JÉZU KONNIN, JESUS KNOWS

Mw konnin byin kòman Jézu t jwenn mwMw konnin byin kòman mw t avèg
Kanminm Li pranm, li mété minm nan min Li
É kounyéa mw wè koté m pralé

I know full well how Jesus Christ had found me
I know full well how I was very blind
Despite my state, He placed my hand in His hand
And now I see, I see which way to go

Wi mw wè oh mw wè,
Minm jan L t géri Batimé
Li gèri mw, é kounyèa mw wè

Yes I see oh I see
Just as he healed Bartiméus
He has healed me and now I can see

Jézu konnin kijan m t yon péchè rébèl
Li konnin byin lavi m t boulvèsé
Avèk amou l Li lonjé min l Li pran mw
Li ralé mw, rétiré m nan labou

Jesus knows well I’m a rebellious sinner
He knows full well my life had been disturbed
But still with love He reached His hands to hold me
He pulled me out, He pulled me out of mud

Wi l sové m oh L sové m
Minm jan l t sové Mari Madlèn
Li sové mw é kounyéa chanjé

Yes He saved oh He saves
Just as He did for Magdalene
He saved me too and now I have been changed

Amou Bondyé pagin koté l pa rivé
Pagin péché ki pi fò ke San Kris
Nanpwen danjé-k réglé dèyè do Bondyé
Tout koté w yé Kris kapab libéré w

There’s no limit to where God’s love cannot reach
There is no sin that’s stronger than Christ’s blood
There’s no danger that’s unforeseen to Him
No matter where, Christ can liberate you

Libéré, Libéré
Pòl ak Silas t libéré
Jézu konnin w, Li kapab libéré w

Liberate, liberate
Paul and Silas was liberated
Jesus knows you, He can liberate you too

Written in 1990s
Edited and Translated 04-17-2021
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LOST LOVE

I see your smiling face everytime I close my eyes

Then I open my eyes and you’re not there.

