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Poetry Corner with P. H. Mathis
Paula H. Mathis
Paula Hurndon Mathis was born and raised in Washington, DC. After high school she attended college where her talents in communication, specifically writing, would surface. However, after three years and never declaring a major, Paula would close one door and open another. As mother of four and wife, Paula would settle in to raise her children alongside her husband but never losing the thirst to express herself through writing.
The Holy Spirit, My Constant Companion and Friend
By P.H. Mathis
Oh, this love my Companion does bring to me.
He stirs my soul and I shout songs of jubilee!
Just knowing His presence is wherever I am,
as He talks with me and holds my hand.
A friend that requires nothing of me,
accepting my flaws and vulnerabilities.
Providing comfort when I am sad,
then creating a shield for which I am glad,
just knowing He protects and covers me,
I am blessed beyond measure to a higher degree.
Why – because my Companion does live in me!
So, with Him in me there is no emptiness,
I'm completed in His indwelling Spirit and righteousness.
My cup, it runs over from all He provides,
released to the world when He did arrive.
Straight down from Heaven to feel the void,
as Jesus ascended His Spirit deployed,
to cover the multitude that we sometimes can't comprehend,
was this gift from Christ Jesus – His Spirit,
my constant Companion and Friend!
"And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with
you forever— the Spirit of truth, …for He dwells with you and will be in you."
(John 14:16-17)
It Ain't What It Looks Like!
By P. H. Mathis
It ain't what it looks like I know it can't be
Oh, my eyes do deceive as this vision cripples me
But it's the unseen things that I must give focus
And not what's revealed in this gloomy prognosis
It just ain't what it looks like I know it can't be
All the things that He did in this short time for me
His mercy, love and grace and that soft spoken voice
Determined to tell all that He was God's choice
Oh, it ain't what it looks like I know it can't be
Was there something to prevent what occurred before me
As I watched His blood flow down with intentional persistence
At this predestined occurrence that would shake man's very existence
The Resurrection and the Life was the Father's love in the flesh
Ensuring that if we believe we would pass life's test
And our salvation would be secured in the sacrifice Christ underwent
An occurrence to embrace daily and not only a seasonal event
So it is what it looked like my eyes didn't deceive
'Cause what happened on the cross would fulfill God's decree
The Savior He did send to set the captives free
So God's purpose would be fulfilled to the highest degree
Therefore it did have to happen
Jesus had to go away
Because the Promise of His Spirit would not be ours
If Jesus Christ had stayed.
Matthew 27:32-54
A Resurrection Reflection
By P. H. Mathis
The Lord of the resurrection day
Did bestow more than mere words could say
Bound with a mandate from heaven above
His act of benevolence was on display
And mighty was that sacrifice we remember today
He was ransom for our release
Suffered the penalty so all sin could cease
His atoning presence on the Cross of despair
Did cleanse the anguish of disease
Gave justification to all who would receive
Gives access to the throne room of Grace
And a promise to see Him face to face
Suppressed the attempts of the evil one
Moves mountains out of our way
He opens doors no man could close
Oh - what more can this reflection say
He taught and wept - His promises He kept
He fished and fed with one loaf of bread
He's the gift that keeps on giving
If you drink of Him you will never thirst
If you pray to Him He hears you
He left a gift when He went away
That even lives inside you
If you have a question just ask Him
If you cry a tear He'll dry it
If you want a hug He's got one for you
I'm witness so just try it
Jesus – Lord of the resurrection day
Truly continues to do more than this reflection can say
Just meditate on the things in your life you know could never be
Without the sacrifice we remember today on the Cross at Calvary.
Inspired by Psalm 7:17
"I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness and justice,
And I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High." (AMP)The Simple Things - A Song of Thanksgiving
By P. H. Mathis
The air that we breathe in - each day that we live
Clouds we look up to – Oh God that you give
Ground that supports - our feet as we walk
These are the simple things – we fail to give thought
Earth, sun and moon
That give shelter and light
There's 24 hours - to get this life – right
Oceans and mountains - the sky up above
The simple things given - to us by Your love
Oh I thank You
Oh I love You
How I pray they could see
The simple things that you do daily for free
You do them for all – and not just for me!
Family and friends - so we won't be alone
The example in Jesus - to help us atone
Our hearts, hands and eyes Your design did provide
Your Word in the Bible - to use as our guide
Your presence – that gift – you left to Your own
A friend like none other - in us made His home
A love so tremendous – that forgives and forgives
God - You sacrificed your Son so that others could live!
Oh I thank You
Oh I love You
How I pray they could see
The simple things that you do daily for free
You do them for all – and not just for me!
The food on the table – the bed where I rest
The clothes in the closet – allow me to dress
Prepared – You have made us - provisions are mine
Attached to the LIFE FORCE - the Fruit and the Vine
A home has been made – when this life is no more
Emanuel's birth has evened the score
Your mercy we have – when we open our eyes
Your loves like none other - no man could provide
Forgiving the sins - inherited by one
The slate is now CLEANED - by the only Begotten Son
Ransomed, renewed, saved and forgiven
Reconciled to you God - as each nail was driven
Oh I thank You - Oh I love You - How I pray they will see
The simple things that YOU do daily – for free
You CONTINUE to do – and not just for me.
Under the inspiration of John 3:16 & Matt. 1:23
"For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] [a]only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life." (AMP)
"Behold, the [a]virgin shall be with child and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel"—which, when translated, means, "God with us." (AMP)
The Promise in the Birth
By P. H. Mathis
The world has twisted what many don't know
Comprehension is void at best
The real in the gift presented that day
Would put Satan's threats to the test
His head would be crushed - by Immanuel
The war he would surely lose
The manger did hold heaven's arsenal
The Gift that God would choose
A babe lying in a manger
Sent down from heaven above
Reversed the curse for all mankind
The expression of God's - true love
He'd seek and save the lost ones
In dark no longer they'd hide
The Light whose beam would extinguish their dark
Would always be - by their side
Giving life here in the earthly realm
With promise that there is more
Salvation's guarantee is ours through Him
God's gift – a redeeming joy
He filled what was – unfillable
He suffered what we could not
He loved in the midst of hatred
He gave as a sacrifice
His blood has redeeming power
He dries the tears we cry
He's life water - if we thirst for Him
Ensuring we are never dry
He can – when we cannot
He will – if you believe
Immanuel has promised gifts - that's if you will receive
The stain of sin removed in Him - Salvation's guarantee
The world did twist the story
Tradition has choked its worth
Declare the gospel message in the land
Breathe Jesus - back in the earth
Declare the gospel message – beloved – Breathe Jesus back in the earth.