Dominion in 7 Steps

This poem is both the longest poem and my favorite poem I have ever written. It's my favorite because it was deeply inspired and the messages in the poem are things I strongly believe in. The poem describes a seven step process I came up with for dealing with any type of situation. Every step deals with an action needed to be done regarding God. I strongly hope that this poem's message is both helpful and useful. Thanks for taking the time to read my poetry...

By following these simple steps

no matter what the situation,

your soul will surely rise above-

singing with joyful exclamation:

First and foremost trust

is the important starting place.

Complete, unwavering trust

that God is setting our pace.

Humble asking is the next step.

By striving for understanding,

you are setting yourself up

for a smooth and steady landing.

Not a selfish, arrogant asking,

or a whiny, ungrateful plea;

but a true desire to grow and be led-

acknowledging your want to be free.

Then the hardest but most crucial step,

patience - waiting for answered prayer.

It may feel like you're waiting forever,

but patience keeps you prepared.

Discouragement and frustration

can be loud and tangible feelings,

but it's just the ego creating drama,

trying to get in the way of healing.

While patiently living the questions,

it's vital to listen to our Source;

always tuning in to the good,

always vigilantly staying on course.

Watch for signs of your right place.

Choose to listen to the still, small voice.

God is always sending His angels;

we receive them when we make that choice.

Then, once you receive an angel-

when, at last, direction is clear-

you can obey straightaway.

Healing will manifest if you adhere.

By obeying God's instruction,

the next step is automatic:

It's simply glorifying God,

and your life will feel ecstatic.

With all this joy, come the final step-

as essential as the rest.

In order to receive more good,

give gratitude for how you've been blessed.

Resistance works its hardest

right before it's crushed and beaten.

So don't give in, but give more;

do the opposite of what it's screamin'.

Then when you feel your full dominion-

when the illusion of evil has lost-

you'll realize what was all along:

God is the one and only Boss.

This freeing feeling is so complete,

so victorious, so alive!

A healing power like none else-

one only God could contrive.

Therefore, in any situation,

or with anything troubling you:

trust, ask, be patient, listen,

obey, glorify, and give gratitude for Truth.

--DW 9/09

This Moment is Now

This piece was originally the first five stanzas of "Dominion in 7 Steps", but I feel they fit better as their own separate poem...

This moment is right now.

Here, exactly where you are.

Nothing else in the world matters,

neither near here nor far.

You are new every moment.

Progress is God's law.

Then since you reflect God,

progress is also your law.

Past and future are only limits;

they actually aren't even real.

They just want to get us all

to change the way we feel.

What we've learned is a part of us.

It shows us how we've grown.

The future is irrelevant;

it is completely unknown.

By solely living in the now,

your heart can wholly live and learn

to its fullest potential, then

you'll reap the good you earn.

--DW 9/09