GOD'S WORDS "PLAIN and SIMPLE" I bring to you a book of poems that is plain and simple from the start No enormous collegiate words; only the feelings that flow from my heart It is not just about professionalism, intelligence or eloquence, you see It is about being obedient to God and allowing him to use me the way he choose to use me It is about ministering to all of God's children and drawing them near to Christ And reassuring them that, even thru their storms, they may still have peace and joy in this life So God, I pray that all around the world, someone will be drawn near to you from a poem that is heard And I thank you for using me to minister to others, Plain and Simple, God's Words! March 20, 2010
God's Words
Plain and SimpleBy Rayna RoxanneAuthorHouse
Copyright © 2011 Rayna Roxanne
All right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4670-4334-2Contents
Acknowledgments.....................................................1Jesus: The Maintenance Man..........................................5Supernatural Being..................................................6Tag Team Partner....................................................8His Worth...........................................................10A Child's Prayer....................................................15When A Sinner Pray..................................................17Lost But Found......................................................18You Prayed Me Thru..................................................21Redeemed............................................................23Broken..............................................................27Change..............................................................29A Poem for Gabriel..................................................30A Sober Soul........................................................32Identity Crisis.....................................................35Come unto Me........................................................38He will Deliver You.................................................40The Visit...........................................................42From Satan's Playpen Back to the Garden of Eden.....................46Happy "Birth" Day...................................................49Living in the Paradise of God's Character...........................51I've Been Kept......................................................53Who I Am............................................................57True "Model of Beauty"..............................................58Friend..............................................................60My Compliment.......................................................62A Kingdom Man.......................................................64Missing Rib.........................................................66A Kingdom Woman.....................................................68I'm Ready...........................................................71Have Your Way.......................................................74Persevere...........................................................76Stepping into My Destiny............................................77On the Outside Trying to Look In....................................79Confidence in Christ................................................82I Won with a Bad Hand...............................................84Faithfulness in My Faith............................................86Worship.............................................................88A Balm thru the Storm...............................................92Fear into Faith.....................................................95I Believe...........................................................98Faith Walk..........................................................99About the Author....................................................102Future Author.......................................................104Special Dedication..................................................106
Chapter One
Jesus: The Maintenance Man
JESUS is: A massage to my soul when it's weary
A healing medicine when I am sick
A stress reliever when I am burnt out
A burden bearer when I am worried
A peace in the middle of my storm
A light in darkness when I can not see
A reassurance when I am in doubt
A sustainer when I need to be kept
A provider when I am in need
A protector when I am in danger
A refuge when I am in need of shelter
A comforter when I am lonely
A friend when I need someone to confide in
A father when I need a daddy's advice
A mother when I need a tender touch
Joy when I am in sorrow
Strength in the time of my weakness
Grace when I am in need of favor
Mercy when I am in need of forgiveness
Wisdom when I am in need of knowledge
Faith when I am in need of hope
Discipline when I am in need of correction
A Savior when I am in need of redemption
Love and compassion when I feel hated by others
JESUS is: The Maintenance Man March 20, 2010
Supernatural Being I was once asked the question, does God really exist
And my answer was, yes, He's a supernatural
being who is here to assist
I have heard scholars of science say an
answer like mine could be debated
But what they should realize is He was always
here; even before the world was created
He's the `One' who created the heavens and the
earth, and everything within, in six days
He's the `One' who performs supernatural miracles
in our lives that leave all of us amazed
He's the `One' who calms our spirit when we can't
take the pain; when we're about to explode
He's called the comforter for a reason; He's the
only `One' who can soothe our aching souls
He's the `One' who saves us when we
have condemned ourselves to hell
He's the `One' who manifests the Holy Spirit
within us so we may have a story to tell
He's the `One' who wills us to have genuine
faith; believing in the unseen
Because He is God; and God all by
Himself, the Supernatural Being
March 26, 2010
Tag Team Partner
(Inspired by, my son, Anthony Jr.) You said that you are the true vine and
your Father is the gardener,
So Jesus, I'm up against a fight and I need
you to be my tag team partner.
