Poems of Conviction: Volume 4

By Bobbie Greer

The flight was long and tiresome, but we kept our spirits high,
For we couldn't quell excitement, no matter how we'd try.
But we managed to survive it, and we gave a huge hurrah,
As quickly we descended into Addis Ababa.

Then there was immigration, such a real chaotic scene,
It has to be the very worst, of all places I have been.
But eventually we got through it, and we met the morning Sun,
Now to see the children, now to have some fun.

But first there were the cases, fifty odd or so,
All to be accounted for, before we got to go.
But eventually we made it, and off we set at last,
Next stop please Kuriftu, and driver make it fast.

We took in all the scenery, every road and field and street,
But still we were impatient as the children we could meet.
We drove up to the compound and they opened up the gate,
Our adventure was about to start, thanks to God who's truly Great.

We got to share in worship, met again with many friends,
Hoped, and prayed with all our hearts, this journey never ends.
But best of all the children, for they made our trip worthwhile,
For nothing beats the pleasure, when you see the children smile,

The time we had was precious; every minute filled with glee,
And I have to thank the Lord above for sharing it with me.
The memory is indelible; its sun will never set,
Something to be treasured that I never will forget . . . amen.

These poems were written with the objective of raising much needed funds for the magnificent work carried out by the Hope for Ethiopia Team at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to brightening up the lives of the children there. God Bless.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: Aug 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781543491784

Bobbie Greer

On the 19th February, in the Year Of Our Lord 2017. I raised my hand at a church service help at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast. On that day my life saw enrichment I never believed possible. My character was that of a completely new person. Whereas I had minimal ambition, I had been given an eagerness to welcome the gift of each new day. Another 24 hours to savour the blessings he showered upon me. Did my life become less stressful?…..Not in the least, but I had been given the strength to deal with, and overcome with every situation I encountered. Where there was hate, now there was love, Where there was anger, now there dwelt peace, Where revenge festered, now was forgiveness. These traits would never have manifested in me had I not found my Saviour. But Better was yet to come. On the 9th August in the same year, I had, by far, the best experience of my life when I walked through the Waters Of Baptism and experienced the Joy Of Rebirth. The poems in this book are but a small token of thanks to the one who gave me Renewal, to the friends who encouraged me to record them and to the Holy Ghost, who supplied me with the missing words, when needed, to complete each poem. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them, and I pray that the Lord will come to you, as he came to me, when I needed him most……...Bobbie Greer.

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CONTENTS

BURDENS

GUIDANCE

MINISTRY

SEARCHING

NEED

HELP

INDEBTED

TRUST

THE GIFT

ASSURANCE

THE CALL

REVIVAL

REBORN

THE CROSS

DECISIONS

GROWTH

MIRACLES

HOPELESS

FAITH

FORGIVING

CHANGE

THE END

CHOICE

MEMORY

JUDGEMENT

SUNDAY

REMEDY

EQUALITY

MOTHER

MOTHER 2

BITTER-SWEET

FOLLOW

CALVARY

BELIEF

MERCY

WONDERS

QUESTIONS

MOMENT

BROKEN

KURIFTU

FREE

HEALING

EXPLANATION

PERFECTION

CONVERSION

PURPOSE

NEWS

INVITATION

THE OAK

PROPHECY

SEARCHING

FRUSTRATION

EVIDENCE

THANKS

HERE

GOLGOTHA

CHOSEN

NIGHT

COMPASSION

RETURNED

PRAYER

STEADFAST

POSSIBLE

HOME

MEASURES

STRENGTH

HEAVEN

AUSCHWITZ

PLANS

DECEIT

THE GARDEN

DISCOVERY

ENOUGH

DISAPPOINTMENT

COMING

ELEANOR

RIPPLES

HOMELESS

YOUTH

PROMISE

THE BATTLE

SINCERE

HEART

DIVINE

WIN

ANSWERS

BOOK OF LIFE

COMFORT

VICTORY

NEED

JESUS

NEW

RETURN

REASONS

MODEST

MOODS

ABANDONED

ADVANCE

NIGHT

REVENGE

LOVE

HURDLES

LESSONS

ONE

CHANGE

WON

COMFORT ZONE

SINNER

WITH ME

REASON

MORTAL

TRUE

GIFTS

RISEN

CHILDREN

ASK

THANK YOU

PEACE

TORN

FRIEND

USED

FAITH RENEWED

DREAMS

LIFE

ALONE

LABELLED

INDELIBLE

WASTED

GONE

CONVINCE

GRATITUDE

PRODIGAL

REQUIREMENTS

TRAITS

WHO

SIGNS

PROOF

PAST

GLORY GONE

PUZZLE

MOMENTS

WONDERS

VICTIMS

RAINBOW

MINDFUL

SLIP

SIMPLE

PROMISE

WHO #2

THE PLAN

COMING

NOAH

WHEN

SHAME

BURNING

SEEN

DETERMINED

FLOWER

COMMUNION

READ

TREASURE

OBVIOUS

3 DAYS

NATURALLY

DEFENCE

CONDEMNED

REDEEMED

STORY

DIRECTION

FIRE

HARVEST

I SEE

SAFE

CHILD OF MINE

HONESTY

THE KINGDOM

I AM FREE

MAZE

SCARS

BURDENS

Burdens weighing heavily, driven by despair,

Desperately in need of help, but finding no-one there.

