Testimonials, Lessons, and Sermons by Inmates
Testimonials, Lessons, and Sermons by Inmates
Victor Davis | Gary Dolan | Andrew Williams | Stephen R Gray
Victor Davis
A purified heart
Before I came to prison, my ego was not well formed. This fact was marked by a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility; I could procreate, but spiritually, I was a child, an apostate.
I lived life according to my own philosophical values, although I believed YAHSHUA, I was my own idol, as a womanizer, substance abuser, and worst of all, an unreliable parent.
On January 10, 2014, I officially went into DOC custody, and everything I ever feared in my mind became a reality and a nightmare from which I could not awaken. It was a surreal experience.
Within a year’s time, I received the wages of my sins. Everything in which I found my identity and everyone I found security with, were taken away from me. My life was desolated.
During my incarceration, over the course of time I began to re-establish my relationship with YAHVEH, through prayer, faith, and by being a Berean.
In addition to this, HE started to answer my prayers, even if those answers didn’t come in the form I thought they would. However, YAHVEH pruned my heart through these things.
I have come to accept, YAHSHUA as YAHVEH, as well as my eternal SAVIOR. I have learned to be content and steadfast by trusting on HIM solely for all of my needs through endurance and not by relying on the things of the world that used to believe define me.
So, what has YAHSHUA done for me since I’ve been incarcerated?
HE refined my heart by giving me HIS character.
Breaking Bread
Approximately one month ago, I had the privilege of attending the evening service and listen to the instructions of Don Coleman, pastor of Highland Baptist assembly, give a sermon over 2 Timothy chapter l . Regarding our responsibility as believers to “stir up, speak up, and stand up.” in accordance with our gifts. He taught us the Greek word for gift. Which is translated charisma in the Strong’s concordance #5486. It means a spiritual endowment.
Sha’ul was admonishing Timothy his spiritual son, to exhibit his gift with character as the leader of the Ephesians assembly, during the reign of the roman emperor Nero, approximately 54 to 68 A.D. Considering the inflictions that Sha’ul, and Timothy would have undergone as the fathers of this congregations in this period of time. I pondered as Don Coleman elaborated on the future Oppression, we as believers may have to encounter for the sake of the gospel.
I began to envision, and ponder in my heart, beginning with Yahshua himself being crucified, Stephen being stoned approximately 35 A.D. (Acts7:l-60). Ya’acob (Jacob) the son of Zebedee was beheaded by Herod Agrippa the 2nd. Kepha (Peter) was crucified A.D. 67, Sha’ul beging beheaded in A.D. 68, Ya’acob brother of Yahshua was slain near the temple in Jerusalem, and Yohanan (John) was exiled to the islands of Patmos in A.D. 100, as well as all of the old testament Nebi’im (prophets) that were martyred before them. Then my thoughts began to drift to all the people, around the world today being persecuted, because of their faith, in the messiah. Considering this, I reflected on it, and briefly cringed at the thought of having to endure such pain; but the Holy Spirit within me shouted with every fiber of my being. “I will not deny my Messiah”! I will be steadfast in heart with the character needed to overcome pressure, to represent his kingdom in adversity. While walking back from the unit from service, these thoughts consumed my mind. “I will not deny the gospel”! In connection with this I asked someone what he thought about Don Coleman’s exhortation. I stated sincerely to him that I was sold out for the edification of the Good News. To support this, I began paraphrasing John 6:48-69, but I couldn’t remember it word for word, and I didn’t have time to look it up before lock down to share it. When I entered into my cell and turned on my television to channel 26, the Church station; at that exact moment at 9:02 pm Rabbi Schneider was speaking on the exact passage and verses, I couldn’t locate while outside. Was it coincidental? Perhaps?! However, as he conveyed the scriptures, I listened intently. I’m not sure if it was due to the recent incidents in Paris, but I had never heard him preach the word with such ardor. I was attentive to his every remark as he spoke to the desires of my heart. After the program ended, I reread chapter 6 of Yohanan’s gospel.
Neither Yahshua nor any of his twelve Talmudim (disciples) was Levites or descendants of the Aaronic priesthood, but they all were familiar with that liturgy. In the Holy Place towards the left stood a golden menorah weighing 107 lbs, with seven branches on it. On the right across from it was a 3 ft long, 2 1/2 ft high, and 1 /2 1 wide table of showbread with twelve loaves upon it; accompanied with a vessel of wine. The twelve loaves represented the twelve tribes of Israel, and the wine, the blood, and life of the persons being offered to Yahweh, which in this case was the twelve tribes of Israel (Leviticus 17:1 1). When the Cohen (Priest) would perform this ceremony, by eating the loaves every Sabbath, and pouring out the wine (Leviticus 10:9) they were symbolically feeding on and receiving in themselves the life of Yahweh. Cohen were responsible for the holiness of the community, since the peoples offerings were only acceptable to Yahweh through them, but only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year to make atonement first for himself, and then for the nation (Exodus 25-37).
According to the gospel of Mattithyahu 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22: 17-20. When Yahshua took matstsah (unleavened bread) blessed, and broke it, then gave it to his Talmudim, he said “take eat, this is my body, then he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, drink from it, all of you, For this is my blood of the Brit Hadasha (new covenant) which is shed for the remission of sins”. To improve my interpretation of what he was saying to his taught ones that night, I borrowed a concordance, and performed a Greek word study on 7 themes of Yahshua ritual. l). #740 Bread (Artos) (4), “metaphorically of Christ as the bread of life.” 2). #4165 Feed (Pioman) means “overseer” 3). #4983 Body, (soma) (l la) means “reference to the church.” 4). #2806 Break (klao) “of the lords act in giving evidence of his resurrection. 5). #4221 Cup (Poterion) (2bl), “of the sufferings of Christ.” 6). #4095 Drink (Pino) “of drinking of the blood of Christ, in the sense of receiving eternal life, through his death.” 7). #2222 Life (Zoe) (lal), “which he gave to the incarnate son to have in himself.”
