Overcoming By the Blood

 I was blessed with a new poem this morning at the shore. Believer’s remain firm in the faith!

Overcoming By the Blood🩸

By George Thurlow 

©️May 7, 2026 

Walk by faith and not by sight,

Forsake mistrustful feelings.

Wield the Sword, proclaim the Word,

Resist the devil’s dealings.

Meet the enemy with

Christ’s precious Blood:

Hold fast and do not waver.

From fear refrain, in faith remain, 

Pleading the Blood of Christ the Savior. 

Revelation 12:11

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

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Cast Your Cares

 Cast Your Cares

By George Thurlow 

©️2/27/2026

Cast your cares and don’t despair;

You’re not in this trial alone.

Christ Who cares, has heard your prayers:

Help cometh from the throne.

Though troubles great,

And aggravate 

They would vex your very soul:

Christ will lift, and the weight will shift

When on Christ your burdens roll.

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1 Peter 5:7

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

Good Cheer

 Good Cheer

By George Thurlow

January 1, 2026 ©️

I have but one resolution 

In the infancy of this year:

Lay all at the feet of Jesus, 

Each day be of good cheer.

I won’t let my heart be troubled;

My “life is hid with Christ in God” .

In Him I am triumphant,

And on a higher plane I trod.  

Though unknown the path before me,

Blindly I will not roam.

For I’m guided by the Spirit

And do not walk alone.

I will take heart and be of courage; 

Choosing faith over dread and fear.

Through Christ an overcomer

With a spirit of good cheer.

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John 16:33

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

John 14:1

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

Psalm 31:24

24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Colossians 3:3

“For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.”

Good News

  Good News

    By George Thurlow 

    ©️December 13, 2025

Have you heard the good news 

Of the Savior who was born? 

Of the prophesied Messiah

Who arrived on  Christmas morn?

Prophecy fulfilled from the Foundation of the earth 

God’s chosen Lamb of Bethlehem  Offering man a second birth.

Reconciliation 

Relationship restored

Through the Son of God Himself

To even up the score.

God’s promise of the woman’s seed

To crush the serpents head

Now coming to fruition

With this babe in a manger bed.

What joyous revelation 

Herald angels glorified

The arrival of the Savior

This babe who was born to die.

Changing the course of fallen man

Being the remedy for the breach

Pardon and forgiveness 

Through celestial outreach.

The Season of Light

      THE SEASON OF LIGHT

           By George Thurlow

         ©️December 5, 2025

 

The season of light is upon us With Christmas trees aglow,

Homes outlined with brilliant hues

Reflecting off the snow.

Beautiful, but superficial:

These human efforts to pierce the night,

Man’s feeble endeavor to escape the dark,

Through its own artificial light.

Obsessive strives to illumine the world at its darkest hour:

Ignoring the Truth of the Gospel 

That Christ is the true Light and Power.

And this was the condemnation,

For the Light they wouldn’t heed,

Preferring to stay in darkness 

Because of evil deeds.

Yet still exists the wise men,

Called out  of the dark of night

Surrendering their lives unto Him;

Entering His marvelous Light.

John 3:19

“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”

1 Peter 2:9

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”

Reborn

 Reborn

By George Thurlow 

©️November 18, 2025

Have you a heart of Thanksgiving, 

When you awaken every morn?

Are you grateful for another day  

Has your spirit been reborn?

Or are you shrouded by a personal cloud,

That persists above your head?

Under the weather every day,

Fogged in by gloom and dread?

Are you tired of being Overwhelmed and

Hopelessly depressed?

Confused and agitated,

Persistently distressed?

Let me offer you a remedy 

The cure is tried and true:

Guaranteed to bring relief 

And drive away the blues.

I present to you  my Jesus,

The healer of broken lives.

The Redeemer of all captive souls,

The driver out of sin and strive.

Surrender to the Son of God

The One Who paid the price:

By the shedding of His precious Blood,

He’ll transform your life.

With a heart of Thanksgiving 

You’ll awaken every morn;

As a new creation

With a spirit that is reborn!

Simeon

 Simeon

By George Thurlow 

©️12/26/2005

There was a man called Simeon

The same, devout and just.

The Spirit was upon him;

In God’s Word he placed his trust.

For the consolation of Israel

He faithfully did wait.

Always mindful, ever watching 

For the appointed date.

For the Holy Ghost revealed to him

That he should not see death: 

‘Til he beheld the Savior

In peace he then could rest.

When eight days were accomplished

It was then that Simeon saw,

The Babe brought to the Temple

In accordance with Moses’ Law.

And when his eyes beheld Him

He began to prophesy: 

“Mine eyes have seen Salvation;

In peace I now can die”.

“For He’s a light to lighten the Gentiles 

and for the glory of Israel.”

