HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 + Row, Row, Row Your Boat! ... With A Prayer

I Had A Little Row Boat That 

I Could Handle On My Own!
In The Protected Coves And The Pleasing Shallows
Row, Row, The Boat

I Rowed My Boat ... Alone!

But ...

One Day When I Was Out On The Lake Placid
A Big Lil' Water Spout Sprung Up!
I Was Frightened And I Hurried
That Little Row Boat
Hurriedly To Get Out!

Problem Was That I Was A Little Weak
And
That Lil' Water Spout Was Awful Strong
And
Before I Knew It
I Had To Cry Out
The Jesus Christ Save Me Prayer:

Oh, LORD, You Are The Master

Of The Winds

Of The Waves

Of The Storm

And I Beseech You, My God

My King

Help Me, Please

For Ruction Over My Head Is Breaking Strong!

I Can't See Forward! 

I Won't Look Back! 

Satan Is My Known Enemy! 

Help Me, LORD! 

I'm Under Elemental Attack!

Resistance In My Own Strength Is Useless! 

Resistance In Your Strength Conquers All! 

Trusting In You, Lord, Is My Call To Arms! 

Help Me! 

Please Don't Let Me In This Trough Of Sin Fall!

I've Erred In My Thinking!

I Thought I Could Go It Alone!

I Took You For Granted, Lord!

I Am Sorry

And

I Here And Now Acknowledge

That I Accept And Am Glad That

For My Personal Sins

You Did With Your Precious Blood

Willingly Atone!

Please Save Me To Praise You

To Tell Others The Good News

To Live For You Only

The Ways Of The Devil To Refuse!

Into The Lord's Hands
I Commended My Spirit!
I Surrendered My Soul To My King!
Suddenly I Glimpsed The Rock Of Ages
And
Then I Soon Saw That That Water Spout Was Receding!

Oh, For A Heart To Praise My God!
Oh, To Be Instant, Constant, In Prayer!
Oh, To Let The Lord In My Life Have Dominion
And
By Available Grace
Have Another Opportunity
To Tell The Good News Gospel Story That

Ever, Always

Is 

To The Gracious King's Glory!

I Have An Enemy ...

Satan Is The Destroyer!
He Is The Prince Of The Power Of The Air!

He Manipulates The Winds And The Waves!
He Inspires War And Strife In The Lives Of The Innocents
And
Fear Hate Loathing Envy Murder And Mayhem
Are To His Stone-Heart
A Pleasurable Delight!
He Ever Lives All People's Lives To Blight

But

I Don't In This Life Walk With Ungodly Fear

Because

Jesus Christ ... My Refuge And My Strength

For This Child's Soul Does Sacrificially Care!

Jesus The Christ Is Righteous

Ruling

And

Reigning

And
Soon Returning To This Earth Again!
He Loves The Sinner
But
He Hates The Sin
And
He Has Made The Way To Abundant

And

Eternal Life Plain
So That The Over-Comer Victorious
Will
To The Welcome Home Banquet
By RightThrough The Gates Of The Royal City
Glorified
May Boldly Walk In!

I Have A Choice ...

I Choose To Walk With King Jesus!
I Choose To Let Him Lead Me On The Homeward Way

Because
I Desire To Hear His Blessed Commendation
On The Great And Awful Day!

Only A Step ...

I'm Walking Forward With Jesus!
Looking Back Is Now And Forever Behind Me!
The Way Of The Cross Is Now Always Before Me
And
Living For Almighty God's Glory 

Is 

Evidently Always Gloriously Good For Me!

Reach Out And Touch ...

What A Forever-Friend I Have In Christ Jesus
Who Sees All
Who Knows All
Who Is In All
And
Who Feels All Things In All Ways!
I Love!
I Trust!
I Honor And Praise This King Glorious

And
I Do It
Even Though I'm But A Child Of The Dust!

Dust I Am!
To Dust ... I Shall Return
But
Because I Will To Die In Christ Jesus
From The Dust To Immortal
Incorruptible Life
By Jesus' Infallible Word
- By Appointment -
On The Great Day 

I Shall Return!

Lesson Learned From Life ...

