Advice For My Son

My son, listen, always strive to be unique
To be valiant, understanding, the traits sought for in a king.
Be courageous, be vigilant, uplift others when they're weak,
Honor all men, and love, be gentle with your queen.

Be her comfort, her strength, her lover, her friend
Cuddle, laugh, remain true to her to the end.
If ever she feels inadequate, or lost along the way.
Embrace her and reassure her, it will all be okay

Strive to be a model, for the generation arising today;
Show them a life of pride, how to balance work and play.
Don't raise your sons in poverty. No, give them the good life;
Show them how to live gracefully, a life free from strife

Don't strive to be the next Jay-Z, Nas, or the next Lil Wayne
Because even with fame, life still sends you pain.
Strive to be Godly, a man free from scandal and shame.
Yes, be different, virtuous, a man with a good name.

Take a look at my past, see me in all those dark nights,
Striving to make ends meet, striving to keep on the lights;
I must say, looking back, even I'm amazed,
Because in spite of it all, my faith remains, as if it were never phased

My heart is still pure, my mind is still clear
And even with my riches, I have nothing to fear.
Because I stand out from the crowd, I am of a different breed
I am kind, soft spoken, yes a gentleman indeed

But it's not just me, No, there is a treasure deep within
Yes, it's my Savior, He's become my closest friend.
He is the true God, He died and rose again.
Yes, His name is Jesus and He has freed me from my sins.

This is my secret, it keeps me calm in times of stress
Because, even in my inadequacies,
He has helped me perform at my best.

The Prayer Of My Heart

God I thank you, for all that you’ve done

For my home, my family, and for your mighty Son

I ask for your forgiveness for my sin and transgression

Lord I come before you with a big confession.

My mind is confused, my spirit is broken.

My heart is listening, for a word divinely spoken:

My body is worn out, because it has been rejected

Searching for the answer, my soul is desperate.

My faith is low, because I seem so neglected.

Many questions are unanswered; and I feel disconnected

Pride holds me no more, my spirit is contrite

I only ask now that you will make it all right.

I’ve heard the others, and their testimonies of deliverance;

How they overcame, with steady perseverance.

Yet, I must say, I struggle to believe,

Because my troubles and heartache have yet to leave.

I know you provide, comfort, and heal

So I’m asking now for the waves to be still;

For restoration, redemption, sight for tomorrow,

For love and joy, relief from all sorrow.

Lord, by your tender mercies and everlasting grace,

Atone my sins, and my transgressions erase.

Clean me thoroughly, and purify my soul;

I ask to be restored, to be made whole.

My heart thirsts for you, my cup is dry;

Lord send your anointing, Your power from on High.

Ignite the fire, set it ablaze in me.

Cleanse my heart, set my spirit free.

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This is my prayer, my most humble cry,

Lord, I love you, please don’t deny.

And with all that’s within me, as I rise from my knees

Lord give me strength and wisdom, so that You I may please.

(originally written October 26, 2011)

Her...

Just to fit in with the others,
She always tried her best.
Although they never really liked her,
She was labeled "weird" just like the rest.

She was beautiful, she was kind,
She had the prettiest eyes
But her confidence she could not find
No matter how hard she tried...

If she only knew how fast
In life, she could really grow.
If could just release the pain
and let all of her heartaches go.

I would like to just tell her...
that I would do anything to make her smile;
That I would always protect her,
and to be hers, I would go the extra mile....

If she could let go of her past,
and all of the grief that the others gave her.
She would see a new day at last,
the beginning of a beautiful future.

We would stay up late at night,
cuddling and playing like all the cute couples do.
Her life would have new meaning,
As  she would find that my love was always true.

It's still just a dream,
to see all of this fulfilled;
But if she ever gave me the chance to love her,
She would see, my love was real....