POETRY BY MISHAEL

CARRIED AWAY

High within the branches, I believed one day I'd touch the sky

So at night I'd see a star and wish that I could fly

Like many leaves blowing in the wind, I was longing to be free

Until one day a blustering wind blew forth to separate me

It blew me out upon the ocean and carried me unsettlingly;

'Til the shore was afar, distant from sight; I could no longer behold my tree

The water was not the same as that the tree soaked through its roots; That flowed up through its branches and traveled to my shoots

This water burned and tasted salty; not fit to consume.

Nor could it nourish my old tree or make the flowers bloom

Sure, I dreaded the crowd and clutter of leaves 'round about;

But, this was too much space on a never-ending route

I missed my tree;

rooted and grounded; my foundation assured; my purpose easy to see

Cast upon this unpredictable ocean, floating and submitting to its will; Hoping for grace and mercy, and praying for it to be still

My future? This was not what I expected, but, my expectations lacked wisdom and knowledge;

I should have clung to my tree and cursed the wind, and stayed with the other foliage

Now, looking up at the distant sky, it's stars I'll never reach

For I'm a castaway soul which has lost its way and unable to mend the breach

All I cared about were my desires and my entitlement

Now, I'm thrust in the jaws of this behemoth ocean, alas I lament!

I have landed indubitably in a watery grave; having not thought to repent; Nor pray, or seek the face of God, with sincere intent

Floating aimlessly upon these moving, rippling waters,

Caught up in a current that swirls and whirls, then, saunters;

The rising, falling, crashing waves, my freedom did abridge;

My hopes and dreams, now dashed, amount to an old adage

Stay rooted in your foundation and be who you are

Be careful what you wish for, before you wish upon a star

NIGHT CONVERSATIONS

I awake in the night, finding it hard to return to slumber.
It is time to talk with my Father again, who teaches me and comforts me, heals and delivers me. Then I will not fall upon sleep; for sleep will rest upon me, until daylight tears us asunder.

Like a doctor with a stethoscope, listening to my pounding heart, God uncovers my unsettled being.
He speaks Truth and Peace. His words pierce the heaviness I feel within; for His love is ever seeing.

He knows the weight that presses upon me and furls my weary brow.
His loving hand upon my chest,  vanquishes sorrows, doubts and fears, as He whispers, "Trust Me now."

My child, He says, fret not over those who seek to do you wrong;
for within your fear they will find their fear; they will trip upon their weakness and fall until they see, that I am your God and you are my child. It is I Am who makes all strong.

It is I who sends you to prepare the way of the Lord and shine My Light on the narrow path.
Lifting up the Truth, the Way and the Life with love for all to see. There is a way to live in peace, turning from anger and wrath.

They seek to kindle your pride, having not doused the fire fueling their own.
Be still, my child, and I will use you as a vessel to bring glory to the Kingdom and equip the Body which knows not its weaknesses, neither can it heal itself from the ill fruit it has sown.

With a sigh of surrender, I nestle my head within His strong and loving arm.
Peace comes to wash my armor stained in battle,  having protected me from harm.

I know that Kingdom victories will arise from the troubles of the day and the pride that would have arisen to enslave me is victoriously held at bay.

My heart filled with compassion for my fellow man, I pray for God to forgive us and to help us to understand that love conquers all. Teach us your love, Father,  I pray.
Then,  with God's love encamped around me, I rest and abide in Him,  another blessed day.

Tomorrow, again, freely I die-to-self, desiring His perfect will.
Though I stumble and fall, in spite of it all, I remain His, still.

Mishael

The Clothed Servant

The sun has left the day
The transient moon awakens the night
half-hidden amongst the Heavens
drawing each spirit closer to God
So vivid, so near
Its dark recesses lay bare imperfection
revealing a servant, such as I
aspiring to Heavenly purpose
Poised, face to face, the naked moon and I, hold our face toward God,
hoping to capture His Beauty
to bask in His love
Unobstructed by clouds
Free to cast off light
Assured that when clothed in the fullness of His Glory,
we can illuminate the sky

Revived

Emerging from beneath the busy tasks of the day
I surface gasping for air
searching for The Living Breath of God
to aerate and resuscitate my soul
Spontaneously, inhaling the Word, I read
A former desire, a necessity
My blood transformed to process its essence into oxygen
pumping through my veins, feeding a hungry, starving soul
I am dependent upon the turn of each page for survival
I inhale.....the air is clean
I inhale.....the air is pure
undefiled by man
Head tilted back, nostrils flared
I prepare to fill my lungs
bracing myself for the true source of the wind
My soul leaps out, spread like a sail
and I yield to The Master of Wind and Waves
Adrift no longer
set upon a new course
sailing wherever He may lead

