Morning Reign: Anointed Christian Poetry

By John Marinelli

Morning Reign is a collection of anointed Christian Poetry penned by the author over the last 40-years. Some poems were written especially for specific friends and acquaintances. Others were the result of special prayer times with God that sparked a thought or unction from the Holy Spirit.

• Language: English
• Publisher: independent Author
• Release date: Jun 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781088033401

John Marinelli

About The Author John MarinelliRev. Marinelli is an ordained minister. He has formed and been pastor of one church in Wisconsin and was the pastor of another in Alabama. He has also been a youth minister and evangelism director over the years. Rev. Rev. Marinelli has authored over 30 books that you can view on his website. www.marinellichristianbooks.comJohn is an accomplished Christian poet. He dabbles in songwriting and writing poetry. He is the Vice President of Have A Heart For Companion Animals, Inc., a "No Kill" animal welfare organization. He volunteers his time promoting fundraising events for www.haveaheartusa.org.Rev. Marinelli is now retired from the sales and marketing arena after spending over 40 years in business-to-business and non-profit marketing. He enjoys writing Christian themed books, playing chess, singing karaoke and a retired lifestyle in sunny Florida.For More Info eMail Contact [e-mail]

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Preface

I am an author and a poet. I have written and published over 16 books and am still going strong. Most all that I write is Christian in nature and very focused to a particular subject or concept that is Biblically alive. This book, Morning Reign is no different. It is actually Bible Truths in poetic verse. It is meant to reveal certain Christian concepts like Faith, Forgiveness, Love, etc.

I have taken the liberty to discuss the origins of Christian Poetry as well as types and differences between what is Christian and what is secular. There is also a comparison between what is inspired and what is anointed.

It is my hope that all who read my poetry will walk away with a renewed spirit and fresh sense of God’s presence. Poems are selected at random so the reader can use the selection as a daily devotional.

Introduction

The Christian Poetic Expression

Inspirational poetry goes back to before the Old Testament prophets. In fact, according to Holman’s Bible Dictionary, one third of the Old Testament is cast in poetry. Thirty-five Old Testament books contain poetic expressions that often include prophetic overtones.

From Genesis 2:23 through Zechariah 9-11:3, words of encouragement and religious instruction are evident. In some cases, as in most of the book of Isaiah, even future events are presented in poetry.

Prophecy and poetry have been teammates through the centuries. Their voices cry out to a lost and dying world. They speak to a troubled church. Both declare the majesty and glory of God.

It was the 1st century Christians, however, that led the way for modern Christian poetry. Their relationship with Jesus inspired their writings as they focused their attention on being in harmony with God. The result was an in-filling of love, joy, peace, compassion, and a host of other deep emotions that gave evidence of their love for God and their faith in Jesus Christ. Out of this inspiration came a poetic expression that we now call Christian.

This uniquely Christian expression was and still is characterized by three separate and distinct factors: Co-Authorship, Christian Focus, and Spiritual Unity. These are the building blocks of good Christian poetry.

Co-Authorship is the trademark of all Christian poetry. The inspiration comes from the same Holy Spirit that moved upon the prophets of old. However, this time, it’s from an indwelling presence rather than an overshadowing anointing that fell only to depart again. The inspiration is from God and the style is from the poet. Together they form the content of the poetic expression

Christian Focus: The focus of all Christian poetry is on the Christian experience through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The poet’s inspiration is more personal in nature than even traditional secular sources.