As For Me

Whenever

Wherever 

Who-With And What-For I Am Going 

- From That Stormy Day -
Jesus Christ Ever Goes With Me! 

Jesus Christ Goes With Me

By My Personal Invitation Humble
So That Into Sin I Do Not Stumble!

He's My Pilot
My Shepherd
My Only Lord
And
With Him I Walk And Talk Pleasurably
Because
With His Desires For Me
I Am Contentedly In Accord!
I Love The Lord!

Just Because The Boat Is Yours

It Does Not Mean

You Have To Row It Alone!

Your Boat Is Your Life

So

Bury Your Life

In The Life Of Jesus Christ

And

Know Of A Surety That

You Will Survive Any And All Of

Satan's Planned Strife!

Jesus Christ

Saves To The Uttermost!

From Sin To Salvation: Making The Right-Turn Off Self!

Present Life Was Walking On The King's Highway!
He Had Stepped Off The Road To Destruction
And
Had Made The Right Turn Off Self
And
Jumped Over That Pleasant Brook Called Selfish Desire
And
Was Seriously Seeking The Savior!
He Is Climbing Higher And Higher!

Saved By Grace Through Faith 

Is 

His New Companion
But
Past Life
- In Alligator Fashion -
Is Dogging His Steps!

Now ...

If You Are A Bible-Reading Christian
It Has To Be Obvious To You That
Accuser Of The Brethren's Sticky Fingers
Are All Over Past Life's Actions!
He is Acting Like A Read Cad!

Present Life Had Not Wanted To Give Up Past Life
Because
He Had Been Such A Comfortable
Known
Easy-Going Quantity!
What You Saw Was, Well, What You Saw!

Past Life Was Handsome In A Funny Way With
A Cleft In His Chin
And
Boasting A Firm, Square, Jaw!

Past Life Was - Is - A Slob
A Sloth
A Sinner Bold With Eyes Squinty
Heart Cold
Legs Crooked
And
Ears Out Of Tune!
He Laughed Like A Loon!
He Could Make Music With Two Silver Spoons!

Past Life Had Lost His Pick
When Present Life Had Met
Old ... Always New ... Truth For The Ages!

Truth For The Ages ... 

What Can I Say About Truth For The Ages!?!
Truth For The Ages Just ... Is!
He Doesn't Change!
Won't Play Dress-up!
Stands Firm Against The Wiles Of The Devil!
Can't Be Coerced!
Won't Be Threatened!
Will Not Run!
Won't Turn Aside To Fables!
Is Not A Partner With Sin
And
Is Always At War With Deceit! 

He's A Straight Arrow 

Positioned Always At The Draw!
He Has No Flaws
And
Wisdom Is Ever At His Right Side!
He Offers Everyone Going To Heaven
A Freed-From-Sin Ride!

The Ride Is Not Always Comfortable
But
Arrival At The Posted Destination Is Sure 

And
The Way Is Secure!

Severed Ties ...

From The Time Past Life Realized That
Truth For The Ages Was Wooing Present Life
He Made An Emergency Call To His Family
Those Agents Of King Fraud
The Adversary Of The Lord Christ
And
The Pretender To The Throne Of The Holy God!

Connections ...

The First One To Answer The Call To Arms Was
Debilitating Doubt
The Darling Of Damnation
She Who Made Lot's Wife Look Back
She Who Made Eve With A Serpent Talk Back
She Who Made Cain Choose To Obey God According To Self
She Who Makes The Unwise Place The Word Of God
On The Out Of Sight Shelf!

I Should Let You Know That
Once Debilitating Doubt 

Is 

In The Game
- To All Intents And Purposes -
De Dog Dun Dead!
Game Ovah!
Put De Sod Pun De Duppy!
He Ain't Coming Back!

The Harpies NOT The Harpists ...

The Legion Of Doom Was Rejoicing
Because
A Child Newly Lost To Them Was Soon Returning Home
Until ...

Persevering Faith Of Jacob
Unyielding Persistence Of Elijah
Love Of God Abides
Available Grace
Free Mercy
Unwavering Trust
Forgiveness For Confessed Sin
Godly Sorrow
And
Godly Fear
Wrapped Their Gentle, Loving, Arms
- Strong In The Lord Christ -
Around Present Life!

