Lord, begins with You.

Poem Inspired by Reflections of Reading Habakkuk 3

Poetry for the Soul Saturday 11-29-2025

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Poetry has a unique power to extract profound truths into a few potent words, crystallizing our thoughts and stirring the heart and soul. It speaks where text falters, reaching into the spiritual core of our being. As we reflect on the lessons of Habakkuk 2:5–20, this poem emerges not just as a response, but as a symbol of hope — illuminating the path forward with conviction. Let its verses inspire us to rise from the ruins of past struggles and step boldly into a victorious future, fortified by faith and the clarity that poetry can provide.

 🛡️ The Path That Builds

Destruction whispers through the land,
Greed and violence take their stand.
Empty hearts and selfish gain,
Leave behind a trail of pain.

No worship lifts the soul to light,
No moral compass guides what’s right.
But in the hush, when God is heard,
A path emerges from His Word.

It winds through valleys, climbs with grace,
Marked by kindness in each place.
Temperance steadies every stride,
Purpose walks close by its side.

Unselfish love begins to bloom,
Replacing shadows, clearing gloom.
This path does not destroy or harm,
It heals with truth, a holy balm.

Society receives a map,
Drawn not by man, but heaven’s lap.
Integrity becomes the way,
Truth and love its bright array.

Grace shapes each stone beneath our feet,
Where mercy and conviction meet.
And as God’s plan unfolds in time,
The future sings a hopeful rhyme.

It flourishes beyond the veil,
Where lies once tried to twist and fail.
For what deception sought to steal,
God redeems with love that heals.

Poem Inspired by Reflections of Reading Habakkuk 2:5–20

Thanksgiving Victory

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Thanksgiving is a time,
For family and food,
A table spread wide
With an attitude—
Of gratitude.

Football games are viewed,
Cheers rise and fall,
Our favorite teams
May not win at all.
But one team does, it seems—
A mystery divine,
A victory unseen
By human design.

So be grateful,
Not just for pie or feast,
But for the grace
That never ceased.
For our Lord,
In mercy profound,
Brings final victory
Where love abounds.

Free from the demands
Of the written code,
He bore the weight
Of sin’s heavy load.
Because of the Cross,
A new Way is showed—
Not earned, but given,
Not forced, but flowed.

Accepting this new Way
That God has provided,
Hearts once scattered
Now stand united.
Doing the amazing,
Not by might or pride,
But by the Spirit
That dwells inside.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, lots of food, and football games. Our favorite teams don’t always win but being a part of God’s team always brings the final victory. All winning teams have a game plan. Let us be thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Him as Savior; we have taken the steps necessary to make this Thanksgiving weekend with Him amazing!

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