A Conversation With Jesus About The Rising

It is such a wonder to think about
so much you've done for me
But the one thing that stands out the most
is what you went through on Calvary

You knew your time was drawing close
Yes, indeed it was coming soon
you cried out to God that night
under the big and bright full moon

"Not my will but yours be done"
you spoke out towards your Dad
then came the sound of Roman soldiers
marching on like they have gone mad!

Once Judas Iscariot pointed you out
they grabbed you and took you away
You were brought to the priests to answer questions
and what did you have to say?

When you declared boldly who you were
they cried out "blasphemy!"
then later, you took 39 stripes on your back
Oh my Lord, was this all for me?

You carried that cross all the way
to the place you were destined to go
They drove the nails in your hands and feet
Your precious blood started to flow

"It should've been me on that cross, not you
Why did you take my place?"
"Because if I hadn't done that,
your heart would stay an empty space"

They took you down from off that cross
and laid you in your grave
Then, triumphantly on the third day
you rose and now live again!

"Why did you do this for me, Jesus?
I really want to know"
"The answer is obvious," you reply
"It is because I love you so"

Written by Tiffany J. Washington; inspired by God Himself!4/6/07 - 4/8/07

A Poem Written from Psalm 61

Hear my cries to You, Father
Pay heed to my prayer
In my times of trouble and sorrow
When I need someone, You are there

Lead me on boldly, Lord
To the rock that is higher than me
Teach and show me your ways, Papa God
Sit me down upon your knee

I want to learn all I can
Listening intently to your call
May I dwell forever in your Tabernacle
In your marvellous refuge I want to fall

When my heart is troubled and faint
and I grow weary on this road
May I run to you with confidence
and trust you with my heavy load

Protect me incessantly, my Master
May I find comfort under your wings
May I embrace the wonders you show me
and know how I can live as kings

"I love you until the end and beyond"
You tell me so powerful and true
You say, "You are indeed my child"
Who would know better than you?

May I live for you with boldness
to praise and adore your Name
Because you deserve all the glory
Yes, you deserve all the fame!

Written by Tiffany J. Washington; inspired by my Lord and Savior!!

Easter vs. Resurrection

"Happy Easter!" is heard a lot around this time of year but what does it really mean? I heard from a source (my mom) that the word "easter" is the name of a Pagan goddess! I thought "what in the world?? really??" I also thought "I share the celebration of my risen Lord with a pagan goddess?! No way!" I looked in my Bible and to be totally honest, the word "easter" isn't even mentioned in there! The word "Resurrection" sure is though. Jesus said Himself in John 11:25 "..... I am the Resurrection, and the Life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" I don't know about you but I think I'm going to wish everyone a Happy Resurrection Day instead of "Happy Easter." It seems to fit better and of course, the Bible declares it to be so. May God bless you all!!

A Way of Expressing The Bible

There was one day I was walking to Convocation my first semester at Liberty reading my bible. To be specific, I was reading Psalm 33:3. All of the sudden, I started writing down a version of this verse. Here it is:
"Sing unto the Lord God almighty a brand new song; a song of joy, a song of hope, a song of true worship unto Him. Play skillfully and passionately with a loud and bold noise; a noise so powerful it would shake the world and may it enable other to join in and sing excellent praises unto Him."
I am not sure why that came out at the time but I suppose we'll wait and see what purpose it serves. God bless you all!!