Title: 'TO BELIEVE' - Free Prayer Art

Title: 'TO BELIEVE' - Prayer Art from Set by Rev.Bola A.

To Believe

People hurt.

People struggle.

People have pain.

One man's loss appears

To be another's gain.

A kind word,

An open ear,

A loving heart,

Can turn that all around.

Proceed to smile at

What very thing,

Makes you want to frown.

For as you give

So you shall receive.

No better gift have you

Than to believe.

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Poetry by Rev.Bola A. (12.11.12 -ARR)

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John 20:29

Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

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'FOCUS' - Wisdom Poetry Series by Rev.Bola

Title: 'FOCUS' /Oil  -  Picture Prayer-Art by Rev.Bola A.

Title: 'FOCUS'
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In order for you
To succeed,
What do you need
 To focus on?

In case it should
Pass by anon,
The darkest hour
Is often just
Before the dawn.

Take some time
Each and every day
To write and to play
Before the
Midnight chimes.

To do so,
Is no crime.
Uplift those eyes
And let go.
Allow your mental
Stream to flow.

If for a
Whole life span,
You can only give
Fifteen minutes,
For little bits ,
As time permits -
Then so be it.

Just let it happen,
Make it fit.

If an hour
Or two,
Telling of how
Your dreams can
Come true,
Obtains their
Right of dew -
 That’s even better.

 So happy flower,
Happy letter!

Just don't quit.
For such merit
Has your duty
Strongly knit.

Don’t let yourself
Be distracted-
 Or foresee past
Failures re-enacted.

You will need
To postpone,
And remove
Any such thing
As a ringing
Mobile phone.

Deem yourself
Entirely alone -
Unassisted, unknown.

Hide,
Heaven and earth
From view,
If you have to!

Wherever the
Truth may be
Let it be
In sight for you.

Where sleepy
Twilight beams,
....Focus!
Then see
Your dreams,
Become a reality.

Their loveliness
So absolute
 It seems.
 More precious than
Betides mortality.
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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.
(copyright: 4.8.12 -ARR)

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Matthew 24:13

'But the one who endures to the end will be saved.'
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Title:‘YOU'RE IN CHARGE'

Title:‘You’re in Charge’

By and large

When you take charge -

Of your own thoughts,

Feelings and actions

And are able to

Detach from all distractions,

You can have plenty

And so be wealthy.

Do you see how

Wealthy you are right now;

And what the thoughts

Within you would allow?

Today you can rejoice

At your great choice!

For in accordance

With your endurance

The degrees of wealth

You choose to experience

 Being blessed with spiritually

And of course materially,

Can be up to you entirely.

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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.

(copyright: 20May12 – ARR)
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Galatians 6:5

'For each will have to bear his own load.'
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Title: 'THE SECRET - Law Of Attraction' (Part 2)

Title: 'THE SECRET - 
Law Of Attraction' (Part 2)

Prologue

None of what

I am about to share

Is wishful thinking.

Nor have I

Been drinking.

....Are you ready?

1.

You cannot have

A world without

Your mind

Entering into it

A step behind.

So, stay constantly

On the lookout.

It's what life

Is all about.

2.

Always conduct yourself

Honorably and prayerfully.

Be sure to choose

Your thoughts carefully ..

You are the

Master-piece of

Your own destiny.

So do not covet

Your neighbors life.

3.

It's by nature's bequest

That our thoughts,

Do not suddenly manifest

 Into immediate reality.

Wisdom dictates at best;

Such is how

Things ought to be.

4.

For if you were

To visualize a picture,

Say of an elephant,

That instantly and

Suddenly appeared;

It could have you

 Running pretty scared;

And crazier than a loon.

Because the manifestation

Which appeared,
Seemed weird

And way too soon,
For you.

5.

Everything in your life

You have attracted...

And by your own

 Thoughts duly crafted.

For your integrity

To remain in tact,

You simply must

Accept that fact ...

 It's true!

6.

Equipped with this truth

In the prime of youth,
You can better decide
Without prejudice or pride,
What’s best for you
And your future, 
Without having to hide.

Your thoughts do,
Cause your feelings.
The constant awareness
Of that fact in earnest,
Determines what you attract.
And will bring you many
Miraculous healings.

7.

At any time,

Station or season,

We never have to

Complicate the 'reason'

Behind our emotion.

In my experience--

(Of energy in motion)

Things are much

Simpler than that.

There are but

Two clear categories ...

Good feelings, bad feelings.

8.

For your better

 Spiritual, material and

Mental healing;

Thoughts that bring

You a good feeling,

Show that you are 

On the right track.

Thoughts that bring

You a bad feeling

Show that you are not,

On the right track.

And you'll need

 To take a

Reflective step-back.

9.

There is wisdom

In not resisting,

Whatever it is

You are feeling.

As that is but

 A perfect reflection

Of what is in your

Process of becoming,

10.

