Come To Me As A Child

Why did the Father say come to me as a child?
A child doesn't think about what will happen.
He just does
A child doesn't think about the outcome
He just acts
The religious church has rules that have been given by the Father through a human mindset.
The Father is the parent
In my mind not the church
A lot of today's churches are still trying to control humans by being judgemental against others.
They are so busy putting their own human mindset into what the Father said.
If they talk about the ten commandments they focus on all except the two that the Father said to do.
1. Love the Father
2. Love Each Other as you LOVE the Father
Why did the Father say come to me as a child?
The answer is children come in love.
Rules brought on by religious mindsets have push away those that the religious church have found unworthy.
The Father doesn't find us unworthy so why does the church?
People need to stop trying to sort out who they find unworthy and accept those who the Father finds very worthy.
We as the church are suppose to help those to the Father not tell them you can't worship because of whatever.
To find a rare stone you have to dig through the dirt, chip & polish the gem you find.
only after doing this you will see how valuable that stone really is.
People are like rare stones you have to show them how to worship.
You have to chip away your religious mindset of if they are worthy.
You have to polish a relationship between the two of you.
You will find after doing this not one but two rare stone that have turned into two valuable gems.
People can change.
The church just has to be an example by going to the Father as a child & leading others in the same way.

Holiday Season

With stomachs full of Thanksgiving food.
Shopping begins
But remember this my friend
The CHRISTmas season now is here
No xmas
Without Christ
This season would not exist.
You can say Happy Holiday's
But lets be politically correct
It would never be a holiday
If Christ was never sent.
So to you I say
Merry Christmas
On His Happy Holiday

Thanksgiving

It's that time of year again.
A time to share with family & friends
Cooking a great big meal
While the men watch football
What's the deal
At the feast we share what we are thankful for
Most of all family & friends are there
Shareing what they hold so dear
Life & the people who share in it
For me most of my family has gone on
The rest who knows
I'm Thankful I have a husband & a daughter
I'm Thankful for all my friends
For without them I would be alone once again.
But most of all I'm thankful for knowing Jesus still abides
He will never leave my side
For that I'm thankful

The silent season is over.

I know it's been a long time since my last post. I have been in a season of silence. It was a time for me to stop and reflect what the Father needed to speak to me about. Today there is no poem but I need to speak to you about what He has been speaking to me. It's time to stop and reflect. See what you have and stop fretting about what you have not. Make plans but write them in pencil. The Spirit is moving. The things you think are holding you down are only holding you down because you let them. Break loose!! Dream about what you really want and put your dream into motion. Pray first and see things will fall into place. The right people will cross your path to help you live your dream. All you have to do is believe. I see change is coming. Just take it one step at a time. Today is step one. Tomorrow is step two and so on.

Be blessed
Live Your Dream

Questions Without Answers

Who am I ?
What is my purpose ?
Why do I care ?
Do I affect anyone ?
Does who I am really matter ?

Questions each day I face.
Others face these questions also.
All I know was I was created by the Master and I was sent to earth.
Why ?
It seems each day of my life I get torn down by other's actions.
Words of hate.
Words that in my spirit I can't relate.
Church people try to build me up
while others try to cut my spirit up.
Why should I care ?
Why do I listen ?
Why do I dare ?
I know I'm strong .
I know I can get along.
Question's that burn deep in my soul.
Question's that I wish I could let go.
A voice is whispering to me.
The questions over ride it
keeping me from seeing my destiny
I know I'm strong!
I know I can get along!
Question shaking my faith.
Questions that look at me face to face.
I know I'm strong!!
I know I can get along!!
Questions that my mind tries to reason.
Looking for answers in my own season.
Why ?
A voice is calling me.
My mind is full of questions that make it hard for me to hear or see.
I know I'm strong!!!
I know I can get along!!!
Questions without answers.
It Is Well!!!
I know I'm strong !!!
I know I can get along!!!
Stop!!!
It Is Finished!

Miracles / Scars

Miracles are all around us.
It's our vision that helps or prevents us from seeing them.
I just came from church and the topic was about the scars we all have and the stories that make us remember them.
Jesus took a lot and has the scars to prove it.
I have those that are visible and emotional.
The visible are easy to get over but emotional scars run much deeper.
Emotional scars for me made me stop trusting.
Made me stop caring .
Made me stop loving.
Made me want to give up on my dreams, on my vision, and mostly on myself.
If it wasn't for a great church and people who could relate who knows where I'd be.
It was the grace of God that sent me there.
No judgement .
Just a caring body of Christ.
We are the body of Christ.
Sharing with each other and helping each other overcome.

What is a scar?

Scar (1) (noun)

1. Mark on skin after damage
a mark left on the skin after a wound, burn, or sore has healed over

2. Mental effect of distressing experience
a lasting effect left on somebody's mind by a personal misfortune or unpleasant experience

Scar (1) (verb)

1.Mark somebody or something with scars
transitive verb to leave somebody or something with a physical or emotional scar

2. Form scar
intransitive verb to form or become marked by a scar


We all have them and it's our experience with getting them that will help someone else get through them.
Take it, if we were meant to go it alone then why did God create so many men & women?
It takes each one of us to make it through the good & the bad.
It's not about lingering but seeing the miracles and going through the difficulty and sharing with others who are going through.
We may have battle wounds but we are still standing Strong.
Count your blessings
If your able to read this you have vision, a computer,& an education.
Count your little blessings and see how big your blessings become.
It's all a matter of vision.