After the completion of this research, I compared, and contrasted the rites of Yahshua to that of the sacrificial system ordained by Yahweh in the Old Testament through the priesthood. How they had to offer themselves to make atonement on the behalf of the community to appease the wrath of Yahveh. Once I was able to translate it; this is the understanding I gained concerning this custom. “I am life (Artos) and by this doctrine (Klao), pastor, oversee (Pioman), those who believe in me (Soma). By doing this, you will subject yourself to the sufferings I have now, and will inflict (Poterion) The father has given me life in myself, since the life is in the blood, by accepting it, in you by faith (Pino), you will inherit eternal grace, through me is the promise (Zoe). (Mk 10:38-39); (Jn 5:26).
This is what Yohanan meant in 6:48-69 of his gospel when Yahshua said they would have to eat of his flesh, and drink of his blood. This is why many of his Talmudim went back, and walked with him no more. When Yahshua explained to them that they would have to apply his apostolic doctrine to their lives, and suffer for his names sake “therefore they said who can understand this”? In other words who could enter into a blood covenant with this? They wanted the rewards of being associated with his kingdom, but were unwilling to suffer persecution for it. This is the reason Yahshua states in verse 65. No man can come to him unless it is granted to him by his father, because their hearts have to be purified through faith.
After I received this revelation, I had to reexamine my own heart to see if I was ready to partake in the memorial meal, with the messiah, and the conclusion of this matter is; “brothers, I do not count myself to have laid hold of it yet, but only this; forgetting what is behind, and reaching out for what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of Yahveh in Yahshua Messiah. (Philippians 3:14-15) Not only that, I also have come to believe, and know that he is the Messiah, the son of the living Yah! He has the words of eternal life. (Bible verses in this article are from “The Scriptures Version.”)
This Moment of Time
At this moment in my life, the season I am in is one directed by the HOLY SPIRIT. By breaking bread with believers, not being selfish or conceited but by being like-minded, I humbly allow others to supply and share their gifts with me so that we may all grow in the love of CHRIST.
I’m not fully mature yet, but through chastening and obedience I’m learning how to apply my motives, feelings, affections, desires, aims, principles, thoughts, and intellect to HIS will for my life. By working here at the Chapel, I am gleaning wisdom from the elder volunteers who donate their time as well as offer advice from their life experiences.
By taking advantage of programs offered during the day and through study materials, through practical application of them, I have gained insight and instruction. Therefore, I am allowing YAHWEH to enable me to become a more efficient steward over HIS talents as well as HIS house.
In showing me how to keep the feast, not with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, HE is preparing me for CHRIST, our Passover…who was sacrificed for us.
Gary Dolan
The True Christmas Story
What does Christmas mean to you? It means to me the birth of Christ. Jesus is God in the flesh and His Father is God.
John 10: 30 I and My Father are one.”
John 10:38 but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe[a] that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.”
Jesus healed the sick, opened the eyes of the blind, raised the dead, and He laid down His life to save us all who will accept Him, He laid down his life to save us all who will accept Him, He intercedes on our behalf to God. He took all our sins upon His shoulders so we can be clean of sin to go to heaven. My Lord and Savior who laid down His life for me and you. Christ not only come down from heaven to save the world, but He came to wear our coats.
(Revelation 7:14 And I said to him, “Sir, you know. “So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.)
We are all dressed in white, even the twenty-four elders.
Revelation 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones, I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads.
Jesus is dressed in a robe dipped in blood. Why is Christ’s robe not white? Why is His clock not spotless? Why is His garment dipped blood? (Galations 3:13 Paul says Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.”)
Simply He changed places with us. He wore our coat of sin to the cross. Christ’s Blood spattered garments symbolize the great battles He has already fought against sin. Satan, and death and has been stained with the blood of His enemies. God has made us worthy by providing the way to heaven through Jesus Christ. Revelation 19:13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
Who else would give up his life for us, other than the one who loves us, Jesus Christ. If you are unsure about being saved ask yourself if you are keeping secrets and talk with your Heavenly Father who is always ready to listen. Read for yourself the true Christmas story:
Luke 2: 10 – 52
10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
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“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”[a]
15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely[b] known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
Circumcision of Jesus
21 And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child,[c] His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
Jesus Presented in the Temple
22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),[d] 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”[e]
Simeon Sees God’s Salvation
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
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“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
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For my eyes have seen Your salvation
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Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
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A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and His mother[f] marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer
36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years,[g] who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord,[h] and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
The Family Returns to Nazareth
39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit,[i] filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars
41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother[j] did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”
49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor
51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Grounded in God
You started by being part of the sand on a beach or in a desert, before you found God.
Jesus wanted to use you for something better and decided to drive a steel rod into the sand.
God sent lightning down from heaven to strike the rod.
The sand was then instantly molded,
molded into a perfect stone that looked like beautiful glass.
God and Jesus, being pleased with the stone,
Picked it up out of the sinking, sandy ground and placed the stone (you) on the unmovable foundation which is Jesus Christ.
