THERE IS A PLACE

The doctrine of the Kingdom of Heaven, which was the main teaching of Jesus, is certainly one of the most revolutionary doctrines that ever stirred and changed the human thought. - H. G. Wells

THERE IS A PLACE

There's a place where God resides

Eternal home of saints gone by
Where angels sing that fly so high
Where no more tears and deep long sigh.

There's a place where Jesus hides
A perfect place beyond our sight
A holy place of pure delight
Righteousness and glorious light.

There's a heart that thirsts for God
In a dry, parched and solitary land

Not a drop of rain nor morning dew

His desperate heart faints for You.

 

There's a soul that longs to see

A merciful Savior who sets him free

From mires of sin and misery
Who paid it all at Calvary.

There's a sparrow who yearns to sing
In his plight his hopes may bring
Your secret place where he belongs
Sing to You his brand new song.

There's a Man nailed on a tree
‘Gave His life for you and me
A man of sorrow forsaken by many
Proved His love to humanity.

There's hope beyond this life
You are precious in His sight
Avail His grace while still around
Seek Him now while He is found

There's a love that holds no bound

His precious blood shed for us

Payment, for all the sins conceived

Will be yours if you just believe.

There's a time when He returns

Clock is ticking you should be concerned

Your souls destiny you must perceive

Don't be naive and eternally deceived.

There's a place of great Reproach

Where lost souls weep and had no hope

If you're saved you might not care

Abandon hope if you entered there.

There's a great heavenly reward
For those who labor for the cause of Christ

Treasures beyond your wildest dream

Waiting for those who've been redeemed ...

by NeiL ArandA 09/17/2013

 

Author's Note

Success in life is not about gaining more wealth, power, position nor prestige,
but rather seeking and finding the Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Charles Stanley

God greatest task is seeking us. His greatest desire is to find us. His greatest joy is loving us.

Reviews

[Dhaye]

Neil, the poem is not so moving but I was so moved because of the goodness that I have seen from the heart of the poet here. After accepting your challenge, I go to the very last page of your writings and this is the last...that means this is the first that you posted here.

I have read in your review comment below that you have asked God when you wrote this piece. In my heart, this is it! This is the one that you are talking about.

I'm thankful with the author's note above. You really have more values shown in your every piece.

One question, Neil : are you a nurse, or a priest/preacher? Or are you an another angel in disguise for many people here?

Thank you for being an inspiration here, Neil.

[NeiL ArandA]

You found it Dhaye . I think i wrote in the wrong section. Anyway... You may ask me any question that you may have. Just a follower Dhaye .

[Dhaye]

Yes, thanks, Neil. I'll try to list down because there are so much questions in my mind...

[Dhaye]

I was typing my first question to you on your profile page, that question I kept for 5 years, then suddenly the answer just came and I found myself crying. All things happen for a reason. He answered my first question, Neil.

[NeiL ArandA]

You can ask me anything Dhaye ...

[NeiL ArandA]

Revisiting our old conversation. And reflecting once again to the message of this piece.

[Dhaye]

Why, Neil? I know I have opened up to the right people...to the ones sent by Him. I have no questions now. I trust Him that everything was planned by Him, and for any reason it maybe planned, I believe He knows what's best for me.
I am nothing. I have nothing. I know nothing about my fate. I surrendered all to Him. Let His will be done.
God bless!

[Lizardo]

This is such a beautiful poem, where God and Jesus are, where heaven is...
Beautiful work!

[NeiL ArandA]

Hi Lizardo. I am glad you are drawn to this piece. The first piece I have posted here. Everyone in someones seeking heart has that longing of that place. I found out that heaven is more of a place but a Person. We can search for a place and miss the Person. The Person is the embodiment of the place. It comes as a package deal. You have Jesus..you have the place and everything that's promised with it. Thank you for stopping by. God bless you.

[Lizardo]

That is true Neil, Jesus and God are our heaven, because heaven is a place were we go to rest and we rest in the mantle of God.
You're welcome!

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I know this song so beautiful.


And yet another Lovely poem God has
made your pen dance and paint beautiful words of truth.


I love listening to Charles Stanley I have a few of his books
and some on my Kindle of his I read I love his sermons they are so
peaceful and refreshing like this poem thank for sharing my friend.


Yes very true about success.