Smile :)

Smile it's all good
Even when things are misunderstood
Smile when you are in the hard times
Release comes without reason or rhyme
Smile when you think your alone
He has a purpose He's giving you from His very throne
Smile because you are who you are
You make a difference even to a fallen star
Smile because He knows your name
SMILE
:)

Tunnel Vision

Do you ever feel you have tunnel vision?
Does it seem you can't make a decision?
Does it seem no matter what you do you just can't make things turn out right?
Does it seem everything keeps attacking your very life?
It's time to stop looking at the world through your tunnel vision.
Expand your mind.
Look at what you have.
See where you need to go.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
New adventures await's your dreams.
New vision will come to your extreme.
Look past the things that hold you down.
Break loose of those things that keep you bound.
Run through the tunnel and you will see.
The light of freedom will put you where you need to be.

Faith

Faith is all we need
In a time where life takes a turn
Do we accept or do we burn
Do we look past
See the better side
Do we just give up and cry
Where is your faith today
I feel better day's are ahead
I say to you
Have faith as a mustard seed
Be Strong
Your best is before you
Reach Out
Proclaim what is your destiny
Have Faith

River Spirit

The river is here right here in my soul
Living water for my spirit to behold
New revelation spoken in me
New understanding of who He's called me to be
I'm running to Him as He flows to me
Spirit to the Spirit
Let my river break free
Visions are in my spirit and soul
Destiny will be revealed
The River in me is bursting out
Flowing in the way I portray out
Living water flowing in me
Spirit to The Spirit
Breaking Free

Laura Benson
7-17-2009

JULY

Just in case you didn't hear
Unless your a hobbit
Look outside your own little world
You will see summer is here

JULY

I know I know I know

Freedom comes to those who seek Freedom.

Take Time

In a busy world. Do we really take time?
Running to and fro do we really take time?
We see what in front of us but do we really see it?
We touch things but do we really feel?
We taste but do we really enjoy the taste?
We smell the things around us but do we take time to smell.
We hear a lot but do we listen.
Yes some smells we don't want to smell.
Some taste don't taste good.
Sometimes we wish what we heard we didn't have to hear it.
There are things we see we shouldn't have to see.
and lastly thing don't always feel good.
God gave us these things so we could see, hear, taste, smell, & touch.
What would we be like if we couldn't see, hear, taste, smell or even touch?
We can get by without one or two of these things but even then we miss them unless we were born without them.
How can you miss what you never had?
We run around complaining about how bad things are but we don't take time to enjoy what we have.
Today go smell the flowers.
Taste the good food.
See all the creation God created.
Hear the creatures of the earth.
And mostly go touch someones heart today and let them know you care about them.
All it takes is your time
So Take Time

Today Is The Day The Lord Has Made Rejoice In The Beauty He Created.

The Earth Is True Poetry.

4th of July

Happy 4th of July

Remember as you eat the meal.
Have the watermelon.
Enjoy the ice cream .
With freedom there is a price.
Remember those who fought for our freedom.
Remember those who are still fighting to keep our freedom.
Thank You to the Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Navy, Navy Reserve, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force Guard, Marine Corp, Marine Corp Reserve, Coast Guard, & Coast Guard Reserve

4th Memories

Tomorrow is the 4th of July

I remember the 4th was a big thing growing up. The day before my mom would make potato & pasta salad, deviled eggs & a dessert. On the forth dad would fire the grill and cook all the meats after dinner we would light our sparklers and go watch fire works where ever they were.
I'm not doing poetry today because I'm trying to remember the good memories. Today I made the potato & pasta salad and also a layered salad. Tomorrow we'll grill the meat & watch the fireworks where ever or on TV.
Got Sparkler's
However you remember the 4th. Remember one thing our ancestors gave a lot for our freedom.
Remember what tomorrow is all about and have a Happy 4th Of July.

Words Of Inspiration

Happy Thursday

Today is a new day
A day to explore the new you
Look at the world through new vision
See the good not the bad
Run the good race
You decide how your day goes
So make it good

Have a blessed day

Feed The Fish

Hey All

Feed The Fish By Clicking Around Them

The beach was great.

Lot of memories to hold.

Wish I could have stayed a while longer.

Bands were great.

I did more watching than anything.

Really enjoyed this trip.

Thank You to my family for letting us stay.

Had fun.

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Waves Of Life

As I start to enter the ocean

Waves start to hit my legs

Trying to knock me down but I stand

As I go out a little more

The waves hit a little higher

Trying to knock me down but I stand

I go out to about my waist

The waves try to knock away my grace

It's then I see the waves are like the situations I face

Some are small and I glide over them and I stand

Some are bigger and I stumble but I get over it then I stand

Some are bigger still knocking my feet out from under me

I struggle to stand but I stand

Bigger the waves become

Knocking me under from where I begun

I struggle even more and yet I find my bearings and I stand

As the waves try to pull me to the ocean floor

I struggle even more because I know I must stand

No matter how big the waves of life hit

Learn To Stand

In the standing you grow strong

You can get through anything

The waves will try to knock you down

Hold Tight and STAND

Laura Benson

2007

Taking Time Off For Vacation

Be back soon

Poetic Or Not

Happy Monday To All

Today I'm not in a poetic mood. I just want to let you all know that whatever you are going through, it's just a season. Look outside your window and see things can only get better. It all depends on you. You can make or break your day by the words you say. Speak good things in your life and see all things can turn out alright.
Have a blessed day

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

To all the father's in the world Happy Father's Day

To the Father who gives us life.
The Father who's with us day and night
The Father who forgives us over and over again
The Father who loves us even though we sometimes sin
The Father who gave His life for all to see
The Father who lives inside the person I call me
Happy Father's Day
Lord

Hey Poetry Fans

Poetry is very close to my heart. I have put this site up so I can share and you can share. I am a member of The Flow Poet's a ministry of Church In The Now. We Meet The 4th Fri. of each month at 7pm. To check out the poets go to www.theflowpoetry.com .