DIVINE RYHMES 100+
(Poems about Life and God)
By
Fitzhugh G. Houston
HOUSTON SPECTRUM PUBLISHING
©Copyright 2005 by Fitzhugh G. Houston
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Divine Rhymes 100 + continues my observations about situations in life in respect to how God views them or how we need God to survive.
At the end of writing Divine Rhymes, I thought this particular divine assignment was done since I was originally instructed to stop at 52 poems, one for each week of the year in Divine Rhymes. However, poems continued to pour out stronger than ever. Thus the birth of Divine Rhymes II.
As with Divine Rhymes, this second book of inspirational poetry was also divinely inspired as titles for poems came from everywhere faster than I could write the poems themselves; church sermons, phrases from friends, situations on television, personal thoughts, just to name a few
The entire collection in Divine Rhymes II was written eight weeks from the Lords planted seed for me to write them. On some days I would simply hear a phrase, which inspired a title. This was an exciting process for me as I have never been inspired to write poetry at this rate in my life. I then combined the two books into Divine Rhymes 100+.
May these poems be a blessing to you reading them as they have been to me while writing them.
----- Fitzhugh G. Houston -----
Table of Contents
Divine Rhymes 100+
(1) Gods Love
1
(2) Healed a Troubled Mind
2
(3) Living By the Word
. 3
(4) The Secret Place
.. 4
(5) I Call Upon You, Lord
.
5
(6) Faith Is
.
.. 6
(7) A Prayer From Despair
7
(8) End Times
8
(9) Why You Choose to Sin?
. 9
(10) Resting in the Lord
.. 10
(11) Pressures Placed on Love
11
(12) God is My Only Source
12
(13) Thank You, Lord
. 13
(14) Praise God Anyhow! ...
.... 14
(15) Perfect Peace
15
(16) A Prayer from My Soul
16
(17) Power Over Fear
. 17
(18) Wait on the Lord
.. 18
(19) Frustration's Snare
.. 19
(20) Power in the Blood
.. 20
(21) Longing for Love
. 21
(22) Unforgiveness
.. 22
(23) Lord, Youre Awesome
23
(24) I Remember the Days
. 24
(25) Forgive Me, Lord
. 25
(26) Miracle Curve
26
(27) You Never Really Know
.. 27
(28) In Tune With God
28
(29) Spiritual Warfare
.. 29
(30) Obedience is the Key
30
(31) Why Are You Here?
.. 31
(32) Are You Being a Blessing?
... 32
(33) Player Haters
. 33
(34) Hanging On by a Thread
. 34
(35) So Much to be Grateful For
.. 35
(36) The Spirit of Lust
.. 36
(37) Favor Aint Fair
. 37
(38) Venemous Intent
.. 38
(39) The Gossiping Tongue
. 39
(40) The Pen of a Ready Writer
. 40
(41) The One-Second Miracle
.. 41
(42) The Devils Darts
.. 42
(43) Heavy Laden
. 43
(44) Talk to the Lord
44
(45) Cant Predict God
. 45
(46) Raging Fire
46
(47) Integrity
..
47
(48) Cant Afford to Fall
48
(49) The Power of Prayer
. 49
(50) The Voice of God
.. 50
(51) Through Their Eyes
.. 51
(52) Part of the Whole
52
(53) EGO (Easing God Out)
53
(54) What Im Not Doing Right?
54
(55) The Green-Eyed Monster
.. 55
(56) Its Out of My Hands
56
(58) Thoughts of Doom
57
(59) I See God
58
(60) Im Gonna Claim My Victory
59
(61) Touch Not Gods Anointed
.. 60
(62) Walk in the Light
61
(63) Dollar Sign Blues
62
(64) Ya Messin With My Money
.. 63
(65) Aint That God!
64
(66) Youre Never Gonna Steal My Joy 65
(67) The Willful Sinner
66
(68) As Though They Were
.. 67
(69) Use Me, Lord!