The Lion, Raging, Roared!
Roared!ROARED!

Oh, For A Faith That 

Will Not Shrink ...

Present Life Was Shaking But Resolute!

Black Tar Balls Came Flying

AndSerpentine Darts Started Stinging!

Soon Enough ...

"The King Of Love My Shepherd Is!"
Singing In Present Life's Voice
Is Heard!

Old Deads Were Being Raised Up!
That Is That
Past Life Was Being Thrown Up In Present  Life's Face
And
This Continued Unabated
Supposedly Creating Doubt In Present Life
Until Faith Is The Victory That Overcomes The World
Was Seen Holding His Hands
Patting His Back
Kissing His Cheek And His Forehead
And
Feeding The Soul Of Present Life!

He Cried Out ...

Heaven With Jesus Christ Is My Soul's Sole Goal!
I Can't Fix My Past Life
But Jesus Christ Can!
I've Given Jesus My Confession
And I've Uttered My Heartfelt Repentance
And My Joy In Jesus Is Full

Because
It Can't Be Begged Bought Bartered Nor Sold!

My Present Life Is In My Hand!
I Have Choices!
I Have Chances!
I Have Hard, Unpopular, Decisions To Make
And I Will Tell You, Fellow Travellers, That
By God's Great Grace
With Strength For My Journey
And Courage For My Way To Take
The Holy Spirit Of The Living God
Will Help Me 

The Right Decisions To Conscientiously Make!

The Past Is In God's Hands!
The Present Is In My Hands
And
- By Invitation Issued To Him
By My Will Free -
The Heart Of My Maker
My Lord, God And King
And
Not Some Damned-For-Eternity Fake
Who Is A Smooth Operator
And
The Lake Of Fire Undertaker!

Yesterday Is The Past: I Can't Go Back!
I Won't Look Back!
Tomorrow Is Not Promised
But I Shall Live With Hope!
Today ... The Present ... Is A Gift
And
With The Lord Of Life Guiding My Path
I Shall On, In ... With
The Rock Of Ages Live!

I Looked Inward ... Rottenness!
I Looked Around ... Urge To Sin!
I Looked Up ... Heard The Call To Salvation
And
By Gentle Persuasion
Holy Ministration
Heavenly Food
Undying Love
Blessed Hope
And
The Beloved Truth For The Ages
I Stand Before Almighty God
Convicted Of Sin
Convinced Of Righteousness

From The Ways Of The World Turned AwayHaving Godly Sorrow For My Own Sin
Holding The Lord Of Glory In Godly Fear
And
Marching Militantly To Realm Zion
Knowing That With
The Persevering Faith Of Jacob
The Unyielding Persistence Of Elijah
The Integrity Of Joseph
And
The Servant's Attitude Of Jesus The Lord Christ
I Shall Be The Over-Comer
In Resisting The Demonic Device!
I Shall Live The Eternal Life!

The Way Home To Glory Is Not Easy!
The Fight For Life Is Not Short!
Satan Is Ever My Adversary
And
Jesus Is The King In My Heart
And
By His Grace
Through My Working Faith
I Shall From Henceforth
From His Riven-For-Me Side
Never, Ever, Depart!
My Plowing Is Not In The Dark!

VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Access, Blood-Bath, Reach And Grasp!?!

I Do Not Want To FEEL Important!
I Desire To KNOW That I Am Blessed!
I Desire Rather To BE A Blessing
Than To Be A Strung-Out On Sin
Acclaimed 
Worldly Success!

Look At Them!
Brilliantly Successful ... According To The World!
Blessed With The Necessary Things
Having Access Reach And Grasp
And, Yet
Failing To Grasp The Fundamental Thing
That Access To Jesus Christ The Righteous
Is
Always Within Easy Reach
And
Ever Available To Those Who See Their Need
And
Are Reaching For The Master
Who Will Their Longing Souls Feed!

Look At Them!
Poor!
Peaceful!
Painfully Polite!
Self-Effacing!
Caring For Others With Delight!
Grateful For Grace!
Thankful For Truth!
Loving The Master
And, Yet
Always Two Seconds Away From Disaster
But
Ever Blessing Another Even As They Are
By The Living God Eternal
- Not To Carnal Eye - 
Obviously Blessed!