At last, the question for you to ponder is
“Do you want to be a beautiful stone for God to use or a shattered pot amongst the bed of thorns?
Written by Gary Dolan; Inspired by God
the bed of thorns? Written by Gary Dolan; Inspired by God TOP
Andrew Williams
Andrew is an inmate who faces the lion’s den on a regular basis, having received salvation, and in doing so has put his life at risk from his former gang members.
He told me, Jim do not fear those who can kill the body, but fear him who can kill both body and soul in hell.
Andy lives his faith, day by day, and you will find a couple of his sermons here, and I hope you read them and respond to them.
thank you,
Jim carmichael
INTRODUCTION
I want to dedicate this prayer book to our loving and caring Father. He never leaves us to die in our sins but transforms our lives in an instance. Do you ever find yourself trying your best to pray, or trying to remember to pray? We all do! The enemy will do anything to get your focus off the Direct Line to the throne of God.
We often forget is not about how grand we sound, or how long we pray, is about the sincerity of our hearts. God loves to hear you speak to him. So, when you read these prayers know that he looks at your heart. While praying these prayers speak them into your life. We have the power of life or death in our words.
When God created things, he spoke it, and it came into existence, Jesus is the word. So, look unto Jesus the author and Finisher of your faith. We are told in John: 1 that in the beginning was the word and the word was with God, and the word was God. IF you need an outline to pray go to Matthew 6: 9-13
We can only be complete when we are connected to the Father and that only comes through Jesus. I pray that this 31 day of prayers opens up your heart to receive what God has in store for you. God loves you and so do I, keep your eyes on Jesus.
Amen
sincerely Andrew Williams
| Draw Near To God by Andy Williams
Prayer Book
Ps. When your eyes are on the Lord the world will not have any influence in your life. We belong to the greatest King the world has ever seen. Jesus told us that he is God in the flesh, we can believe what we want, but it will come with a price so be for sure about how your life is lived it just may be that your day is coming to meet the Lord. What will you say to him if you throw away your life to get instant pleasures of the world? We are called to be much ‘more than we choose to be in this life. Amen
Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 |
Day 13 | Day 14 | Day 15 | Day 16 | Day 17 | Day 18 | Day 19 | Day 20 | Day 21 | Day 22 |
Day 23 | Day 24 | Day 25 | Day 26 | Day 27 | Day 28 | Day 29 | Day 30 | Day 31
DAY ONE:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.”‘
Numbers 6:24-26
Father I pray that You bless my family as well as those seeking You. I pray that You keep them safe in this time of need, and that You make Your face known to them. I ask that they see how gracious You are and open their hearts to accept Your peace You offer to them. Lord guide them and fill them with Your love
in Jesus name, Amen.
DAY TWO:
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
Dear heavenly Father. I come before You praying that the eyes of Your children be opened to Your word. I pray that they lean not on their understanding, but Your s Lord. Open their hearts to acknowledge the trust they need to place in You. Direct their paths lead them in the way of righteousness secure them
In Jesus name, Amen
DAY 3:
In thee, O LORD, do 1 put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Psalm 31: 1 (KJV)
Father God, I put my trust in You. I know that You are the only one who can deliver me. When I was down You lifted me up with Your righteousness. I will never be ashamed of You or Your works. I thank You for being my rock I will look to You for my needs, strength, and Salvation. I pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen
DAY 4:
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Isaiah 54: 17
Father I thank You for being my protection. I know that there is not any weapon that is against me that will prosper. God, I pray that You cast down any tongue that tries to rise against me. I thank You for Your righteousness that is given on my behalf. You Lord are true, and I trust Your security You place on me. I will proclaim Your strength and faithfulness. In Jesus name, Amen
DAY 5:
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
Father God, I pray that You give me the strength to be able to put my tongue in check. I ask that Your Spirit enlightens my soul to speak life not words of death. I pray that my brothers and sisters be built up from the words You give me. I ask that the effects of my words be affective to Your ministry. I thank You Father for choosing to use me for Your glory. In Jesus name, Amen
DAY 6:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Dear God, You said not to be anxious about anything. I pray that when worries come to thought You give me the strength to cast them down. I will take my needs to You in prayer. I thank You for removing the curtain that kept us separated. I now come boldly before Your throne. I seek Your understanding of the trials that come my way. I pray for Your power to be made manifested in my life and the life of others around me, in Jesus name, Amen
Day 7:
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.
Romans 8:15 NKJV
Father, because of Your love, and kindness You have set me into Your Kingdom. I thank You for not leaving me to die of my sins. I pray that You will teach me Your ways as a Father teaches his son. I stand in your freedom that You offer me. I will accept what You show me in life to keep me from the spirit of fear, and bondage. I pray that any foul spirit be thrown down. I understand that Your mercy triumphs slavery. In Jesus name, Amen
DAY 8:
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NOV
Father God, I accept Your gift that has been given to me. I ask that You open the hearts of my loved ones to be able to receive Your grace. I thank You for Your faith and trust you have given me. When I couldn’t stand you reached down and set me on my feet. I know it is not by any works that I have done or could do that saves me. It is only by Your sons’ precious blood that this is possible. All glory goes to You
in Jesus name, Amen
Day 9:
3: For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
7: Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish.
