I stand—an Olive Tree—upright—In God’s own House—my Root—His Love—a Stream that feeds—my Life—His Truth—my lasting Fruit— The wicked boast—their Tongues—do slice—Like Razors—sharp with Lies—Yet God—He sees—their fleeting Pride—And bids—their Ruin—rise— But I—am held—in Holy Ground—My Branches—spread with Praise—His Name—is Good—His Mercy—sure—My Hope—through endless Days— No Wealth—nor Power—can steal—my Place—For God—my Stronghold—stands—I flourish—safe—in Love’s—embrace—Upheld—by Faithful Hands—…
Author: Tekna Truth
Psalm 52 : The Flourishing Olive Tree
1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?Why do you boast all day long,you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?2 You who practice deceit,your tongue plots destruction;it is like a sharpened razor.3 You love evil rather than good,falsehood rather than speaking the truth.4 You love every harmful word,you deceitful tongue!5…
A Cry Made Clean
A Heart in Dust — before the Throne —Lies bare — its Sin confess’d —Yet Mercy falls — like Snow on Stone —And bids the Soul to Rest — The Womb’s dark Veil — holds Wisdom’s Seed —God’s Truth — there softly sown —His Faithful Heart — for us did plead —Before our Breath was…
Psalm 51 – A Heart Restored by Mercy
Psalm 51 (NIV) 1 Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassionblot out my transgressions.2 Wash away all my iniquityand cleanse me from my sin.3 For I know my transgressions,and my sin is always before me.4 Against you, you only, have I sinnedand done what is evil in your…
A Fire Before Him
The Mighty speaks — His voice a flame —That calls the earth to know His name —From Zion’s glow — His beauty streams —And wakes the heart from lesser dreams — A tempest swirls — His glory near —Yet in His call — no trace of fear —He seeks the soul — with thanks to…
Psalm 50 – A Call to True Worship
Psalm 50A psalm of Asaph. 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord,speaks and summons the earthfrom the rising of the sun to where it sets.2 From Zion, perfect in beauty,God shines forth.3 Our God comesand will not be silent;a fire devours before him,and around him a tempest rages.4 He summons the heavens above,and the earth,…
In Him We Breathe
In Him we live — and pulse — and grow —A spark divine — His breath bestow —No bounds confine — the soul’s expanse —His light our ceaseless — vast — expanse — We move in grace — His tides align —Each step a thread — of thought divine —No chain can hold — the…
The Soul’s True Wealth
A fleeting gleam—the gold of earth—Its shine is brief—its fleeting worth—It buys no breath—beyond the grave—No coin can soul—from death’s grip save— The rich may boast—their names may soar—Yet dust they join—through death’s dark door—Their houses fall—their lands decay—Like beasts they fade—in night’s cold sway— But God’s own hand—redeems the soul—From grave’s deep hold—He makes…
The Fleeting Riches and Eternal Hope of Psalm 49
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Hear this, all peoples;Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,2 Both low and high,Rich and poor together.3 My mouth shall speak wisdom,And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding.4 I will incline my ear to a proverb;I will disclose my dark saying…
Zion’s Eternal King
Greatness dwells in Zion’s hill—The Lord’s own throne stands high—His city gleams with holy light—A joy that cannot die— Her towers rise, her walls endure—No foe can breach her gate—God’s presence guards her sacred courts—His love will never abate— Though kings may gather, schemes devise—Their might dissolves in fear—The Lord of hosts with breath alone—Makes…