POEMS AND SONGS FOR​ BREAKING STRONGHOLDS

Poems and songs written by Cherie Burgess

2/14/19
​I cannot hold the rain.
Who do I think I am to contain
the Mighty Word of God?
His Spirit bursts within me.
Speaking His Word is my only need.
How do I settle into this space without shedding approval from man?
Atmospheric pressure is causing my skin to break.
No matter how hard I try, I cannot contain the rain.
Oh Lord let it pour.
Let your Spirit overflow.
More of you and less of me.
Oceans of you and drips of me.
Let it be
Let it be
Let it be

12/15/19
​No more hiding
No more gliding
No more running away;
Circles are breaking
Lines are straightening
My Kingdom is coming to stay;
Ears are opening
Crust is falling
From the eyes of Mine;
Do you hear Me
Do you see Me
Or are you too far away?
I am calling
I am shining
For everyone to see;
Come in closer
Listen carefully
I’m Drawing you near to Me.

12-16-19
​Why do you seek a new identity?
Am I not enough?
Your a wandering believer
Cut from the rough;
Your shadow leads
In this fallen world,
Your image protrudes
While your true identify is furled.
How can you walk straight, when you constantly trip and fall?
Boulders of ambition
create your condition,
mountains of pride
create landslides
You are hidden beneath mud and debris,
and you can not see
The person I created you to be.
Yet in your darkness
You try to make sense
Of a heart so broken,
and a hole unknown.
But You can hear My Spirit groan.
In the light,
I stand and I see
your misery.
My creation is not lost
It’s sunken in the deep;
Covered in oppression and
Obsessed with its condition;
It has lost its purpose of what I created it to be.
High above,
with perspective enough to see,
I call out to you
Will you listen for me?
Can you silence your screams?
Can you quiet your dreams?
Can you bow on bended knee?
Long enough to hear me?
Can you be still,
and stop sputtering about?
Can you stop your thoughts from racing,
just long enough to know,
That I am your creator and already have a plan.
In your darkness
You can not see.
The wick I have placed within you, a potential eternity.
Because you refused to listen,
when I raised My voice,
I sent my son to save you,
from that despicable place.
He walked as a man,
Dressed in humility,
He took on your sin,
With reverential glee.
He bore your marks
All in My name,
and He gave his life
All for your gain.
He sits at my right hand,
interceding for you.
He knows your pain,
and your burdens too.
Now Close your eyes,
And Call out to Me.
Let go of your soul,
And I will give you internal eyes to see.
Replace your thoughts with My thoughts, for your ways are not My own,
seek Me in My Word,
and know that you are not alone.
Your identity Can only be found in Me.
It’s time to muster your faith and believe in Me, Trust my ways, oh come and see.
And when you feel like giving up,
Believe with all your might,
That my arm is bigger and stronger
So get ready for the fight!
It’s time to shake off the shame that hides you,
It’s just mud from My enemy.
His lies have been exposed.
Chains have been broken
I have spoken
Now be set free.
Your identity Can only be found in Me.
It’s time to muster your faith and believe in Me, Trust my ways, oh come and see.
My oil is pure and My fire is fierce,
And Only I can pierce
the darkest night.
I am coming for you
But I need to see
The wick within you
Standing up for Me.

12-17-19
The gate has been opened
The enemy lurks within
People are blinded
By their own sin
The gate has been opened
The enemy attacks
People in masses
Falling through cracks
Do you see the marketplace
And what it has become?
Alive and well to bare and blind
Famine and Infirmity have come.
My people hide in closets
They do not know who they are
My people hide in closets
Paralyzed by fear;
My people hide in closets
They do not know who they are
My people hide in closets
Because they know death is near
Afraid to wake the masses
That march while their asleep
Afraid to wake the masses
Instead you retreat.
You’ve heard Me blow the rams horn
Shouldn’t you be alarmed?
People have become robots
To witchcraft and to charm
You’ve heard Me blow the rams horn
Three times to let you know
My adversary stands before you
Now let My people go!
I’m calling all My prophets
To come out of their caves
I’m calling all My prophets
To Step into the day
I’m calling all My prophets
To come out of their caves
I’m calling all My prophets
To step out of the gray
Cast off the lies that bind you
Their vines are very thick
Cast off the lies that bind you
Deception is his greatest trick
Cast off the lies that bind you
Rub the sleep out of your eyes
Cast off the lies that bind you
It’s time to stand up and rise.
Take a new grip
with you tired hands
And Strengthen your weak knees;
Hold My hand
Feel My power
And focus in on Me.
My glory shines within you
For all the world to see
Now open you mouth
with mighty roar
and declare My victory!

