the Holy Spirit by St. Gregory the Theologian

"The Holy Spirit always was, and is, and will be; neither beginning nor coming to an end, but always ranked and numbered with the Father and the Son";
"He is the life and creator of life; He is the light and the bestower of light; He is the pouring out of goodness and source of goodness";
"through Whom the Father is known and the Son (John 16:14) is glorified, and by all is known";
"He is the Spirit of wisdom, understanding";
"He is God and deifier."
"He distributes the gifts " (1 Cor. 12:11),
"crowns the prophets, apostles and martyrs ".

- St. Gregory the Theologian

Saviour of All

All in the city after fame
All in the dungeon trapped in shame
All who want to break heavy chains

All in the garden planting seed
All in front of the tv not finding their need
All in their beds who wish they were freed

All who lead lives empty like pits
All who read signs but not there yet
All in the smoke lost like ashes

All on the staircase chased and hurt
All in the supermarket in their skirt or shirt
All in the classroom, office or work

All in this world made of clay
All in this together but not willing to stay
All roaring like lions lying in hay

All seeking rest go to Him
All in need of light go to the Son
The Bread of life and Kingdom to come

"In Flames of Fire"

"There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. " - Exodus 3:2

Kingdom Within

the Kingdom within

the one I live in

the air I breathe

the state I'm in

a high unlike no other

enlightment like in summer

lover of my soul:

my King and my Father

I thank you for my home.

Roamed in this land

for a while couldn't find

couldn't understand what's behind

the destruction and corruption

shadows and lies

deception and smoke

till His light in me struck

regained consciense after the stroke

I can see now

my home is not of this world

I will wait patiently with my faith

there's no way anyone can ever make

me lose my prize: my home in the skies

the devil in disguise can't touch me with his lies

I can see thru with the grace of my Lord

my shield and my sword.

Warrior armed with fire

peace in my heart, all I ever desired

since the very start sought to quench

now waiting on the bench

waiting for my turn

restlessly trying to learn

train in this field

train so i can yield

bear fruit

not stack loot

build the Kingdom

extend root

Who do you believe?

where are you searching?

come back to your senses

running breathless

talking senseless

you're afraid and defenseless

the Lord is your refuge

and Heaven your home

your body the temple

and Jesus the dome.