68
(70) Flow Through Me, Lord!
.. 69
(71) Act Like Youre Free
.. 70
(72) Dont Let the Devil Steal Your Joy 71
(73) Angels Unaware
72
(74) You Reap What You Sow
73
(75) Hes Under Your Feet
.. 74
(76) The Anointing
.. 75
(77) Dancing On the Devil
76
(78) Praise Your Way Through
. 77
(79) Count Your Blessings
78
(80) Walking in the Dark
79
(81) Revelations (Lyrics)
80
(82) Nobody Does It
Jesus (Lyrics) 82
(83) Standing in the Midst of Trouble 84
(84) Never Put Off til Tomorrow
85
(85) Dangerous Darts
86
(86) Who Is This Jesus?
87
(87) There Is No God?
88
(88) All Things Have Become New 89
(89) Will You Choose God
.... 90
(90) Your Day Will Come
.. 91
(91) You and Me Lord
92
(92) Death You Have No Sting
93
(93) Lord, You Are My Healer
.. 94
(94) Cant Take It With You
.. 95
(95) A Time to Share
96
(96) Anointed or Self-Appointed
.. 97
(97) The Weekend Saint
98
(98) Basking in His Presence
.. 99
(99) Blind Faith
100
(100) A Tribute to Mom
101
(101) Lord, I Give It All to You
.. 102
(102) The Reason for the Season
103
God's Love
God's love abounds and knows no end
Beyond true love or your closest friend.
He loves us when we are not our best
And sees us through the toughest test.
Life's rough beatings can take their toll
Pulling you towards the "darkness" pole.
But don't forget there's help above,
The power that's hidden in Gods love.
Some seek fame and fortune galore,
Worshipping money you only want more.
Addictions of every kind around,
Without His love you will go down.
His grace He gives to you and me,
Nothing we've earned He gives it free.
But there are perks for those who believe,
We'll be with Him when its time to leave.
What else to say about God's love,
It extends beyond, over and above.
So seek His love and you'll soon find
He is the key to peace of mind.
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Healed a Troubled Mind
Whenever you're troubled
No matter the odds.
Never be afraid
To turn to God.
Love from Him
Flows like a fountain.
Faith in Him
Can move that mountain.
Never say "won't"
Or even "can't do."
The love of God
Will guide you through.
Can't find your mind
Can't find your way.
Just reach to God
On your knees and pray.
Give Him your heart, give Him your all
His love is one of a kind.
He always knows exactly what's needed
To heal a troubled mind.
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Living by the Word
For most of my life I've done my best
To be in total control.
That can cause more harm than good
If you let the truth be told.
Total control is telling God
You need no help from Him.
While in reality without His help
Your chances are very slim.
Living by the Word of God
Gives purpose to your life.
Sometimes your purpose is in the midst
Of trauma, pain and strife.
Everything you do in life
You must apply the Word.
Lust, desires and all your goals
Have a proper place in His Word.
So have no fear when called "fanatic"
For loving your God so true.
You're called that by the ones who have
No Word in their heart, they're blue.
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The Secret Place
He who dwells in the "secret place"
Is surrounded by the power of God.
A place to go in time of need
No matter what the odds.
For in the "secret place" of God
His shelter does ease your mind.
A place where joy and peace are one,
To leave your problems behind.
There is no place for fear's strong hand
Anxiety or even doubt.
It's putting your "total" trust in Him,
Cause fear you can do without.
Consider all those who really don't know
The comfort found in the Lord.
It's then our job to share with them
Being saved is not being bored.
He who dwells in the "secret place"
Knows healing starts in the mind.
So guard your thoughts, it's up to you,
There're distractions of every kind.
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I Call Upon You Lord
I call upon you Lord right now
To ease this troubled mind.
Can't seem to shake bad thoughts
Good thoughts are hard to find.
