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Poem: Teach Me to Pray

Lord, create in me a clean heart

and teach me how to pray.

Sow your righteousness into me;

keep my soul from going astray.



Allow me to tap into Your spiritual strength.

Open my ears – to the words, You now say!

Quench this inner longing of human desire;

help me to obey Your commands without delay.



Humbled by Your awesome Presence

and reminded of my frail vulnerability,

I bring myself before You for correction.

Discipline this child with…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on April 24, 2011 at 7:20am — No Comments

Poem: Called To Worship

Remember the Lord, your God;

He can turn your mourning into dancing.

Refrain from being silent!

Honor Him with continual praising.

Renew your life, mind and conscience,

by spiritually touching God’s realm;

conquer all of life’s obstacles

and prevent your soul from being overwhelmed.

Stand firm – you are redeemed!

Your obligation is to never forget,

that you’ve inherited a sacred mission;

go now forth as Jehovah’s prophet.

You possess the keys…
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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on April 24, 2011 at 7:18am — No Comments

Poem: Daily Intercession

What an amazing sight, it must be!

Seeing Christ seated on His throne,

as He offers a continual covering on behalf

of those that He considers His own.



Many have often wondered ‘why’,

as observed in the following question:

If Christ’s mission on Earth was fulfilled,

then ‘Why does He make for us daily intercession?’



Beside Jehovah, robed in holy righteousness,

Christ, our personal defender, pleads our case;

for Jesus is uniquely qualified; He…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on April 8, 2011 at 11:45am — No Comments

Poem: Celestial Lodestone

Above us is the Celestial Lodestone,

the universal point of spiritual reference.

As a stalwart of magnetic attraction,

He constantly draws men unto Himself.

Dynamic in nature and unchanging in purpose,

His principles are adaptable for all situations.

The foundation of His Word is solid;

His Truth is filled with plenty of promise.

Raise your eyes! Look up!

He is…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on April 8, 2011 at 11:43am — No Comments

Poem: Between Two Thieves

Under the duress of the sacrificial Cross

and positioned between two thieves,

the culmination of grace for the World

was granted - via Jehovah’s heavenly reprieve.



Surrounded by the stench of death,

Christ uttered famous words of forgiveness;

enduring human suffocation with each dying breath,

His Light steadfastly opposed foreboding darkness.



His heart was forcefully punctured,

by a soldier’s upward, piercing blow.

Ripping the spear from the…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 22, 2011 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Poem: Walls Tumbled Down

Man-made structures can’t last

against the blows of a spiritual blast.

As demonstrated at Jericho, walls tumbled down;

its destruction was truly inevitable!

For it was illegally stationed on holy ground.



Inside out, God moves on our heart from within;

subtly He motivates us to have Him purge our sin.

Against the barriers of our personal defense,

His Holy Spirit continually and lovingly flows,

easily overtaking our five,…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 22, 2011 at 1:01pm — No Comments

Poem: A Psalm for the Prisoner

O Lord, hear my simple cry;

set this weary captive free!

For I’m condemned by my past,

imprisoned by the dungeon of me.



Break the restraints of attachment

that are distressing my soul -

Destroy the chains of my ignorance,

which continue to undermine Your control.



Forcefully storm the stony gates

that shelter the stronghold of my heart.

Let the destructive plague be swept away!

I thirst for Your Presence, as the…
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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 14, 2011 at 7:22am — No Comments

Poem: Beware the Antichrist

Heed this warning: Beware the Antichrist!

We know from Christ’s revelation to Man,

that the ‘End Times’ officially began in 1948

with Israel reclaiming their ancestral land.



Be aware and be not deceived.

For this evil soul shall rise up - from obscurity.

Out from the descendants of Dan

the World will take notice of Satan’s emissary.



Although the Antichrist should be easy to spot,

this individual will be viewed as ‘Heaven sent’;

for his…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 14, 2011 at 7:19am — No Comments

Poem: Remembering Pentecost

On that fateful day of Pentecost,

power came down from on high.

For it originated with God’s presence

and His Kingdom, that’s far beyond our sky.



The ascension of Christ had been witnessed,

with Him clearly rising above the clouds;

He was no longer bound by planetary constraint

and the opinionated amazement of the crowd.



Upon the Earth, a violent breeze blew;

it brought forth…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 14, 2011 at 7:17am — No Comments

Poem: Comes the Rain

Water laden clouds burst!

Here now, comes the rain,

but I’m loving the ‘liquid sunshine’

and ignoring the weather’s torrential bane.



Despite deluges of Life’s storms,

enjoy humanity and have some fun.

Now comes the rain, washing over us anew,

as the Spirit of the Father’s Son.



