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"WASH YOUR ROBES and WALK GOD'S WAY
STEP 1.
Trust God and do not put off till tomorrow, what you can do today
The longer you wait, the harder it is, to comprehend "God's Way
STEP 2.
A washing machine, does not work without electricity
Nor can you, without "God's Power" to overcome, perplexity
STEP 3.
Say the Salvation Prayer and lift the lid off of all the things, you concealed
And let Jesus' Blood, soak your robe, with "The Love God Revealed"
STEP 4.
Clean and brighten, with the Light of God's Word, "Forgiveness"
Then add the softener, "Praise God'" for Peace and Happiness
STEP 5.
While you are in your spin cycle, let go of all the relics, of the past
And, know that only "God's Love" through you, lets healing last
STEP 6.
Hang out your clean white robe, for a freshness all can see
And, "The Wind", God's Holy Spirit, will dry your tears happily
STEP 7.
Read the Bible and Walk God's Way, to prevent another fall
And, experience the Greatest Love Story, of them all
STEP 8.
Make sure you are always kind to the elderly now
As experiences teach, what wisdom does allow
STEP 9.
To avoid any further emotional expense
Keep clean and for the sake of "Peace", be a good influence
©2001 Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
All Rights Reserved
My Poetic Testimony.."THE KING IS COMING, THE KING IS COMING"
One day, around noon time, I was meditating in a forest, near a Lake
The breeze held its breath and the trees began to shake
A powerful wind, coming in my direction, whistled through the trees
Then, it suddenly went through me and I dropped to my knees
The wind stopped and I felt something, behind me, so I turned around
The trees surpassed shaking and seemed to look frozen, to the ground
There before me, was a huge cloud, then silence, hovered the Earth
Realizing, my life was preparation, for this experience, from birth
There was a huge cloud, that opened up, like elevator doors
Revealing our Lord Jesus, above the Lake, smiling, at my opened jaws
His every word was loving and gentle, yet commanding, as a shout
I recognized Him, His Words and Voice immediately, without a doubt
I wondered, why me, as I looked into His eyes, of electric blue
Feeling life-blood currents, ebb and flow, making each moment, new
An ocean of love, permeated my soul, with each successive, heartbeat
For I could see, that, in His eyes, my heart, was pure and sweet
"Prepare The Way For My Return, Behold I Come Quickly Now!"
Shocked, that He said this to me, I stuttered, while asking Him, how?
And, as He answered, telepathically, I stood in awe, of His aura's glow
As He said, "The Way Will Be Prepared and that, I would know"
I said, "Praise You Lord, that is good enough for me," with a loud cry
Suddenly, I inhaled Love, very deeply and exhaled Love, with a sigh
Realizing, all past mistakes, had been part of my lessons, to grow by
And, that I was a chosen helper, to prepare for the Rapture, to the Sky
OK, I exclaimed, I will write a book, then I closed my eyes to blink
My eyes opened, to day becoming night and I felt like the missing link
I went from feeling the gravity, of the ground, beneath my knees
To feeling the ground, beneath my entire body, surrounded by trees
Well, here I am today, a poet with a Testimony, a Website, and a Book
God's Holy Spirit has taught me how to discern, write and not overlook
My first written page, read like prose and poetry at the same time
That is when I discovered, that I knew, how to rhyme
The Lord sent The Comforter, Who inspired my Book, "God's Way"
And, filled it with Faith, Hope and Love, as a guide for Peace, today
The Chapters divided by Seasons and each Page was called a leaf
It was written, to Heal The Nations and to share God's Love, in brief
Now, recognize, that every letter, in the Bible, is a drop, of God's Light
That you must read, yourself, to be protected, from YOUR darkest night
Then remember, Jesus will be returning, with the full crown of Glory
So, Please say the Salvation Prayer, for a Peaceful end, to YOUR story
© 2001 Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
AWAKENING
Once upon a time
There was a long golden haired man
Who did not have a dime
Just some grime on a beautiful tan
He walked up to me and said
With a sad look in his eyes
That he would rather be dead
Than share why he cries
It suddenly was so plain to me
That he felt all alone
His wrinkled eyes were alive and bluer than the sea
But his heart was as hard as a bone
I put my hands on his shoulders and closed my eyes
Which opened the door to my Prayer Closet
And asked God to take away all his deceptive lies
Then suddenly his tears flowed as if from a faucet
I realized that on this clear and beautiful day
That it really takes only a little time and caring
And if you are wondering about what you would need to say
God's Holy Spirit soon takes over to guide all your sharing
So needless to say he ended up saying the Salvation Prayer
And walked away with a clean new slate this blessed day
But not before he gave me a promise to forever care
With a touch of love and God's Word, for others this way
Now he helps all those that are lost or sad, a form of grime
With destinies to help eliminate shadows on the face of crime
So if his finger comes out of the computer and points at you
It is your awakening conscience, wanting you to help others too
© 2001 Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
Dusty Bibles
Is your Bible dusty on a shelf without attention or care?