Psalm 73: 3. 7 NKJV
Jehovah Jireh, I thank You for providing my every need, I pray that envy doesn’t enter my heart. When I see the prosperity of the wicked, I know that for them it only lasts a little while. But You God filled me with all things pertaining to life and godliness, I never do without, so I thank You. I will seek the Kingdom of God before any riches of the world. I refuse to let the enemy take my joy that You have set before me. I will praise You with my lips continually. in Jesus name, Amen
DAY 10:
27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27 Nov
Jehovah Shalom, I pray the peace You give me the world gets to know. I ask that every soul be filled with Your spirit. I pray binding of troubled hearts in Your name. I will always bless You Lord. Father You are my rock, and fortress. I rejoice in the joy You provide. My heart sings to You oh God, my soul is lifted high, You are my defense. Thank You for listening when I speak.
In Jesus name, Amen
Day 11
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV
Father God, I thank You for placing me in the body of Christ. I pray that as I walk in the newness of life that You fill me with Your strength. I praise You for not holding in my past against me. I ask that You opened my eyes to see everything become knew. I lay down the life I have once lived to be joined in a life everlasting with You O God. You have filled me with love and mercy. I pray that You use me for Your ministry. I ask that You continue to do a great work in me. In Jesus name, Amen
DAY 12
But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 NKJV
Father I thank You for forming me into the man I am now. I pray as I take this journey with You that You fill me with understanding. When I was broken You and fixed my cracks, and made me stronger I praise Your mighty name that upholds the living. Because of Your strength I am able to proclaim Salvation. You are faithful oh God. I know that I am safe in You r hands. I rest in Your presence in Jesus name, Amen
Day 13
For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever i will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.
Romans 9:15 NKJV
Father God, I thank You for the unmerited favor of mercy. I pray that my friends, and family get to experience this as well. God, I praise Your holy name. You choose to grant me mercy, and compassion for its by Your will that I even exist. There is not anything that anyone can do to add to the finished work that You have done in my life. I am so grateful for the joy You place in my heart. Lord You are true to all who look up to You and I pray that the world gets to know Your name. I send this prayer in the name of Your precious son Jesus, amen
DAY 14
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 NKJV
father, I pray that Your strength empowers me to accomplish any needs in Your ministry that You have placed in my care period I thank You Jesus for living inside my heart and empowering me to do what I could never do on my own. You are my light as well as my strength. Without the love You have shown me I would be helpless but You Jesus have given me a reason to live and I will proclaim Your name at all times period I thank You for being my savior in Jesus name Amen
Day 15
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
John 15:13 NKJV
father, I give You praise for being compassionate, and laying down Your life for me. I ask that You finished the work You started in my life. I do not lack anything when my focus is on You. I feel totally safe and secure in Your arms. I pray for Your spirit to open my heart and fill me with the Love of God. Your word is true, and it is nourishment for my soul. I pray the world gets to experience this love You share, in Jesus name, Amen
DAY 16
For the word OF God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Heavenly Father, I can’t thank You enough for leaving me Your written word, I pray that the living power of Your word transforms the lives, of everybody I come in contact with while here on earth. Father You dig deep into my soul. You know every intention of my heart. I ask that You help me judge my thoughts so I can be edifying to others. In Jesus name, Amen
Day 17
And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thundering’s, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!
Revelation 19: 6 NKJV
God almighty, I praise You for You’re worthy of praise. I thank You for choosing me to be Your child. You are all-knowing, all-powerful, God You never change. I take Your strength, and knowledge, and apply it to my life. I stand here changed by Your loving grace. I pray that Your spirit feeds me with Your words to speak on Your ‘ behalf. I am nothing without You, but with You I lack nothing.
thank You, O,’ Lord God for all that You have done. in Jesus name, Amen
DAY 18
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Philippians 2:3 NKJV
Father God, the humility that was shown to me by You sending Jesus to die for me is above comprehension. I pray that You give me the never-ending strength to display the same humility to others. I cannot thank You enough for being a perfect example. I pray that You keep my mind on You, so that You can flow through me as a living vessel. Father the pain You took for me is my strength for Your children. I pray this through the power of Your son Jesus, Amen
Day 19
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Hebrews 13.•8 NKJV
Dear Heavenly Father, I have prayed for Your unchanging power to propel through my life. When I am down You lift me up by Your righteous hand. I pray for obedience to take root in my life. Jesus You are my rock, when I stand on the foundation you laid, I am sturdy. I thank You for being my support. I will keep my eyes fixed on You and only You. I ask that You use me for Your glory.
In Jesus name Amen
DAY 20
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4 NKJV
oh Lord, I praise You, I lift Your word high above anything else. Father Your words that You speak are food for my soul. I pray for this feeling of Your knowledge, strengthen my life. I thirst after Your wisdom O Lord. When the world attacks me You always help me overcome it. You are never late, but always on time. I thank You for giving me life in exchange for death. Show Yourself to my family and friends. Let them see Your goodness You have for that. In Jesus name, Amen
Day 21
And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha,
John 19:17 NOV
Father God, I need You now more than ever. I need Your filling of the Holy Spirit. I thank You for Jesus for Him showing me how to pick up my cross, and follow You. I get my power and healing from the cross; my life is no more of myself but of You “oh Lord”. I look up to You Jesus. I pray that You show me the way You need me to go in life. I pray that others have a change of heart as they see what all You do for me. I will keep Your name on the tip of my tongue, and praise You continually in Jesus name, Amen
DAY 22
And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.
