VINED - Chapter 2

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spring cleaning

I didn’t realize how dirty it was in here,

In the corners of my mind.

It wasn’t until the blinders were off

That I saw the doctrines that had to be declined.

All these years, religion and dust mites

Were making their lodge.

Christian church buildings and their leaders have a strange power

To present a spiritual fascade.

Although seeing the mess and filth in a place I once considered clean Is sad,

I can’t help but think why I got out, when and how I did, Really isn’t that bad

You showed me the truth, and through it, I heard Your Voice.

You put light on the mess I was unknowingly in, and lovingly gave me a choice

To choose to stay in the dirt, or to find a broom.

As I continue to grieve this church hurt, I’ve decided to clean my room.

PSALMS 51:10 1 TIMOTHY 1:19

ORPHANAGE

Whenhermotherpassed, Shefellintoadeephole thatonlyhersurvivingfathercould rescueherfrom.

Whenherfatherpassed, thatholebecamedeeper. Itbecamedarkerthansheremembered.

Shecriedatbothfunerals

Shesatinthefrontrow, lookingatlifelessfleshcasing. Shecouldnotrecognizethefiguresinthecoffin. Theirbodieswerepresent,butwerenotthere.

Ittookherawhiletocheck-in

Ittookherawhiletoacceptthatshewasonherownnow Ittookherawhiletogrowthevillagearoundher. Ittookherawhiletopourintohermarriage. Ittookherawhiletoembraceparenthood. Ittookherawhiletoreinstatehermind.

Now,thatorphaniswritingthispoem, smilingonhercouch.

SheissmilingbecauseherFatherinHeavenrescuedher fromthedeep,darkholeshe leftherselfin

Shecheckedoutfromtheorphanage.

DEUTERONOMY 10:18

HOSEA 14:3

firescreen

thoughts inside of me.

Every thought and action has to go through my firescreen, Chaff and unGodly doings — you’ve gotta come off of me.

This armor is on solid, Cemented onto my spiritual skin. My blood is “O” Because The Savior Is my only Next-Of-Kin.

My firescreen, Pillar Of Flames, Goes in front of me Everywhere I go. Everyone wants to know why, and such, how I’ve changed so much — Everyone wants to know.

I won’t share everything, But I’ll explain this one thing

The very best way I can: I don’t leave my thoughts to my mind. I subject each one to Manufacturer of my Spirit-Man.

Life is made up of filtered decisions.

I have to ensure everything I do Aligns with the Word. Anything against it = absurd, Mainly because The Perfect Sacrifice has Risen.

It’s a vetting process: preventing my Spirit from dealing with mess.

It’s a protective layer, you see.

Each time evil comes to mind, my Shield thwarts it: My faith is belief in My Father’s Testimony.

Firescreen, make my tongue obey!

Make sure I watch what I say!

Ensure that only TRUTH is displayed!

That evil, fiery thing is a pit

Full of deceit, slander and verbal sin.

Help me, Holy Spirit, and be the bit

That makes me mindful of the conversations I’m in.

Make me mindful of the people I’m with.

I don’t go everywhere I’m invited. I’m careful where I’m found; fervent.

I’m gentle and warm enough to think like a dove, But to be honest, I move wise like a serpent.

I inject and project The venom of the Gospel. No anti-venom can glean,

Because I mark each step that lands on the Narrow Path

With shoes burnt from my firescreen

MATTHEW 10:16-20

2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-5 ICB

JAMES 3:5

he didn’t even wait for me to finish speaking, Before he started devising a plan. he cooks up personalized infections In hopes to poison my clan.

he takes his time, he doesn’t move too fast, And plans each detail nice and slow.

he’s watching you, like a hawk with a microscope, Whether you want to believe it or notjust know.

he authors collections of our flaws, our likes, our hates, And even our pits.

Encyclopedias swell with our ancestor’s sins with hopes we find the same seats to sit.

Some say he’s not keen, some say he’s under their feet, and others say he doesn’t exist. But if you ’ re not sharp, and constantly on your guard, his schemes will greet your life’s cheek with a kiss.

It’s his nature to investigate our souls for available cracks he’s just gotta!

I once heard a woman say he’ll use a crowbar in hopes to bust us open like a piñata.

Fools eat the dangled sin in front of them rigatta.

Lukewarm Christians celebrating the sounds of religion and man-made doctrine - sonata.

To think his team isn’t clocking you,

With cross hairs on your soul, Truly neutralizes your spirit. Go ahead and waste your time singing your songs, And pray your prayers he doesn’t fear it.

The only thing that thwarts his attacks Is all that’s Written in Yahuah’s WordTHAT TRUTH, he can hear it.

Stop underestimating him. Get a clue.

he’s existed much longer than you, he knows more than you, And even knows the Word better than you’ll admit.

