Tag Archives: Seek

Way of Things

Posted on September 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Life and love are best lived in giving and letting go of fear. Way of Things by Michael Romani Every problems asks for solution Said the keeper of genuine seeking The passage of light in contribution Pardoned by the innocent … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Seek Knowledge For the Benefit of Your Soul, Not For the Sake of Applause Or To Dispute

Posted on July 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Seek not to grow in knowledge chiefly for the sake of applause, and to enable you to dispute with others; but seek it for the benefit of your souls.” – Jonathan Edwards

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Seeking Wisdom

Posted on June 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes it seems hard to find wisdom in these times we live in. Seeking Wisdom by Michael Romani In this day of the endless age We find our best truth isn’t from the sages But, as we still seek out … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Kindness III

Posted on June 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The Lord shows His kindness is His Yes, His No and His Wait. All things that happen, happen with purpose. It’s important in our growing to consider this perspective no matter how personally unsettling things get or are. Cultivating Kindness … Continue reading →

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Hot Sauce

Posted on June 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Scribbled tales tell more than most would want to know, right? Hot Sauce by Michael Romani Layers of texture Provide the details The hot sauce of conjecture Told in a scribbled tale It’s a portrait of a community But also … Continue reading →

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Even To This Day

Posted on May 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on a life lived between worlds and still finding hope and dreaming dreams… Even To This Day by Michael Romani It was a dark night The darkest night And you were crying And I was crying And … Continue reading →

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Persistent Presence

Posted on May 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

To really get to know the Lord, you have spend time consistently in His presence. Persistent Presence by Michael Romani Prayers we state as need Aren’t always those we heed When we listen to God’s way Keeping it in our … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Hands of God

Posted on March 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Hosea 10:12: Seeking the Hands of God by Michael Romani Reaping the righteous fruit as you sow Hands united for God as we truly know Used as servants of the Lord we love We are messengers … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Face of God

Posted on March 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Psalms 27:8: Seeking the Face of God by Michael Romani Thankful for being a child of God Dwelling in prayer, not finding it odd But a place that knows my gratitude Keeping this thought in my … Continue reading →

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Samson VIII

Posted on January 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in an effort to put a version of the Samson and Delilah story from the Book of Judges into verse, I present Part VIII. Perhaps, I should have made this shorter? Samson (VIII) by Michael Romani Amidst un-princely questions of … Continue reading →

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