I know you will keep me regardless of the matter,
The crowd is already here, so I need you to fight this battle.
They are watching me, closely, to see if I will stand or fall,
They are watching my reactions when
my back is against the wall.
They are wondering how I can stand the
kicks and punches of the enemy,
But they failed to see that I tagged you in; and
you are standing directly in front of me.
You told me to hang in there because
the fight was almost over,
You told me you were going to step aside and
allow the enemy to come a little closer.
You said you will use me this way to show
the worldly crowd your powers,
You will show them that you are their
protector every night, day and hour.
The devil thought he had me; thought he was really clever,
But, God, you said, when you act, out
of your hand, who can deliver?
The bell has rang, the fight is over and I
have stumbled; where will I land?
Wow! I opened my eyes and was the winner because I
was still standing in my Master's most powerful hand!
His Worth The sound of the wind rush thru the trees,
against the pane of my window
The raindrops falling from the heavens as
a curtain closing on a stage show
The sounds of the birds' graceful and
innocent harmonized chirps
These sounds are of God's whispers
and recognitions of
His Worth I trust you, oh Lord, wholeheartedly,
I trust you like never before
I trust that you will not let me walk
outside of your Holy will anymore
Your faithfulness, kindness, strength,
compassion and your love
I know these qualities you give to me
only come from Heaven above
You speak to me in the quietest spirit,
blessing my ears to be inclined
With your power, you speak words of wisdom
into my confused earthly mind
The authority of your precious voice is
extremely strong, yet small and gentle
I feel cuddled in your arms with no cares
in the world, not even a little
I believe what you say to me will be
accomplished, and now the time is here
If I just keep the faith, don't give up,
hold on and continue to persevere
You are my priest, my protector, and my
provider in my times of need
Thank you, Lord, for sustaining me, and with
my soul, I'll bless your name indeed
I'll honor you, glorify you, praise you and
worship you to the ends of the earth
Because, I've learned to recognize the sounds of
your whispers and the beauty of
Your Worth! May 24, 2009
A Child's Prayer Ok, so if there really is a God and
you are as real as people say,
Then, tonight I want to talk with you, so
I'll get down on my knees to pray.
I want to know why I go thru so much
hurt, pain and abuse; I'm just a child,
Why can't I have a normal life like other children?
Why can't I live each day with a smile?
Why do I have to take care of my siblings
as if I'm their father or mother?
When I am in need just as they are; I'm
only their big sister or brother.
Why do I have to be a victim of poverty,
abuse, molestation and rape?
If you are really God and can hear me, I pray
for a way out of this life; a way to escape.
Why do I do things I know I shouldn't do,
just to get my parent's attention?
Yet and still it didn't work and now I'm
entrapped in this facility called detention.
Why do they say, "I work hard, sometimes two
jobs, to give you everything you've got?"
When they don't realize everything doesn't matter,
I desire their love and time; I need it a lot.
I was told to pray and believe, then receive if,
in my life, I wanted and desired a change,
I was told to call on your son, Jesus, so I may
be saved, by your grace, thru His name.
Jesus, I'm calling on you because I'm about to give
up, I need you to come to rescue me right now,
I'll believe my life is about to change for the
good, and you will do it for me, somehow.
I'm going to say thank you, in advance,
for what is about to be done,
And I will believe I'm already delivered
and the victory I have already won.
