Ugly - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

Why do we dare calling certain people ugly?
We might not say it out loud, but we at times think it.
I am guilty of that too. I can blame it on society, my upbringing and my sinful nature before I came to know Christ.

Ugly is a man made word to describe that which does not reach or fulfill man's standards.

Why are we calling that which was made in God's image ugly? 

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Lets ask God to renew our minds and thinking in this regard too.

distractions - Riaan ‘JePro’ Davids

i got to stop getting so distracted, clicking one vid after another, then after a few hours wondering where time flew, come on dude, you knew, this is how we spend our time instead of investing in that which will extend the Kingdom of God, we get so easily entertained by the kingdom of this world, laughter brought about by a funny clip, a delusion of happiness liquid for a thirsty sorrowed soul, plenty more that can be mentioned but you get the point, but you might not be convinced that it is wrong, it is just to pass some time, to relax before sleep to start another busy day, and that is everyday, even your weekends has agendas that only include an hour or two for the Author of Life, and then you wonder why your life is as it is

we get so distracted by the beauty of this world, and not the Author of it all, we worship the creation and not THE Creator, and then we wonder why we can’t see pass our hand, can’t seem to understand, cannot stand the truth, can’t hear the voice of God, and feel so spiritually dead, that is because mostly most of you are dead, and never ever had an encounter with the Spirit of God, you’ve never met, the sinner’s prayer was just that, a prayer from a sinner to speak to the sinner’s heart and not with God, to clear your conscious and walk away with a false hope of eternal life, this is very scary, especially when your eyes are truly awaken, and if this is the case, just go on your knees, Praise YHWH, and thank Him for revealing all of this to you, but now beyond having this knowledge, there is some work to be done

you get so distracted, this very song can be just one of those ways, ‘coz if this song isn’t speaking truth to you that will move you to seek God, then this is just poetry without any rhyme or reason and no meaning, but i pray that this won’t be the case, i hope after this you will go and seek, truly seek God’s face, go to you pray’r closet and make your case known, not that God doesn't know, but the words that needs to come out of your mouth, is so that your soul will become aware of it’s true nature, and the pending Wrath awaiting it, unless True Conversion occurs, where you have meet the Truly Amazing Savior through the inner working of the Holy Spirit, as only the Spirit of God can lead man to Repentance

Confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, and believe in your heart that he died on the cross to satisfy God’s Righteous Wrath for man’s sin, and after three days rose from death and are alive, then seek the Word of God to test that you are Truly in the Faith, and see whether you’ve experienced Regeneration

Yeshua, the one and only begotten son of YHWH are Savior and Lord!

i’m back - Riaan ‘JePro’ Davids

i’m back, back with a vision, back with a mission, no unclean words and lies and no compromise, i know i will fail at times, just a little disclaimer, before any man(kind) want to get on that judgment seat, my life song will sing of Him (YHWH) that is worthy of all Honor, Worthy of all Praises, and that’s my intent, No watered down Gospel, no tipping around on shattered eggs, The Gospel of Good News are strong enough to stand on its own legs, i’m just a vessel unworthy but God deemed it to use me, so i will not take it lightly, the war has been won, the battle is on, and in my weakness God is strong, my fight is not against mankind, that’s a delusion that we all are facing, a mask that the enemy has been using, our war is spiritual, always been and always will, so when your brother hurt you, disappoint you, do you not hold it against you, yes i said you, ‘coz at the end of the day it is not your brother alone that’s in prison by it, the bitterness, the anger, the hatred is destroying you more than it will him, and unforgiveness will be the very thing that will keep you out of eternity, eternal life, ‘coz we all will enter into eternity, some eternal condemnation (Hell), others, those who not only made Jesus Christ (the one and only begotten son of GOD) Lord, but lived according to His Word, those who remained in Him and bear fruit, there is a Narrow Gate, but there is a Narrow Way as well, you cannot say you are born again, that you repented, but keep on with your old ways, still looking like the world, and no evidence of a renewed life, so in closing, but the new start, I LOVE JESUS CHRIST, and am NOT Ashamed of it, will declare it… i’m not perfect, but there will be a movement of change, changing more into a godly character, and Only through the Grace of GOD!