I sense the smell of your sweet cologne

And admire foolishly the reflection

I hear your voice calling me in my dreams

Then I awake so broken-hearted

I feel the touch of your embrace

And long to have you near

The journey of our love had just begun

Already it altered from red to dun

We didn’t intend to let it escape

Our concept was but to give it shape

Although we trusted our leading path

It deceived our minds direct to death

The decisions made were surely best

Perhaps we’ll assemble at a quest

Written in 1988

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WHEN DO WE HOPE

When life is so unfair

And no one seem to care

When dreams don’t come true

And the sky can’t turn blue

When the power of God’s love

Does not resemble a Dove

When there is no more laughter

And the clock is ticking faster

Oh Sweet Jesus hear my cry

Come and show me how to fly

You’re my only inspiration

I will follow your direction

Even when I lose my way

You won’t let me go astray

Just because life is unfair

No one seem to really care

Ah, but hope is always here

Even in our darkest fear

Imagine how our life would be

In this lap of luxury

It was made for us you know

Just so He could plainly show

When you hope with all your heart

Life’s not lost, it is a start

Written in 1990s

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THOUGH SKIES ARE GREY

THOUGH SKIES ARE GREY

Though skies are grey and hearts dismay

There’s gladness in my heart

You’ve been away, you’ve come to stay

Our love will never part

Cherish my love, look to the dove

For He has made us One

Watch the rain fall, it nourishes all

And blesses us each day

God’s reign is tall, our name He call

To see if we’re astray

We’re yours O Lord with One accord

Show us your burning light

Deep from within, I know I sin

That’s part of being humane

You cannot win or enter in

If you use Him in vain

So play it smart, be kind at heart

His Kingdom shall be yours

Then walk right in there’s life within

All has been forgiven

Thus you now shine, and you’re all mine

Says God to His Children

Written in the late 1980s

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LOST AND FOUND ETIQUETTE

We live in a world where even if someone professes to have respect for others they will not hold back, once angry they will use every profane word on their list to soil your very existence. Modern day ‘respect’ doesn’t exclude foul language, it welcomes it. Even in the most common institutions, organizations or high offices, foul language is the décor of many businesses. Etiquette has been kicked to the curb and a lack of ethics is strongly present. I found that this generation has little consideration and even less admiration and honor in that sense. The handful few that seem to be exempt within this generation appears lost or out of place to the watcher. Despite their efforts to remain pure in language, the majority outweighs them before men but not before God. So to them I give a standing ovation and encourage them to continue to struggle and win for their crown of glory that is awaiting them in heaven, but even on earth God will use them for great things! To those who forgot that they emanated from a mother but struts the earth as though lightning birthed them into existence I say, you know little of the curses that you spurt and their origin. (Even God said to curse not by His great name)! But consider this for a moment, if God went on a cursing spree no one would be left alive! His was not, is not and never will be empty words followed by rage with a side of turmoil drenched in emotions! When God curses it is definite and finite until there’s a (vol de face) a turn around, a show of remorse and repentance, a sanction served! It’s an absolute stand doomed from generation to generation, no one is exempt! Only the just, righteous men may be exempt like Noah and Lot. If God did not spare the angels after having sinned (2 Peter 2:4-11) what then do you think of constant disobedience to God? It can easily become a generational curse passed down because in His word, God did say that He punishes onto the fourth generation. Have you ever stopped to wonder how much damage one curse word germinates?  (It can land you into the pit of hell without ever knowing why or how you’re there; so unlike the others who like to say not to judge them but to let God judge them, I say, go ahead and judge me as much as you see fit! Because you see, once God judges He also sets a condemnation whether you’re ready for it or not, then there’s no room or time for repentance. If God has said in His own words, “Judge not lest ye be judged” and you deem it necessary to go against His rules then by all means knock yourself out and then pay the consequences later and be held accountable for your actions)! The same goes for curses, He says to curse not those that hate and persecute you but to bless them, to disobey in this is also to agree to pay the consequences. Deuteronomy 28:15-68 is strongly recommended when praying on reversing the curses, be it generational or otherwise because of the compressed information within. Each person can find themselves on this guideline based on their life walk to make adjustments so as not to fall prey to one’s own greed or error. Because often times, one’s worse enemy is not just the devil but the evil within that lurks and seeks to destroy the Godly instructed core obedience that fuels and charges our daily walk. Being watchful isn’t only for outward happenings but most importantly for inner maîtrise de soi/self-control. It is better to examine one’s self, to make adjustments in character, daily walk, to control emotional upheavals because a vessel being used must always be ready for service. Hence we shouldn’t be using most of our time beating down self and others with curses that dig a deeper hole when the real problem is being fed through curse. The simplest things at times can be the greatest silent tower blocking one’s advancement. It is in one’s benefit then to knock off of the worry list the least significant excess baggages first so as to focus on the most troublesome ones. By that I mean, if it’s not of use to or benefiting your soul’s growth then it is recommended to be rid of routine destructive behaviors like cursing worse than a sailor in making a simple statement about what to eat or wear today! The mouth that eats all (types of) food should not (be quick to) speak all (types of) words-Haitian saying! Rather than showing lack of respect to self and others, you’re actually upholding self in high regards for others to acknowledge your self worth. In doing this you also give homage, reverence, and honor to God whom it is due. Because you are God’s servant and He uses clean vessels to reach lost ones, it’s of utmost importance to position yourself to be used by your Master at each, every and all given situations. He will not use a dirty vessel to put clean liquid in so your part is to remain clean and available by all means. Refrain from hiding behind curse words, build charisma. When conversing, say what you mean with words that explain your thought rather than words that vexes the opposing side. Be bold enough to speak using your mind’s learned capacity to voice your opinion in a respectable manner feeling confident in your ability to reach another’s lack of comprehension with exemplified words. You’ll find that the opposed was struggling to meet you there in understanding and even in agreement. Let your charm, character, and charisma speak for itself!

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The Greatest Gift

There is such a thing as giving the greatest gift. Although the concept is different for each person, the fact still remains that each one can present another with a great gift. I’m sure you’re asking within how can one gift another the greatest, it’s quite simple. It’s something that parents often do for their kids. Search your mind, soul and conscience for that which you feel you lacked growing up then lather your heart’s choice of being with the abundance. By looking at each individual you can often but not always determine what lack existed or still does. People tend to want to provide for others what they lacked as if there’s a twisted since of self-accomplishment once achieved. It’s as if, if this one thing isn’t dealt with or tended to in their lives or lifetime then their growth is stunted. Growing is within the natural order of things so to stunt one’s growth is to defy what ought to be. Defiance can only bring about disruption, resentment, bitterness, chaos, unsettlement within the being and indifference. To deal with the lacks is to strip these negativities of their power over one’s life. So deal with that which you lack in the most sensible way possible. Lather someone with that positive thing which you lacked and feel replenished doing so. It’s like reversing psychology on self to improve on your deprivations. Twisted but good! The greatest gift to self is to gift the lack to another! You grow in doing so, trust me, you’ll meet a newer, better version of you, you didn’t know existed! So go ahead and convert all your lacks into gifts and just hand them out! It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give to a hurting world.

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