March 20, 2010
When A Sinner Pray When a sinner pray, the doors and
windows of Heaven open up
God's ears and heart have become attentive
so he may fill the sinner's cup
When a sinner pray, satan becomes shaken
up, distorted, scared and confused
He knows when God hears a sinner's prayer, it
is one more soul that he is about to lose
When a sinner pray, he is setting himself
up to be redeemed by the Lord above
He has come back to the `One' that he
knows, for a fact, will show him love
When a sinner pray, Heaven rejoices and
there is nothing satan can do or say
Because God is always there, ready and
willing to save, when a sinner pray
Lost But Found
(Inspired by, my son, Jarren) I remember the day when I was lost; my
world was spinning round and round
But, I also remember the day when I accepted
Jesus with all my heart, then, I was found
When I was lost, I felt like a helpless child,
standing in the midst of a busy one-way street
But, when I was found, my soul felt a covering
that was more gentle than a baby's sheet
When I was lost, I only cared about me and
what I could accomplish only for myself
But, when I was found, God restored in me,
selflessness, so I may care for someone else
When I was lost, I desired the things that were
offered to me by the prince of this corrupt world
But, when I was found, I desired the kingdom of
Heaven; I was no longer a materialistic guy or girl
When I was lost, satan deceived me into thinking
my trials were permanent; this was my life
But, when I was found, I realized prayer with faith
changed things and I could have a better life in Christ
When I was lost and lived life in the world, my "so-
called" friends were always hanging around
But, when I was found, they scattered like roaches
and could not be found thruout the town
When I was lost, my burdens were heavy; I became
depressed and wanted to lie down and die
But, when I was found, those same burdens were
lifted, and out of my spirit flowed a joyful cry
When I was lost, the road to my life's journey
was blurred; I was blinded and could not see
But, when I was found, God reminded me when I
walked thru the valley that he was carrying me
When I was lost, I was a liar, a cheat, and a
deceiver; I was condemned from any good
But, when I was found, Jesus created, in me,
a new spirit just as he said he would
When I was lost, my soul was condemned to the
pits of hell; I thought I would never be found
But, when I was found, God saved me by his amazing
grace; and nothing could ever be sweeter than that sound!
April 4, 2010
You Prayed Me Thru
(Dedicated to Mrs. Ercille Devine) You prayed for me from the first time we met
Having you in my life could never be a regret
You prayed for me when I couldn't pray for myself
You asked Him to cover me and be my everlasting help
You prayed for me when I felt I couldn't be restrained
You asked that even thru my ignorance
He would keep me sustained
You prayed for me when I didn't
think I was a good mother
You asked for strength and grace that
only came from God and no other
You prayed for me when I lost all hope
and was about to give up
You asked that with goodness and
mercy may He fill my cup
You prayed for me while I was in the
world, lost and confused
You asked for wisdom that I give my
life to Him so I may be used
You prayed for me and never gave up on
me, and for that, I want to thank you
Because it was by your prayers and His grace
that Jesus kept and saw me safely thru
You prayed me thru and I love you for that; I really do
October 26, 2009
Redeemed The precious future the Lord had for
me, I could not physically see
So I closed my eyes, stepped out on faith
and allowed him to guide me
I would sulk in my tears, doubting the
impossible yet hoping for a change
When the entire time, Jesus was right
there telling me to ask in his name
So I did what He said; I asked in his
name; praising and ready to receive
But there was a step I had a problem with;
with all my heart I did not believe
He said to me, "Once again, I will take
you thru this unnecessary process"
"You'll go back thru the hurt, the pain, the
confusion and all the other mess"
He did just what he said; and I lived in
misery until I couldn't take it anymore
I fell to my knees, in tears, calling on the name of
Jesus as if I were banging on Heaven's door
He allowed me to bang for quite a while;
until he knew I was totally sincere
Then he grabbed my spirit and held it close and
said, "I never left you, I was always near"
He said, "I had to take you back thru
this terrible unwanted process
Because, I have something much greater for
you and I need you to be at your best"
So I humbled myself as his vessel and
gave over, to him, my life
"Use me Lord," I said, "the way you want; I
know with you everything will be alright"
He said, "ok daughter, I will do so; but for you
I have a task and it will cause a flood"
And he said, "don't worry, my child, because
you are already covered under my blood"
I said, "Ok Lord, here we go; I'm stepping out on
your word and my faith, no more guessing"
He said, "You did not have to guess, and for being
obedient, here comes your mighty blessings"
So to those who are lost and think there
is absolutely no help for you
Try my Jesus! You can't go wrong; I know
for a fact he will safely carry you thru
As a witness of being in the Lord's presence,
I am able to tell you this story
Don't get it twisted, I take no credit;
It's all for my God's glory!