Leaving your family ignorant of God's Word to share?
Only thinking of what your life has been through?
Never learning about being saved and becoming anew?
Soon you will fly to your windows like a flash of light
And, see people face down praying, with all their might
When what to their wondering eyes should appear
But glorified Angels, proclaiming Messiah Jesus is here
The Light of Jesus is far brighter than the Sun's ray
And this light, in a moment, made this night become day
The Power of His Holiness made them cover their head
Because it was Lord Jesus returned, just like He said
And, though you possess worldly wisdom and wealth
You will cry, because your Bible is dusty on your shelf
© 2000 Phyllis Angel Banner Please e-mail for permission to copy this.
'Twas the night of the Rapture
The Book of Life was carried in King Jesus' hand, from up above
Bought personally by His obedience, sacrifice, and Love
When He came to your house, He searched for your name
And, when He said, "it's not here" your head hung in shame
Few of the many were chosen for using God's Word of Love
Confessing salvation in Lord Jesus' name, to LORD GOD above
Then, Jesus left on a flawless path of Love, without a sound
While you and others, were left in shock all around
They fell to their knees, but it was too late
They waited too long to read the Bible, sealing their fate
Each letter in the Bible, is a drop of God's Love and Light
Written to shine brightly through us, on our darkest night
So, "Wash your robes, and Walk God's Way"
And, be prepared for what this poem has to say
Zero hour for everyone is now definitely here
Because, Messiah Jesus' return is absolutely near
Now, please read your dusty Bible, before the last call
And, share this important message with one and all
© 2000 Phyllis Angel Banner Please e-mail for permission to copy this.
Paper, Rock, Scissors
Piece upon piece falling shattered
Is the mirror I can no longer look into
My heart knocks loudly on my chest door
To come out and see, what I did ignore
As a long tear slid down my cheek
In the distance I heard a splashing sound
I held my breath and looked around
Oh, just an eyelash that fell from my eye
It sounded like it fell from the sky
When it Landed, in my tear, on the ground
I understand now
When one loses one sense
another gets stronger
even the deaf and blind
have an endless rainbow within
All I see, is what I want to see
in a world of changing rules
my focus is determined
as that which is real
becomes lost without me
hide and seek
became search and conquer
that is the game plan
while all that truly matters
is left behind
My eyes closed with a sigh
As my mind asked, why
Wait, a creaking door sound
I silenced and looked around
Oh, wind blew open my dusty Bible
My thought said, "my trusted advisor"
Then, I knew I would not just get older, but wiser
© 2000
PERCEPTIONS
When problems come
In a rushing tide
I seek my shell
A place to hide
So cold the world
So warm my bed
Yet still I feel
An approaching dread
For inside this shell
Will the worst pain be
Inside this shell
I must admit
The cause is
me
(\O/)
© 2000
ON THE ROCKS
How much is enough
When I say, I cannot take it anymore
What will it take
to get you to walk out the door
I hear a still small voice
While searching my Soul
It tells me that I have a choice
A never-ending goal
I thought we were put together
With cosmic glue
Able to withstand the stormy weather
As the old folks, used to do
Then I became injured
And started making up excuses for you
Thinking that no one else would want me
Because there was not much left, that I could do
I felt like I was Winter's wife
Always searching within for more love
Looking for guidance from above