Hebrews 9:22 NKJV
Father, without the bloodshed I would not be standing here forgiven, and cleanse I thank You for making me whole. I stand in the blood of Jesus. I proclaim that Your blood is my source of healing, and I apply this blood in my life, and in my family’s life. I will use this blood to fight off any enemy. There is life and power in Your blood. I praise You for this pure sinless blood, in Jesus name, Amen
Day 23
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
John 10: 10 NKJV
Heavenly Father, when the devil came to destroy my life, You saved me. You delivered me. When I read Your word the compassion You share is amazing. I thank You for not only giving me life, but You have given it to me abundantly. I can actually see now that You have breathed life into my soul. I pray that I can be the son You chose me to be in life. Where I was dead You raised me up. I pray that You walk every step with me in this newness of life. In Jesus name, Amen
DAY 24
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed;
Luke 4:18 NKJV
Father, as I walk in the anointing that You have placed upon me. I pray that people see Your glory and get set free. I ask that Your power flow through my body, and Your spirit guide my every step. I thank You Lord for making this all possible. I worship You and exalt Your holy name. I pray this in the power above all names Jesus, Amen
Day 25
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the #0 evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 NKJV
Lord God, my faith is in You. I am confident in the works of the cross. I pray that all come to know this faith. Father I will not put faith in what I see, but in You only Lord God will I place this faith. I thank You for the assurance of Your word. When I do not know what to believe You always confirm to me the truth. God there is no truth apart from Your name. I praise You Lord in Jesus name, Amen
DAY 26
Be diligent to present Your self-approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 NKJV
Father God, 1 pray that while I study Your words You open my eyes to all that You have for me. Father I pray as I am using Your word to divide between what is truth, and what is not You speak to me. I will be Your Workman, and I am not ashamed of You or Your word. You have given me life, and I thank You for this Father. I will diligently open Your scripture before me and seek Your understanding. In Jesus name, Amen
Day 27
For the Lord, Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth.
Psalms 47: 2 NKJV
Jehovah early on, You are the one and only King. I thank You for being my support when I need advice Your throne -oh God is high above the earth; Your throne is everlasting. I pray that the world gets their eyes off their circumstances and place them on You. You give great rewards Father God, and I thank You. Father You are my protection, my sealer of faith. I praise Your holy name, for You’re worthy to be praised, in Jesus name, Amen
DAY 28
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Matthew 9:35 NKJV
Jehovah Rophi, Lord when You went around healing the sick You didn’t ‘t leave any
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UN—hee-1•. I pray that Your healing power be expressed in my life and I stand on this power, and I use it in the life of my family Lord God. I thank You for not passing by and leaving the world to die. Father there is healing power, as well as deliverance in Your name. I accept this power, use me Father. I love You and praise You in Jesus name, Amen
Day 29
Let Your light so shine before men, that they may see Your good works and glorify Your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 N<JV
Father I pray that the light that shines off me not only illuminates the works of the wicked, but I pray that it penetrates their hearts. I pray that they have the option of surrendering to Your will. God You are a God of restoration and compassion. There is not anything too strong for You. I pray You use me right here right now for Your good. I thank You for making this happen in Jesus name, Amen.
DAY 30
But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 NKJV
dear Lord, I thank You for trusting me with Your sacred words. I pray that Your words edify others anal pray they grasp them and use them. I will not worry about pleasing men, but only You God. I thank You for approving me to be worthy as Your servant. I thank You for examining my heart and showing me what
I need to change) period/ my heart is Yours Lord use it for Your glory. I pray this in Jesus mighty name, Amen
Day 31
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6 NKJV
Father God, when I didn’t know where to go You lex me. i pray* that others be led to You. Jesus, I thank You for being the door to the Father. I accept life that You give me. I lean to Your truth, that You should upon me. I could never do this without You. Thank You for taking my heart of stone, and giving me a heart of love, I pray this in Jesus name, Amen
IN CONCLUSION
As you pray open Your heart to God, when all else fails know that he is in control period You are a child of the most high God. You do not have to live in defeat, but arise to victory. Jesus is always one prayer away, Amen.
These views do not necessarily represent the views of the Church of Christ
Draw Near To God by Andrew Williams
I want to start off by looking at the most obvious Romans 8:32 says he that
spared not his own son, He delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with
Him also freely give us all things? You may be asking yourself what all
does he give you.
Well go to the word He tells you. Here is a couple to ponder on Salvation,
eternal security peace love etc. So we know by John 3:16 that He loved
the world, He gave us Jesus that we might not perish, but have everlasting
life.
So we had a God that couldn’t be seen. what does he do? He makes himself
become flesh, to come to earth to show us how to live, then freely gives
himself up for our sins John 1:14 says the word was made flesh, and dwelt among
us, “that’s Jesus” (and we be held His glory, the glory as of the only begotten
of the father, full of grace and truth. there’s that word the only “begotten”,
He bankrupted heaven for us, but not like we do he got it all back. and we
get the opportunity to be saved in the process. we are no more in the Adamic
nature if you choose to be free, no more slaves to sin John 8:32 says you shall
know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. if you truly know Jesus
you’re free. all we need to do is separate ourselves from our former lives we
lived.
Paul talks about how hard it is but it gets easier knowing that we get to
spend eternity in heaven. things of the flesh have to die in order to live.
Romans 8:13 says for if you live after the flesh you shall die, but if
you through the spirit do put to death the deeds of the body, you shall
live. he tells us clearly this isn’t something we can do on our own we need
help.
Jesus died in order to send us the comforter the Holy Spirit. that’s our
help. In Romans 8:6 says for to be carnally minded is death; but to be
spiritually minded is life and peace. notice it’s not just life, but peace.