Now comes the reign of Christ -

Embrace Him and His Holiness!

Be protected by the Rock’s cleft

and submerged under His Righteousness.



Be always filled with…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on April 12, 2010 at 7:02am — No Comments

Poem: Draw Closer to God

Draw closer to God

and He will draw nigh unto thee,

provided you’re willing to…

demonstrate actual honesty.



For He can always see

intentions written upon one’s heart.

Stop playing games and come clean;

otherwise, His Spirit may soon depart.



Jehovah transcends the boundaries of time;

So to Him, there is nothing new under the sun.

Start by freely accepting Salvation’s gift,

which was provided by the Divine One.



One can keep His…

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 16, 2010 at 8:52am — 1 Comment

Poem: Green Card

Like many other Christians,

I’m living here on Earth temporarily;

ask to see my “spiritual green card” -

For my citizenship is with Christ’s eternity.



Being a stranger in a foreign land

makes me a heavenly ambassador,

serving a lifelong assignment

on a Godly pilgrimage as His sojourner.



Earth is not my final home -

For I strive to overcome temptations of Earth;

found in my identity with Christ

is the true…
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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on February 10, 2010 at 9:12am — No Comments

Poem: Release the Songbird in Me

O my Lord of mercy and grace -

I desire to write more spiritual verse,

while flying on your notes of blessings

and overcoming Mankind’s sin curse.



My heart’s singing of your joy,

as You feed me by Your hand

the fullness of Thy melodic Word;

thus enabling… my ability to understand.



O Lord, give flight to my words

while I’m attuned to Your Spirit –

May Your message reach weary souls

and empower them with a Heavenly… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on January 20, 2010 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Christmas II (An Acrostic)

Christ is my Lord and Savior –

Holy is His precious name;

Redemption He brings to everyone, for He is…

Immanuel – which means “God is with us”.

Salvation is Jehovah’s greatest gift, for Christ overcame

The tomb of Death’s grave.

Mankind needs to accept this present, for Christ

Always desires to clothe us in His righteousness.

Sinners and Saints, rejoice in Him, this holiday season!

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 23, 2009 at 6:24am — No Comments

Poem: Christmas (An Acrostic)

Christ is still this season's reason of Hope;



Harps of angels tinkle with celebration -



Risen is our Savior, who is still



Interceding on everyone's behalf.



Satan is defeated, now and forever more.



Today is a gift, for it's always present;



Make room in your heart to share Love



And let the Joy of the Lord flow freely.



Saints, sinners arise... and be glad in Him!











Wishing… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 11, 2009 at 6:46am — No Comments

Book Review: Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory by Ellen Tanner Marsh

As reviewed by NY Times best selling author

Ellen Tanner Marsh



Any Christian surveying the current state of modern poetry could easily become discouraged, given that much of that poetry can only be categorized as nihilistic. At worst, such poems seemingly promote despair and violence-against society, the church, or even against oneself. At best, they consist of self-centered whining and overdramatic emotionalism, completely devoid of spiritual muscle and ethical… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 9, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

Poem: The Dark Heretic

In diligent search of God

was the dark heretic,

a master of the natural world

and our father of modern physics.



In defiance of the Church

stood Sir Isaac Newton alone,

cloistered in his office, clinging…

To personal beliefs, of his own.



Interest in “The End Times”

was his lifelong, secret mission -

His papers were intentionally hidden,

from recognizing the gravity of his situation.



In the study of Divine… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 22, 2009 at 6:07am — No Comments

Poem: When Will You Come?

Oh my Lord –



When will You come?

Will I be found, before my earthly life is done?



Will I experience Your Resurrection Power

and observe how sin You have conquered & devoured?



It’s a win-win scenario, for me, in any case –

As I long to see Your radiance, revealed at Heaven’s pace.



To enter Your gates with humble willingness

is real, knowing that I’m clothed by Your Righteousness.



When will You come?

Will I be… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 18, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Poem: Outside the Windy City

Outside the Windy City

lives the Lady Finnegan -

Carol dearly loves the Lord Jehovah

and is a part of His earthly plan.



Her heart has been pierced

by God's Holy Spirit;

for she placed her life before Him

and has chosen to submit.



Her adoration for the King

has burst forth with heart's joy,

from reading her great nephew's literature

within the borders of Illinois.



Now she's become God's messenger

via her gifts of… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 1, 2009 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Spiritual Irony

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I briefly look at the crucifixion of Christ - an event central to the core beliefs of Christianity. This poem was composed in February 2007, in anticipation of that year's celebration of Resurrection Sunday (Easter).



If I were relegated to a single television channel, it would be the "History… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 21, 2009 at 12:27pm — No Comments

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