gilbert's birthday was yesterday

Gilbert is having a Birthday!
(that’s not quite true right now:
born ‘89, but yesterday
was when he made his bow)

So, he’s now turned 27
- years on this earth that is -
this could be the start of heaven
(I think that Way is his).

That Way of viewing life's journey,
that Way of learning love,
that Way of "killing the old me",
with wisdom from above.

Teach us Lord to number our days:
we're not here forever,
to learn to see good, and to praise,
celebrate, & sever

or cut out this world's corruption,
keep ourselves from all that,
& allow your good eruption
your volcanos aren't flat,

and your bright larva's from before
this old world was around.
Teach us O Lord to not ignore
you, each day would be found...

You would be found by who reaches
out and seeks you themselves.
May this Gilbert, as he teaches,
serve, with nerve of bright elves.

Lost reception... but found again. ..

P>> Lost coverage...X0

H>> All good, we'll pray with our household now. xx have a lovely eve

P>> Hannah, It was lovely talking with you. And to hear from you.

God, thanks for your gift,
(Hannah, and the Sih's),
it's you who's our "lift" -
you do it with ease!

We recall our "task":
to "humble ourselves",
that's one thing you ask
to save us from hells

(rubbish dumps galore
of our own making,
- any place not for
your love that's waking

us to your greater
love that's growing hope-
fullness, a waiter,
not 'cause you're a dope,

but 'cause you're faithfull,
growing faithful love)
And then your fate-ful-
ness kicks in above

all machinations
of this world below;
your resurrections
only come, don't go,

and "before the Lord,
who will lift us" far,
raise us, till restored
we shine like the stars. 

WHYS & WHEREFORES...

A link to a TED talk that I watched yesterday.
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en
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+ remember that story about the three stone masons working. When asked "What are you doing?"

the first one said: "Putting one stone on top of another",
the second said "adding a room",
the third said "I am building a great cathedral designed by .... (a great architect), for the purpose of responding with thanks to the great Creator..."

I think it might be very helpful (at least the general concept) in your thinking & talking about ... what you are doing, & this/next year etc.
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God, honour your name
in us and through us.
So that we don't shame
you, who's given to us

all good that we've got
and good that we've had.
Glad that you're our God (!
as well as our "Dad")

I know some folk say
"ABBA isn't DAD!"
but good that's ok
is still to be had

in a small child's call
to it's "Dad" or "Mum",
transferred to this Paul
since his father's come.

That's Jesus himself.
His own father's son.
So smiles on this elf
stop him being glum!

Help us to be wise
in thinking and speech
so not childish eyes
look out and up reach,

but child-like we'll take
(since you taught us how)
all your offered "cake"
to have,& eat, now.

Want to find God "ready to help"? How blessed am I?

Blessed are those who trust in The Lord and have made The Lord their hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7 (PM Version)

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 (PM Version)

Bless-ed are all those
who trust in The Lord;
The Lord is their hope,
their confidence stored

in him (that’s himself,
who’s their greatest gift
- he is their true wealth)
need not ever shift!

God is our refuge 
and energy, strength;
always ready to 
help when shadows length-

-en in times of stress
when troubles abound,
when we're in a mess,
that's where he'll be found!

days apart, in different states..

SMS from my lady: Just spent the day putting slides together. K.

Slides! Mike Chapman
said "Slippery Slides?"
Glad my woman
works and confides,

and shares her life
to con-trib-ute.
That there's my wife;
they're lucky who

take your classes,
and your friends too.
Each day passes;
I'm not past you!

Love you lady,
Katrina girl.
A good day. P.
(Here at Box Hill)

A couple blessed double with a pigeon pair.. pass on some pictures. Wish I was there.

Wow... thanks, beautiful.
You two are lucky,
'nI'm sure, dutiful
(don't go all "ducky").

Utter priv-il-ege,
much hard work as well.
You're "god" to these kids
(ol' man & ol' gal)!

May home be heaven:
"love", the pumping heart,
coming together
not falling apart.

And when you're bankrupt,
or at least quite poor,
stay with love, abrupt-
-ly knock on God's door..

..as you see these two
straightway cry to you
when hurt, or in poo;
they're teaching you too!

GuarDoGainsT YeasT..

Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong and let everything you do be done in love. 2 Corinthians 16:13-14 (PM Version)

Be on your guard (you guard dog),
stand firm in the faith,
be courageous, be strong,
and let everything you do be done in love.
2 Corinthians 16:13-14
(PW&TW version)

with us...

I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. Leviticus 26:12 NIV
The Lord is my strength and my shield, I trust him with all my heart, He helps me and my heart is filled with joy - I just want to give Him thanks. Psalm 28:7 (PM Version)
The enemy is a thief and a liar, his purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. Jesus gives us a rich, satisfying and abundant life Thank you Jesus!! John 10:10 (PM Version)
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Yahweh said to Isra'el
"I will walk among you and
you will be my own people,
& I, as your God, will stand 

with you, and watch over you."
I said "The Lord is my strength
and my shield, here's what i'll do:
trust him with all, so at length

he helps me to see things through...
finish well (that's his forte);
also through the eyes of who
is loyal love and joy's WAY!