Tear Down The Walls

Tear down the walls built within;
obstructing your vision, leaving you blind, masking all your sin.
Tear down the walls of self-protection, keeping others out;
trapping you instead, chained helplessly to doubt.
Tear down the hedges continuing to grow briery, thick, and taut;
denying you the privilege to be what a Christian ought.
Tear down the walls of towering darkness;
carnal evil, twining, winding, amongst the massive thicket;
disguising, camouflaging, clouding, to hide what's truly wicked.
Buried beneath the shroud of darkness, laid within the tomb of fate,
nothing lives, only dies, poisoned by Satan's lies and hate.
Acknowledge your weaknesses, trust God to put them to the test;
Accept His plan to mold you, for He knows what's best.
Give your weaknesses to God. He will conquer them.
Don't miss the blessing of His grace and forever knowing Him

simplicity lost

the wind and the air are going there
but can we find it anywhere
in a song, a story, there are too many words
voices drown out pictures that should be heard
around every corner inside searching eyes
under piles of shoes that have walked through lies
hands in battle, destruction at any cost
wherefore lies the remains of simplicity lost

HOW SHALL A MAN WALK
Day in and day out, I've seen the children play
Young boys and young girls growing everyday
Playing the roles of their moms and dads
Trying to become woman and man
Oh, how shall, how shall a man walk?

We must be examples to each and everyone
Out in the world, what would they become?
If we don't teach them the way they should walk
Ignorance and blindness will keep them in the dark

Oh, how shall, how shall a man walk?

How shall a man see, when the way is dark and drear?
How shall a man speak, when money is the only sound the world will hear?
How shall a man walk, when stones are in the way?
How shall a man love, when the world says, love the one you're with, today?
Oh, how shall, how shall a man walk?

Find love in God, He is the beginning and the end
He'll show you how to love your neighbor and make your enemy your friend
Love those whom God has placed within your care
Your family is to cherish, as within His love you share
Oh, how shall, how shall a man walk?

Speak with the wisdom of a man who has made mistakes
Humble yourself and make your words plain
Look to the master, hold firm to his hand
He'll guide you through danger and show you His plan
Oh, how shall, how shall a man walk?

Walk in the light, the light, the light of the Savior
Nothing can ham you when you walk with the Lord
Walk in the light, the light, the light of the Savior
Nothing can ham you when you walk with the Lord

The Treasure is Within You

Reaching out for dreams of bright tomorrows
I touched a ray of hope up in the sky
I dared to follow a rainbow, to find gold at the end
I started on my journey not knowing that I'd find
The treasure was within me all the time

Dream and awake to a new tomorrow
Live so your life won't be in vain
Strive for the life that can be yours
The treasure is within you
The treasure is within you
The treasure is within you all the time

Catch a ray from the sky
Dare to follow a rainbow and you too will find
You can dream and awake to a new tomorrow
Live so your life won't be in vain
Strive for the life that can be yours
The treasure is within you
The treasure is within you
The treasure is within you all the time

You can reach
You can touch
You can catch a ray of hope
The treasure is within you all the time

Save Me From Myself

Save me Lord, from my soul stained with sin
I'm filled with iniquities harbored within
Heal me Lord, my heart is in need
I'm wounded by temptation, lies, hate and greed

Forgive me Lord, wash me in the blood
Save me Lord, save me
Save me, save me, save me!
Save me from myself

I can't blame someone else for what I have said
For having chose the wrong road or being misled
I can't blame someone else for what I've done wrong
You said it wasn't easy, bu you'd help me to be strong

Only you can lift this weight from my soul
Only you have the power to take control
Lord, I desire to do your blessed will
There is no peace, no peace until
I feel your healing, saving grace
Shine with mercy on my face
Only you can

Save me Lord, from my soul stained with sin
I'm filled with iniquities harbored within
Heal me Lord, my heart is in need
I'm wounded by temptation, lies, hate and greed

Forgive me Lord, wash me in the blood
Save me Lord, save me
Save me, save me, save me!
Save me from myself


There is no peace, no peace until You
Save me from myself
Save me, please save me Lord
I can go to no one else

Forgive me, only, only if You will
Wrap Your arms around me still
Lord I know I've caused You pain
And I don't want to be the same