How Can Both Be Right!?!
How Can Both Iterations Be A Delight!?!
Who Is The One Who Sleeps Peacefully At Night!?!
Who Is The One Who Wonders If The Relationship Is Right!?!
Who Is The One Always Worried!?!
Who Is The One Always Stressed!?!
Who Is The One With Everything ... For Real
And
Who Is The One With Things ... Ever New Soon Stale!?!

Brother, Sister
Enemy, Friend
Do You Know Christ Jesus!?!
Do You Know That He Will Keep You Safe
- Though You Die -
And 
Raise You Up To Glory
In The Day That Heaven On The Wing
To The Earth Does Fly!?!

I Give To You My Jesus
My Forever Friend
The Friend That Sticks Closer Than A Brother
The Friend Even After Mortal Life Ends!

This Jesus Is Creator!
This Jesus Is Savior!
This Jesus Is Shepherd!
His Grace To Me Does Not Require Hard Labor!

This Jesus Is Redeemer!
This Jesus Is Your Friend!
You May Not Yet Know This
But
With Him In Your Life
Your Life Is Assuredly Bliss!

He Knows The End From The Beginning!
His Blessings Do Not Cost A Fee!
His Goodness Is Eternity Broad
And
His Faithfulness To You Is Free!

He Frees!
He Saves!
He Seals!
He Heals!

He Loves!
He Blesses!
He Guides!
He Feeds!

He Forgives!
He Reasons!
He Shepherds!
He Is Great For All Seasons!

He Never Rejects A Heartfelt Prayer!
He Loves You Like No Other!
He Does Not Invite Himself To Your Heart
Because
He Desires You
The Word Of Invitation To Impart!

He Is Calling!
He Is Waiting!
He Sees All That You Do!
He Feels Everything That You Feel
And
He Purchased Pardon For Me
And
For You, Too!

He Is ...

Redeemer!
Receiver!
Reformer!
Recreator!

Righteous Judge!
Kind King!
Savior Shepherd!
Sovereign Lord Of Love!

The Choice Is Ours, Brethren!
Things Of The Earth
Or Glories Of God!?!
Abundant Life
Or Abundance In Life!?!
Eternal Life 
Or
Eternal Damnation!?!

What Is It That You Are Accessing!?!
For What Are You Reaching!?!
What Is That Thing That Is Now In Your Grasp!?!

Is It The Thing That Will, For Eternity, Last

Or

Is It That Thing By The Lord Called Chaff!

So That You'll Know That This

Is

Truly Serious Business

I'll Let You In On A Well-Known Secret ...

You Need A Bath Since You're Stink With Sin! 

Please Willingly Take Your Bath
In The Blood-Filled Sin-Cleansing Fountain

Or Else

You'll Forcibly Take The Fire And Brimstone Bath

Which 
For The Despisers Of Almighty God's Grace
Those Men Lost

Is

The Bath Known And Called Last!

There Will Be No Mourning 
And
No Repast! 

HAPPY SABBATH: Soldiers, Sailors, Passengers, Prisoners + PRAYER: Draw Me Near, Dear Lord!

Soldiers Sailors
Passengers Prisoners
All Were Headed The Same Way!
Soldiers Sailors
Passengers Prisoners
All For The Trip
- In Some Crucial Way -

Did Indeed Pay!

Soldiers Were Guarding!
Passengers Were Playing!
Prisoners Were Praying Heartfelt Prayers
And
Sailors Were Indulging Back-Breaking Work
When The Winds Of Strife Suddenly Went Rogue
And
Acted Totally Berserk!

Your Ship Runs Aground Near An Isle!

Soldiers Hated Passengers
Who Despised Sailors
Who Held Prisoners In Contempt
Who Lifted Up The Lord Christ
Who ... To Save Our Lives
To Restore Us To The Father
Destroyed The Devil

(The Day Of Finalities Soon To Come)
And
The Demonic Device
And
Bade All To Give The Great God Glory
So That They Could Attend The Glorious Banquet
Where
The Presence Of The Tree Of Life
And
The Water Of The River Of Life
In The Presence Of The Eternal God
- In Whom Is Our Life -
Makes The Meal Majestic
And
The Company Fantastically Pure!

