Biblical poetry
Poems
Short scripture-shaped verse — a poem for the day, written to help you see God's word in ordinary moments.
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Sun and Shield
Oh, the Lord is my Sun with a warm, happy glow, He lights up my path everywhere that I go. He smiles as he shines, bringing joy to my day, And chases the gloom and the grumbles away. He’s also my Shield. Oh! What comfort I know. He guards me with love and a heavenly
Knock, Knock, Knock
When a knock, knock, knock comes to your door, It might be a voice you’ve not heard before. It might say, “Come help,” or “Let’s do something new.” That’s Inspiration—and it’s calling for you. Sometimes a whisper says, “Oh, not good for today …” That’s Temptation—and it wants to pull you away. It gr
Relentless Runner
If you run the good race and keep pressing on, Through dusk and dark till the morning’s dawn, You’ll stand in God’s light where shadows are gone, With the crown of his blessing forever put on. The Lord will be yours, and his heart will be near— No sorrow, no sighing, no worry, and no
Forever and Ever
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, good all the way through, With a love that keeps flowing, like skies painted blue. Love wider than rivers, more boundless than skies, It’s there when you’re joyful and there when you cry. His kindness won’t crumble. His goodness won’t fade. He’s the Maker of Meadows, the
I Didn’t Know
You say, “I can’t help it. I just didn’t know.” But the truth is, dear writer, that’s rarely so. It’s not that we’re clueless. It’s more that we choose To follow the easier writing ways—and we lose. Desire’s a strong wind. It can topple your plot, Unless you anchor it with the wisdom you’ve got.
Withdraw to Prepare
When crowds were pressing and pulling in near, With questions and chatter for Jesus to hear, He smiled at the people. He loved every one. But often he paused when the day’s work was done. He wanted to be alone in the hills or by the sea— A place without people, where quiet would be.
Boundless Storehouse
When your pockets feel empty, your cupboard looks bare, And you’re wondering if God even knows that you care, Don’t fret and don’t frown. Don’t go running for greed, For we all need God’s help in handling every need. His riches are boundless. Oh, what a store. He’ll handle your needs, and you don’t
Never Write Alone
Wanting to write, I once had a big dream, “I’ll write by myself. I’ll be quick. I’ll be keen.” But soon I found out that my plan wasn’t sound— My words had no sparkle. My joy tumbled down. I needed some help, just a nudge or a guide— A mentor to cheer me, to walk
Prayer Affair
I once had a list of the things I would pray. I’d ask every morning and twice in the day. “A pony. A mansion. A big chocolate cake.” I’d ask and ask again for my own selfish sake. God knows so much more than I’ll ever know. Probably smiling, I think he said, “That’s a
Wishy Will
I once had a wish. Oh, it sparkled and shined. It bounced in my heart and danced in my mind. But then came a whisper, so gentle and true, “Does your wish match what I’ve planned for you?” For God has a will that is perfect and right. It leads us through darkness. It lifts
Faithful and True
I asked for a book that would sell in a flash, A contract, a cover, and mountains of cash. But God said, “My child, that’s not quite the plan— Let’s write something lasting, the best that we can.” I knocked on a door that was shiny and wide, But God knew the truth of what
The Write Side
I sat with my pencil, my paper, and my pen, Wondering if words would come flowing again. The page sat there waiting, so blank and so wide, But I knew I could write with the Lord by my side. Some days I feel happy. My words start to dance. They skip and they spin with