Simeon gave his blessing 

In his arms the Child he held.”

His name holds special meaning:

Simeon is one who hears.

Through him there is a lesson 

Passed down throughout years.

Like him, we must be faithful,

And our hearts must truly yearn:

Ever mindful, ever watchful 

For Christ’s imminent return.

Looking for that Blessed Hope,

Having spiritual ears.

Remaining pure and holy

So the Trumpet we will hear.

Luke 2: 25-35

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A Man of Few Words

A Man of Few Words

By George Thurlow 

©️May 24, 2010

Christ’s Words were aptly chosen,

Though in number they were few;

In authority and power 

Sin and sickness were subdued.

Circumstances could not phase Him,

Neither threats nor mocking jeers;

The epitome of faith perfected,

The antithesis of fear.

Verbiage was not needed

Being the Son of God;

Demons shook and shuddered 

And under His feet were trod.

Simplistic Words of comfort

“Fear not I am with thee”:

Radiated confidence 

To those who could not see.

And now as His own brethren 

We receive His authority 

For greater works are promised

To those who will believe.

Power to wield the mighty Sword

Permission to use His Name:

Faith to speak to mountains

And to do the same.

Application of His precious Blood 

Is now what faith demands,

Not a lengthy homily 

But an authoritative command.

*Inspired by Rev. Merle L. Mitchell’s

message preached on May 24, 2010 entitled “A Man of Few Words”.

 

Go Forth

The Holy Ghost gave me a new poem this morning at the kitchen table. I share it with you with the sense of urgency and exhortation that I received it in. The time draws so near to Christ’s return. “Multitudes, multitudes in the Valley of Decision”. Population of the earth over 8 billion!!!!

Go Forth ©️

By George Thurlow

September 28, 2024

Go forth and be not hindered 

By the happenings of the day.

He Who’s True and Faithful 

Has His hand on you always.

Be not shaken by the natural

Nor frightened by what you hear:

You are born again of the Spirit

And have put on spiritual ears.

You have become a brand new creature

And are seated in heavenly places.

You’ve been ordained and chosen

No longer fear the faces.

Go forth and spread the Gospel 

In the power of His might;

Endued with the Holy Spirit

Salt of the earth and light.

Be about the Father’s business,

Occupy until Christ comes:

Strive to do His bidding 

Until the Word is heard “Well done”.

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His Workmanship

The Holy Spirit blessed me with this poem this morning as I was reading. See poem below and related Scriptures. ✍️

His Workmanship 

By George Thurlow

©️September 4, 2024

Frustrated and dissatisfied 

With a discontented view,

A negative self image

That has gone askew?

Don’t criticize God’s workmanship,

You are uniquely you:

Created for His purposes 

From a divine depicted view.

You are a special Masterpiece

Fitted precisely for His plan:

A peculiar puzzle piece,

God’s own “poemia” man.

Fearfully and wonderfully,

By the Lord you were handmade:

To serve and glorify Him,

He is acquainted with all your ways.

In His book your days were written,

How marvelous is His works.

Now get in line, with His design

Your opposition shirk.

For you are God’s own poem

Through the Spirit envision your role.

There’s a niche for you in His Kingdom 

With a purpose, gift and goal.

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*Poemia- Greek word for workmanship.

 meaning “that which is made”. The English word “poem” is derived from “poiema”.

Ephesians 2:10

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

 Psalm 139: 3, 14, 16.

Jesus Had the Birthday

 

JESUS HAD THE BIRTHDAY

By George Thurlow

©️December 20, 2023

Jesus had the birthday

But man received the Gift

Christ came unto this sinful world

To rectify the rift.

He came to restore relationship

Destroyed by sin and shame

Through His death and resurrection 

By the power of that great name.

Jesus had the birthday

But man received the Gift

Liberation from the devil’s grip

Out of hopelessness to lift.

He was born to bring salvation

At a great and costly price

Paying the penalty for our sins

Sacrifing His own life.

Jesus Had the birthday

You too can receive this Gift

By opening up your heart to Him

His Blood will mend the rift.

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Romans 10:9-13 

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Radiant For Jesus

 While sitting at the fog bound shore this morning the Holy Ghost put these words in my spirit.  I felt led to share them…

RADIANT FOR JESUS

By George Thurlow

October 5, 2023

Radiant for Jesus

Is this morning’s prayer

Reflecting the light of His mercy

To those foundering in despair.

Believers are epistles 

Known and read of men

Shining forth in darkness 

To those fog bound deep in sin.

My life is like a lighthouse

Beaming forth the Light

Of Christ’s Glorious Gospel 

For those groping in the night.

May His light be ever gleaming

Deep within my heart

As I linger in His presence

Where I’ll never loose my spark.

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