the time is now - Riaan ‘JePro’ Davids

time to speak out, speak up, no time to remain silence, when everyone is heading to a dead end, that will be their very end, death, we cannot take this lightly, we should shine our lights so they can see, but how can we shine our light when we haven’t been filling up on oil, our lamps running on empty, and then we wonder why we are tripping over things in the dark, we becoming the blind who wants to lead the blind, we have a task, a mandate, and we’ve forgotten about it, our lifestyle speaks about it, or rather against our verbal convictions, coz our heart’s conviction isn’t as we talk, coz the evidence is in our walk, we proclaim God with our mouths, but deny Him in our lives, our daily day by day routine will shine the light on this last statement, go ahead make your case, and test yourself against God’s Word, if you didn’t know, now you will know, we need to examine ourselves to see if we are still in the faith, read 2nd Corinthians 13 verse 5, and then head over to Philippians 2 twelve, which states that we need to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, so my question to you and even to myself, are we walking closely with God, do we know Him, but more importantly does the author and creator who made us in His image know us…

the time is now, not when the bad habits comes to an end, not when i am of age, not when my friends and family have made that choice…

the time is now, coz we do not know when our time is up, sands through that hourglass, more like God giving you the gift of life, a hope a chance a yes or no question in which the choice lies with you, choose life or death, that’s the only options, but when that last tick in the tick tick of the clock has been reached and you had your last breath, the decision has been made, by which in the case where you haven’t said yes to the Lord, making Jesus (Yeshua!) Christ Lord, you have chosen death, and there won’t be a second chance to change your outcome, eternity without God, is an eternity in hell, and God don’t choose to send man there, man choose by denying Christ… 

now back to us who claim to be in faith, don’t listen to people around you, don’t listen to your heart, only God can truly examine your heart, listen to the Word of God, don’t be misled, don’t eat everything you are being fed, no one can tell you that you are saved, only God can tell you that, we can only be the vessel through which the Holy Spirit will give the Gospel of Good News to reach a lost world, only the Holy Spirit can lead men to repentance, and only God can save us, so it is time, the time is now, where we say ’til here and no further, we will be giving the full Gospel message, not a watered down version, not a version of prosperity and good life, but straight from the Word of God, and will preach it with our lives, in word and deed, our talk and walk, showing the world we love God by obeying His’ commandments, obeying His Word…

the time is now to wake up and start walking closely with God…

A Godly woman is so attractive - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

A Godly woman is so attractive. A Godly man will get lost in her heart, but will find what he has been looking for. He will sink in her Love she possess, but will not drown. He will spend hours speaking about the wonders of God, and God's heart, and will go home fulfilled and will not feel like he missed out because they weren't intimate physically; as that will only comes in the bounds of marriage. And he will gladly wait until marriage, because he will honor her; and honor the God who made her...

Ladies, do not compromise! Learn to Love yourself, and more so, Love yourself the way God Loves you. See yourself through His eyes. Know your worth, and know that you are worth waiting for. Even a Godly man can stumble and fall (likewise a Godly woman); but do not give him a place to fall just because you love him. Love him, by saying no.

My First Encounter... - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

I would like to tell you guys about a special occasion where I've met someone special, since that day my life was never the same, she's so unique and special, I get to spend time with her every night, I feel that I can share anything with her without feeling any judgment, and I would like to share how we met, I met her in a bookstore and decided to take her home that evening, this was my first words to her...

Dear Dairy, this is our first encounter, nice to meet you, I choose to trust you with all my deepest secrets, I was told you can't speak, and that puts my mind at ease, but please do not open yourself to anyone but me, and forgive me for unloading on you, until we meet again

Uprooting of the Tree - Riaan 'JePro' Davids‏

This song got inspired on a song from a different artist, before even listening to his lyrics I got hooked, and now I'm in the kitchen cooking up a storm, thank God for my abc's, without it this song I wouldn't be able to piece together, I would have known what I feel, what I want to say, but no way to relay.

I'm a rapper, I'm an artist, a poet and I just want to show it, but not to glow or get big headed, pride there's no room for it, to be honest, questioning why I have this talent and the use for it, am I hiding this light under a bowl, or am I in a dark tunnel letting it glow, for everyone to see letting it show, in every line that I dot down an emotion comes along, in every rhyme a message hidden, and every song or poem I thread together a theme.