12-18-19
​Do you see what I see?
I am ringing in your head
Do you hear what I hear?
Wake up from your bed!
Get up! Get up!
The time is near.
Get up! Get up!
The time is near!
Awake, north wind!
Rise up in the south!
East and west,
Hear my voice
Roaring from My mouth!
While you sleep
I’ve lost My sheep
They wander to and fro
While you sleep
I’ve lost My sheep
They do not know where to go!
Wandering believers
Everywhere
Walking in circles
Don’t you care?
Where are My watchmen
Who stand on the wall?
Where are My watchmen
Asleep! Asleep!
Wake up! Wake up!
And hear MY CALL!
My vineyards are rotting.
My wine is bleak.
The fragrance has shifted
From spicey to bland.
Cinnamon and myrrh
The finest of fruits
Have dropped and rotted
On My land.
The land is rotting
It’s gone from green to gray
My people are dying
They’ve lost their way!
Where have all My hedges gone?
Oh, Sweet henna from above.
Where have all My hedges gone?
Oh, sweet people whom I love.
Wake up! Wake up!
Wherever you are.
Wake up! Wake up!
Wherever you are.
Is there no one left to spare?
Watchmen arise!
I’m calling out to you!
Watchmen arise!
You know what to do!
Wipe the sleep from your eyes
Stand and strengthen your knees!
Hear MY CALL! Hear MY CALL!
And know that it is ME!
Seduced by charm
Lulled to sleep.
My enemy is not weak.
He casts his spell
And plays his tricks
A temptress in the mix!
I know You were tired.
You’re flesh was weak.
When you fell asleep.
But I forgive and I understand
So I made a way to SPEAK!
MY Spirit lies within you
And He hears my victory call!
My Spirit lies with you
He will rise up on the wall!
That snake is so cunning
He found a way
To slither through the cracks,
I sent My foot to stamp him out
There is nothing My Son lacks!
The valley is rotting
It’s had no care
Weeds are spreading
The soil is in despair.
But do not worry
I have a plan
I’m a master gardener
It’s ALL MY land!
Fields are turning
from gray to green
Water is flowing
from My streams!
Prophets are rising
to strengthen My gates
Workers are tending the field.
Angels listen as well!
Shepherds are coming
to separate
My sheep from the goats.
Warriors will fight
for My Right
To rule over this land!
Do you hear what I hear?
Do you see what I see?
A land of milk and honey
A land so lush and green
A land of milk and honey
Beyond your wildest dreams.

12-20-19
In the stillness of the night,
Father God you give me sight.
The spirit of Zacchaeus is all around;
Jesus is coming!
Can you hear the sound?
People are shouting
they line the streets,
“Hosanna in the highest”
With dancing feet.
Hearts are pounding
Excitement in the air
Jesus is coming!
Casting shadows, everywhere!
Slow and steady
Mindset ready
The Lamb of God sustains
Meek and mild
Father and child
The offering is attained!
The King is coming!
The King is coming!
Shouts can be heard all around,
Hearts are pounding!
Hearts are pounding!
“We were lost but now Were found!”
But do you know me?
Those who claim My name?
Do you know me?
Are we one of in the same?
When I come to find you,
Where will you be?
Hiding in caves or in the open
for all eyes to see?
When wisdom comes
And calls to the crowds
Where will you be found?
I called so often
but you wouldn’t come,
You people of the proud!
You walked right up
And stood at My gate
Curious to see;
But when you heard My direction
Did not fit your ways
You turned and walked away!
You sought and knocked
but you chose not to come in!
Cant you see
the mystery
That stands before your face?
This lamb of Mine
Was humbled in power
For your sin I gave grace!
This lamb of Mine
was led to the slaughter,
All In silence and scorn
This lamb of Mine
Was led to the slaughter,
Oh how My Spirit did mourn!
Those of you who line My street
Are you humble?
Are you meek?
Do you come to seek My face?
When I speak the Word of Truth
Will you even care?
When I speak the Word of Truth
Will you listen
or make your own prediction?
You people of the proud?
You love human praise
More than you love Me!
Your pride is strong
Your fear is gone
You’ve made right into wrong!
Upside down and turned around
Twisted truths abound!
Upside down and turned around
The enemy has been crowned!
Can you be My witness?
Will your stand for Me?
Can you be My witness?
For all the land to see?
It’s time climb the sycamore tree
It’s time to climb, not run!
It’s time to climb the sycamore tree
It’s to climb, not run!
Can you hear My lion?
Can you hear his roar?
Can you hear My Judah
His scepter has been raised!
With thunderous feet
He readies His beat
Do you hear His call?
His nostrils flare
He’s full of air
Are you ready to stand and march?
With loud voice
He commands
victory on His foe!
Banner raised
He’s ready to fight
Will you come or go?
The time is Now
To proclaim
Who you are
In His name!