I was in need of just a shoulder, yet no-one was around,

I clenched my hands and closed my eyes, and that’s when love came down.

You heard my plea to Heaven, and you answered straight away,

You took the cares that bothered me, and carried them away.

Contentment filled my life again, your love did me surround,

Before I finished up my prayer, that’s when love came down.

You’ve wrapped me in your wings of care, you’ve showered me with love,

I have a friend beyond compare, who watches from above,

And a smile appears upon my face, where once there dwelt a frown,

Now knowing when I call on you, your love keeps coming down . . . Amen

GUIDANCE

Through trials and tribulations Lord, you always brought me through,

Your hand was there to guide me, though I never even knew.

Long before I met you Lord, by your mercy I was kept,

Protecting in my waking hours, and guarding while I slept.

An unsaved soul just stumbling, from one day to the next,

With problems lining up ahead, and everyone you fixed.

Unconscious of you near to me, with every passing hour,

Oblivious of the love you have, and the kind of God you are.

But when I came to find you Lord, I found Life’s greatest prize,

The pieces all fell into place, the scales fell from my eyes,

I asked you to be part of me, and you unduly came,

That day my life would change for good, and never be the same.

Oh be it Lord that others, could find what I have found,

To set them free from shackles, so that their no longer bound,

To have them know the Son you sent, who’s blood has set us free,

Can bring about in them a change, like the change you brought to me . . . Amen

MINISTRY

No carpets lined the roads he trod, but still the people came,

He drew the poor, He drew the weak, the weary and the lame,

On dusty roads, in blinding heat, they came to hear his calls,

And gave their hearts to God above, in churches without walls.

He brought a simple message, to bring hope where there was none,

The promise of Eternal life, for each and everyone.

In morning light, by noon and night, as deepest darkness falls,

He spread his message near and far, in churches without walls.

There was no demarcation, there was no dividing line,

All who came were welcomed, in any place or time,

On mountain tops, by river banks, they listened one and all,

As Jesus spoke his words of love, in churches without walls . . . Amen

SEARCHING

Start your search for Jesus, for he’s not that hard to find,

You can feel his presence everywhere, in things of every kind,

In the clouds that’s slowly drifting by, In the petals of a flower,

In the love he’s sending down to you, no matter where you are.

He has laid a path in front of you, the one that you must take,

The one that leads you right to him, all others please forsake.

He will help you clear all hurdles, where others may have fell,

And somewhere deep within his plan, there’s a place for you as well.

Ask him for his guidance, he will open every lock,

Let him lead you ever on, the Shepherd of the flock.

He’ll be the strength to carry you, such love he has to give,

The day you ask him in your life, is the day you’ll start to live . . . Amen

NEED

In times of need we turn to you, and ask you for a touch,

The Rock on which we all rely, to whom we owe so much.

But don’t forget to give your thanks, To The Father and the Son,

For countless blessings they have gave, and those that’s yet to come.

It’s good to have a caring God, to help us as we strive,

It’s good to know we have a God, and he is still alive.

He guides us as we travel on, so we avoid Life’s snares,

He listens when we talk to him, he demonstrates he cares,

We need his intervention, when the going gets too tough,

We need the strength he sends to us, when we don’t have enough.

And yet he never fails us, when our problems we lay bare,

We only have to call on him, and he is ever there . . . Amen

HELP

Should Faith become diluted, or be suffering attack,

The Lord is there and waiting, to grant you what you lack.

He is ready, willing, able, to fend off any foe,

He will offer his protection, no matter where you go.

So place your total trust in him, he will not let you down,

In times of need, he’s strongest, this is what I’ve found.

Be true to your convictions, and never be afraid,

His help is there when needed, He’s always there to aid.

I know that while I trust in him, reward will be so great

I know some day I’ll be with him, and there awaits my fate

I freely offer up my heart, and everything I own,

For the passageway to Heaven, is through Jesus Christ alone . . . Amen

INDEBTED

Oh Jesus I love you, be my guiding star,

My words can’t describe all the things that you are.

You’ve taken this life and you’ve turned it around,

Removed all the shackles in which I was bound.

My future’s now bright reassured by your touch,

I’m indebted and grateful, I owe you so much,

My sins are forgiven, your blood set me free,

I’ll never forget just how much you gave me.

So I’ll sing of your praises, I’ll fall at your feet,

I’ll welcome the day when we both get to meet.

To look in the eyes of the one I love dear,

To hear your sweet voice and to have you so near.

To finally take up the crown that is mine,

To be covered completely in love so divine.

To meet with friends who have went on before.

My Jesus My Saviour, I ask for no more . . . Amen

TRUST

In all ends of this Earth today, let his word be heard.

The God who sent his Son to die, to show how much he cared.

Who left us with his Holy Book, his lasting legacy,

That shows we’re not condemned to die, but live eternally.

So many questions answered, so many