Joseph J. Breunig 3rd's Blog – October 2014 Archive (5)

The World is not enough for me, seeing that

my enrollment is inscribed on Heaven’s scroll;

my assignments are ongoing and I know that…

I’m secure with regard to the future of my soul.

I may not enjoy the exploits of James Bond,

but my faith’s exhilaration does not compare

in the traditional sense of the World’s view,

since the Presence of Jehovah is everywhere.

Empowered by His Spirit to take divine action,

defeat of evil principalities that…

In these quiet spaces,

I become temporarily deaf

to the meaningless noises

that seek to define me.

In these quiet spaces,

my soul is nourished;

surrounded by silence,

my spirit soars upward.

In these quiet spaces,

my focus turns inward,

knowing that His Presence

is co-mingled with mine.

In these quiet spaces,

the renewing of my mind

occurs as my life, is…

humbled before Him.

In these quiet spaces,…

Though I find myself walking,

through this dark period of life,

I will not fear the enemy about,

for my Lord and His Word speaks

to my inner man, removing doubts

that seek to haunt my spirit.

I’m comforted and content today,

knowing His divine righteousness

consumes my wearied existence;

therefore, I will firmly confess

my adoration of Christ, my King.

He lovingly accompanies my journey,

as I traverse the green pastures…

Is there no possibility of catching Heaven,

when my heart is one of your throne rooms?

If I really desire to be part of Your family,

can faith rise with the scent of holy perfume?

With risk, stubbornness and daring, I read

Your Word, having great expectations of You.

I’ve been tantalized, optimistic and wanting-

Your Presence in my life… to burst through!

In pursuit of this spiritual dream on Earth,

I strive to continually better my…

Last Saturday, I took an empty seat

on a park bench, with book in hand.

Feeling sorry for myself, I failed-

to notice others on this public land.

Disillusioned with life’s loneliness,

my heart and face both wore sad frowns.

From my perspective, this world was…

insistent on dragging my weary soul down.

While my inner sadness wasn’t enough,

to completely complement my pitiful day,

I was approached by a breathless boy,

who had taken…