The Life and Legacy of the Scriptures IS OUR ONLY WEAPON, every other tactic you had planned must forfeit.

he’ll use any angle, any crack, any crevice, any sliver, any space and any pocket he can get. It’s up to you to cling to Yah’s Word, nestle under His Wing, or bloody wounds are yours - DON’T FORGET.

dear matrix

From Michael Obama, to payroll tax drama

How far do the schemes go?

Witnesses randomly committing suicide right before their truth is told

what does this pattern show?

We live on a planet seeded with lies, and boy have the trees grown It makes me want to cling to Your Pinion Wing, and stand on faith wisely sown

I look down from the safe tower

Your Love has put me in

Has this place always been this crazy? Where does the end of this Matrix begin?

Did innocence of adolescence gently blind my eyes?

It’s evident that satan’s plans are in full effect, layered with hazy disguise

Our music is loaded with spells and vexes, our tv’s show something called broad-casts ‘Channels’ categorize the narratives as they tell-a-vision, news-casters put satan’s messages on blast

Pagan holidays are celebrated by those who claim The Kingdom just look at Christmas and Easter

Our lack of knowledge is disgusting study or follow the world? Which of these are easier?

Immigrants who came over for what was supposed to be a slumber party, have now officially moved in

Our homeless population see them get five-star treatment, So envy and anger commences It begins

Civil war is on the horizon, our money is backed by nothing, and we’re on the brink of ww3,

One world religion is about to welcome the antichrist the world salivates as they ask, where is he?

Cryptocurrency, and tech dependency are taking huge steps forward great strides

Gender mixes, and faith glitches prophecy and reality collides

Broken homes, immigration zones, And deteriorated nations add to the mess

When men aren’t men, and women abort generations, what can be expected?

I digress

It’s sad I always had dreams of changing the world since I was a kid

That dreaming kid is now an adult, disconnected from the singrid

Just call me Neo, unplugged and operating through Yahuah’s Master Plan

My goal is to help unlock every mind that I can

I thought the Matrix was just a good movie, and nothing more Now I know better

I hope Yah uses this book to do His Work, And a spark is achieved through this letter

JOHN 8:44

JOHN 12:31

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Royal Rejects

Head down, eyes down.

Esteem’s down, too.

Dependency for approval is a real thing, That makes you question what to do.

I know what the Bible says, And I know that It’s warnings are true. But every time I speak Its’ Power to help others, I see blind eyes aloof.

They squint and squirm around me. They say my words are full of hate. Is ‘discriminating’ the new verb For trying to protect sinners from their fate?

I’ve had to let loved ones go to honor God’s Word. It was a difficult, uneven trade.

God’s Word outweighs everything. Tag me if you must. I’ll choose Him everytime.

faithful murderer

Need a circumstance

To turn around fast?

Come hither, and listen to me

I’ve lived and found a method to use So life can be what it needs to be

It’s a killer formula with a proven rate Of precision, results and success

I can ’ t promise it’ll give everything that you want, but it’ll solve the ROOT of the issue at best

At the very least: it’ll give you sound direction on what to do next

Did you think I was writing about it physical murder? I’m not, so don’t be perplexed

I’m quilling about killing the flesh:

The earthly vessel we ’ re in

The one that causes us to fight, to doubt, and do all other types of “sin”

Fasting gives this body less fuel to run on, Weakening its strength it allows our spirit man to feed off the Power Of The Holy Spirit, And finally get that stronghold to break

So whether it’s turning down one plate, a whole week, or maybe just for the day:

Read your Word, show your flesh who’s Boss, and don’t forget to pray!

MARK 9:28-29

1 TIMOTHY 4:8

1 CORINTHIANS 12:9-10

“I WOULDN’T BE A WOMAN OF FAITH WITHOUT MENTIONING PROVERBS 31"

Proverbs 31 is the template for being a Christian wife, no one will refuse But every woman doesn't get that this isn’t a game of pick and choose If you’re going to be 'her', then be the entire chapter I’ve learned the hard lesson of becoming ‘her’, but not before the Vows. It was after

Are you a praying woman?

“Marriage isn’t for the weak!” <--- I’m sure you’ve heard it before If you’re an unmarried woman, allow me to give you a glimpse of what’s in store:

You submit, You support, You bear his children and his dreams

Upside: you have a husband to enjoy, (If you know what I mean)

Is he able to provide for you, or do you HAVE to go to work?

Please don't rush into this just to have a wedding and a dress, when you can’t even rise before the dawn starts to impress

So you WANT to HAVE to go to work?

It's not just knowing how to cook and decorating a house for the family...

It's more about knowing how to communicate and endure stretch marks, across your stomach and heart, for the family

Do you know how to keep a home?

The most interesting concept is making your husband proud, Even when he’s not around

You'll have to know how to lift him up, and build his confidence so he has wings to become a leader in his town

Do you know how to manage conflict?

Are you ready for all of that?

Or are you more interested in buying matching pajamas? Sorry to burst your bubble, but once you're evenly yolked, Satan is coming with all his drama

Do you have the Holy Spirit?

