Lord I am beyond words

My throat close tight 

But the praises folds,

Right in to reach your might

I am lost for lyrics

That will kick in praise

When I almost kicked bricks

You pulled me thru' in praise

I am greatly awed at you

Your majesty you show forth,

In my life that's not without you

I bring the praise bursting forth

I miss my brother who returned to Africa some months back. We normally shared everything here in England and because he was so funny, he loved to share comic-lines with me or some funny videos. It made me feel I had my entire family with me. Anyway, thank God for whatsapp should I say?

This morning he made me smile by sending a very beautiful poem from an unknown author and I thought to share it with you, although this version has been modified a tad by me. Blessings

 As I was walking

Down life's highway 
Many years ago

I came upon a
Sign that read

Heavens Grocery Store..

When I got a
Little closer

The doors swung
Open wide

And when I came
To myself

I was standing
Inside..

I saw a host of
Angels.

They were 
Standing everywhere

One handed me a
Basket

And said 'My
Child shop with care..'

Everything a
Human needed
Was in that
Grocery store

And what you
Could not carry
You could come
Back for more

First I got some
Patience.

Further down was
Understanding,
You need that
Everywhere you go..

I got a box or
Two of Wisdom 
And Faith a bag
Or two.

And Charity of
Course
I would need some
Of that too..

I couldn't miss
The Holy Ghost
It was all over
The place.

And then some
Strength
And Courage to 
Help me run this race.

My basket was
Getting full
But I remembered
I needed Grace,

And then I chose
Salvation for
Salvation was for
Free

I tried to get
Enough of that to do
For you and me..

Then I started to
The counter
To pay my grocery
Bill,

For I thought I
Had everything
To do the Masters
Will.

As I went up the
Aisle
I saw Prayer and
Put that in ,

For I knew when I
Stepped outside
I would run into
Sin.

Peace and Joy
Were plentiful,
The last things
On the shelf.

Song and Praise
Were hanging near
So I just helped
Myself.

Then I said to
The angel

'Now how much do
I owe?'

He smiled and
Said

'Just take them
Everywhere you go.'

Again I asked
'Really now,

How much do I 
Owe?'

'My child' he
Said , 'God paid your bill
A long long time
Ago.'

From emeraldogz.com

His voice cries out
Through His prophet
Isaiah speaks to all
Telling of HIS might

The one who stretched
Forth the heavens like
A curtain and weighed
The mountains, the earth

Who made a tent of it
Of heaven and dwells
Bringing down nobles
Under his subjection

Who can be compared
To him able to destroy
Both body and soul –
And yet make alive –?

The everlasting God!
Creator and The Lord
His understanding –
Incomparable ———-

From whom all strength
We derive, even as we
Wait; on eagle’s wings
We shall fly in His might

from my study of Isaiah 40

When you had no one to help you out,

When you could no longer pay your bills,

And feeding became difficult

I remember the smile on your face

When I sent my child to offer that help

I showed up on time

Can't you see?

When you were so excited about life

Everything seemed fine

But there were those who did not wish you well,

You were sad when you fell ill that morning,

The morning of your special meeting

With these 'special' friends

I saw it coming and had to wave off your downfall

You were upset with me

Can't you see I love you?

I woke you up this morning,

Provide your needs,

Make you comfortable

When I notice you forget me

I step right in and rescue you from my enemy

Because he wants to destroy

Reducing you to nothing

But I won't let that happen

You are not as strong as Job

But my tests for you will guide you to have that faith

I'll always be there for you

But sometimes I need to let you fly on your own

To see how high you can go

When I do that sometimes,

You hurt me by crying, complaining and saying the word I dislike 'why'?

It's you because I love you

I love you so much to lay down my life for you

And I sure did

Do you remember?

When you forget your wings,

Or when you feel so comfortable leaning on me

I push you just a little

But always remember,

I'll be there to catch you

Never give up

And when you get to that height

Please do not hurt me

By thinking you arrived there by your strength

For I am a jealous God

But I'll forever love you my people

Can you now see that I truly love you?

This is something I've always admired, desperately wanted and prayed for. Following a sermon at church about a month or two ago, I prayed fervently for it.
I woke up this morning excited about life, because I got to learn that each day God gives us life is a gift and when he chooses to take it, we should thank God for it, because life itself is a struggle.
As I prepare to round up studying and everything relating to Academics at the moment, I get scared but something triggered: God's wisdom. It doesn't come cheap and when it comes, it includes all in one.
I thought of something to write on my blog today, not this... The blog that includes my articles (Emerald's Notebook). I noticed when I just write off my head, it doesn't come out as good as when I am led my HIS mighty hand. I finally found one of my previously written articles and I added just a little to it. I thank God for using me in people's life even as he speaks to me through the poems, novels and plays.

For every little gift, NEVER fail to PRAISE GOD.