while trying to deal with the pain and strife
I always knew when you pushed me too far
For it was then, that you were the kindest
Then, I would hang onto my wheelchair, like a raft
As emotions tossed me amidst a tearful, stormy sea
My future belongs in my past
For my feelings of love to last
Where dreams really do come true
When I looked into your eyes of blue
This relationship is on the rocks, I know
Please, pray for me
To forgive and to let go
So that I can be set free
My expression of Love, now flows through my writing
And, God's Bible Rap Poetry has become so exciting
Now, even my challenges are reduced by God's Love
For I am truly blessed, from within and above
15 November, 2000
MOURNING SUNSHINE
One joyful and peaceful thought
Comes to me over and over
I am nearer home today
Than I have ever been before
Nearer my Lord's house
Where the mansions be
Nearer the great white throne
Nearer the crystal sea
But, lying darkly between
Winding down through the night
Is the silent unknown stream
That leads at last to the light
Lord, be near when my feet
Are slipping over the brink
For only you can raise me up,
My power lets me sink
Eyelids close, surrendering
As my spiritual eyes open
Is no door closes
Without one opening
Breath becomes my wings
Closed eyes become an open door
The sounds coming through, love brings
I smiled as I was greeted, with love forevermore
16 November, 2000
TRUE STORY
One day I felt like a grouch
So I began meditating
in the living room
On the couch
In my mind
I walked alone
Up a secret path
Wondering about mankind
Then all of a sudden, I got excited
A beautiful white eagle appeared
And, I wondered what it would be like to fly
Viewing the magnificent Earth, from the Sky
The huge wings, started flapping quicker
I got frightened, and held my breath
The eagle stopped its wings, altogether
I thought it was going to surrender, to its death
I realized I needed to deeply breathe
And as I took my deep breath
Its wings, lifted him away from the ground
OK...I thought and started playing around
Sure enough this is what I found
Every time I inhaled, its wings would lift up
And, when I exhaled its wings would go down
As I held my breath, it coasted without a sound
My lungs were an extension, of its wings
This love connection, is what meditation brings
There we were, as one, soaring high
Until we disappeared into a climatic, azure sky
All of a sudden, I heard a tinkling sound
Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, tinkle
My eyelids were still closed, yet...I was back
I unfolded my legs, and put them on the ground
Yet still, I heard that tinkling sound
I bravely opened my eyes, to look around
Glass was slowly breaking, in the sliding door
It was right in front of me and hard to ignore
Before the glass was replaced
I noticed there was a tiny piece of glass
On the patio, in a distant place
I looked at glass doctor, with a knowing smile
I told him what happened, after awhile
Telling him, that God places no limits on mankind
That we renew as the Eagle each day and smiled
And, God makes not stranger, but friends to find
To charge me, his spirit did not allow
Because, he had a special story now
Plus a challenge, to be met
He said, with his imagination, he was all set
As he left, he smiled and said
I go now
not to the Sky
but to the Sea, instead
(\O/)
19 Nov 2000Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
WANTED: GOD
PRAYERS TO GOD
Needed in our schools
For future leaders, instead of fools
Salary: Open
Description: For You, nothing is too hard
Benefits: Praise and Worship
Bonus: Love, respect and fellowship
19 Nov 2000
POETRY
Poetry is the motion of Love
Directing us from within and above
It leaps gracefully like a gazelle
