Author: peterbaldwinpoet

Roots

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Does your family tree,
trace back to God?
If it is so,
give me a nod.

Are you planted by the stream?
Do your roots run deep?
Are you grounded in the Word?
Does your joy make you weep?

God is the only source,
for all of life on earth.
He is with us every moment,
even from our birth.

Are there precious souls,
throughout your family tree,
who faithfully prayed,
for the day you came to be?

Do you have a godly heritage,
that helps to carry you?
Are you also praying,
as your ancestors used to do?

Do you pray for future generations,
that are yet to come?
To strengthen your family tree,
with another godly one?

Does your tree bear much fruit,
but not the kind you eat?
It is fruit that fills your heart with love,
and helps you overcome defeat.

The Holy Spirit gives us fruit to bear,
and by it we are known.
And as we walk along through life,
we never walk alone.

So search your family to and fro,
every member of your tree.
Thank the ones that prayed for you,
and God who brought you to be.

Keep your roots running deep,
strengthen and watered day by day.
Your tree will grow and bear much fruit,
in God, since there is no other way!

Happy Birthday Sammy!

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This poem is dedicated to my grandson, Samuel.

God’s blessing for you I pray,
my love for you will never let go.
Another year older today,
Happy Birthday, I echo & echo.

You’ve gone through so much,
in one year of living.
Praying always for God’s touch,
parents & grandparents loving & giving.

Times are better, as this year is done,
let us really enjoy this day.
Make it happy and full of fun,
birthdays are to be that way.

Birthdays come, one after the other,
and each one makes you older.
Just ask your sister & brother,
the birthday present holders.

You don’t have to fret,
they will help you play.
With all the presents you get,
they’ll put fun in every day.

So enjoy your special day,
as it is shared with everyone.
Tomorrow you’ll be on your way,
to the next number- and even more fun.

Spiritual Language

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Vocabulary of the English language,
is a treasure chest of wealth.
The key that unlocks the chest,
is the Holy Spirit Himself.

Not only does He know all language,
but He has a special one all His own.
When you come to God in prayer,
He will make His language known.

A language we don’t understand,
but God knows every word He hears.
It brings Him honor and glory,
sweet worship & praise to His ears.

So do not hesitate to pray this way,
it glorifies God, indeed.
The same Spirit that filled the Lord,
and cares for every need.

When you pray in the Spirit,
you come before God’s very throne.
You’re worshiping,
and not alone.

His timing and His answers,
are all in His control.
The Holy Spirit whispers softly,
‘Be patient, we are told.’

There’s not a word we utter,
that God does not hear.
He knows every desire of our heart,
through all our doubts & fear.

Covered in the Blood, and filled with the Spirit,
ensures that you’re never alone.
We’re no longer buried in death,
sealed behind a rolling stone.

Easter Morning

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Oh, what a glorious morning,
oh, what a beautiful day.
Jesus Christ is risen,
our sins have been taken away.

Salvation’s plan has come to pass,
on that old, rugged cross.
the tomb is empty, He is not there,
death defeated, Satan’s loss.

In preparation for this joyous season,
what are you going to do?
Give up chocolate, or some other treat,
or something really good for you?

40 days & 40 nights,
in the wilderness, you’ll see.
Prayer and fasting to the Father,
as Jesus prepared for ministry.

If Jesus needed His time in prayer,
how much more should we?
After all, He was the Son of God,
and like Him, we want to be.

Make yourself a better person,
by giving up a nagging sin.
Praying daily to the Lord,
and in His time, you’ll win.

So take heed in this day,
and all you will face.
You are embraced in His love,
and under His grace.

No problems too big,
or mountains too tall.
He Is Who He Is,
and in control of it all.

So put a smile on your face,
and hold your head up high.
Mount on eagles’ wings,
and soar ever so high.

The Son has risen,
He is Bold and Bright.
Darkness diminished,
by His glorious Light.

Daybreak

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From break of day ’til dark of night,
Jesus Christ the Truth & Light.
When all seems bleak in our darkest hour,
He’s the beacon’s light atop the tower.

Don’t give up and don’t despair,
the Lord is faithful, He’s always there.
He knows our needs before we ask,
big or small, whatever the task.

It’s time to get up and begin a new day,
so down on your knees and begin to pray.
So put your faith and trust in Him,
and face any battle: we’ll surely win.

The Creator

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I am the Creator who guided you to birth,
Master and King of all the Earth.
I’m the one Who holds you in His care,
I’m the one Who promises to always be there.

I hear you every time you call,
and even lift you when you fall.
I carry you through times of stress,
in loving arms that caress.

I’m the Bread of Life on which you feed,
I’m the everlasting provider of your everlasting need.
I know how to care for my loving bride,
I’m the Tower of Strength in which you hide.

I’m the River of Life that quenches your thirst,
I’m the One in your life that should be first.
I’m the one that guides along life’s way,
I’m the Breath of Life that you breathe each day.

My Word is stronger, it is right and true,
it’s hope and life and deliverance too.
It is old and new- it never changed,
it is solid and lasting on all that it has claimed.

I’m the Deliverer and Restorer of all your soul,
I’m the one who makes your life whole.
I’m the Peace that surpasses all understanding,
I’m the Anchor that holds when life is demanding.

I’m the God that set you free,
I’m the God that healeth thee.
I’m the one that paid the fee,
I’m the one from Calvary’s tree.

So live in me dear Lord and be,
the power I need to carry me.
On that day that you Return, I’ll see,
I’ll praise and worship for Eternity.

Who is Jesus?

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Who is this Jesus,
what can He do for me?
Sit and stay for a while,
let me explain Him to thee.

He was a man,
but an extraordinary one,
and above & beyond,
He was God’s own Son.

He had a desire,
for man to be free.
I thank Him daily,
for both you & me.

His yolk is easy,
and His burden light.
In every battle,
He’ll win the fight.

He stands here with His arms outstretched,
and prods us with His Spirit.
He promises that, when we ask,
He’ll be there to hear it.

He’s given us the Holy Scripture,
to point and lead the way.
Accept the Lord into your heart,
for this is the only way.

Stand upon the promises,
of all that God can do.
When this fleeting life is over,
remember Jesus took you through.

When you stand before the Father,
and know your job is done.
You’ll think back to the day,
you accepted Jesus, God’s beloved Son.