Life is filled with the unexpected When blessings feel more like being rejected. This happened to Ezekiel, too, And life comes hard as it happens to you.
Living through the Babylonian Exile, It must have felt like an endless mile. Certain as they were, they'd lost their nation Until the Lord permitted Israel its restoration.
Down in the valley of dry bones, The Israelites must have felt all alone. Certain that bones alone cannot live, This is when we learn what God can give.
We give to the Lord what we didn't know And then we wait for the Lord to show. This brings together what feels impossible. This is the miracle of which only God is capable.
Disorder and chaos become restoration As the Word of God becomes the explanation, And Order comes into God's sacred place. Our lives and relationships know God's grace.
The power of God comes through His communication As an unstoppable force bound by His relation. The legacy given is something beyond clever. It is found in God's Word, enduring forever.
Wearing these words becomes our lifestyle. It will get us through any burdensome mile. The breath of life proves itself necessary To bring the needed life that is legendary.
The Holy Spirit brings God's authority From beginning to end, the Spirit's true dignity. However little it is that we understand, The Spirit is God's presence over our land.
The Spirit of God becomes and is what is necessary. Without this, the Holy Church has lost its dignity. But with the Breath of God, we learn to live, And in this purpose, we find what God will give.
It's in the Spirit that we follow God's laws. Commissioned, we succeed despite our sinful flaws. We are capable of much in God's guiding Hour, As long as we give our struggles to God's healing power.
Standing on God's promises, I can stand firm. My life's purposes are such that I can confirm. Strong winds can sometimes come to blow, But God, not culture, is what we live by and know.
The tears of our lives are our history, And sometimes our belief comes with mystery. Still, as we stand, we do so in God's healing power. Life is breathed into us in this bold hour.
(c) August 30, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 11:19
Children walk this world in danger, Sometimes from the familiar stranger. The biggest danger is to fail to defend From the evils that pretend to be a friend.
The Bible shows us in its illustration, How a father should be in holy explanation. As my daughters become adults, I do what I can, Following the Bible, I try to be a decent man.
In this world, we can fall into pessimism. But the way of hope is the way of optimism. My conviction stands, as there is good to work for. It's especially true for these two whom I adore.
The roll of all fathers is easily recognized. As the Book of Romans sets it out as codified. Rightful attitudes are a form of friendship. The best of which is the foundation of relationship.
Still, there is imperfection all around. Yes; no perfect relationship has been found. There is something in how we learn to carry grace For all of those whom we love and embrace.
In this age, toxicity has come to the carousel. The music of words is not necessarily casual It's important not to confuse control with care. Truth doesn't need to be brutal to be fair.
It is better instead to be a role model for imitation. We fathers are to strive to be worthy of emulation, To transfix the best of what stimulates the imagination And teach our children to flourish, not stagnation.
A father's open arms offer sanctuary and true home. These invite our children to know they're not alone. As we live our lives of leadership and excellence, We are to set the example that teaches resilience.
I watch satisfied as my daughters become adults, Knowing my imperfection has still garnered great results. It is moments like these that provide me clarity, To know the lessons of the heart have taught them sincerity.
(c) August 29, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.” ― Bob Marley
Finding mercy and peace in our souls Comes down to recognizing God's holy control. Knowing God's sovereignty, we trust. We do this because, as believers, we surely must.
Great is the faith that knows God provides. In God's love, our truth willingly resides. God provides all that we ever need. In knowing and living this, we are freed.
They speak of love with arrogance As they pretend their path of tolerance. I look on with God's love and traces of pessimism As they inculcate our youth into fascism.
This then is our only and best test, Believing that God's commands are for the best. However much the world feeds us to the lion's den, We keep faith in God, and never surrender to sin.
This is our path leading to our salvation, Not only ours but of every single nation. Acceptance of God's truth in every single way, Our repentance is found in the words that we pray.
They speak of love with arrogance As they pretend their path of tolerance. I look on with God's love and traces of pessimism As they inculcate our youth into fascism.
(c)August 28, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
I didn't have grapes but I had wine, As I set out in the world to make it mine. I couldn't tell a joke, however funny. Life has turned out to be less about money.
My thoughts blossomed into fruit, Given enough time, they took root. Roots enough to feel rock-n-roll, It's a good time down in my soul.
In a time of flying pigs, I learned to love sweet figs. Immersed in the poetry, I turned it all to music, literally.
I never realized which one was Pink, But those lines gave me space to think. All those crazy dreams about going far, As long as I could play this guitar.
If you train up a fig tree in how it should go, You'll have a fig for happiness and one for woe. If you train your fingers to play across frets, Maybe you'll play yourself a full set.
In a time of flying pigs, I learned to love sweet figs. Immersed in the poetry, I turned it all to music, literally.
(c) August 27, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Heading out of Australia to escape this Aussie winter. First stop Japan, then UK/Ireland and if work doesn't call me back, onto Chicago. I will make it up as I go along
ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 