Joseph J. Breunig 3rd's Blog – May 2013 Archive (6)

Ongoing studies of Egyptian history

demonstrate lessons can still be learned.

Their oversized achievements were possible,

by having its peoples’ hearts turned…

to the idea of a national identity.

Around the Nile’s life giving source,

the commonality of personal survival

eventually produced an effective workforce.

Since times of Middle Eastern antiquity,

the annual flooding of the coastal plains

created the opportunities to trade away

the…

Morning coffee percolates

beneath my weary eyelids,

as my flesh angrily screams

for its daily stimulant;

scents of French Vanilla

permeate and freshen

the staleness of my kitchen.

Evaluations of the new day

will have to wait until my cup

has been completely emptied…

of its liquid gold.

Joseph J. Breunig 3rd
September 2012

O Lord, I know in my heart,

that I can be truly transformed

from impure and tainted thinking,

when my spirit is daily reborn.

Cleanse my mind, my thoughts

and raise my eyes unto Thee;

alter my vision regarding…

everything that I may see.

Renew in me a fresh heart;

modify my ungodly behavior;

keep me solely focused on the…

permanent work of my Savior!

Spark my being with the Divine;

rekindle my love of Your Word;

rejuvenate the…

O Lord, my God and Heavenly King,

my heart continues to rejoice;

for You alone are worthy of praise!

I honor Thee with my poetic voice.

Despite the scars of emotional hurt,

that constantly seek to swallow me up,

I know that You are nearby, having…

sipped from Your sacrificial cup.

Patiently, I wait, shedding anxieties

about my earthly troubles and circumstance.

Joyfully, I petition Thee with prayers,

thankful that You are… Lord of the…

Circumcise my sinful heart completely,

cutting away the unnecessary leaven;

give me Christ's aching heart for others,

that they may hear the message of Heaven.

Consume my existence with Your Presence;

permit my measure of faith to expand;

train my tongue the fervency of prayer;

demonstrate O Lord, the working of Your Hand.

As a Child of promise with sober reflection,

allow me to share Your anguish for the lost.

Wash over me with the wisdom to…

Many have heard that "No man is an island."

And over most circumstances, no one has control.

So I ask you... "Have you found purpose for your life?"

"With your identity, are you fulfilling your role?"

Escape the snare of delusional grandeur,

for God Almighty has an assignment for you.

Are you prepared with your life skills

and has your Kingdom mission come into view?

Previous individuals came to you (before me)

and broke the fallow ground of your…