Tag Archives: Prayer

Hacksaw Objector

Posted on February 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Hacksaw Objector by Michael Romani The maliciousness of man to his fellow man Fighting wars with bullets and hand to hand Made a God fearing hero out of Desmond Doss As he valiantly protected others from their loss A conscientious … Continue reading →

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Shifting Dice

Posted on February 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/pC38by Shifting Dice by Michael Romani What exactly is behind the roll? Is it fate or probability? Belief in what controls Often shapes our reality To say that it depends on the nice Is to really not be very precise … Continue reading →

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Never Ceasing

Posted on January 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Never Ceasing by Michael Romani I have you in the depths of my soul No doubt about whose in control Looking for my faith to increase Praying for my love to never cease Such a simple concept to embrace Living … Continue reading →

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Living This Love

Posted on January 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Living This Love by Michael Romani From my first silent, sharp cry To my last drawn breath Standing strong as time, I Make my life a worship until my death To live in this love Whispered from God above I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Die Or Be Free

Posted on January 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit — appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free.” – Joseph Warren, American account of the Battle … Continue reading →

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Finding Faith

Posted on January 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Hebrews 11:6 Finding Faith by Michael Romani In an observation of faith, we please Him Drawing close and acting on Word not whim Diligence in all of these things that we do Keeping faith in all things, me … Continue reading →

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Living In Accord

Posted on January 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Living In Accord by Michael Romani Nine ladies dance filled with the spirit It is a beauteous song; do you hear it? Living in accord with God’s Holy Ways Meant to last a lifetime; not just the holidays There are … Continue reading →

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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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Calling Birds On A Day of Innocence

Posted on December 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Calling Birds On A Day of Innocence by Michael Romani Through the thick of woods falls a trickle of light To shine like a beacon before humanity’s sight Calling birds gathered on a day of innocence To preserve the memory … Continue reading →

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Ever Increasing Joy

Posted on December 17, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Ever Increasing Joy by Michael Romani Living in an Age of Materiality If you don’ have this or that You’re relegate to marginality Or at least it’s how we act But the truth is that we need Is to … Continue reading →

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