Not trying to show any disrespect
Cause Lord you know I'm true.
Just trying to get my thoughts in line
So your Word can really come through.
At times it's hard to walk that walk
Dark times when I can't see,
The glory of Your majesty
Your blessings at work in me.
It's in those times I feel Your hand
Move through like you parted the Sea.
Then all at once the weight is gone
Once again Your love saved me.
Lord, please take these thought of mine
Don't know what else to do.
You said call You in time of need
So I lift them all to You.
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Faith Is...
"Faith is the evidence of things not seen"
But keeping the faith is the test.
It's trusting in God that it'll come to pass,
While waiting we must do our best.
"Looking not at the things that are seen"
Is the first step we should do.
For in that step we are building our faith
In the Lord who will see us through.
Worrying, pacing and sleepless nights
Is not what it's all about.
For those are signs that your faith is weak
Cause the opposite of faith is doubt.
Keep a record of the smallest things
The Lord has done in your life.
You'll see He's never ever let you down
But there are lessons in strife.
Each one of us has a "measure of faith"
That measure can be changed over time,
The closer relationship you have with God
Can crush that doubt put your faith in line.
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A Prayer from Despair
Lord I call you from the depths of despair,
Don't know what else to do.
I'm holding on to the Word by a thread
Trying to put my trust in You.
Lustful desires trying to pull me down
To the Pit where no one stands.
I can only hold on to the single thought
That my pain God understands.
Being told there is no hope in You,
No need to stop and pray.
"No hope is coming from your Father above,
In the depths you're here to stay."
"Get thee behind me, you demon of doubt,
There's one thing you can't see.
You think you're winning but I've got news,
God still watches over me.
Though I feel my spirit is ripped to shreds
And there's nothing else I can do.
I'll call You, Lord, till I breathe no more,
Cause I put my trust in You.
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End Times
End times are here for those who believe
And are keeping up with the Word.
But there are many who don't believe
Whose cries will soon be heard.
Some live their lives and give no thought
To what does lie ahead.
But when it comes down as in the Word
Nothing more will be said.
Sin, addictions of every kind
Runs rampant across the land.
If they could see what lies in wait
I'm sure they'd understand.
Pain and fire and nashing of teeth
From which there is no death.
Cursing the days you lived in sin
Now fire is your only breath.
For me that is no road to take
Under any circumstance,
End times are near you better take heed
God's way is your only chance.
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Why You Choose to Sin?
What's going on in your mind
When you stop and choose to sin?
Do you ever stop to think about
All the trouble that you're in?
Choosing darkness over light
Don't know why you feel so low.
Satisfying all your lusts
"Holy Spirit, you've got to go!"
What's going on in your mind
Do you think the Lord won't know?
Do you really think the Lord won't see
Your sin everywhere you go.
Sinning is a very selfish act,
It's pleasure over self-control,
It pulls you down to the lowest depths
Until you've lost your soul.
Why choose the ways of darkness
When the Lord has shown the way?
Don't think there'll be another chance
Once the Lord has had His say.
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Resting In the Lord
Rushing through life at break-neck speed
Eating your meals on the run.
Getting little sleep rushing to the next day
Never resting when your day is done.
"Come to me all ye who labor
And I will give you rest.
The Lord's own words are very plain
In Him you'll be your best.
You rip and race trying to be in control
While the Lord waits for your call.
But your call never comes - don't have the time
Cause you're busy trying to do it all.
"Call upon Me, I will show you great things"
Says the Lord trying to show the way.
When you rest in Him you will get more done
Cause you can't do it all anyway.
"I cast all my care on You, O Lord,"
As Your Word tells me to do.
I've been so busy trying to do everything
Til' I found my rest in You.
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Pressures Placed on Love
There are pressures placed on love
When you're trying to do it right.
Pressures trying to take your mate
And pull them to the night.
In the night there are no rules
Only those who're filled with lust.
