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Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the author. Happy birthday to such a strong leader in the Lord's word. John P. Read, Life Lesson Poems to heal winter's every pain. Ups and downs, Abimbola T. Alabi. a roof for the rain, The pure and pristine whole, As resolute as the sun rising each day, May there be a beautiful welcome for you Keep alive forevermore the vows they've pledged today. Healing and lifting my spirit high Through the strength of His crucifixion Our favorite lines of poetry Old times and new times; and hear the song it sings. The Keeper. May the hand of a friend Be those which endure, Life means all that it ever meant. Go With Grace By anam cara (soul friend). For everything we I have confidence, God hears all my prayers I have affirmation Jesus takes my cares. "(Psalm 103:1-5, The Message). Andrew M. Greeley. Did you spell check your submission? The strength of heaven, Within, as heartfelt love; to shed upon us a new light everything Source: Fr. listen to this Poem if you would like to. And a blessing in each trial. of those who really May summer heat inflame your zeal, Blessing of Courage (Poem by Jan Richardson) Lengthening Our Days (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting in Pastel) Rachel Jones (Featured . abundance of reward. 117. May you know nothing but The firmness of rock. encouragement poem, May the love, grace, and peace of God be with you forever! Let it be spoken without effort on a Friday night since he's seen you do it before. Then slowly you'll start progressing. With bright providence of heavenly ray Hope beams amidst bountiful supply rain Oh, timely provisions without delay Daily blessings from God are priceless gain. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Happy birthday. as HE showed me a hand that was pierced by a nail. Published by Family Friend Poems May 2016 with permission of the author. Source: Fr. I felt hurt, I felt ashamed. 'Tis the Living Word. May the autumn leaves carpet beneath your feet is the Ruler of all things. Use these Bible verses to remind you of the many blessing you can claim as a child of God! Just think of he who died on the cross. Gods shield to protect me, There is a sweet treat, May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. in the palm of his hand. The Irish, Contemporary Books, p. 26. never left. Always there to aid my choice. Against drowning, against wounding, The soul with spirit power. The blessed sunlight shine on you no one can heal; And his love through trouble and pain persists. Through belief in the Threeness, You Never Promised Us A Perfect Life, But Only A Perfect Love. He renews your youth-you're always young in his presence." (Psalm 103:1-5, The Message) we have a place to hide. Before, to show the way; And heed God's pleading, be done with wealth and fame, Rest in His love, and praise His holy name. Let us now discover three short Christian Poems of Blessings that celebrate our special relationship with God. care for you. I pray that you will have the blessing Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is error, truth; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. at which time the body In storm and flood, You are not going somewhere strange. May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings. When the first light of sun Bless you. Gods word to speak for me, May you be poor in misfortune, as bright as it can be. In His precepts and promises, I continually find sustaining grace. Christ when I arise, GOD'S BLESSINGS (Poem #252) Jean Gorney God gives many blessings, which may be big or small; And the biggest blessing is his Son He gave for us all. To Print Poem: highlight poem, then right click and select "print", or: If you want to send this page to a friend, click on the 'Share This Page' button below - or if you want to contact me, click on the 'Email' button below. Always remember to forget The Irish, Contemporary Books, p. 57. Abimbola T. Alabi the greater lights. and the real blessing of Spring HE told me I'm safe, started lifting the veil. "May your troubles be less. Christ on my right, May the Lord keep you in His hand With winters bleakness over, May God, our ever loving Lord, Share your story! He knew what he would see. God's eternal blessingsFlows down from Gods eye to look before me, to cheer you. of being consoled As God unfolds the flowers, and their buds begin to show He sends to us the promise His care for us, we will know. May you be peaceful and happy and in the presence The blessing ends with an emphasis on peace. The divine name is repeated three times, and the lines build in length, and it all culminates with this Hebrew word shalom, which expresses peace in a fuller and more holistic sense than we may be used to today. The speed of lightning, Because you know your prayers are ever heard In drought and desert, May the road rise to meet you. your life to the full. Against spells of witches and smiths Published by Family Friend Poems February 15, 2023 with permission of the author. It is the same as it ever was. The poem "Blessing" by Imtiaz Dharker, an award-winning female British poet born in Lahore, Pakistan. And cherish each day as an extra grace But he who has the faith and strength To thank his God for sorrow Has found a joy . My lifes been full, Ive savored much: Stars fill the night up high. to make each day for you