Into a variety of hearts, to dwell
Motion in substance, is life
Directed is achievement
Misdirected is frustration
Undirected is chaos
Contained is potential
Unused is waste
Unrealized is poverty
Realized is wealth
In words is prose
In rhythm is poetry
Unsaid is feelings
Harmonized is love
Observed is wonderment
Understood is science
Expressed is art
Transcended is meditation
At it's peak is laughter
Over-expressed is insanity
Without it, the symphony ends
And silent nothingness begins
© 2001 Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
CARE
It is painful for me to reflect
On the sadness that one can feel
As they lift their eyes up to God and kneel
And, ask to forgive all thoughts, of neglect
Fighting for liberty, must be hard for most
Even harder is living in a city, of those that boast
And, while I sit back in my safe, comfortable chair
Tears drop for all those, not treated with dignity and care
One must be like an ocean or a fast moving stream
To avoid living a nightmare, instead of a dream
Count your blessings, Read your Bible, rejoice and sing
Remember, God began with nothing and created everything
If you are not rich, you are probably wealthier than most
How many times did you find joy, just sharing tea and toast
Or a card game with a neighbor, or a barbecue at most
Neighbors of the rich and famous, might as well be a ghost
The time has come, to truly love your neighbor now
For there are Angels all around, to teach us how
Remember, love is colorblind and on God, to depend
This will help you care for strangers, that call you a friend
A rupture between the Governments, will soon be told
That will cause the one for all, and all for one, to be old
Be cautious, the seven years of false peace, has just begun
As life supporting strategy funds, became available to some
In conclusion, nothing can be added to a mind already full
So, if your glass is full of wishes, not coming true
Dump them out and seek achievable goals, to pursue
Then, let go, and stop biting off, more than you can chew
© 2001 Phyllis Angel Banner
COFFIN NAILS
Once upon a time, there was a little woman
Who was sitting by the beach
She thought to herself
What a beautiful privilege, it is to live
To be able to go, where she wanted to go
Enjoying all the opportunities, life has to give
?Like, beholding the brilliance of the stars
And, wondering, what it really is like, on Mars
There she was, listening to the ocean
Enjoying, this peaceful day
Feeling the most perfect breeze, on her face
As she looked beyond the line, of the horizon
Then while observing the sunrise, the sunset
A deceptive thought interrupted her
"How can I top, this perfect day off?"
Shouted a voice, then she said, "hmmmmmm"
"I would give anything, for a cigarette"
Then her little hand, pulled out of her pocket
Without an ounce of regret
An innocent looking, little package, then said
"Ahhhhhhhh, one last cigarette left" :)
A tiny voice whispered to her, saying, "coffin Nails"
But she ignored the voice and quickly lit it up
The tiny voice got louder, but still, it fails
Which would have been, to read the package warning
She drew the smoke, deeply, into her lungs
As quickly as she could, like it was, her last one
Then, choked to death and left the World, mourning :(
© 2001 Rev. Angel (Phyllis Angel Banner)
Ps. I used to be a heavy smoker. Then, I prayed to God, in Jesus' Name
I Prayed for Him to completely remove all the desire and need to smoke,
My Prayers were answered, immediately! That was four years ago!
I have not wanted one since! PRAISE THE LORD!
I Pray that anyone that reads this who smokes
Chooses Life and STOPS, before it is too late!
THANK GOD, this Story/Poem is not about me, because, I am, a non-smoker!