Coming with the drama, for those around and the both of you When life, kids, money, or others eventually become an issue What will you do?

Go put on your perfect wedding dress?

I digress

Does God answer your prayers?

If marriage is sacred, then being a married Proverbs 31 woman is extra-sacred

The most

Don’t consider this bragging from someone already married, because I'm not here to boast

To be honest, becoming ‘her’ shouldn’t be a goal, but a mindset held over a life and love span, not a conquest

Does he love the Lord, and have his own relationship with Yah?

If you're wondering if you're really ready, or still have more to learn, then most likely you do Don't say “I do!”, until you do

But what do I know?

Go for it, right? "It's not that serious? What the heck " Just understand that God sees your man as the head, and He'll expect you to be the neck

humble down

I looked up

And asked You what You wanted From me

I feel like I’m available to You But I don’t see life happening

I mean, it’s happening But where is my big break?

What was the point of You

Filling me up with all of these ideas? You shouldn’t have wasted them on me

I’ve spent years

Studying and serving, And working, And giving What’s it all for?

My thoughts tell me that

I’m ready for You to send me out

But is my Mind saying something else to You?

Do You feel like my heart’s just barking with no bite?

I want to move forward, with all my might!

After I thought these things, The Holy Spirit reminded me To shut my mouth

Thank You for allowing me

To have my little temper tantrums

You’re such a good Parent

In this land of the wilderness, I seek Your Face.

I seek Your Presence.

No job.

No parents.

Bills are due, And unpaid rent just turned 2 months old I’m not close to family, So I cling to the legacy You gave to me.

They fully rely on me.

I’ve always fended for myself, And, as a child, I learned quickly Not to rely on others.

I am my greatest resource

But then I chose You for myself. We grew from religion to relationship. You brought me out here, Into the desert of uncertainty.

This uncharted territory has been my home for months now.

Although it’s unchartered and unplanned, I’ve never felt safer.

I’d rather be here

It’s tough, Walking out into the dirt hills Without details And without food.

I cling to the Promise You made, When You said I was worth more than the birds of the air They fly, but with You, I’m soaring You always show up right on time.

The clocks of life

Have all surrendered

I trust in Your Direction, Especially through the living springs that bubble inside of me. I trust in Your Manna

My daily bread.

Living Write.

Answered!

My prayer was

Heard! I woke up and

I know my words were Spoken from my mouth,

Right before I went to sleep, thoughts were Pouring over my purpose, My spirit wants to do Your Will.

I want to live.

Right, I need to live right. So I write, nothing left.

My words praise You

In every sentence.

Please give me the patience

To live, I write.

JOEL 2:28

JEREMIAH 29:13

Living Write.

Backwards

To live, I write. Please give me the patience In every sentence.

My words praise You So I write, nothing left. Right, I need to live right. I want to live.

My spirit wants to do Your Will. Pouring over my purpose. Right before I went to sleep, thoughts were Spoken from my mouth, I know my words were Heard! I woke up and My prayer was Answered!

JEREMIAH 29:13

JOEL 2:28

ONCE WE GIVE OUR LIVES TO CHRIST, WE DIE TO OURSELVES AND BECOME HIM. WE LITERALLY ALLOW HIM TO LIVE, THROUGH US.

BEING A BELIEVER TRULY LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD, BECAUSE NO MATTER YOUR EARTHLY SKILL OR JOB, YOU’RE GIVEN A NEW OCCUPATION.

WHETHER YOU’RE DOCTOR, A HOMEMAKER, AN ELECTRICIAN, A BAKER, OR HOMELESS WE’RE ALL GIVEN ONE NEW JOB ONE MAIN TASK

BRING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TO EARTH

BRING THE SYSTEMATIC WAY GOD DOES THINGS IN HEAVEN TO EARTH.

ESSENTIALLY, WE’RE SPIRITUAL COLONISTS.

HEAVENLY COLONISM IS DONE IN TWO WAYS: SALVATION & SPREADING. BELIEVING & BEARING.

I RECEIVED HIS FORGIVENESS BY ACCEPTING SALVATION THROUGH HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST

NOW IT’S MY JOB TO SPREAD THE SAME FORGIVENESS AND LOVE HE’S GIVEN TO ME —

I HAVE TO TELL SOMEONE ELSE ABOUT THIS

IT’S MY JOB TO BELIEVE THAT HIS SON DIED, AND RESURRECTED, FOR ME TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE

I HAVE TO TELL SOMEONE ELSE ABOUT THIS.

IN A WORLD FILLED WITH DEPRESSING REPORTS, I AM NOW THE BEARER OF GOOD NEWS.

MATTHEW 28:19-20

1 PETER 3:15

JOHN 3, ENTIRE CHAPTER

There is no such thing

As fate or by chance because That steals God’s glory.

PSALMS 139, ENTIRE CHAPTER

HEBREWS 4:13