Destroying all the things you've built
Your loyalty and your trust.
There are those who say that marriage
Is a farce and nothing real.
They say that love will fade away
Your mate they're set to steal.
It's the time to put your relationship
In God's almighty hand.
Hell then protect your love and mate
And your marriage, it will stand.
Don't listen to all the voices
Set to pull you two apart.
Lift your mate in prayer unto the Lord
He'll see you never part.
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God is My Only Source
God knows when the money is low
Knows when the cupboard is bear.
But even in the midst of this seeming drought
He lets me know He's there.
Sometimes the drought's to let you know
You're drifting way off track.
At times it takes a nudge from God
To go and bring you back.
The real test comes when God tells you
To give up your last dime.
You'll find there're blessings hidden within
Your obedience every time.
Sometimes the reasons for your drought
Are too numerous to mention.
If you're to blame and are out of line
God will get your attention.
So what's the key to get your life
And all your funds on track?
It's knowing God's your only Source
Who never suffers lack.
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Thank You, Lord!
Thank you Lord for every day
Every single breath I take.
For being right there, in the midst
Of every choice I make.
Thank you Lord for giving me strength
When its time for me to be tough.
When things just seem to fall apart
And the road ahead is rough.
Thank you for your patience
When it seems I've gone adrift.
Thank you for your love and grace
Which gives me such a lift.
Thanks for all the little things
That mean so much to me,
I never want to take those things for granted
Cause I was too busy to see.
Theres so much I wish to thank you for
Don't really know where to begin.
But thank you Lord for Calvary
For taking away all my sins.
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Praise God Anyhow!
"Praise the Lord at all times"
Even if you don't know how.
Praise Him for the things He's done
In your life back then and now.
Praise Him in the good times
Praise Him in the bad.
When praise goes up blessings come down
Like none you've ever had.
Praise Him when you don't feel like praisin'
Praise Him while going through hell.
Praise Him for your victory
And the testimony you'll have to tell.
I don't hesitate to praise the Lord
For the way He's moved through me.
For even His smallest blessings each day
Are like the parting of the mighty Red Sea.
No matter what the challenge you face in life
You praise God anyhow.
Remember all the things He's done for you
In your life back then and now.
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Perfect Peace
Thou will keep him in perfect peace
Whose mind is stayed on Thee."
That verse from the Word is to let us know
How peaceful we should be.
Clearing your mind of the stresses of life
Anxiety all over the place.
People at your job causing much more stress
When they put their problems in your face.
Finances and bills trying to get their share
Of your attention when there's not that much.
It's no wonder in the face of all this mess
We have to stop and seek God's touch.
It's hard to reach the state of peace of mind
If you don't stay in touch with God.
Only through His Word can you find that peace
And still some think that's odd.
For only when you give the Lord all your mess
Will you ever start to feel release.
For only in the hands of Almighty God
Will your stress be transformed to peace.
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A Prayer From My Soul
I awake some days, eyes filled with tears,
Forgetting You're the answer to all my fears.
I remember the times that you came through
Finding peace of mind when I trusted you.
Your Word is food on which I feed.
You give me help in time of need.
Your grace is endless, beyond comprehension
Never ceasing to give your divine attention.
I must admit I've made plenty of mistakes
Falling short cause I know just what it takes,
To live my life guided by Your Word
And share it with others who haven't heard.
I commit my life and give all to You
With You there's nothing I cannot do.
Hard times can come and go as they may
But trusting You, Lord, is the only way.
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Power Over Fear
God did not create a spirit of fear
But of love, power and a sound mind.
Thus it says in the Word of the Lord
To have no fear of any kind.
Fear sneaks in and blocks your mind
Your thoughts all filled with doubt.
Looking for answers and feeling lost
Is a feeling you can life without.
Your mouth gets dry, heart beating fast
Then stress sets in for the kill.
I must stand fast no matter how it seems
For God does love me still.
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