Peace & Poetry

Author: Sophereth

  • Until No End

    Until No End

    Years have passedand many daysNone can hide nor escape Thy gaze Many seasonsthey cycle byTo win your graceI always try Labor and toilis all in vainIt only prosperswhich bears Thy name Early morningswake and grindThe only worthThy love to find Wakeful eveningsmy lips they speak‘Gracious Godmy soul Thou keep If I should diebefore I wakeSpare…

  • Create Your Own Realty.

    Create Your Own Realty.

    Death and life are in the power of the tongue,and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 (ESV) I’ve always heard the saying that words are powerful; and that life and death are in the power of the tongue. An example of this spiritual principle is when the Messenger spoke to the…

  • How Heavy is Your Load?

    How Heavy is Your Load?

    The post reflects on the challenges of running a business and seeking divine guidance. It references Psalm 55:22 and offers three guiding principles: setting direction, committing to values, and resisting distractions.

  • End Alike.

    End Alike.

    The proud man, blinded by his own glory, forgets the transient nature of life and wealth. In the face of mortality, riches hold no power. Regardless of wealth or status, all are equal in death. This sobering truth from Psalm 49:20 serves as a timeless reminder of life’s fleeting nature and the insignificance of material…

  • FIN.

    FIN.

    Wisdom Challenge: Day 31 It is not for kings to drink wine,Nor for princes intoxicating drink;Lest they drink and forget the law,And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. Proverbs 31:4-5 Many of the people I look up to, both in spirituality and in business, abstain from alcohol. Sure, it’s not a sin or anything but I…

  • Desire is a mystery.

    Desire is a mystery.

    The heart is as a pasture with no boundaries; the eyes are as a deep well that can never be filled.

  • Pause.

    Pause.

    It takes a level of self-restraint to not say the first thing that comes to mind in various situations but with a little practice it gets easier. When in doubt, it’s better to just say nothing at all.

  • Careful, Don’t Slip!

    Careful, Don’t Slip!

    Success– contrary to popular misconception– does not equate to rightness; and a few small compromises over time lead to big regrets.

  • You Are Your Only Limit

    You Are Your Only Limit

    In order to improve any area of your life you must identify the problem, set your goals and track your progress. Things may change, but if you stay diligent you can accomplish anything.

  • What’s Your Excuse?

    What’s Your Excuse?

    Whenever I get down to the root of my hesitancy about doing something, it always boils down to one of two things: fear or laziness. Neither are righteous attributes.