POETRY HEAVEN

COURAGEOUS

Jeffrey Pollock — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:18:10 +0000

Proverbs 3:5-6 (GNT)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.

Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.

COURAGEOUS

Step out in FAITH
On new years day
Walk in TRUTH
That will not change

Step up to LOVE
That came from above
Walk in NEW LIFE
Trusting in JESUS

Step up to HEAVEN
In Two-Thousand-Twelve
Walk in PEACE
Where all things work well

Step out in FAITH
Each and every new day
Walk in the STRENGTH
That never fades

JEFF
2012

HEART TO HEART

From My heart to yours

I give you My love

Lean on Me for support

When you don’t have enough

From My heart to yours

I leave you My peace

Depend on Me for more

When troubles won’t cease

From My heart to yours

I offer you My joy

Celebrate Life
Make a joyful noise

From My heart to yours

I’ve opened My truth

Take it and live

Before death visits you

Life on earth is short

I designed it that way

Put your faith in the Lord

And don’t forget to pray

From your heart to Mine

I will hear when you call

Nothing can seperate us

When My heart is yours

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JeffreyEPollock

December2011

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SUNSHINE BLUE

Jeffrey Pollock — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:33:54 +0000

PS 118:24

SUNSHINE BLUE

This is the day the Lord has made
A day like most others
Full of hope to fulfill dreams
Filled with love for one another

This is the day the Lord has made
A day to seek His face
Full of light and full of grace
To share with others on the way

This is the day the Lord has made
A day of resurrection truth
A miracle of precision provision
Turning black night into sunshine blue

This is the day the Lord has made
A day of mercy and faith
Stretching past yesterday’s sorrow
Into the good morrow God has made

[Middle English morwe, morow, variant of morwen, from Old English morgen, morning.]

VERITABLE GOD

Jeffrey Pollock — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:41:07 +0000

Thanks to today’s VT word for the day
this little poem jumped into my brain.
Enjoy the season!

VERITABLE GOD

God of creation
God of glory
God of love
The Christmas Story

God of peace
God of heaven
God of joy
Eternal Friend

God of hope
God of truth
God of purpose
And all things new

God of freedom
God of light
The only true God
The Maker of life

AMEN

JEFF
2011

For Real Word of the Day
veritable

This adjective has an obvious relationship to verity, which is the quality of being true. Veritable, however, is a bit of a weasel word, since it normally characterizes things that are almost true, or that the writer wants you to think are true. Its most frequent companions are nouns denoting things capable of great destruction or power (flood, army, explosion, and the like).

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BEAUTIFUL

Jeffrey Pollock — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:32:23 +0000

BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful
The God we serve
Faithful
His way with man
Powerful
The Spirit of God
Knowable
His will for us

Findable
The peace we pray
Wonderful
His purpose and plan
Believable
The God of Love
Lovable
His Son Jesus
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The True and the Beautiful (July 4, 2011)

What if it was all true? The sudden suspicion that God might be who he said he was seized me like a thought from another world. Was it possible that a religion was worth following not because of whatever good it might afford me or for moralistic obligation, but simply because it was true? The thought meant entertaining a new starting point; it meant admitting that I might not have been seeing with all the facts in the first place. It meant considering that God was there all along.

Of course, it did not mean that my angered questions gracefully bowed out at the thought that they might be premature or even nonsensical. Reason has very little to say to the child who wants to know why his father left; words are not what he is looking for. My initial discovery of truth had to give way to something beyond ideas and logic, and it did not take long for this to become apparent. If Jesus is who he said he is then Christianity is indeed not a matter of preference or pedigree; but this hardly suggests that the pilgrimage is void of questions that cannot be answered or existential struggles wholly unsatisfied by human thought.

As someone who suddenly wanted to know and tell the truth, I discovered that truth is not simply something passive that we intercept, like the outcome of a CSI episode that leaves us entirely certain of "what really happened." Truth certainly has this definitive element, to be sure; the Logos which became flesh is God’s definitive account of truth. But this is something far deeper and more dimensional than hard, unresponsive facts and verses, as further evidenced in John’s description of Christ as one full of grace and truth in himself. There is a corresponding, interactive quality to truth, which cannot be merely argued in words, but is best understood by engaging its depth and character within a world of impersonal, simplistic alternatives. For if truth is personal—indeed, a Person—it demands a lifetime of shared engagement with the one who is truth and the Spirit who actively leads us into its discovery. Evidences of the heights and depths of this divine truth can indeed be received as factual, definitive fingerprints. But so they are clues that point to a multi-dimensional, inexhaustible Person full of grace and truth—and beauty.