It's doing what God called us to do that's where our Success
is at and our blessings is there also.


it is about God it is never about us even in my Adversary
he helps me to keep going and to be strong and not sit in misery
I will not give the devil that advantage.


thank you for your kind words and reviews and
comments you left on my page and yes I would rather
uplift other then not inspire My Grandpa always said I was
his little bottle of sunshine and I remember that always I am
a very positive bubbly soul :)

This write put me to tears it is so
lovely like our Lord Jesus it will go to my favorites
so I can read it once again I enjoyed reading it.



you have a blessed night Benita/ Kindred poet

[NeiL ArandA]

The best thing in life requires much discipline and desire and determination to achieve them. Like high paying job, promotion, excellent health, great marriage and relationship, successful business. Likewise with intimacy and closeness with God. God by far is the best in the world. To be able to know Him and ever be so close to Him is not easy. If its easy then He is cheap. But it will require everything we got to desire His closeness and friendship in our lives. The song captures the essence of longing and desperation.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Beautiful as always yes come nigh to god and god will come nigh to us but we have to want that relationship and care for our soul just as prayer takes work it isn't easy so can be sick or tired so you have to stay focused and not give up. Benita

[Carl Drake Barnard]

An awesome Piece!! Great read!!
Thanks for sharing :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Carl ... for your thoughts

[Eddie Davis]

A wonderful, reverent poem that shares the majesty and purpose of God in Jesus Christ. Very well done.

[NeiL ArandA]

Ed ...thanks for the visit and sorry for the late reply.

[Anahat]

It was just WOW...amazingly beautiful....very well done
This piece is definitely going to be listed in my favourites...thank you for sharing such wonderful views.
Keep writing! Cheers!
Regards Anahat :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Anahat for the read ...Glad you are able to relate

[Aethereal]

The teachings of Socrates, and Zoroaster among other ancients were also revolutionary doctrines in their day. Socrates suffered at the hands of the Priest of Zeus for his teachings, and was ordered into exile and death. Julius Caesar had a revolutionary doctrine too, and he paid the price for it at the hands of angry senators. People who try to change the statue quo pay a price. The God Mood is a very complex one, and the subject of Psychology. We all seem to have the God Mood. Moods are synergies, and synergies have no logical algorithms, but they are essential to our survival as a species. Moods are evolved species survival traits. All Jesus wanted us to do was get in tune with our natural species survival traits. Not a bad idea.

[NeiL ArandA]

I'm impress with your thoughts and reply . Very philosophical and historical in nature . I would like us to discuss more on this ... Back to your piece .

[Aethereal]

In the First Century AD, Christianity was competing with Socrates, and Julius Caesar cults, and so the Christians needed to have a similar story for their founder. They did some legend borrowing, and it worked. Religions evolve as they cast away the one's that don't adapt to changing social and political environments. Religions are still evolving, and they always will.

[NeiL ArandA]

Constantine did stablished a one world religion to unite all religion at that time and era. Do you are right as to speak for it still evolving . In this era of pluralism and relativism . How do we know then the absolute truth and the one doctrine that Jesus Christ taught . Specially now that we have been confronted and presented with buffet of choices and items of religious denominations ?

[Aethereal]

Just follow the God Mood, and go where it takes you, for it is our best species survival trait. This complex mood is a synergic part of the synergism of human Consciousness. We don't believe, disbelieve, or doubt the God Mood; we just feel it if we have a normal brain. It's all about Psychology, not Philosophies or doctrines. We are our moods! Don’t deny what you feel.

[NeiL ArandA]

I'll get back with you on that ... Aethereal .

[Aethereal]

Whatever? Back to a synergy that has no logical algorithm? All you may do is be aware of it as it expresses itself within. How do you describe a sunset to someone who has been blind since birth?

[NeiL ArandA]

I believe you can Aethereal . By and through faith . Suppose you were born blind and Iwas your father and Idescribed to you and tell you where and what the sunset look like . You know a blind can also creat amental picture on and inside their mind . I also have seen a blind navigate itself without the aide of astick or guide through eco location by doing clicking sounds through his mouth . A human mind has that special ability to draw that picture and a trusting heart to believe what the father was telling was true . Just because we can't see it doesn't mean its not there ....

[Aethereal]

Color signifies nothing to the blind. A color such as blue needs a referent to be understood. It's obvious by definition that there must be an infinite number of experiences yet to be acknowledged by Consciousness. A bat sees with sound waves, and we have no idea what they see.

[NeiL ArandA]

You are right Same way a snake taste the location of its prey . So if animals have the special ability to adapt and navigate and exist in their natural invironment . Don't we also need to give humans even temporarily handicap that it has its own special way of adapting through his or her impose limitations .Given the fact and notion that human was first and foremost a spiritual being .

[Aethereal]

Everything is composed of electromagnetic energy, and all is electromagnetic energy, call that spirit if you like since we have no idea where all his useful energy came from in the first place, and we are awed at this fact, and our awe (a reaction) is called the God Mood.

[A. Amos]

Today is one beautiful day, had a wonderful sermon in church and this work of you my friend is going to be save in list of my favourites. God is working in you that is clearly felt in your verses, thank you for sharing..

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow I finally found someone that I could truly relate to . Thank you that we cross path .

[Raymond Federle]

A wonderful spiritual write! Well done.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank you RayFed for the visit.

[Lyn Anderson]

A very beautiful write, and the form and font well suited to the theme. A very nice piece.

[NeiL ArandA]

KLG ..sorry for the delayed response to your comments and visit.