Too little, too late, It was a twist of fate. Now, forever stands between, And I don't know what it means.
Now, my lifetime is too long. I don't know if I'm this strong. Close to Heaven, I'm tougher now. I'll mumble through somehow.
I'm tougher now as my world ends. We were lovers; we were best friends. And as I hear the benediction tone, I find my heart alone.
Fire and vengeance have destroyed my ego, Leaving me wondering what will be left to show. I make my own weather under my skin. It's a love disease bled into original sin.
Sometimes, I rise like a runaway, Living free, even if, for just one day. My enemy is borne inside like a burning sun. Until I die, this battle won't be done.
I'm tougher now as my world ends. We were lovers; we were best friends. And as I hear the benediction tone, I find my heart alone.
(c) July 21, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
In all times, God grows us with purpose, So that we are fit to perform our service. Conformed as we are in God's holy wisdom, All that we serve well in Heaven's kingdom.
The Prophet Elisha fit into this sort of frame He served his good purpose despite his name. Elijah and Elisha were prophetic bookends, There were enough stories to have made them friends.
Lives are lived openly and on display, How we live sets our example more than we say. Faith arrives in its spiritual confluence, The example given is, indeed, our only influence.
Life is either learned in sincere imitation, Or it is limited by the fallacies of observation. Imitating Paul as he imitated Christ isn't arrogance. It is, indeed, a matter of correct observance.
Elisha's story demonstrates the use of the ordinary To push the limits and truly become extraordinary. 12 teams of oxen point to Elisha's financial security. Yet, wealth does not rescue life from its obscurity.
The truth of life is the price that was paid on the cross, To love Christ as God is the victory that has no loss. To give your life of worth into giving Christian service Is to finally understand life's truest sense of purpose.
Each of us walks this world in our mantle of authority. It is in this that we learn to recognize God's sovereignty. This, then, details the difference in one another's calling. From the mother's womb God has known our precise falling.
Falling into who exactly we are each meant to be. This is the extraordinary way of what we're yet to see. A large part of God's plan is that we walk in love, Realizing that those around us are also loved by God above.
Our greater prayers by which we start out each day Is that the Lord God find use for us that given day. Our prayers aren't meant to ask for a blessing each day, It is to gratefully be a righteous servant in every way.
Our path is to be surrender, sacrifice, and service. It's only in this way that we live up to our purpose. In this surrender, there will be no going back, And in taking on the mantle of God, there is no fade to black.
(c)July 19, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.” – Thomas Jefferson
“When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.” – 2 Kings 2:9
For all of my life, It's been understood. God is great And He is good
There is no promise That has ever been broken. All of His words, In love, have been spoken.
In my knowing, I know what I know. Our God is the God of never letting go. I know this because the Bible tells me so. It's one of the few things that I truly know.
His is a path of consistency, Weaved through all of my life. It's a wholeness to live in integrity. His peace removes all my strife.
Faithfulness isn't a sometime thing. It's there in the joy that He will always bring. I live my life with Heaven in my sight, And I know His Word will keep me right.
In my knowing, I know what I know. Our God is the God of never letting go. I know this because the Bible tells me so. It's one of the few things that I truly know.
(c) July 18, 2026 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
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 