May 20

1Kings. 10-11. single minded.

In the garden with Lord.

There he will accord.

Me glory and fame.

While in world l remain.

People will then come.

To worship the one.

Who gave me all this.

See the power of his.

But then when l seek.

Pleasures that reek.

Of detestable things.

Destruction it brings.

To my kingdom now.

For God will allow.

Things to go foul.

Totally sour.

The kingdom l built.

Because of my guilt.

Cannot avoid.

All being destroyed.

Mark. 8:27-38

When Lord asks who am I?

We cannot deny.

For we know all.

But then comes the fall.

As carry our cross.

Are now at a loss.

Seems so contradictory.

That we don’t have victory.

But we must now learn.

Gods main concern

Not riches or fame.

But our ego to tame.

So we can now live in.

His heavenly kingdom

Ps. 45

My heart stirred by a noble thing.

As recite verse to my king.

With his sword in my hand.

I can conquer all the land.

Truth, humility and justice.

Will be hallmarks of us.

But as for wickedness.

Will lose my effectiveness.

The joy of Lord my guide.

As in him l do abide.

Prov. 12:7-9

Wicked overthrown.

Righteous stand firm.

Better to be a nobody.

Than pretend to be a somebody.

May 16

1Kings 3-5. Motivation.

When come into God’s kingdom.

The victory over enemy won.

If you desire neither fame or gold.

You will see his blessings unfold.

For all that I do desire.

Is my heart to be on fire.

My life to be God’s story.

Bringing him fame and glory.

For though it’s him I seek.

I feel such a failure and weak.

Then Lord says I give you all.

you will stand among men tall.

Wisdom my Lord does give.

In the land I now live.

That I might build my temple.

To in some way God resemble.

My earthly story

For heavens glory.

Mark. 7:24-37

Though Lord in world is hidden.

And l feel rejected and forbidden.

I come to him and humbly ask.

I have this impossible task.

You are the only one.

Who could possibly overcome.

Even the deaf and the mute.

Major afflictions you can refute.

All people to amaze.

In these oppressive days.

Ps. 93

The Lord reigns on earth.

Constantly ignites new birth.

As l look only to him.

I have total confidence within

For he is much more powerful than

Any schemes that world might plan

His statutes and word stays firm.

I know as I study and learn.

Prov. 11:30-31

Fruit of righteous come from the tree of life.

While the wicked walk into a world of strife.

May 15

1 Kings 1-2. judgment

The King has anointed.

Have been appointed.

To sit on his throne.

Though others will moan.

The usurper will rise up.

Try to take the cup.

Of blessing and throne too.

That was given to you.

But Christ will restore.

What was ordained before.

The kingdom to rule.

Don’t let them fool.

Those who have shown.

Not served God alone.

They all will be cast out.

For spreading doubt.

Of what the King has done.

When the kingdom come.

Mark 7:14-23

What comes out.

Shows whether a lout.

Filled with shame.

Muddied your name.

What is outside.

Cast out and died.

We may detect.

Yet has no effect.

Ps. 88:9-18

My eyes sad for you gave.

But now l face the grave.

Once l am gone.

Not able to warn.

Please now forgive.

So l can again live.

At last bring fame.

To your holy name.

Prov. 11:27-29

There will be no doubt.

When you are found out.

Whether all is good.

Will be understood.

May. 14.

Hebrews. 11-13. Choice

Not sure what it’s all about?

Your faith will squash doubt.

Victory will be yours.

Amazing how it opens doors.

Future will not be so hollow.

For those who know to follow.

Who with faith in you.

Gods work on earth now do.

The struggle we are in.

Teaches how to win.

Discipline for everyone.

So we can overcome.

Victory then is ours.

As each falls down and bows.

To Christ who did suffer.

Through him our faith is tougher.

For to him we now belong.

Not weak but really strong.

As we live life pure.

This always will ensure.

We can come to him.

Who we have victory in.

Though we will be shaken.

Will never feel forsaken.

Give support for one another.

Who serving Christ do suffer.

Mark. 7:1-13

When come and criticise.

Say our faith is based on lies.

They think they are so smart.

But shows what’s in their heart.

Really is just the law.

They claim to know much more.

But l have got bad news.

See control, and abuse.

Ps. 88:1-9

Lord come now save me.

From wickedness set me free.

I have lost my strength.

Will go to any length.

For so stuck in the mire.

Need your cleansing fire.

Prov. 11:24-26

As you freely now do give.

Will see blessings as you live