When it gets hard “turn to Jesus.” a lot of people say it’s easier said than
done. yeah starting out it feels that way. but overtime God is constantly
working on you, and changing your thinking. it’s a battle, but it’s not
one we fight alone.
Hebrews 12:2 says looking to Jesus, the author, and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before Him and endured the cross, thinking little
of the shame and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. the little
things we go through are small temptations; to show our faith. I like to call
them faith testers, just when you think you’re doing OK or got yourself
together he, Satan, shows us that’s not always the case. James 1:12 says
blessed is the man that endears temptation for when he is tried he shall
receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him
just to clear things up, our God doesn’t make promises that can be broken. He
is not a liar. just to be straight forward, every word that he speaks is truth.
in John 14: 6 Jesus says I am the way, the truth, and the life. no man comes
to the father but by Me. so with Jesus claiming the name the truth there can’t
be a lie. that means most definitely we can trust him. He is our advocate to
the father, let me put it this way, if you’ve ever went to court in front of a
judge, and didn’t have a lawyer you know it doesn’t work out for you very well.
Just sit back and ask yourselves not only who else can go to the father on your
behalf, but who would be righteousness enough to do this but Jesus, it was
after all his blood that washes us clean. A lot of people don’t catch this part
of life so I’ll point it out for you.
We have a savior in Matthew 11: 30 , he tells US this ; my yoke is easy and
my burden is light. Just what exactly Is he saying? Well it’s this; so He
tells us that being in bondage with him is easy. he also tells us that our
souls will find rest. we can’t fight this battle without him.
Ephesians 6:12 we wrestle not against flesh and blood. He clearly points out
this is this war. Have you ever fought somebody you can’t see? Leave it to our
protector. We have one job that’s to stay strong in faith, hope, love, word
while winning souls for our mighty God. it’s him that does the work through
you. All credit goes to him. Jesus says in Matthew 4: 19, follow Me, and I’ll
make you Fishers of men.
He didn’t mean this just for Peter an Andrew, He meant it for all of us.
Here is a really good question to ask yourselves, where are you placing your
treasures? Matthew 6: 21 says where your treasure is, there will your heart be
also. God uses us to be the light of the world. We are to help the blind see
that there is a better life.
Why do you think is so important to honor your testimony? So, others see
what God’s doing for you, but we’ve got to live it. Do you honestly think that
Paul could go around still persecuting Christians, and expect them to believe
him? No that’s the same with us always tearing people apart, then you say you have
God in your life.
I’m not great at math, but that doesn’t add up. Matthew 7: 18 says a good
tree cannot bring forth evil fruit. Neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good
fruit. Once you get to understand this, life will change. so, once we
figure out what kind of fruit you want to produce make a choice. Just a
suggestion I would choose Christ. James 4: 7-8 says submit yourselves therefore
to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 draw near to God, and He
will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts,
you double minded. (which is Doubters)
if you choose not to draw near to God then you’re going to be afflicted, and
mourn, and weep; and your laughter will be turned to mourning, and your
joy to heaviness (gloom).
I want to cover a very important misunderstanding. James 1: 13 let no man
say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted by evil,
neither does he tempt any man. So, when things get where they don’t seem right
go to the Father. Proverbs 3: 5 – 6 says; trust in the Lord with all your
heart , lean not t
Stephen R Gray
Postings:
In Memory of Sharon Lee Gray |
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child
Who Can We Blame?
Who Can We Blame for The Situation We’re In,
Is It the Drugs, Your Lover or So-Called Friend?
We Chose to Do the Things That We Have Done
Because We Stopped Trusting in God’s Son!
Who Can We Blame for Being All Alone,
Is It Because Of Our Choices That We’re Wrong?
We Had A Choice to Always Follow Jesus Christ,
Because, If We Had, We Would’ve Done What’s Right!
Who Can We Blame for Losing All That We Had,
Knowing What We Were Doing Was So Bad?
We Chose to Rebel and Willingly Commit Crime,
Knowing That We Would Leave Loved Ones Behind!
Who Can We Blame, For Getting Out of God’s Will,
Was the Greed, The Lust or Those Evil Thrills?
We Chose to Get High Over and Over Again,
Because We Let Go of Jesus Christ’s Hands!
Who Can We Blame for Being in The Pen,
While We Were Out There Living in Sin?
We Chose to Stop Calling Out to Jesus’ Name,
Therefore, My Brothers, Who Can We Blame?
What About God?
What About God and All That He Has Done,
And Sent Jesus So That You Could Be His Son?
The Price That He Paid So That We Could Live,
However, What All Are You So Willing to Give?
What About God, And All of His Unconditional Love,
Which He Desires to Share with You from Above?
Are You Willing to Surrender Your Heart and Mind?
Or Do You Think That It’s A Waste of Time?
What About God and How He Loves the World,
So, Realize That Are Worth More Than Pearls?
You’re the Last of His Creation And The Crown,
But, Are You Willing to Lay Your Life Down?
What About God Who Know Everything That You Do,
However, All of These Years He’s Been Calling You;
You Definitely Have an Important Choice to Make,
Therefore, Please Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!
What About God Whose Son Died in Your Place,
And His Desire Is to Have Your Sins Erased?
You Have to Be Willing to Make That Choice,
But, Be Certain That You’re Listening to God’s Voice.
By Stephen R Gray
2-19-19
Trust Him
Before You Were Born, God Said You Were Blessed,
And Already Knew That You’d Be in This Mess!