Heal me, wash, wash me in the blood
Heal me, fill me with your love
Heal me, I want to feel your power of mercy
As it shines upon my face
Only you can, only you can
Save me by your grace
Lord, please, save me from myself

COME OUT OF THE WILDERNESS CHILDREN

Come out of the wilderness children
Don't you tarry, don't you tarry no more
Come out of the wilderness children
Don't you tarry, don't you tarry no more

Children in the wilderness, tempted by Satan
Won't you come out
Like Jesus in the wilderness, tempted by Satan
Won't you come out

Jesus would not bow down to be his servant
Satan's lies could not lead Him into destruction
For He had the word of God to feed His hunger
And bring Him out

Children in the wilderness, tempted by Satan
Wandering lost and hungry, tempted by Satan
Just reach out your hand to God
Let Jesus help you
And you will come out

And we will shout for the glory, shout!
We'll shout for salvation, shout, shout!
We'll shout for the glory, shout!
We'll shout for salvation, shout, shout!
We'll shout for the Holy Ghost, All in One
Oh, glory hallelujah, we will shout!

WHAT WILL YOU GIVE UP?

How can I tell them of Your undying love
And  tender mercies
that stream down from above

It's worth the living just to serve You, Lord
It's worth giving up all this world can afford
To gain the peace; the joy and comfort to my soul
Letting go of my burdens to let my Father take control
When they are sad and lonely,
I ask them, what will you give up?

How can I convince them to do your will
When all their pleasure is earthly bound still
I've got to convince them

It's worth the living just to serve You, Lord
It's worth giving up all this world can afford
To gain the peace; the joy and comfort to my soul
Letting go of my burdens to let my Father take control
Those who are lost and suffering
Tell me now, what will you give up?

PRAISE, GLORY, HONOR

I'm giving you the praise
I'm giving you the glory
I'm giving the praise and the glory and the honor to the Lord of Host.

Everything I do is through the power of You
Lord, You made a way
And that's why I'm here today
To give the praise and the glory and the honor to the Lord of Host

You helped Joshua fight the battle
You showed Ezekiel the wheel-in-the-middle-of-the-wheel
You saved Daniel from the lion
Now my soul is saved too
And I owe it all to You
Lord You made the way
That's why I'm here today
Giving the praise and the glory and the honor to the Lord of Host

GOING THROUGH

My going through is not like it used to be.  I've emerged into GOD'S MARVELOUS LIGHT, you see.

Now, what I go through is for JESUS and I count it all as JOY, JOY, JOY! Going through something may bring pain and sorrow, but, my faith it can't destroy.

My going through something is no longer  about hardship and me. It's about GLORIFYING GOD'S KINGDOM and living in VICTORY!

I used to mind going through something and I shed plenty a tear. I moaned and groaned and complained year after year.

I was naked without His armour. I never picked up His sword. I might even have cried out loud, "Why? Why me, Lord?"

My old eyes then, could not see. My faith hadn't grown strong enough to carry me. 

Now, the devil wants me to think that I'm alone and weak. And, if I was so blessed, people would listen when I speak. 

He keeps trying to convince me, that while I'm still in the storm. I need to get-with-the-program and get back to the norm.

But, I've stepped out of darkness, into the Marvelous Light. I can see clearly, even in the dark of night. 

I've cast my anchor in Jesus, my soul He dost prepare. Though the storms of life may rage, I have cast on Him my care. 

I've stepped out of the lifeboat following Jesus trustingly. With my eyes stayed on Him, there's no need to calm the sea.

My friends, the sea is this old, restless world, which has rejected God. He said we'd  be tossed and driven as on its roads we trod.

Different, now, I'm surrounded, filled with HIS MARVELOUS LIGHT. I walk by FAITH trusting God and not by trusting sight. 

Now, many might be waiting and expecting me to sink, but, I can't worry about what the world expects and wants me to think. 

It's not that I don't love them or think of them with spite. But, I've got to follow Jesus' example, doing what God has declared right.

Comparing myself to others, trying to be like them, or compromising my faith is not how to serve Him. 

Because I'm Different, some believe that all my friends are gone, but, I've found a friend in Jesus and a love I've never known. 

I'm standing on God's Promise to never leave me alone, to stand, one day to see Him glorified on His majestic throne.

Yes, its a different going-through that I experience, that has kept me going all-the-way with God ever since,

I came into HIS MARVELOUS LIGHT, where I'll  stay forever while He keeps me shining bright. 

10/29/17