All There In The Banquet Had Taken ... Avidly
The Only Known Sin Cure!

Everybody Must Make The Journey!
The "How!?!" Is The Way Perplexing!

Will You Be A Marshalling Soldier!?!
Will You As A Sailor Ever Seeking Adventure 

Cause The Transport To Go!?!
Or
Will You As A Devoted Prisoner For Christ
A Noted Enemy Of Haughty Princes
Scribes Priests And Tenant Kings
Be Borne Away To Answer Charges
Even Though You Are Man Innocent
Innocent

And
Never For Self Serving
Never For Self Seeking!?! 

Will You As A Passenger Of Life

Be Carried Along On The Effort Of Others
Catered To
Elevated

And
Praised
Only To End Up In The Chaotic Convention
Because
You Pridefully Choose
Not To Give The Lord Christ
Even The Merest Mention!?!

The Ship In Which You Sail 

Is 

Your Life!
The Storm Of Strife Is The Season Of Change And Decay!
The Cargo On Your Ship Is That Which You Hold Dear
That Which Anchors You To This World!
The Rocks Upon Which Your Ship Runs Aground
Is 

The Moment Of Decision:

Abandoned Sinful Living ... Now

And

Sure Damnation ... Later

Or

Abundant Life In Christ ... Now

And

Secure Eternal Life ... Later!

Fate 

Or

Faith!

Those Who Kindly Help You
On The "Desert" Isle
Are Those Who Have Never Heard 

The Word Of Truth
That You Have In Your Heart
That You Have As A Blessing 

To Their Longing Hearts To Give! 

The Viper In The Wood That 

You Were Attempting To Use To Burn To Get Warmth
Is 

A Sharp Deadly Barb Of Satan
Seeking To Bring You Down
And
By Fear-Mongering To Keep Others Down
Who Were Willing To Hear Your Testimony
And
To Call The Holy God Near
And
Make Him In Each Dreary Life 

The Holy God Most Dear!

Your Lived Life 

Is 

Your Witness
Unadulterated
Unchallenged 

And
To Angels And To Men ... Exposed!

Your Hand Either Helps Or Hurts!
Your Voice Either Blesses
Or
Utters A Vile Curse!

Your Feet Either Walk Holy
Or
Kick Those Who Do!

Your Mind Is Either A Steel Trap
Sealing In The Word Of Truth
Or
A Booby Trap Set
To Despoil Others
To Build For The Enemy Of Souls
- That Accuser Of The Brethren -
A Troop For Whom Disobedience And Damnation
Are Truly Unwise Goals!

Soldier Sailor
Passenger Prisoner
All Men Fulfill All Stages
But
Only Those Who Are Prisoners For Jesus Christ
Shall Enjoy Eternal Life!

Which Role Are You Executing Today!?!
Is Jesus Christ Your Only Savior
Or
Are You Indulging
Own-Sin Self-Pay!?!

Are You On The King's Highway!?!
What, Now, Do You Say!?!

PRAYER:

Fix Me, Lord

And

Fix My Mind! 

Help Me Never Your Aid

Nor Your Word To Decline!

Help Me To Walk In The Ways Of

Truth And Righteousness 

And

Please Let The Holy Spirit's Presence In Me

Be Always Uppermost In My Consciousness!

I Desire, Lord

To Be A Prisoner Of The Lord Christ

Ever Willing To Deny The Liar

And

To Reject The Demonic Device!

I Have No Desire To Just Be A Passenger 

To Just Sail Placidly Through Life

Unaffected By The Call To Change Direction

To Set Aside Self

And

To Choose Jesus Christ The Lord

For That Would Mark Me As A Friend To The World

An Enemy Of God

And

Deny Me The Right To Enter The Holy City

As A Possessor Of Eternal Life! 

With You, Lord

I Desire To Be In Accord!