 Your current direction;

And all which

You have been 
Personally summoning,

Are also quite revealing.

Since what you get

Is exactly what
 You have 
Been FEELING.

Depending on

The tune to

Which you dance,

Happy feelings

Will perchance,

 Attract even more

Happy circumstance.

11.

So, stop concealing,

And begin 'feeling'

Whatever you want.

(Even when it's

Not there yet.)

Just imagine the 
Outcome has 
Already been set. 

Once it's all begone

The end results

Are never wrong.

Life will

Surely correspond,

To the nature and tune

Of  your inspired song.

12.

You create

Your own life

Just as you go along.

What you focus on

With your thought

And your feeling;
Are what you will attract,
Into your experience

Life and meaning.

Do you see 
Why you are 
Better to conceive, 
Create and perpetuate
 Fair dealing?

13.

Upon reflection,

Without exception,

What you think...

What you feel...

What you manifest...

Are ALWAYS

A perfect match.

 That's the simple deal
No twist, no catch
No form of appeal.
(Except by Grace).

14.

To be blessed,

It's important to

Truly FEEL GOOD!!

Shift your awareness... 
To positive,

Almost anyone could.

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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola

(copyright: 26.7.12 -ARR)

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Galatians 6:7-8

'Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. '
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Title: 'YOU HAVE DIVINE RIGHTS' - Poetry by Rev.Bola

Title: 'YOU HAVE DIVINE RIGHTS'

1.
In the eyes
Of all posterity
You have the
Divine right to clarity,
At all times.
Confusion is the
Cause of far too
Many pointless crimes.

2.
I am sure
Most would agree.
You have the
Divine right to a life
That's relatively free;
From guilt and shame.
Without further
Attachments to needless
And useless blame.

3.
Like twirling 
Circles of light
Streaming from 
All directions,
You have the Divine right
To loving connections,
With many others,
Abundantly released from
Any unwanted bothers.

4.
As sure as flocks
Go home at night,
And horizons ascend
Upward to the starlight;
You have the 
Divine right to spend 
Your precious time 
Only with those 
Who really care.
And are genuinely 
Happy to share.

5.
You have the 
Divine right to
Stay well away 
From those who don't;
No matter who they are.
Such ones could still
 Continue to experience,
Your loving kindness
 From afar.
 Keeping such at bay,
Without further delay
Is really OK.
You have a Divine
Right to enjoy
All that isn't for
Anyone else to destroy.

6.
You have the 
Divine right to
A pain free passage,
Into and out of  
This material world
Without any past
Emotional luggage.
 You arrived into
The material world 
Empty handed,
So why must you leave
With it's baggage?

7.
You have the 
Divine right to 
Unconditional love,
Peace and acceptance.
Do, give yourself
An even chance.
Do not be cheated by
Your outward circumstance.
To advance spiritually,
You are fully permitted.
And for all your 
Acknowledged past sins
 Forever acquitted.

8.
It's your moral duty,
To be on the alert
For your Divine right 
To a life of beauty,
Luxury and comfort;
To your life of
Aesthetic appreciation
And mutual admiration.
Do not permit yourself
To be bought.

9.
You also have the
Divine right to refuse 
To have any,
And all or none...
Of these Divine
Rights for yourself.
(Though it would cost you
A pretty penny.)

You have free will
So you have the right
Whether or not to
Follow your own muse;
Indeed your life is yours,
 And yours alone   
Be it to win 
Or to lose.
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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A
(copyright: 23.7.12 -ARR)
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Jeremiah 29:11

'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.'
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Title: 'PERSEVERANCE' - Wisdom Poetry

Title: 'PERSEVERANCE' /Impas - Visual Prayer-Art by Rev.BolaA

Title: 'Perseverance'

1.
When you think
Big thoughts,
But relish
Small pleasures; 
God blesses you
In triple measures.

2.
This time,
Like all times
Is a very good one,
If you know,
What to do with it.

3.
There's nothing that's,
New under the sun.
So share some laughter
With another and
Express your wit.

4.
Exude larger than life confidence.

Throw your heart
Over the fence.
The rest will follow
You must never
In pity wallow.

5.
To be upset,
Over what you
Do not have,
Is to waste 
With great haste
All you do.

6.
To be wronged,
Is nothing unless,
You continue to
Remember it.

7.
Since nothing succeeds
Quite like success,
Just carry on
And do your best

8.
A smile
Is like a window
On your face,
To show your heart's  
In the right place

9.
All grace
Is bestowed
On Abraham's race;
No more in 
The desert to roam.

10.
Even a mosquito
Doesn't get a slap
On the back,
Gathering in volumes
Like a thunderclap,

11.
 Until it starts
To work,  
So as not
To result in
A surprising quirk.

12.
Had truth
Not been reversed,
Failure is really
Not the worst, 
 In the world.

13.
The very worst
Is not to try.
So don't
Let your life  
Just pass you by.

14.