So my heart is filled with joy-
I just want to give Him thanks.
Sometimes like a little boy,
even glad when He does pranks.

Enemies come to destroy,
they won't build well, WITH the truth.
Speech and claims are all employed
to steal or kill (though they're cooth).

I have found, in my short life,
Jesus's mission to this earth
fits with me like husband/ wife
(at least all their hoped-for mirth)

to bring a rich, and fruitful
(satisfying overflow),
friendship, built into my world.
Where he goes, I want to go!

So I say: "Thank you Jesus!!"
Thank you for your strong embrace.
We are glad when you seize us.
And we long to see your face!

Dave Rozali.. 1st Birthday after marriage...

Happy Birthday brother
'member you're a lover
- at least learning to be.
GOD make Dave Rozali

more the man you dreamed up
when you made him as a bub
and now this new creature
(unseen, but a feature)

of that Janine and Dave
- joined, learning to behave
not as selves to expand
their influence at hand

but the chance to make a
new fam'ly , that smells of
God's own love and culture.
Fly to him, not as vulture,

but as homing pigeon,
fly home more than squidgen*
at surrounding country.
Thinking more than monetary

options and their measures, 
lay (above) your treasures
where no thief can bust locks,
or rust diminish stocks.

Your ever-lasting prize
is people (of all size)
who will last forever.
Don't despise this lever!

*squidgen: a cross between a "squiz" (a summary look), and a smidgen (a little bit of).

nothing shall be impossible for God...

All glory be to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish more than we might ask or ever imagine. To Him be the Glory in His church throughout all generations for ever and  Amen.. Ephesians 3:20-21 (PM Version)

To God be the Glory
the "able to" God, who
through His mighty story
's at work in us, to...,

accomplish more than we 
might ask or ev-er
imagine. To Him be
Glory in Heaven,

and in his Assembly
throughout - all the world,
Legislative gov'rnment,
gen'rations untold.

Amen.. 

after Ephesians 3:20-21 (PM Version)

Whose God-child?

I am a child of God. 
John 1:12 (PM Version)

Amazing. 
SURELY NOT.
Worth singing
loud, alot.

Dancing too!
Not "too good
to be true",
but as should

be with "Dad"
like the one
Jesus had.
Your loved Son!

Daddy, thanks
for your life
(and your pranks).
Help my wife(!)

, and her man,
& their kids
live again
as HE did.

Adam's Son,
not a Cain,
Abel-ly won,
lives again!

Still true son
of A's dad.
Fought and won!
Not too bad!

Our (Sam) Hart's Birthday!

Happy birthday brother!
You were made by the God.
GOD's your Father/Mother,
who's given you the nod.

You came from his own Hart,
so just like Samuel
Listen before you start,
quickly, and do it well.

And just like this Father
who's often slow to speak
copy him and rather
act, for his love's not weak.

But not quick to anger,
at this he is quite slow.
Not hopping mad "Kanga".
As he "Tortoise", now go.

When God's love is belittled, he keeps doing it!

On those who claim to be his (, that's Jesuses) followers, being so much less than him, and so a-parent-ly dim, unaware of other's lives, and language like they won't try.. YET God's "putting up with" us so graciously without fuss. Oh God save us from our sin. Put your Holy Spirit in. As you did with your bright Son, knowing he has just begun!

Hmmm. God seems to be willing to
use anyone who will be true.
Our problems seem to come when we
dictate to others how to be.

O God, I know it's there in me,
that horrible propensity
to act like I know more than I
really do of the other's lives

about me. Please God, help me stop
and hear from you and let them drop
what things they would around about,
and pick up what's been given out

in the style of that one, Jesus,
who acts in a way that frees us,
and from a knowledge more than ours,
observing, listening, for years/hours

to your truth in the world, and word,
in such a way he really heard
and could say "Truly, Verily"
the "Amen of God" - that is he

who listened with his eyes and ears.
O, God, till he again appears
in radiant glory, above all,
please let him loose within this small

and petty one, so aptly named
by you in ways that won't be shamed
and help us serve those round about
in ways that make your smile break out.

Great deeds call for celebration and comemorations.

O Lord my God, You have done great things.You are amazing, the thoughts and plans you have for us. No one compares to you!! I will tell others about your miracles, which you have done and are many, more than I can count. 
Psalm 40:5 (PM Version)

O Lord my God, You 
have done great things. Too 
amazing the thoughts 
and plans you have for 

us, your own childers.
All o-ther build-ers
don't really compare 
to you - who are (t)here!

I WILL tell all the facts
of your mighty acts
to o-thers who hear,
then give a great cheer!

You're o-ver the top
(and you are our "Pop"),
and since you don't stop,
I can't let it drop!

after Psalm 40:5 (PM Version)

meeting tomorrow re. strategic plan

God help these brothers
in weighing well
what things will smother
what things will tell

how we are going,
yet spur each on,
while truly showing/
growing your son.

Please, with his spirit
alive in that group,
help their ears hear it
- that's his words to

people in this clan.
Help our "Exec."
as they try to plan
ways to, well, heck,

honour YOUR own
Son who's our "check",
he's our cornerstone,
come at your beck.