He Wants You to Understand That You’re His Son,
And Has Been Calling You Since You Were Young!
You’re in A Place Where You Can Hear His Voice,
However, It’s Up to You, Because You Have A Choice!
The Choices That We Made Led Us to This Place,
But the Lord Desires To Put A Smile On Your Face.
You Need to Realize That God Has the Perfect Plan,
However, He Needs Your Attention and A Willing Hand!
The Plan That He Has for You Is Certainly So Real,
Therefore, Study The Word And You’ll Understand The Deal!
Prayer Is Communication That Comes from Both Ways,
However, God Will Answer You Without Any Delays,
He Has Your Life in His Hands and Already Figured Out,
Therefore, Trust Him to Tell You What It’s All About.
If You’re Sick and Tired Of Being In This Mess,
Then, Get in The Word And Realize That You’re Blessed!
He Knows What’s Best and It’s Him That You Must Trust,
Or You Will End Up Eating That Same Old Bust!
Trust Him, Because He Can See Everything That We Do,
However, He’s Willing and Waiting Just to Help You!
From My Heart to Yours,
2/16/19
By Stephen R Gray
In Memory of Sharon Lee Gray
3 Years Ago, You Were Trying to Tell Me “Goodbye”
However, I Was Confused and Kept Asking God “Why?”
We Love You, Momma and You Certainly Done Your Best,
Therefore, We Miss You, Dearly, But, Not You Can Rest!
Parenting Came Upon You, While You Were So Young,
Therefore, You Were Surprised to Have Your First Son!
Then Came Travis, Deedra, Stevie And Also Evette,
But Through It All, You Didn’t Have Any Regrets!
However, When It Came to Babies, You Were So Through,
And Many Years Later, You Gave Birth to Lil “Hugh”!
You Endured All of Our Headaches and The Shame,
And Even Went Through A Lot of Sorrow and Pain!
You Were There Even When We Would Do Any Wrong,
But You Would Discipline Us to Make Us Strong!
A Lot Of Things You Done That We Didn’t Understand,
But You Always Told Us to Do the Best That We Can!
You Were A Strong Mom in A Very Unique Way,
And Put Up with So Much from Day to Day!
Since, You Went Away, There’s Been an Empty Space,
Because, A Mom as Yourself, Can Never Be Replaced!
God Blessed You to Give Each of Us A Life,
And Even Blessed You to Become Hugh Dean’s Wife!
You Didn’t Make A Mistake, We All Didn’t Turn Out Bad,
However, We’re So Mindful of The Great Times We Had!
Somedays, It’s Hard to Focus When Thinking of You,
But, you’ll Never Be Forgotten, Love Big Hugh!
We Love You and Miss You Each and Every Day,
Deedra, Stevie, Evette, Shamar, Xzavier Gray!
By Stephen Romero Gray 4-15-18
“Blessed Mother’s Day!”
by Stephen R Gray
Besides God, No One Can Even Compare to A Mother,
Because, Love as Hers Can’t Be Found in Any Other!
She Will Be with You Whether You’re Right or Wrong,
And Always Encouraging You to Stay Strong!
Besides God, A Mothers Love Shall Always Last,
Even When She’s Very Happy or Sometimes Mad!
Her Love for You Is Unconditional, and It’s Sealed,
Because Of The Fact That It’s Genuine and Real!
Besides God, A Mother’s Love Can Always Be Felt,
And Thinking of It, Causes Your Heart to Melt!
She’s So Loving, Caring and Very Understanding,
But, When She’s Upset, Can Be Quite Demanding!
Besides God, A Mother Shall Always Giver He Best,
Because, She Desires for Her Children to Be Blessed!
She Has A Relationship with God, That Won’t Change,
And Knows How to Remove All of Your Pain!
Besides God, A Mother Desires to Take Away Fears,
And Is Always Willing to Wipe Away Your Tears!
Some Have Been Blessed with Sisters and Brothers,
However, They Could Never Love Like A Mother!
S.R. Gray 4-11-18
I Want You to Have A Joyous, Blessed Day,
Because You Deserve It, Is All I’m Trying to Say!
Love as Yours Is Certainly Hard to Explain,
But, Throughout My Life, Your Love Never Changes!
One Thing’s for Certain, You Are the Best,
Because, You Give Your All and Nothing Less!
Very Special, Yes, That What You Are, To Me,
And I’d Show You How Much, If I Were Free!
You’re My Number One and Always Has Been,
Although, You’re My Mother, You’re My Friend!
Opening Up to You, Is Never Hard To Do,
Because, You Know Just How Much, “I Love You!”
Under These Circumstances, Remember Me, As You Pray,
However, Be Blessed, Mom on This Mother’s Day!
By S.R. Gray 4-11-48
My son I know the thoughts that I think toward you, thoughts [plans] of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope [Jeremiah 29:11] Call unto me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know [Jeremiah 33:3] Yes, your eyes have not seen, your ears have not heard, nor has the thought entered your heart the things That I’ve prepared for those who love me
[1st Corinthians 2:9] For it is Me who is at work in you, to will and to do of my good pleasure [Philippians 2:13 so be confident that the good work that I started in you I will finish until Jesus returns [Philippians 1:6] so do all things without complaining and disputing [Philippians 2:19] you are more than a conquerors through Jesus Christ who loves you. When I look at you this is how I see [Romans 8 37]
- New Creation [2nd Corinthians 5:17]
- Minister of Reconciliation [2nd Corinthians 5:18
- Ambassador [1st Timothy 5:20]
- Righteousness of me [2nd Corinthians 5:21]
- King [Revelation 1:6]
- Priest [Revelation 1:6]
- Man of God [1st Timothy 6:11]
Yes, I loved you with an everlasting love therefore with my lovingkindness I have drawn you [Jeremiah 31:3; 1st John 4:19] you love me because I first loved you; don’t give in; don’t give out; don’t give up;
I love you and I’m with you!!
