Tag Archives: Lord

ARLINGTON

Posted on May 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living! Arlington Crosses and stars perfectly rowed on manicured fields so patiently mowed. Red, white and … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, command, demise, flowers, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, Hallowed Land, history, land of the free, Liberty, Medal of Honor, men, military/veterans, mourning, peace, poet, ships, Viet Nam Veterans, war, women | Tagged Arlington National Cemetary, God, Heroes at rest, Holiday, Home, In lasting memory, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Memorial Day, Poetry, spirituality, United States | 4 Comments

Easter Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Back around Easter, as you may probably be aware, I started this poem and I had only the first three lines complete when I put it on the shelf for whatever reason and this morning I happened to … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Congress, Earth and Us, Family, God, history, husbands and wives, Judgment, life, Marriage, men, poet, salvation, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, Spirits, spiritual, stranger, Sunday, The Commandments, war, women | Tagged Christianity, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, relationships, spirituality, Sunday, Thought, WordPress | 11 Comments

Oh Lord I Pray

Posted on January 28, 2016 by poemsandponderings

This poem is dedicated to those who are experiencing the ravishment of cancer and all of the other dire conditions that effect the health and spirit. May God Bless you all, and may you find strength in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Father, God, poet, soul, Success | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Health, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 10 Comments

The First Christmas Day

Posted on December 23, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Merry Christmas to all of my friends and subscribers. (It’s free, just click “follow” at the web site.) Jake. The First Christmas Day Angels, they were heard on high as a great star shone in the east Three kings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Christmas, comfort, God, history, Israel, journey, king, old days, peace, poet, salvation, spiritual, stars above, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Angels, Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Jesus is Born, Lord, MERRY CHRISTMAS, Religion and Spirituality, Savior, spirituality | 5 Comments

Merry Christmas I Say

Posted on December 13, 2015 by poemsandponderings

I was going to save this for Christmas week, but I think it may be more appropriate now. Speak-up don’t be intimidated by political correctness. Merry Christmas to all!! Jake. MERRY CHRISTMAS I SAY Where have gone, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Christmas, God, history, Israel, old days, peace, Poetry, political, Seasons, spiritual, wishing | Tagged CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 8 Comments

Believe

Posted on December 6, 2015 by poemsandponderings

With respect for, and in regard to, my rights under the first and second amendments, here is just a note to those who think that we are a weak society and that terrorism will succeed in converting us … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Freedom, God, innocent deaths, massacre, poet, spiritual, Sunday, The right to bear arms, violence, warning, Why is it? | Tagged Christianity, God, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Sunday, Thought | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Day 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by poemsandponderings

May the Good Lord bestow on you all, His grace and His blessings on this day and throughout the entire Holiday Season.. Jake. Thanksgiving Day 2015 For what should I be thankful on this Thanksgiving Day? Have I been without … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Family, Feast, God, history, humor, life, poet, Seasons, thoughts, U.S. Government, wealth and worth | Tagged God, Good Fortune, Heaven, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Thanks, Thanksgiving Day, Worries | 4 Comments

A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Challenges, Creator, demise, God, honesty, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, religion, spiritual, warning | Tagged Conservative, God, god bless america, Jack Downing, Jake, Liberalism, liberals, Lord, Poetry, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, United States | 3 Comments

My Father Who Art In Heaven

Posted on May 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Last week when I published “A Mother’s Gift” I said I would re-post something that would honor my father as well, but instead, I wrote the following. As you will undoubtedly see, I took my inspiration from “The Lord’s Prayer” … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Elders, Father, God, history, military/veterans, old days, Sunday | Tagged Christianity, God, Heaven, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, relationships, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 5 Comments

He Is Gone, He Has Risen

Posted on April 5, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Happy Easter to all of my Christian friends and followers and of course Happy Passover to my Jewish friends and followers as well. I wrote this yesterday in the spirit of Easter, it was written as a spiritual … Continue reading →

Posted in God, king, no cause to weep, old days, passion, salvation, soul, spiritual, Sunday | Tagged Christianity, God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 6 Comments