Tag Archives: Peace

Daily Prompt – Prayer

Posted on August 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Feeling it again, hurting soul to soul As I reel from things I can’t control If I want peace, I know who I am And I have to keep to that despite the slam Of another door right into my … Continue reading →

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Word Prompt – Narrow

Posted on August 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In all sense and longing for fairness You find it hard to believe that The world around us couldn’t care less Yet, it’s just a natural sort of fact That while wide is the gate of destruction It runs counter … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Believe, Challenge, Destruction, Fact, Fairness, Human Nature, Joy, Light, Mortal Man, Narrow, Path, Peace, Righteousness, True, Word Prompt, World | Leave a comment

Word Prompt – Choice

Posted on August 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The old guitarist sat casually strumming Daydreaming about summer spent thumbing Across what was then his own little world Just to be in the company of a certain girl Finally starting to lift up his quiet ole voice He sang … Continue reading →

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Pray Without Ceasing

Posted on August 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Philippians 4:6-7: Pray Without Ceasing by Michael Romani Being anxious for nothing As we pray on all things Always without ceasing And ever increasing Living an attitude of prayer Keeping God’s presence there Wrapped up in moments Releasing us … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anxious, Connection, God, Lord, Moments, Nothing, Peace, Philippians, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Presence, Reflection | Leave a comment

Word Prompt – Venus

Posted on August 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Usually make up a new poem here for the word prompts. This time however, a repeat from 2017: Venus, Bringer of Peace by Michael Romani In the early 1900s, so many were struck by Theosophy Falling into studying the occult, … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Adoration, Astrology, Bringer of Peace, Caden, Cadence, Daily Prompt, Fallen Man, History, Holtz, Mars, Nation, Orchestra, Peace, Sublime, Synthesis, The Planets, Theosophy, Venus | Leave a comment

To Obey God

Posted on July 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

2 Corinthians 10:5 : “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” To Obey God by Michael Romani Changing the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Change, Connection, Difference, Disposition, God, Kingdom, Light, Love, Mirror, Obedience, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Points of View, Praise Songs, Prayer, Reflection, World | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt – Tear

Posted on July 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes marveling at the sheer inhumanity Trembling in fear from the fierce intensity Of things we humans do to each other Things so wrong, instead of loving one another Trapped in a tear of our making It leaves me petrified … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Life Is Not So Dear As To Purchased At the Price of Chains and Slavery

Posted on July 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God.” – Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, 1775

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Comfort In His Love

Posted on July 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Philippians 2:5-11 Comfort In His Love by Michael Romani In all of life’s storms, you bring peace From all of life’s troubles you bring release More beautiful than diamonds, you shine As I, with each of us, walk your fine … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Angels, Aspiration, Christ, Comfort, Conform, Conversation, God's Will, Holy, Humility, Hype, Imitation, King, Love, Peace, Personality, Philippians, Photograph, Poem, Service, Shine, Storm, Stripes, Transformation, Trouble, Walk | 1 Comment

The Great Fall

Posted on June 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on The Great Wall movie… The Great Fall by Michael Romani There is that nameless order There on every life’s border There are changes to behold And with them, new stories to be told Though the greatest … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Children, Defend, Father, Grace, Nameless Order, Paper Lanterns, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Poor In Spirit, Protect, The Great Wall, Time, Trust, Wisdom | Leave a comment