Category: Poem

The First Will Become Last

In the end

The first will become last

The last will become first

The meek and humble shall inherit the earth

The prideful will perish and burn up

In this world the rich and powerful rule

But in the Kingdom of God those who are humble,loving, and peaceful reign

If you look at the surface of life

All you see is suffering from greed, fear, and hatred

But look deep within yourself and you will see the ultimate dimension

You will walk in the Kingdom of God with Christ

And rivers of living water will rush within your soul

Shining the light of love into the darkness of the world

Shine Your Light Into the Darkness

Any Christian movement that does not love their neighbor

That spews hatred, fear, and greed

Will die on the vine and burn up

For God is love and love purifies our heart and soul of fear

If we remain in the vine

If we remain in his love

We will bare much fruit

Christ will live within us

Shining his light into the darkness of the world and thus glorify the light

If we remain in his love we will truly be children of God and embody Christ in our way of life

Bringing true love, peace, and truth to the world

The Greatest Love Story

The greatest love story is not between two people but falling in love with Christ within our own heart and soul

The love of Christ fulfills our inner most being

God’s love purifying our heart and soul of worldly attachments that bring us suffering

The connection between us and God’s love brings us everlasting joy and peace

Something another human can not fulfill

This world romanticized love between two human beings as the pinnacle of love but without the connection to God’s love it will lead to pain, suffering, divorce, adultery and trauma

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

When Christ is Within me

When Christ is within me

I become like a child again

Joyful and curious

When Christ is within me

I have the wisdom of the cosmos within me

When Christ is within me

True peace and love flow through me

Bringing light into the darkness of the world

The Buddha and Christ

The Buddha left his riches and gave himself to poor

The Buddha taught loving-kindness for his neighbors and had deep compassion and love for his enemies

He taught radical non-violence

Christ was within him and loved him

He remained in the vine and bared much fruit

He was a true disciple of the Father and remained in his love

Do not look at beliefs as a way to define another

Our life is our message

Prayer in Secret

If you want to be free

If you desire union with God in perfect love

Always point the arrow inwards

For God is always within us

Patiently waiting for us to listen

As Jesus said in the gospel of Matthew

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

We must enter our inner room where the divine therapy takes place

Focus on your breathe till your mind is calm and at ease so you can hear his spirit

Contemplate God’s love and words within your heart and you will be healed, restored, and guided

The Interior Life

The interior life is one of silence

Striving only for divine union with God’s love

It is not one that strives for earthly riches

The false beacon of wealth, status, or fame will all fade away and lead us to great suffering

Look only within your own heart and seek the inner riches of being one with Christ in perfect love

When you are one with Christ, true joy and peace will rush within your heart

Do not be bothered by the impurities in your brothers and sisters

Focus on your own journey to Christ and God’s light will cast into the darkness of the world

Do not gossip about God and only speak humbly

Learn to he silent and listen to God’s voice within you

Be still and seek the Kingdom of God within your own heart and soul

The Holy Spirit of Love

When my mind is still through meditation I repeat Jesus’s words and the holy spirit is drawn to me and transforms me into Christ in that moment.

No words can describe this spiritual experience of deep love for all beings.

In those moments you are fully liberated from all fear, hatred, and greed.

You are truly alive.

When the holy spirit is within you, everyone is your brother or sister and you feel a deep river of joy rush through your body. ❤️🙏🏻

Light Transforms the Darkness

The world seems to be upside down but do not be distressed.

True love will always overcome hatred, fear, and violence like water smoothing out sharp rocks.

True love does not shape the world by force but through persistence, compassion, grace, and patience.
The light will always transform darkness.

Love will always transform fear.

Do not let this world drag you into the darkness. Focus on the light within you and be the lighthouse shining into the darkness.
🙏🏻
-Johnny Hoffman