Tag Archives: Care

First Principles: Be Shepherds of God’s Flock That Is Under Your Care, Watching Over Them – Not Because You Must, But Because You Are Willing, As God Wants You To Be

Posted on March 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” – 1 Peter 5:2

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Leap of Faith

Posted on March 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Leap of Faithby Michael DoyleAt times, you feel trapped,And more than just a little scared.The Lord has tenderly wrappedHis arms around you and cared.There have been times you’ve paid the cost,Waking in the middle of the night, feeling lost.If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Affirmation, Care, Compassion, Cost, Faith, Hope, Leap, Listen, Lost, Middle of the Niight, Paid, Poetry and Poems, Presure, Satsfction, Scared, Second Chances, Tapped, Tell, The Lord, Wrapped | Leave a comment

Bonhoeffer, Part 6

Posted on February 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 6by Michael DoyleSometimes the pieces come together,And the time to act is now to make it better.In the face of atrocity and naked despair,It takes action, not prayer, if you truly care.Christ bids believers to come and follow,To … Continue reading →

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An Extra Something

Posted on February 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

An Extra Somethingby Michael DoyleIt’s another round of birthday cheers,I celebrate the time of passing years.There’s been so much love that’s felt so high,It’s led to times when I wished that I would die.The alien gods of February know this … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alien Gods, Birthday Cheers, Care, Die, Everythng, Extra Something, Faith, February, Feel, Feelings of Love, God, Heart, Hight, Love, Nowhere, Passing Yars, Poetry and Poems, Quiet, Soul, Taught, Tear, Thrill | Leave a comment

My Taken Stand

Posted on January 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

My Taken Standby Michael DoyleIt’s time for a little Sunday good,Listening to a sermon as understood.It’s about the faithfulness of God’s loveShared with a hallelujah from above. It’s all about walking our faithfulness,Knowing the path of His wonderfulness.In return, all … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Baptism, Care, Challenge, Desire, Eyes, Faith, God, God's Love, Hands In the Air, Heart, Heaven, His Glory, His Presence, Human Mask, Jalleluhah, My End of Days, Natural Fact, Optimism, Poetry and Poems, Praise, Question, Redemption, Sermon, Son, Sunday, Taking A Stand, The Lord, Undone, Walking Prayer, Where We Are At | Leave a comment

World of Possibility

Posted on November 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

World of Possibilityby Michael DoyleIn a blind man’s eyesWe can make the worldA lot more wonderful.In a blind man’s eyesWe can make this worldA million shades of beautiful.If only we would try.You know that I don’t lie.Trade your smile for … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beautiful, Blind Man, Care, Cry, Dare, Do It Or Die, Eyes, Fair, Friends, Give Up, Hand, Hearts, Laugh, Liie, Poetry and Poems, Possibility, Shades, Share, Sigh, Smile, Start, Sunny Dial, Together, Try, Wonderful, World | Leave a comment

America Unbroken

Posted on September 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

America Unbrokenby Michael DoyleTime comes at us with brutality,Not caring at all about our humanity.Every second comes with its own rush.The weakest of us feels the crush.Cutting through the skin to the inside,Until it takes every part of our pride.That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 9-11, America Unbroken, Anxiety, Brutality, Care, Complexity, Crush, Faith, History, Humaity, Inside, September 11, Twin Towers, Twin Twoers, Writing | Leave a comment

It’s In the Timing

Posted on August 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It’s In the Timingby Michael DoyleLike the words of a good and holy song,The melody and the beat come on strong.The Kingdom of God is like a planted field,Filled with good seed for expected yield. The enemy is sneakier at … Continue reading →

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In Full Identity

Posted on June 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In Full Identityby Michael DoyleSee your pathAnd stay your course.Let’s do the math,And you’ll find the resource.Let no one get between happinessOr caring for your own needs.These images bring life’s bliss.It allows your soul to be freed.It’s a part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bliss, Care, Choice, Course, Fate, Full, Happiness, Identity, Image, Integrity, Math, Need, Path, Poetry and Poems, Process, Progress, Self, Shadow, Soul, Steps, Talk, True, Uncomplicated, Who, World | Leave a comment

Moving Me Forward

Posted on May 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Moving Me Forwardby Michael DoyleLike God’s only childI arise feeling wildAs I step out of the shadowTo see where this goes.Grace takes me by the handTo help me understandMy precious freedomWithin my Father’s kingdom.I dance on the air,Feeling as though … Continue reading →

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