Joseph J. Breunig 3rd's Blog – March 2012 Archive (8)

As a delicate flower,

you bring beauty to a barren garden

with your wondrous smile.

Despite the harsh winds of Life,

you are firmly planted in God's hands

and stand upright in strength.

Your tenderness will always be evident;

avoid those who would look

to trample you under foot.

Let Jehovah's spiritual principles

blossom fully in your life -

Be a blessing to others

and reflect the brillance of His…

To willingly lay down one's life
for the redemption of all others
is an immeasurable sacrifice.
More painful than His Suffering
were the silent tears
that stained the Savior's cheeks
in memoriam
of those who rejected Him.

-Joe Breunig, author/poet
Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
A Journey Of... Poetic Purpose

For just one day, I'd like to see

a tour of God's throne room and His glassy sea.

Or perhaps to take a leisurely stroll

among heavenly streets made from purest gold.

Maybe I'd glimpse the pearly gates,

to find out who is really standing in wait.

Another option would be to find

the stately mansion that's eventually mine.

But seeing the Savior from afar

and observing the glory of the Morning Star,

would focus my attention solely on Him

and stir my…

Oh, my Lord...



Once again I'm dirty with sin.

I need to cleanse my fallen mind

with the beauty of your Word.



My desire is turned towards You -

Yet my flesh remains weak,

reflecting  a lack of discipline.



Please chastise me, your child

and spare not your rod of correction.

Cover me with your forgiveness and grace

as I begin anew each day, trying to mature.



Oh, my Lord... please cleanse me.

-Joe…

My inner desire is to be...

Free from the continuing burden

of my soul's carnality.



For I wish to be liberated

from the snares of sin's grip

and be forever emancipated.



Truly, I'm captivated by The Light

that shines eternally into my spirit

and erases my heart's love of Earthly delights.



Fulfillment of my life's emptiness

is only met by a spiritual purpose

with God's call to His Holiness.

-Joe Breunig,…

Beneath the shadow

of the Great Shepherd's staff,

in the green lushness of Life's plateau,

my spirit continues to laugh.



Despite the dumbness of this sheep

to His voice I've heeded.

For God's Love is greater than deep

and to His Principles, I've conceded.



My life is filled with abundance

beyond mortal imagination.

Enjoying protection from circumstance

came from obeying rules of His Holy Nation.



From displaying a…

Unmerited favor of God

flows continually

and without interruption,

when you are a child of His.

His Love for us is...

Unquestionably unconditional;

however, His Grace is not.

Grace and Love are not equivalent -

We must not endeavor

to confuse these concepts.

God's Word is always steadfast

and is an unmovable truth.







Author Notes:

The standard…

You've lived a life of uncounted days

and your spirit is ready to leave;

but are you ready for the hereafter,

if in God, you don't believe?



For when your spirit and soul separate,

opportunity is gone, as the body decays.

Since our mortal time is not guaranteed,

begin a relationship with Him today.



Regarding your earthly departure,

do you have an Exit Strategy?

Will you be ready to find yourself -

Before Jehovah on bended…