Brother SR Gray “house” 7-11-18
God’s Love
God Loves You So Much and I Could Never Deny,
Because His Love Puts Tears in My Eyes!
He Knows and Understands All That You Feel,
And His Love for You Is Unconditional And Real!
Sometimes, It Can Be A Struggle When Going Through,
However, Realize That Jesus Is Right There with You!
I Can’t Remove Your Heartaches nor Your Pain,
But I Believe That God Won’t Allow It to Remain!
You’re A Blessed Woman That Still Looks Great
And When God Made You It Wasn’t A Mistake!
God’s Love Is So Deep That It’s Hard to Explain,
However, His Love for You Shall Never Change!
It’s A Blessing To Have Someone Who Genuinely Cares Because,
God’s Love Has and Will Always Be There!
That Your Break Through Come Soon for A Brighter Day,
Therefore, I’m Sending A Prayer Without Any Delay!
God’s Love Is Everywhere and Even Within Other’s Hearts,
And I Feel Your Love, Although Were Miles Apart!
He Gives Us His Love So We’ll Give It Away,
So We Can Help Someone Else Have A Blessed Day!
If I Were There, I Would Give You A Big Hug
However, For Now, I Can Send Only God’s Love!
From My Heart to Yours
By Stephen R. Gray
2/18/19
Love Is Only A Touch Away… Make It Your Touch
Love Is Only A Heart Beat Away……. Make It Your Fond Embrace
Love Is Only Reflection Away… Make It Your Smile
Love Is Only A Gift Away… Make It You!!!
God Is Love; Love Is God’s Plan.
God Never Tires of Loving.
Love Is Who He Is
Love Never Gives Up
Love Is the Force That Works!!!
the Lord Is Calling… The World Is Looking to Us
We Are the Hands That Must Reach Them
We Have the Feet That Can Go
We Are the Voices That Can Tell the World
Because We Know, We Must Go!!!
We Must Go… Who Will Go?
We Must Go… Who Will Go?
We Must Go… Who Will Go?
The Hungry Are Reaching Out to Us!
The Lonely Are Looking Our Way!
The Dying or Calling Out Our Names
In Despair Is Saying Who Will Care
Matthew 28:19: Go! Make! Baptize!
Matthew 28: 20: Teach Them to Observe!
Brother SR Gray “House” 7-11-18
“CRY OF A CHILD”
by Stephen R Gray
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child
While in The Pen and Living So Foul?
Not Being the Father You’re Supposed to Be
Is It Because Of You Not Being So Free?
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child,
And Can You See the Tears in Their Eyes?
Needing Your Love and Shoulder to Lean On,
But What Are You Doing to Hurry Back Home?
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child,
While Your Absence Has Removed Their Smile?
With So Much Sorrow and So Much Needless Pain,
Wondering Will Your Ways Ever Change?
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child,
Although, You’re Separated by So Many Miles?
While You’re Doing the Most and Chasing Drugs,
And We’re at Home Missing You and Your Love!
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child
As You’re Given into The Devil’s Wiles?
Will You Ever Wipe the Tears from Our Eyes,
Or Can You Even Hear the Cry of Your Child?
By Stephen R Gray
11-13-2017
“CRY OF A CHILD”
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child
While in The Pen and Living So Foul?
Not Being the Father You’re Supposed to Be
Is It Because Of You Not Being So Free?
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child,
And Can You See the Tears in Their Eyes?
Needing Your Love and Shoulder to Lean On,
But What Are You Doing to Hurry Back Home?
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child,
While Your Absence Has Removed Their Smile?
With So Much Sorrow and So Much Needless Pain,
Wondering Will Your Ways Ever Change?
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child,
Although, You’re Separated by So Many Miles?
While You’re Doing the Most and Chasing Drugs,
And We’re at Home Missing You and Your Love!
Can You Hear the Cry of Your Child
As You’re Given into The Devil’s Wiles?
Will You Ever Wipe the Tears from Our Eyes,
Or Can You Even Hear the Cry of Your Child?
By Stephen R Gray
11-13-2017
Do You Really Care
by Stephen R Gray
Do You Really Care, or Does It Matter?
Or Are You Worried About Pockets Getting Fatter
God Has Called You to Be Head of The Home
Blessings Dry Up When You Practice Doing Wrong
Do You Really Care or Has It Crossed Your Mind?
It Is Your Family That You Left Behind
You Are A Leader and They’re Waiting to Follow
But Missing Your Love and Direction Is All They Can Holler
Do You Really Care or Is It About You?
Or Do You Understand What the Family Is Going Through?
God Gave You His Heart and Even A Voice
So That You Can Help Your Family to Make Right Choice,
Do You Really Care or Are You Too Occupied?
While Satan Is Telling Your Family So Many Lies
God Has Called You to Be Prophet, Provider, And Priest
However, It’s Up to You, For the Blessing to Be Released
Do You Really Care or Have You Become Blind?
That Satan Loves It While We Waste Our Time
No Matter What We’re Going Through God Is There
But I Would Ask Myself Do I Really Care?
July 15th, 2018 By Stephen Romero Gray