I Will To Be A Soldier For Christ

Marching Under The Banner Of

The King Of Love

The Prince Of Peace

The Shepherd Of Rest

The Lord Of Life

The Righteous Judge

The Rewarder Of Man

Who Paid My Price

To Free Me From The Curse Of Sin

So That At Peace With My Creator

My Lord And My God 

I Will Be Daily Living

As I The Good News

To The World Am Telling!

I Fear You, Lord

After The Godly Sort

So Please Help Me, I Beseech You

To Have For The Devil

"Thus Saith The Lord!" 

As My Constant Retort!

Help Me To Deny Temptation Forcefully

The First Time It Appears

So That There Is No Repeat

So That I Will Please Him

Who On The Cruel Cross

All My Sin

Did Willingly Bear!

I Am Child Of The King!

I Am Loved!

I Am Blessed!

Father,

Please Bless Me To Be A Blessing

And

For The Cause Of Christ To Be A Success!

I Bless You!

I Need You!

I Trust You!

To Be Obedient Is My Vow!

I Love You Gracious Father!

Draw Me Nearer!

Draw Me Nearer Right Now!

In Jesus Christ's Holy Name

I Pray And Plead!

AMEN.

Feeding The Great Ones!?!

Fair Faith
High Hope
True Love
Living Trust
And
Deadly Doubt
All Feed On And Or Against Self
And
No Surprise ... Each Other!

I Told You Before
And
I'm Telling You Again:

If You Love, You'll Love!
If You Trust, You'll Trust!
If You Exercise Faith, You'll Exercise Faith!
If You Live In Hope, You'll Live With Hope!
If You Cherish Doubt, You'll Live With Doubt
And 

Multiply Doubt
To Your Own Soul's Destruction!

Doubt Is Like The Result You Get
When You Chop Onions
Shake Black Pepper
And
Activate Yeast!

Onions Make You Cry!
Pepper Makes You Sneeze
And
Yeast Bubbles Up Out And Expands Your Dough
And
Left Unchecked ... Over-Proofs
And
Left Unattended
And
Then Utterly Neglected
Is Ultimately Discarded!

There Is No Vacuum In The Life Of Man!

There Is Cause And Effect That 

Affects And Reflects
Because
That With Which You Feed Your Spirit
Is 

Exactly What Your Spirit Begets!

When You Believe The Word
Trusting The Source Of The Word
You Will Believe The Source
And
Trust The Word!
There Is No Middle Ground!

Jesus Christ Is The Word
And
The Word Is ...!

... Truth!

You Grew Up Enjoying That Which You Were Daily Fed!
You Enjoy Going Where, Daily, Your Spirit Is Led!
You Enjoy Associating With Those
With Whom You Keep Company
And
You Avoid The One Whom
You Call Your Enemy!

NowI Get It!
What You Do Is ... Doable!
What You Did Is ... Done!
What You Avoid Is ... Avoidable!
When You Hate Sin, You ... Run!

Very Nice!

Learn The Lesson ...

When Doubt Is Fed
Disbelief In The Lord's Available Grace 

And
Free Mercy ... Grows!
When Daily Faith Is Moment By Moment Fed
The Benefits Of The Lord's Grace And Mercy Show
And
Love Hope And Trust Increase
And
Reliance On Feelings
Reliance On Self
Reliance On Man's Opinions
Reliance On Appearances
Are Like Cured Disease!
They Become Deceased!

Don't! Don't! Don't!
Do Not Tempt The Living God!
You Are Playing With Consuming Fire!
You Will Experience Almighty God's Ire!

Sin And Sinners Have Their Own Reward

And
That Means Those Who Cherish Doubt
Indulge Disobedience
Who Despise Truth
Who Ignore Light
Who Love Darkness
Those Who Choose To Consort With Satan
The Known Wily Fraud
That Fallen Angel
Whose Heart's Desire
Is 

To Take The Place Of
The Ever-Living All-Knowing God!

You Said, "Is!"

You Mean To Say Satan Is Still Trying To Be God!?!

Yes, He Is!

Jesus Christ Already Defeated Him On The Cross

But

He Is Still Waging War

And

The People Of God Need Ever To Be Vigilant

Because

That Roaring Lion Has Very Sharp Claws!

Trust In The Lord Always!

Everybody 

And 

Everything Else Is Questionable!