Be you in charge;  
Broken or cut;The challenges,
Are precisely what,  
Make life so interesting. 

 
15.
Just like 
A game of cards 
Or pool,
Overcoming the barriers 

Make your life
More meaningful.

16.
And getting
Over the blocks
Can be engaging,
 And cool.
If you remember
Always that love
Is the rule.

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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.
(copyright: 12.7.12 -ARR)
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James 1:12

'Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.'
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Title: 'SNEINTON - MY HOME TOWN '

Title: 'SNEINTON' 16 /Past_WCol  -  Art by Rev.Bola A.

'Sneinton - My Home Town'

As the morning

Twilight wanders forth.

She's hugged by

Carlton to her North.

Offering peace by

Word of mouth

Embraced by Colwick

To her South.

In sunny times

And even rain

Toward her South-west,

Is Meadow Lane. 

Meanwhile amidst

Such joyous feast

Sits Bakersfield

To her East.

Not least shall be

Her brightest load

The district's main

Connecting road.

Raised to prosper

And to prevail

Is the loveliness

Of Sneinton Dale.

Most famous for

Her green windmill

  That stands atop

Of Sneinton Hill -

Is that wonder called

The Science Center

Where all inquiring

Minds can enter.

Located at

King Edward Park,

A boarding school

Did history mark.

The birthplace too

Of William Booth

The Salvation Army's 

Great man of truth.

Esteeming the community,

With high regard

Is the Hermitage center,

On Sneinton Boulevard.

Where, costumes for

Carnival get made,

In readiness for the year's

Festival and summer parade.

Where arts, crafts and talents

Get creatively displayed.

Firmly a top

Trent road is perched

The grandeur of

St Christopher's Church.

Locals can meet

In her community hall

Where events are available,

 Free for all.

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Poetry by Rev. Bola Ani-

(copyright: 5/6/12 -ARR)

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Matthew 5:14

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 

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Title: 'CHARACTER' - Wisdom Poetry

Title: 'MAYA ANGELOU' Portrait/ Pastel - Art by Rev.Bola

Title: 'Character'

What the world
Thinks a woman is?
That's her 

'Reputation'.

Sadly,

 It's so often based
On false accusation,
Prejudice 

And supposition.

Upon further 

Investigation
What's been found,
She really is?
That's her 'Character'.

For it's her heart's
Atunement 

And intention,
That truly matter.
(Hence, the question.)

At any rate
Though it is fate,
Which presents
Her circumstances,

Love still requires
That a woman
Take her chances,
To determine her 

Character.

In that way
The seeds of
Her wisdom 

May scatter.

If here and now
 She were to somehow,
Receive an unexpected
And sudden impact,
How would she react?

How would she respond?
If the truth be known,
Character is a diamond
That scratches a little,
Every other stone.

Yet never
Has there been
A magic wand,
Rock or crystal
More powerful
Than a woman with
 A strong backbone.

 We each need
A mind and will

We call our own.
(To fulfill)

Character
Is a victory,
Not a mere gift.
 Underneath 

This mystery
Lies the lesson
To uplift.

Character,
Like a kettle
Once mended,
Always requires 

Repairs.

And sin,
Like a habit
Once transcended,
Always requires 

Prayers.

As the story goes,
A person shows
What she is;
By what she does
With what she has,
Not whom she knows.

Self-determinism
Is fine
When tempered 

With self-control.

Misfortune will decline,
When recognition
Of God and soul,
Becomes the ultimate

Human goal.

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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A
(copyright: 12May'12)
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Proverbs 31: 25 - 29
 
'25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
    and she laughs at the time to come.
²⁶ She opens her mouth with wisdom,
    and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
²⁷ She looks well to the ways of her household
    and does not eat the bread of idleness.
²⁸ Her children rise up and call her blessed;
    her husband also, and he praises her:
²⁹ “Many women have done excellently.'
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Title: 'NO MORE TEARS' - Wisdom Poetry Series

Title: 'NO MORE TEARS' /Airb - Prayer Art by Rev.Bola A.

 'No More Tears'

I am feeling
A little better today,
For more of this kind
Of improvement, 

I pray.
 
But nigh, 

By the honeyed
Chorus of suffering,
No more will I find
Myself a- torturing.
 
Elated by Christ,
Who created the light
My heart once again,
Has captured delight.
 
Granted probation,
From woes and fears
I vow for now,
To dry my tears.
 
My pledge to happiness,
I hereby embrace
With abundant joy,
The sorrows replace.
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Poetry by Rev. Bola A - 

(copyright: 3.4.12 -ARR)
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Psalm 30:5 

'For his anger is but for a moment, 
 and his favour is for a lifetime. 
Weeping may tarry for the night, 
but joy comes with the morning.'
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