Such an idea is set to narrative in the characters of The Idiot, in whom Fyodor Dostoevsky sets forth the bold assertion that "beauty will save the world." The sheer number of ways in which this quote has been taken from the prince who uttered it and handed to less-discerning philosophers attests to the risk inherent in the idea, and perhaps inherent in beauty itself. Even in the story, the prince’s grand pronouncement is immediately the subject of interrogation—"What sort of beauty?" But prince Myshkin affirms in response it is who will save the world. Dostoevsky, too, entertains the proclamation in a person, in Myshkin himself, who lives the quality of beauty as if distinctive of his very soul. It is Myshkin who chooses again and again to help rather than to harm, to give mercy rather than malice; he forgives tirelessly, though surrounded by people who do not. In fact, it is this group that labels Myshkin the "idiot" because he refuses to participate in the withering ugliness of their own ways. In Dostoevsky’s analysis, if Beauty will save the world, it will indeed be a person.

For those waking to the light of truth, for those speaking to the light of truth, there is a temptation to overlook the personal in the midst of the philosophical. When Plato said that beauty is the splendor of truth, he had in mind the Forms, literally Ideas. Comforting though it is to those who instinctively sense we were not meant for the darkness of caves, the truth he had in mind is inherently different in substance and character than the God-Man who looked his troubled friends in the eyes and said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." Here we find not words, but the Word enfleshed, the transcendent in person. He is goodness, truth, and beauty incarnate, beckoning us out of the darkness to follow, to die, to become as he is. As it turns out, my old desire not merely to be good, but to somehow become united with it was not my own thought after all.

If the story of Christ is a call to participate in the glory of God as persons who imbibe that glory, then there is most certainly in beauty the potential to save, for God is both the Source and Subject. And it is therefore quite possible that God can reach out to the world in beauty, mystery, or transcendence, in goodness or kindness, in truth, logic, or reason. For He is all three in person—the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

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SOLDIER OF LOVE

Jeffrey Pollock — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:14:27 +0000

SOLDIER OF LOVE

Hold your head up
Keep your helmet on
Remember Jesus
He is your salvation

You are a soldier of love
Marching in a war
Remember Jesus
His Word is your sword

Guard your faithful heart
Keep your shield out in front
Remember Jesus
He taught you how to love

Wrap yourself in perfect truth
Remember to trust Jesus
Let God’s armor remind you
You are a soldier of love

JEFF
2011

ONE GOD

Jeffrey Pollock — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:39:22 +0000

ONE GOD

One God
One Father
One Holy Spirit

One Lord

One Master
One escape from disaster

One Shield

One Sword

One full body armor

One King
One Crown

One Hope for right living

One Light
One Truth

One God and no other

One Shepherd

One Redeemer
One Way to The Father

One Life

One Love
One Peace that won’t cease

PURE & SIMPLE

Jeffrey Pollock — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:49:02 +0000

PURE AND SIMPLE

Pure and simple
God’s Word reaches me
His Truth has set me free

Pure and simple
Jesus changed my heart
God’s Love made it start

Pure and simple
God’s Light reached me
Grace by faith lets me see

Truth is easy to comprehend
Love God, love people
Pure and simple

PURE AND SIMPLE

Pure and simple
God’s Word reaches me
His Truth has set me free

Pure and simple
Her love changed my heart
His Love made it start

Pure and simple
God’s Light reached me
Grace by faith lets me see

Truth is easy to understand
Love God, love people
Pure and simple

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LEAP OF FAITH

FOCUS ON HOPE

Jeffrey Pollock — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:36:31 +0000

Webster defines hope, “to desire with expectation of fulfillment.”
To hope is to anticipate. It is more than dreaming, however. It is
possessing within ourselves an expectation that someday there
will be the fulfillment of that desire. It will become a reality. Hope
always looks to the future, it’s always on tiptoes. It keeps us going.
It makes a dismal today bearable because it promises a brighter
tomorrow. — Five Meaningful Minute A Day — SWINDOLL

1 John 2:2

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,

and not only for ours but also for the

sins of the whole world.

FOCUS ON HEAVEN

The way of God is a costly thing

We are revived in Christ’s very dying

The Cross of Jesus bought our hope

And changes the way we think of sin

The truth of God is a holy thing

We are renewed through Christ’s bodily rising

The Power of Jesus strengthens our hope

And changes the way we choose to live

The life of God is a precious thing

We are reborn in Christ’s very living

The Presence of Jesus is our hope

Changing the way we see everything

The will of God is a perfect thing

We are saved by grace through faith in redemption

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is hope

That sharpens our focus on heaven

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JEFF POLLOCK

JUNE 27 2011

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PRAYER

Jeffrey Pollock — Sun, 22 May 2011 23:44:54 +0000

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer….
let your thoughts be made known to God. Philippians 4

TRUST IN GOD

Everything you want or need
For those whom you love and care
Whatever you might beg or plead
Ask anything in grateful prayer

Whatever you might fret about
Every tall or small cause for worry
Choose instead by faith to trust in God

Talk to Him about your life
Let your Father calm your heart
You brought nothing into this world
Most surely you’ll take nothing out

All that you wish or hope
Anything you have or desire
Every overarching dream
Leave it all at Jesus’ feet

JEFF
2011

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known to God.