In the core of it all, you either gain the world or loose it all, where are you investing your life, in what are you placing your trust, we are facing battles everyday, some of us choose to be anchored in love, while others give themselves up in lust, lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, lusting after possessions and self gratification, we can blame it on our circumstance and our upbringing, we can point the finger at our educators for the type of education, play the blame game for our outlook, our world view, why not go closer to home, and say it is our parents parenting.

My word of advice, go to the mirror and have a deep long look, and have that long overdue conversation, at first you might not like it, might not know what to say, where to start, but it is needed, why not start with a simple hello, speak yourself up, superficial words and what not, and then go much deeper, we need to go all the way down to the roots, this full grown tree has plenty of fruit and needs to be uprooted, we can't just remove the fruits coz soon afterwards it will just bear more, a cycle that will continue until we remove it all, it will not be easy but worth the freedom.

As much as I'm speaking to you I'm speaking to myself, I led a life I'm not proud of, but I will choose to believe in it all God can use it all, my life story my testimony all for His glory.

An act of love - Riaan 'JePro‏' Davids

You want me and I want you too, we want each other 'coz of this feeling called love, but I know this I cannot pursue, it is truly not because of you, it's me, at least for now I cannot make a move, but I can get to know you, I hope you are open for that, just don't put me in the friend-zone, I don't want another obstacle after I overcome the one that I am facing...

The truth is this, I adore you and wish we can be more, but we'll enter a battle-zone with landmines should I open that door, so behind the scenes let me get cleaned up, and geared up, ready for battle, ready for war, and when this enemy is defeated we can be seated with a round table in between us, coffee and cake served, our first date, I cannot wait, but for now to wait is the best decision I could make, otherwise entering into a relationship would be a great mistake...

Skeletons in my closet too ashamed to mention, too afraid to bring to light, but that is the first step to win this fight, bringing things to light, taking the battle out of the enemy's territory, this is scriptural, and I know through this I can bring God Glory, but I got to do it His way...

Let this be seen as an act of love, and not me rejecting you, all I am saying, all I hope it will be, is not right now, but as soon as I am ready, ready to love as I should, free to truly love with nothing hindering me, nothing to pollute this love that's within me, so for the sake of purity and a love that's beautiful, girl all that I am asking is... lets wait.

To the Anthony Family - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

To write about someone else's hurt and pain, you write from the brain, to write from your own experiences is not the same...

It's amazing the strength you see in other people, but refuse to see it in yourself, you wish you were more like them and find yourself slowly in a process of loosing yourself, but this isn't the case of this amazing case, this is a written story already wrote, that's untold and busy being unfold, a story being read, by each person they encounter...

This isn't an easy read, tears will be shed, but this is a story unlike any other, about a father and mother, with their own family, staring down a path so scary, but showed the world their bravery, not because of their own strength, but because of their faith in Him who's mighty to save...

To the Anthony family, may you be Blessed and be Strengthen through this experience, you are truly an example of faith and endurance, having peace in the midst of the storm, not waking the Lord unlike the norm, but knowing that God is with you in this boat, knowing that you won't sink but float...

Our prayer is that your faith will grow stronger and stronger, reaching new levels yet to be discovered, and shining your light so bright, and all we can see is a beautiful and lovely sight...

With Love and Faith that God is with you and in this journey too...

died with my author - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

some songs died with their authors, undiscovered, lost forever, dearly beloved what are we ought to do, what are we suppose to do now, about those going down the same path, they do not get discovered, we can blame it on them, but what about those who daily get discouraged, pushed down, ugly words painted vividly killing their spirits, they do not feel like feeling, the pain and hurt are so real, for some the only out is to be killed

all the talent out there crying to be heard, but no one is hearing, listen to them songs speaking, they are saying:

today i died with my author, i never saw the daylight, and my voice wasn't heard, i wanted to tell you a story, i wanted to tell you just how i feel, my friends and i have untold stories, we could have told just how our authors felt, we could have been their voices when they could not speak, didn't know how to articulate just what's on their hearts, we could have been the link between them and the world, but we are drowning voices untold stories, we died with our authors

this is one author's voice hear me now, lets stand together, united, poets and authors fighting with our pens, spread love instead of hatred, speak peace instead of war, give a kind word for your fellow man, they might just be drowning in this ocean called life, and your words might just be that lifeboat needed, lets think of others for a change, lets lift each other up instead of pulling each other down, lets be the light in this dark fading world, and who knows...

