Tag Archives: Humility

Seven Points of Beatitude (Sapientia)

Posted on January 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Seven Points of Beatitude by Michael Romani As the ghosts of one year floated by to be received In a clarity of slumber of one refusing to be self-deceived I had turned on the television intending to rest a moment … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Gremlin

Posted on November 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Take it from an old military man, there is no gremlin Be it domestic or straight from the gated Kremlin That should be allowed to destroy our sense of peace Let’s find grace today and from our troubles release At … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Gratitude Prepares Our Hearts For Further Blessings

Posted on November 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“And I do recommend that together with our Thanksgiving, humble Prayer may be offered to God, that we may be enabled, by the subsequent obedience of our Hearts and Manners, to testify the sincerity of our professions of Gratitude, in … Continue reading →

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Humble Yourself

Posted on November 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on a sermon based on James 4:10 Humble Yourself by Michael Romani There’s a trick to humility You gotta do it quietly It’s not a thinking thing It’s about what you bring Just doing what is needed Keeping to … Continue reading →

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Make Me A Servant

Posted on November 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Make Me A Servant by Michael Romani Moving from the ways of the deceiver I want to be God’s go to receiver Use me, Lord, in all of my future days Raise me, Lord, to serve in all of my … Continue reading →

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Totally Dependent

Posted on October 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Totally Dependent by Michael Romani Simple lessons teach Finding them in my reach I pose my independence Quietly spoken in confidence I am totally dependent No longer willingly diffident I am totally dependent On you my Lord Coming in all … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Prefer

Posted on October 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

There’s a lot of talk out on the street About what gentlemen prefer and don’t I can think of pros and cons we’ll meet In what will prove important and what won’t But if you ask me, this attempted gentleman, … Continue reading →

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Wall Or Door?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Wall or Door by Michael Romani Where you see a wall I see a door What you see as closed Can be opened once more Opened by conviction A lock is not a lock without a key Curiosity brings its … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Practice Humility

Posted on July 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“These are the few ways we can practice humility: To speak as little as possible of one’s self. To mind one’s own business. Not to want to manage other people’s affairs. To avoid curiosity. To accept contradictions and correction cheerfully. … Continue reading →

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By the Mercies of God

Posted on June 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading →

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