"STAY IN TOUCH"

STAY IN TOUCH


Many people claim that they do not know how to pray
They have a problem finding words…knowing what to say
But praying can be simple…there is no need t be complex
No need to be concerned about… what you should say next

One thing that we do know that can help us very much
We have to stay connected… so it pays to “Stay in Touch”
Praying is for everybody…leaving no one out
And yes, it is important…of that there is no doubt

See…God just wants to hear from you…and know that you’re sincere
Indeed He is always listening…and He’s always very near
He knows what we are going through…He knows the things we need
He also knows that some of us are overcome with greed

Of course he knows that some of us covered with addictions
He knows that some are full lies, and fantasies, and fictions
He knows that some are trying to be like “someone else” they know
He knows that some of us are STUCK… and just can’t seem to grow

He knows that we are “caught-up” in a world that is full of curves
He just wants us to give HIM… the attention He deserves
He’s "GOD," so it’s important that we honor Him as such
He has control of everything… so we have to “Stay in touch”

That’s why we all should pray, and let Him know we know He’s there
Acknowledge Him, believe in Him, and let Him know we care
Thank Him in the name of Jesus …Praise His Holy name
For because of what He’s done for us …We should never be the same

The bible tells us we should practice praying without ceasing
Every day our prayer life should be constantly increasing
And thankfulness should start us off, it should be Number One
Thanking God for who He is…and everything He’s done

Thank Him in the morning when you first get out of bed
Thank Him that you’re still alive, although you could be dead
Thank Him for the things you have, and all those that you love
Thank Him from your heart for every blessing from above

Then you ask forgiveness for whatever you’ve done wrong
Say, “I’m sorry Lord, Forgive me, I knew better all along”
And you can let His spirit change… the sinful things you do
He’ll cleanse you from unrighteousness, and let you start anew

And then you’re free to ask Him for the things that you may need
And to pray for those in need of prayer, for Him to intercede
God will answer prayers, (but it’s not always with a YES!)
However, we should always pray to first clean up our mess!

Prayer comes very easy when we are constantly in touch
We truly serve a mighty God who loves us very much
But we must all be mindful, and should never find it odd
If we really want our prayers answered…STAY IN TOUCH WITH GOD!... AMEN?

By Benjamin Graham
02-08-10

"THE WAGES OF WAR"

The wages of war a prisoner must face…Living with thralldom in such a disgrace
Too many men (and women now too)…Must dwell in captivity, dreadful but true

Away from the persons they love the most…Feeling no reason to brag or to boast
Each passing day becoming routine…And little will change, (you know what I mean?)

Breakfast at seven…dinner at five… Prepared for one reason…(to keep you alive)
Lights out …to bed, each night at eleven…Start over again in the morning at seven

The wages of war a prisoner must face…What is the cause to be in such a space?
The reasons are many, too many for sure… For some to embrace that revolving door

Over and over and over again…Returning to shackles (both women and men)
Again being stripped of their right to be free…Reducing their hope to a lesser degree

Back around those with whom they relate…In the comfortable care of some wonderful state
With rules and tickets (and sometimes the hole)…For choosing to be a recalcitrant soul

The wages of war a prisoner must face…Fighting the battles and losing the race
Years going by… time passing on…Good health remaining, but youthfulness…gone

Declaring again that this is the last…Reasserting to never go back to the past
Getting out, going home, and finding it strange…Old habits and lifestyle?...Nothing has changed

Confinement again just a matter of time…(For a prisoner is bound for engagement in crime)
Enthralled by his thinking, keeping him blind…Not knowing the prison is there in his mind

The ongoing battle is for the control…Of the mind, body, spirit, and soul
He doesn’t know that the battle is won…He’s fighting himself, though it’s over and done

The spirit of Christ is all that he needed… The task of winning the war is completed
There is no need to worry; there is no need to fear…If we walk in the spirit, the path will be clear

The wages of war a prisoner must face…no longer applies to those who will place
Their trust in the Lord with all of their heart…And relinquish the old and let it depart

Discard the intentions to win all alone…Abandon the thoughts to do well on your own
Surrender to GOD and walk in the light…Throw in the towel and GIVE UP THE FIGHT!


(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
To the pulling down of strongholds ;)
2 Corinthians 10:4


By Benjamin Graham
1-19-2010