April 1, 2009
Broken Break me, Lord Jesus, break me, please; I want to break
Break me in a way so that, by you, I may be saved
Saved by your precious mercy and grace
So I may have the strength to run this race
And when this life is over, I may live with you face to face.
Break me, Lord Jesus, please; I desire to be broken up
So that you can melt me, mend me,
shape me and then fill my cup
Fill me with your wisdom, discernment,
peace, joy and love
So I may stand the test to tell the
world you are really what's up
The God who sits on the throne in the Heaven's above
And your children will see there's
reassurance if they only look up.
Break me, Lord Jesus, please; I want to be transformed
I surrender my spirit to you and I want to be conformed
So that in my life, by your powers, your
Holy will may be performed
And others may see and believe you
can keep them in their storms
So they may humble themselves and
they too can be conformed
To tell the world about your greatness
and we all may be reformed.
Break me, Lord Jesus, please; I desire to live a better life
Not just the life of materialistic blessings,
but a better life in Christ
A life that can withstand the trials,
tests, temptations and strife
A practice of my faith and obedience
so that I may gain eternal life
To help others draw closer to you and be
saved by our Savior, Jesus Christ
So break me, Lord Jesus, break me please; I want to break
Break me in a way, Lord Jesus, that I may be saved
Saved by your precious mercy and grace
So I may have the strength to run this race
And when this life is over, I may dwell
with you, forever, face to face
November 5, 2009 Change Dear God,
Change my:
Fears into courage
Doubts into reassurance
Frustrations into determination
Ignorance into wisdom
Stress into strength
Selfishness into selflessness
Depression into joy
Transgressions into sanctification
Lies into truth
Greed into giving
Racism into brotherhood
Laziness into laboring
Aggression into humbleness
Anger into temperance
Rebellion into obedience
Disrespect into honor
Trials into testimonies
Hatred into love
Failures into victory
Lost spirit into a saved soul.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
October 22, 2009
A Poem for Gabriel
(Dedicated to Gabriel Jones) Lord, I'm in a place that is not familiar to me
I need your help to guide me back to where I should be
I have done some things in my life I
know I should not have done
But I have given my life back to you, because
in you, I know the battle is won
I know I have sinned and fallen
short of your precious glory
But no one is perfect, and I thank you for your
grace that I still live to tell my story
You created a purpose for me to serve you
just as you did for your angel, Gabriel
And, I will depend on you, Lord, to fulfill
that purpose because I know you are able
The devil thought he had me, but in
Jesus name he has to let me go
You have spared my life, once again, and
out of my mouth the praises will flow
You have kept me, Lord Jesus; you have
kept me thru another trying day
You have kept me safe from harm and
even wiped all of my tears away
So now Lord, I'm ready! I am ready
to go thru the battle for you
Because as long as your spirit lives in
me, I know you will see me thru
God, I'm nervous, so I need someone I can
trust without a doubt, to be by my side
You're the only `One' who's perfect, so I will
put all my trust in you to be my guide
A Sober Soul My soul is drunken by heartaches,
despair, anguish and pain
My mind is cloudy; don't know if the
day has brought sunshine or rain
My spiritual vision is blurred and my
soul's equilibrium is off balance
I've lost track of time and it feels as though
I'm losing my spiritual talents
The devil has poisoned me; I've allowed him
to take my precious kingdom gifts away
I want them back but the poison feels so
good and it continues to lead me astray
I say and give unkind responses that
hurt my family and friends
I'm bound in this prison called flesh;
consumed by a countless measure of sin
I've stepped outside the will of God; therefore,
I've stepped outside of my character
I've got to overcome this addiction
because my soul has to get better
Thru this drunken soul, I call on Jesus; because,
with him, I need to have a conversation
Lord, I need you to clean me up and make me
whole again; I need some rehabilitation
So, at this very moment, I'll run back into your
powerful hands; I need you to take control
I've been addicted to satan's poison for too long
and, once again, I desire to have a sober soul
March 15, 2011 (Continues...)
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