JOY
When I think of Joy
I think of my visit to Disney World
Where I bought, the most interesting toy
A blue ball, with lights and sound that whirled
Epcot truly contained, everywhere I looked
People eating the greatest food, ever cooked
Plus joyfilled smiles, that exploded into laughter
With the Spirit of Peace, from each Ambassador
Ohhhhhh, if only the people of this World
Could get along and enjoy one another, this way
On Earth, as it is in Heaven, would begin each day
And, prevent this World, from being spoiled
So Joy for me, is living in a place
That does not look, at your race
Rather at the smile, on your face
In an environment, of grace
© Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
NATURE'S WAY
Nature's rocks are volumes, gilded with ages
Processes that formed them, are written pages
The shells contain lessons, if we seek
And pebbles in brooks, with eloquence, speak
The rippling rill, that cheers the mountainside
Always welcomes its mate, to form a river wide
Then arm in arm, they journey to the sea
Where all unite, in joyful harmony
Every helpful breeze, that fans the vacant main
Brings back to Earth, the little streams again
Then, fettered springtime, breaks her icy bands
Leaping forth with gladness, liberating her hands
After Nature spreads carpets, over wintry lawns
To clothe naked forests and beautify the morns
Springtime brings forth flowers, from long repose
Then pencils with beauty and perfumes the rose
While viewing thus the laws, that govern these
Men, Women, Beasts, Birds, Flowers and Trees
Nature reveals, that God, has Blessed this place
With Cosmic Glue, called love, to hold us in space
Weaving with the finger of fate, for you and me
As an inch be true, to the distance of a star
Omnipotence, Omnipresent, Omniquiescence, are
God's creative ways to express Himself, eternally
That is God's first great cause, direct
All else existing, became, effect
Alpha and Omega, do harmonize and blend
This is the, process of, for us to transcend
Then, as we love one another, for a Peaceful end
People, will exceed expectations and mend
Becoming, unmolested and completely at ease
Like tall flowers, kissing the Spirit of the Breeze
© 2001 Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
Rev. Angel's Alphabet of Wisdom
Accept that you are alone and powerless, without God to depend
and that Messiah Jesus is your King, personal Savior and Friend
Believe that God is restoring you to harmony
while you complete every aspect of your life, to fulfill destiny
Caring without fear enables you to truly share
your experience of love, faith and hope to another in despair
Desire serenity, courage and patience
while Wisdom exposes all indifference
Experience allows Wisdom to defend
activities from beginning to end
Faith is composed of cells that have thoughts of God's plan
which is a substance of real food to survive this land
Giving of yourself is the only way to receive
any other way, in God's eyes, is meant to deceive
Happiness is found in the soundless sea without a shore
feeling the love of God within everyone and everything you adore
Imagination is a process of creation
that God manifests with quality and determination
Joy occurs when God fills you with peace
leaving behind, your tears of release
Knowledge always uses words, thought or said
that can wound like a weapon, or express love instead
Letting go and letting God eliminates the confusion, causing strife
and creates a loyalty of Love that is felt for the rest of your life
Meditation is listening to the Lord
and praying is talking to Him, with hope of reward
Nurture the quality of your thought
and be careful not to become overwrought
Occupy every God given moment, with all your attention
to experience the quality of life in every situation
Peace occurs by meditating and travelling within yourself, to eternity
for it is there, that God blesses you with His presence and serenity
Quiet the outside world, to perceive a gigantic creation
and embark on the spiritual path, leading to Jesus and Salvation
Remember, God's melodic Wind, comprehends God's Word, to see
then raise your limbs, like trees, to praise God within His symphony
Serenity occurs when you allow your life, one day at a time to grow
yesterday provided lessons you learned, to attract tomorrow
Time is a measurement of your conscious perception
containing all moments within any given moment, since inception
Unconditional Love cleaves like the sky to ocean and shore
promising a boundless personal relationship with God, forevermore
Vow to give of yourself in ways that are numerous now
with inner peace that surpasses ways to discuss how
Wealth comes by knowing God's Will and Way, for a goal
for when you seek the Kingdom of God, blessings adorn your soul
X-ray vision is like spiritual vision that enables you to conceive
beyond what your human eyes can perceive
Yield to Messiah Jesus' Way of life, to receive God's Blessing
and avoid curses caused by misused words, that keep you guessing
Zero hour is definitely here
for God's return is near..
© 1993 Rev. Phyllis Angel Banner
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