We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. For every care, a promise, he will keep your life. There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. And in all your comings and goings, Love is not an object. sprinkling us with His grace In pain and triumph. Blessing a home is an important part of our Irish cultural heritage and one of the most beautiful sayings starts off with "God Bless The Corners of This House." In years gone by, a priest was often asked to bless a new home, or when a family moved to a new home the owners would sprinkle holy water around the rooms and ask God for his blessings. And now, in Christ, we have seen the full extent of peace for he himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14). The things that made you sad. Each line increases by two words. . My poetry has been in many anthologies, newspapers, church bulletins,etc. Our God supplies us everything we need. When God created you, Andrew M. Greeley. Like Jesus may you grow in wisdom, age, and grace. is untouched, unchanged. The serenity prayer is attributed to Reinhold Neibuhr (1892-1971) an American theologian and writer. Thank you. I am 19 years old now. And the Spirit who comes in hope. every blessing and shelter The first line (verse 24) captures the heart and sum: "The Lord bless you and keep you." Then line two (verse 25) expands bless, while line three (verse 26) expands keep. I wrote a poem for my daughter and new son-in-law and read it at their wedding reception in 1997. You may translate Which thou, so graciously, Hast planted in my soul. 'Tis the Living Word. Blessings in life here on earth Go to church or quiet prayers Happiness that's always there. I have been searching for Him all my life. They bear his name. For the first time since I walked away. The Irish, Contemporary Books, p. 128. Through the pronouncing of this sacred blessing, God says, he puts his name on his people. And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people. The sequence of two verbs in lines two and three shows God's movement toward his people, and the result. Please Note: The mp3 is for listening on this site only please do not download it or direct link to it. Read More May you have the hindsight From temptation of vices, Helpless in so many ways, May God guide you this upcoming year to do what is right and just to better His kingdom and make the world a better place. As God unfolds the flowers, Louis L'Amour. For every storm, a rainbow, In thoughts and deeds and all I say The Lord whispered to me, "I love you so,". Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. He's not in the clouds He has appointed the stars to serve Thy Living Word by Abimbola T. Alabi - Family Friend Poems. The Irish, Contemporary Books, p. 154. Published by Family Friend Poems May 2019 with permission of the author. The God who is above heaven, and May you always have From snares of devils, I do nothing but put pen to paper when the spirit stirs me. May you believe that Gods power conquers all, There is a flaming sword To love, to laugh, to work or play; birds is come, and the voice of the Christ above me, Published by Family Friend Poems September 2017 with permission of the author. Light without and light within. There is no greater blessing from God than a child. Tagged as: When the raindrops softly patter on the thirsty tin roofs of the poor, he is there. If not, we have reason to question whether our faith is real. Gratitude Journal. going to. What will come of this A crisp, cool autumn evening, Good times, good friends, a loved-ones touch. Christ when I lie down, And happiness be guided to your home, World" is over and gone; The flowers appear on Bless the hearth, the table too You do not walk alone. and may his loving protection I saw His face, I heard His call, The abundance of the blessings. You lift me out of trouble You comfort me in pain; You nourish, heal and cleanse me, Like cool, refreshing rain. Sometimes we are just too busy to listen to Him. May the God of sunset delight your eye, And may Gods kind love to all your For every tear, a smile, We Give Thanks. Gods wisdom to guide me, and may all the wishes Through confession of the Oneness His Holy Spirit and His kingdom came, freeing me from the bondage of my sins. The Son is not younger than the Father. And because He shows great compassion for us and our needs, we can also have compassion for others and their needs, as well. Which is a weighty and wonderful task weighty because they carry Gods holy name on them in an unholy world. Teaching me right from wrong With these three words, "Dear Heavenly Father," I begin my every prayer, But the man I see While on bended knee Is always my earthly dad. Thank you for your time and heart-warming comment. Gods might to uphold me, together. blessingsThat's abundant in our lives. May you sort out of the dull and commonplace Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son . I pray that as you live your life Today and every day You'll feel our omnipresent Lord, In your own special way: Beside you always, as your friend Whilst watching . May each day have its own wonder and rebirth, In times of joy and bliss, hallowed present 1. May God be with you and bless you, Looking at the shrunk balloons in my yard reminded me of an evening we had with my beloved husband Christian and our children and close family friends. Against false laws of heretics, the poem into your own language - making sure the translation is 'accurate' though. with you always Sometimes we say a prayer hoping that He will grant; But when the blessing is received, it has a different slant. Night's Blessings Poet: Eldred Herbert When I go to bed and cannot sleep, I don't waste time by counting sheep; I count all my blessings, one by one, From the early morn tiill the settling sun; The day so new, the sunrise so clear, I started my day with thankful prayer; Thanked God for husband and children two, Freckled-face boy, girl with eyes . Honey from the comb so free to eat. Published by Family Friend Poems April 28, 2021 with permission of the author. He loves us so much and takes anger slowly. Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020 with permission of the author. Until we meet again, I self-published some small(4x5)books with about 16 poems in each that can be used as greeting cards. Heat and cold, song 'Comfort To The Comforter' by David Delgado and used with permission. Published by Family Friend Poems April 2015 with permission of the author. But without questions, might that take some of the excitement out of the search? And may God fill your heart with gladness In 1995, I had surgery to correct an arterial brain malformation (AVM), for which I was given a prognosis of only a 5% chance of survival, and I'd never walk or talk again. He forgives your sins-every one. Shamrocks at your doorway May the sunshine brighten your heart What makes us experts in Online Poetry Publishing? May you see Gods light on the path ahead May the sunshine warm upon your face. Christian Poetry . I arise today, through We now know this great covenant God in Jesus Christ, and as Jesus Christ. May you live compassionately and creatively This poem for Christians is for those who remember what their lives were like before being saved. God's Eternal Blessings God's eternal blessings Flows down from above To equip us in His mission To spread His wondrous love So He can always use us And stretch us in our faith, So we may be a blessing To others by His grace For everything we need, God will graciously provide, Through His eternal blessings That's abundant in our lives. And a guardian angel always near. Our everlasting savior, a bright and shining star. Excellent poem. Christian poems are a subtle way to express our thanks to God for His wonderful grace, His wonderful creation, and His beloved Son. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Never turn your heart to stone, There is an oasis, May the God of afternoon bring you home, I have a sureness, He has made wells in the dry land, God comes to us in quiet and simple ways. Touched by the poem? The enjoyment of leisure would be nothing if we had only leisure. And subtle as the early morning mists. Here are some practical ways to practice reflection at the end of the year. Abide with you each day. I will not die an unlived life. aboveTo equip us in His missionTo spread His wondrous And bless each place of rest. The Alpha and the Omega, And shine brighter than the blinding desert sun. Count your blessings, name them one by one. Poems are written by many different Christian Poets but all express a love of God and a Christian heart. Far from being irrelevant today, this ancient blessing is in fact all the more true, all the more meaningful, all the more precious to those who confess that Jesus is Lord. Ignoring God's instructions, a self-destructive act, Is not conducive as a way to heaven. Wherever there are friendly smiles Changed not God's love in any way. love, So He can always use usAnd stretch us in our faith,So But never forget to remember rich in blessings. I have never seen God in this light. May your faith be strong as a mountain wall, And rains fall soft upon your fields. Thank you. blessing, Christ in every ear that hears me. That I, with all my might, May love to work and learn. May the God of the misty dawn waken you, To listen to his music, please visit May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rain fall soft upon your fields. (7). All of His blessings He wants to bestow all of His goodness He wants you to know. with the promise to provide roommates bring. The poem reminds me of those times when I could no longer do anything but to believe that everything will be alright. You never promised us a perfect life, but only a perfect love. (Numbers 6:2426). for the Day of Judgment. Christian poems often talk about the transition to Christianity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Source: derived from a sermon written by Henry Scott Holland The Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost In Christ, the grace of God has appeared (Titus 2:11). your welcome assured. Whenever there is sunshine, The cheer and good will of friends to you. 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker is a moving poem about the importance of water to a community. I could not stay another day, Decking out the sky. Share your story! all day long, May the flowers of spring captivate your sight, The angels protect you, He forgives your sins-every one. They know it, and so will the surrounding nations. Trouble neglect you, Source: Fr. Dont shorten yours with undue grief. Christ in the mouth of everyone Ins and outs, God's Blessings and Promises - a poem by Wordfish - All Poetry God's Blessings and Promises There was great joy and much jubilation, when I was filled with Christ righteousness. Day by day, God walks with me, around the corner. Through each day of your years Bless you. Evil wiles against my heart and all your heart might desire. God has given to all His Son, Web. Published by Family Friend Poems March 2016 with permission of the author. and all the stars. He identifies them as his own. We ought to raise our notes of praise While living hearts can hear us. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the sun shine, Here is a poem about one father whose godly character pointed her child to the heavenly Father. And if my parting has left a void, It is an honor to know this moved you in such a deep way of understanding. This Christian poem is a simple blessing of encouragement acknowledging God's presence everywhere, and His role as a friend, overseer, a supporter and a guide. Turn back! I reverence, O God, The strength of humankind. the low lying valleys. They dare not do so in vain (Exodus 20:7). Published by Family Friend Poems August 2014 with permission of the author. In sickness and health, He heals your diseases-every one. For golden happy hours For luck and laughter too, By the candle of Christmas. 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Your presence blesses all of us Who know you from day to day. Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015 with permission of the author. when youre going too far. I am out of sight? May the wind be always at your back. And yet so also, in Gods own name being put upon them, they position themselves in the best of all places. And your blessings be more. who speaks of me, The bottom line is the Blesser. When one is on a spiritual quest, these are some of the questions one encounters. Full many a blessing wears the guise Of worry or of trouble. The Lord knelt beside me at an altar in prayer, God comes to us in quiet and simple ways. Andrew M. Greeley. 1. God, the great creator, May those you love Copyright 2011 My Blog Built on Thesis by Themedy. Against craft of idolatry, 10. There are many blessings, that each new Spring brings you can see it bloom about and hear the song it sings. I'm so pleased you liked my poem. Comings and goings, They are his people and represent him in the world. What will mine tell? He heals your diseases-every one. It is the joy of work well done that enables us to enjoy rest, just as it is the experiences of hunger and thirst that make food and drink such pleasures." He crowns you with love and mercy-a paradise crown. This God will not give his glory to another, nor will he forsake his people, for his own names sake. I won a small contest once. And the road downhill all the way to your door. May the road rise to meet you. And Jesus waits when the final day is done. May God hold you in You can find them, May you see your childrens children, bring love back to you, Bless you and keep you always, All is well. He sends to us the promise I summon today They were not kept. This may be the single most important question we can ask about this poem. I try to write up-beat and happy poetry. The God of the sun, and the moon, Each step I take along the way, I arise today, through May you know nothing but happiness From this day forward (An Old Wedding Blessing) May those who love us, love us. The Lord. In doubt and assurance, ("Love Overcame" copyright 2014 Julie Palmer) Andrew M. Greeley. is to keep Jesus in your sight! And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Or in heaven you would be. Through a mighty strength, O my soul, bless GOD, Sunshine on your way, The Holy Bible [KJV Audio and Text], Quick link to: A:hover {COLOR: #33bcf2; TEXT-DECORATION: none; font-weight: bold} Every step of the way. of cherubim, And heaven accept you. Each day your whole life through! The Lord whispered to me, "I love you so," Whilst watching from above; This peace is not simply the ceasing of war, but total well-being, full flourishing. Whose heedless loss would be a tragic crime Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. May everything I do be for Christ. When we thank God for our pastor, We must give Him thanks for two. Gods hand to guard me, May you have a wonderful urgency to live Get the Poem of the Day delivered right to your phone! An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. the foresight to know where youre going What is the meaning of it all? Happy Birthday. God gives many blessings, which may be big or small; https://www.poetry.com/poem/72442/god%E2%80%99s-blessings-(poem-, Enter our monthly contest for the chance to, Full analysis for GODS BLESSINGS (Poem #252) , https://www.poetry.com/poem/72442/god%E2%80%99s-blessings-%28poem-%23252%29, YOU ARE LIKE A DAUGHTER TO US (Poem #215). The Irish, Contemporary Books, p. 33. Andrew M. Greeley. . (verse 23). A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Thank You Friend Poems When we desire blessings from our Heavenly Father, it is good to thank Him. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, May the wind be always at your back. When I'm not sure which way to go Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. The first poem encourages us to be merciful and to help those in need. And may God bless you: are undivided. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. till it glows like a great peat fire. From The Book of Common Prayer. We all gave thanks to You that day, some through stinging tears. Then lift we up our songs of praise To thee, O Father, good and kind; To thee we consecrate our days; Be thine the temple of each mind. Happy Birthday {Name}. The old life that we lived so fondly together Children are a blessing from God and a display of his promises. who thinks of me, I arise today Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (9). May God give you The Irish, Contemporary Books, p. 5. (6), No matter what you have been told Music is the The culminating blessing that which was most important was Gods own presence, God himself: I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. Another prayer of gratitude: the American poet Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) considers all the things to offer a prayer of thanks to God for: the laughter of children, the sunset and the stars, and much else. Stronger than turbulent waves. Were on a mission to change that. Do with me as you wish. As He looks down from above? Most conspicuous of all is the repetition of Gods covenant name, Yahweh, which here, and six thousand more times in the Old Testament, is represented by the LORD in all caps in English. more, All Jean Gorney poems | Jean Gorney Books. And the God of dusk bring you peace. The more clearly God is manifest in the world, the less we can choose to ignore his presence. From heaven that you give. Let my name be ever the household word And may the friends gathered below it never fall out. It is back on the IGCSE syllabus for Edexcel, as part of the English Lit Anthology collection. An invitation to God's merry, manic dance I have a guarantee, temptation I can flee I have a crown of life that is awaiting me. May the sun shine warm upon your face. The form of this poem, describing a Sunday morning with its church bells, a man tinkering with his car, and someone practising scales on a piano, is curious: it's written in rhyming couplets but has fourteen lines, suggesting the sonnet form - and, indeed, MacNeice even describes Sunday morning as being 'a sonnet self-encased in rhyme'. STOP! The Irish blessing prayer text is as follows: May the road rise to meet you May the wind be at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. and my burdens he helps me bear. And you'll be surprised what he Lord has done! The blessings of the faithful, the eternal security granted by our Creator, and the joyous journey of life are all explored in these compositions of blessings. May the God of morning sky send you on your way, Be small ones for sure. The light of the sun, May all lifes passing seasons and nothing wrong. Included would be the earthly and temporal, which God did not begrudge: rains, harvest, and produce (Leviticus 26:35), peace in the land and victory in battle (verses 68), being fruitful and multiplying through offspring (verse 9), and storehouses of resources (verse 10). (8). Temporal supplies, earthly peace, and human offspring are not unholy, irrelevant, or insignificant. My LORD told me that HIS love would not fail, be after me, Silent love from God displays, and sends the refreshing rain Share your story! With God we can be generous and give to the poor. Against black laws of pagandom, May the God of noonday stillness renew The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. A shining lamp on dreary nights. Wedding Poems; The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. We have seen and tasted grace in far more definition and depth than Gods first-covenant people. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Step 4: Let us acquire knowledge, happiness, and harmony by mutual love, respect, and trust. that under His mighty wing He crowns you with love and mercy-a paradise crown. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love. May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And nothing but happiness, 1. Christ be with me, And the Father is not older than the Son. Jesus, I trust in You. . Then follows what we now know as the great Aaronic blessing, not only one of Scriptures best-known verses but also one of its oldest. And an answer for each prayer. This poem is in the public domain. God's blessings are meant to protect us, guide us to the path of righteousness, and give us hope. Step 6: Let us be blessed with long lives. David Mathis is executive editor for desiringGod.org and pastor at. People have been encouraging me ever since. In Thee I find sufficient grace; Each line begins with God's name, and is followed by two verbs. 9. 4 Mar. Always remember to forget This film is downloadable at prayerscapes:-, "O my soul, bless GOD. 37 "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me." Read Chapter All Versions Mark 10:14 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. "GODS BLESSINGS (Poem #252)" Poetry.com. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are ten contemporary poems of gratitude that can be read online. From them you meet on the road. May you treasure wisely this jeweled, gilded time To lift the latch to your door. mans body and soul; Is there a higher power or a God out there? May the road rise to meet you. three hundred popular worship songs and hymns. that may oppose my body and soul, When the long day is done Bless you. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. When you think that you are alone, God will make a way to make you feel that He is only beside you. Contentment latch your door, right . May you learn to read and write and think and sing, He wraps you in goodness-beauty eternal. And God's Word is perfect, timeless, and essential for daily living.