PRAYER

Anything you need
For those you love and care
Whatever you might plead
Do everything in prayer

Whatever you might fret about
Every big or small cause for worry
Choose instead by faith to trust in God

Talk to Him about your life
Let your Father calm your heart
You brought nothing into the world
Most surely you’ll take nothing out

All that you might wish or hope
Anything you have or desire
Every overarching dream
Leave it all at Jesus’ feet

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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight O Lord my rock and my redeemer.

WEATHER THE DAY

If every day was blue sky sunny
And every moment full of joy
I’d depend upon myself and money
To satisfy this pain I know

If I could count on every day great
And every second perfect peace
My prideful heart would never break
And God would never need to speak

If every day was darn near perfect
And nothing could disturb my heart
I wouldn’t need an anchor or a savior
To hold me when I fall apart

But only God is perfect
Only Jesus can heal my heart
Weather the day is dry or wet
Christ alone is light in my dark

JEFF
2011

KEEP ME JESUS

Jeffrey Pollock — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:43:07 +0000

He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done,
but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us
a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 NLT

KEEP ME JESUS

Think of me with tenderness Lord
Enter my heart and make it Yours
Move me away from loving stuff
Bend me to Your perfect love

Look on me with mercy Lord
Pierce my heart with Your sharp Sword
Change me from the inside out
Break my heart - remove all doubt

Baptize me with power Lord
Heal my heart with Your living Word
Cleanse me from the filth of sin
Breathe on me Holy Spirit

Lead me with grace Oh Lord
Shepherd my heart in one accord
Keep me Jesus from getting lost
Bring me back to Your Cross

JEFFree!

04132011

10/26/06

Titus 3

1 Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.
4 But “When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.*6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.7 Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.”8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees* or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.11 For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.

Paul’s Final Remarks and Greetings
12 I am planning to send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to stay there for the winter.13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need.14 Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.
15 Everybody here sends greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers�all who love us.
May God’s grace be with you all.

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Footnotes:

3:5 Greek He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.

3:9 Or spiritual genealogies.

Titus 3 1 Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. 3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. 4 But “When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.7 Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.”8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone. 9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.11 For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them. Paul’s Final Remarks and Greetings 12 I am planning to send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to stay there for the winter.13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need.14 Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive. 15 Everybody here sends greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers�all who love us. May God’s grace be with you all.

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Footnotes:
3:5 Greek He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.
3:9 Or spiritual genealogies.

POETRY HEAVEN

COURAGEOUS

COURAGEOUS

Step out in FAITH On new years day Walk in TRUTH That will not change

Step up to LOVE That came from above Walk in NEW LIFE Trusting in JESUS

Step up to HEAVEN In Two-Thousand-Twelve Walk in PEACE Where all things work well

Step out in FAITH Each and every new day Walk in the STRENGTH That never fades

HEART TO HEART

From My heart to yours

I give you My love

Lean on Me for support

When you don’t have enough

From My heart to yours

I leave you My peace

Depend on Me for more

When troubles won’t cease

From My heart to yours

I offer you My joy

Celebrate Life Make a joyful noise

From My heart to yours

I’ve opened My truth

Take it and live

Before death visits you

Life on earth is short

I designed it that way

Put your faith in the Lord

And don’t forget to pray

From your heart to Mine

I will hear when you call

Nothing can seperate us

When My heart is yours

SUNSHINE BLUE

VERITABLE GOD

BEAUTIFUL

SOLDIER OF LOVE

ONE GOD

PURE & SIMPLE

FOCUS ON HOPE

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PRAYER

PRAYER

WEATHER THE DAY

KEEP ME JESUS

KEEP ME JESUS

Step out in FAITH
On new years day
Walk in TRUTH
That will not change

Step up to LOVE
That came from above
Walk in NEW LIFE
Trusting in JESUS

Step up to HEAVEN
In Two-Thousand-Twelve
Walk in PEACE
Where all things work well

Step out in FAITH
Each and every new day
Walk in the STRENGTH
That never fades

Celebrate Life
Make a joyful noise