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Toil, Toil, and Trouble
Worry whirling twirling around in my head. All before I leave my bed What to do now, what to do when What have I gotten myself in Pressure on pressure off I want it all to stop Trouble here, trouble there, It seems as if it’s everywhere I turn to the left, to the right I just don’t have the might Help me take one step at a time Focused only on what I can unwind Help me walk the way of peace doing what I can Help me rely on your steady and stable hand So much to do, so much to
A. Kelley
2 min read


Pierced
Jesus, please remove the arrow piercing my heart Before the poison moves through my veins, tearing me apart. Tears well up in my eyes with the thought of what was said. Words are painful; they cut like a knife, making me wish I were dead Words can create problems, conflict, and strife. Wreaking havoc and chaos in my life I know I am yours, Lord, and belong to you, But my enemy is wicked and knows just what to say and do. ~~~~~~~ What you have experienced is unjust and unki
A. Kelley
2 min read


Seek Truth
Father God, I approach you with much fear and trembling I don’t want to put anyone before you, no idol or emblem I want only to seek your face, your heart, your way I most certainly don’t want to be led astray I desire your will, your precepts, your doctrine to know I want my mind to be focused on you, not tossed to-and-fro Concern grips my thoughts, Am I seeking answers where I should not? Father, work with me if you will. Guide me and keep me from swallowing lies pill. I kn
A. Kelley
3 min read


The Wide Road
Do you have ears to hear, and eyes to see? Do you follow the wolf in sheep’s clothes, blindly? Where is your heart and mind today? Do you seek God's face, or are you easily led astray? Do you know your God, His word, His plan? Do you seek answers from politicians, governments, or man? Are you kingdom-building or kingdom-bound? Are you seeking your will? Can you discern the difference? Just look around. You say you serve the living God, but do you know Him? Is the image you se
A. Kelley
4 min read


Divine and Holy Artist
Living well is a Discipline and an art I AM the Divine and Holy Artist My creations are never wrong nor flawed Each brush stroke is exact, precisely where I have planned it Each color, selected with care Each form of the clay is molded and constructed to perfection Holding its place where I have intended Discipline your thoughts to stay upon Me, the Lord of your life I will paint, color, and mold you All My creations, which I have selected and sealed Will not be left behind,
A. Kelley
1 min read


Dark Child
O dark child warrior indeed, not created from a bad seed Dark is the ash from which beauty comes. Who dares to question what the creator has done Arrogant men will have their reward. You dark warriors will all be restored Crushed not destroyed, wounded but strong. Dark child your destiny is already won Bought with a blood price paid by Christs’ sacrifice God had no other. His heir was the one; There was no brother, Gods only Son You are redeemed from the dammed, restored to
A. Kelley
2 min read


My Hiding Place
Psalm 91:4 Lord, you are my hiding place, beneath your wings my resting space Trouble rears its ugly head in your arms I do not dread Your presence I need each day, as this world beckons me away My spirit yearns and calls on your name; you are my hope in your love I remain Renew my heart and spirit, sustain and dwell within Lord, you are my hiding place, my constant and forever friend.~amk ~~~~~~~ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends
A. Kelley
1 min read


Repentance is..
R equired after E xposing your sin, which has P ierced the heart, mind, or soul. It E levates one's love for God, which is N ecessary to live a life of T ruth and trust in Jesus Christ.
A. Kelley
1 min read


The Refiners Fire
God's Refining Fire Abba, King of the Universe, Maker of All. every creature great and small I bow the knee and throw down my crown. expose my heart, break up this fallow ground Set me on the altar, the altar of fire Burn all chaff, dross, and ire Heal this brokenness and crudeness of sin; revealing the person you created within Remove all pretense, posturing, and pose. ridding me of stumbling-blocks which impose Humble me so that I may sup; At the table you prepared, fill m
A. Kelley
3 min read


The Wheat and The Tares
Our world has erupted with divisive contention and hate. The evil below the surface has entered the gate. Brother against Sister, Friend against Friend They are now foes in battle. Will this ever end? Many are hurt because others stood by Applauding the rhetoric which blackened their eye. Forgiveness is needed, Lord, this I know How do we begin to forgive our friend who is now our foe? Sides have been taken, each one thinking they’re right. Each stance positioned so begins t
A. Kelley
2 min read


From Wild Weed to Flower
Wild Weed to Flower I don’t want to talk about the things that cause me pain. I want them to go away. What is their gain When I have wronged, my heart feels so sad. I cringe and squirm beneath the shame of my bad. My heart is broken, my soul is sad. This happens when I've done something I shouldn't have. Lord, what are you showing me? What sin have you uncovered, I want to make excuses to hide what you've discovered. The sin is there, realized or not, You brought it to my att
A. Kelley
2 min read


Judge Not
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Matthew 7:1 NIV Stating your opinion as fact, making judgments, you see Critiquing someone's behavior, we just can't let it be Passing judgment on others when we deserve to die Magnifying their flaws when you have a log in your eye We judge with emotion, feelings, desires, and beliefs From our critical eye, no one has any relief Your subjective opinion matters only to you What is in your neighbors’ heart, only God has that view Thin
A. Kelley
2 min read
Special Note: Much of what I have shared in this blog is in my own voice, with the leading of the Holy Spirit. However, the Father's voice, Jesus' voice, as well as, the Holy Scriptures are italicized. When there is a change in voice the symbol ~~~~~~~ indicates that change.
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