another song, another poem, another piece in written form might just survive and come to life because someone felt inspired to write

speak up - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

give me the mic i'll settle for a loudspeaker, don't call me a speaker or a preacher, just call me by what i'm known, anyways this's not about me, so eyes turn to the left or the right, better yet focus on God and not me, lets make His name famous YHWH, lets speak up speak out speak to the inner-man, speak to the spirit within the real you and me, eternal life is at stake, most of the world believe the gospel of the good news are fake, but lets dig deeper, intercede and seek before they meet the reaper

i wanna speak up, before our time's up, before the time to choose life is up, i wanna speak up, i wanna tell them, let's tell them, it's simple yet so powerful, this gospel of good news, how a God became man, lived died rose and gave us the choice to choose eternal life

let me drop a few scriptures, lets start with the o so famous one, John 3 sixteen, Romans 3 twenty three, Romans 10 nine, and one more before i go, John 10 nine

no more - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

i don't know what to do, i am crazy inlove, but to whom, you're not the same person i knew, i need to get out of this, i don't want to repeat the same cycle, ending up with a broken heart, regreting ever starting, but when it started i had hope this will be everlasting...

rest in pieces you big ass teaser, love me then leave me for no good reason, got me hooked like a fish who took the bait, and when i realised it it was too late, i can choose to call it fate, but we both know it was a big mistake, the result a heart filled with hate, love got ripped out and replaced, and now i'm a different man looking for a clean slate, look closer and investigate, my emotions always seemed to betray me, and lately i felt it hates me, falling in an endless pit with no clear sight of landing, no ground insight, is this my plight, it just doesn't feel right, my feelings seem to consume me, it looks like its out to ruin me...

i want to i have to i need to but really i got to, get to the point where there's no you, no you in my dreams, no you in my thoughts, no you in my heart, it's gonna be tough but i got to start...

Change - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

It's a new year, it's my brand new start...

But that should not be the case.

It's a new me, the beginning of change, and it should  not have to be a new year resolution; awaiting for the final countdown into a new year.

Waiting for a new year to chance will be an inevitable endless cycle. A rollercoaster of emotions. An emotion based decision that will be altered with the next flood of emotions.

It's a brand new me. The beginning of change within. It just happens to be the start of a new year; and what a way to start this year. Marking a pivotal point in my life. My change has nothing to do with the hype of new year, but everything to do with what's within me. This new year however was the cause of me thinking about these things, with the evidence of past years gone. How history played off and how a world system are fooling itself with the same old thing. Year after year.

I am ready for change. A brand new heart, a clean and pure loving heart. A renewed mind giving birth to a sweet loving soul. A body that is not perfect but will be in shape; 'cause who has the right to decide what's perfect? Saying skinny or slim bodies are perfect and the rest are not.

But I will not fool myself in believing I can do this all by myself. Only the One who formed me and knows me completely can bring about change. So this year, I am giving myself to my Lord and Saviour. This day, I surrender my all to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The God who gave His only begotten son, Jesus (Yeshua) (fully God and fully man) to die on the cross and who rose again and are now seated at the right hand of God. I give myself over to the workings of the Holy Spirit; giving total control and full permission to do what needs to be done. Every aspect of my life is in the hands of the Almighty God. My ABBA Father.

Saviour or Saviour and Lord

The difference between a christian artist and an artist that are christian, lies in their relationship with God. Between Jesus being their Saviour and Jesus being their Saviour and Lord. Lordship demands total surrender to God's will. A life in all aspects, from doing your job to the intimate moments with your spouse, is to the glory of God. We are called to be a light to the world. Not in certain areas, but in all we do.

A new being. The keyword being "New". Something different from the old. Who are you trying to please? Yourself, mankind or God? Who's life force is in you? satan or GOD?

This question, this thought can be applied to all mankind and not just artists. We are in this world, but no longer off this world. I am not totally at that point yet; I am talking to myself as well. I haven't fully surrendered, as my life choices testifies about it. My inner secrets. My shameful moments. My unholy thoughts and desires.

Just because you made a choice, doesn't mean you have to stick to it. The beauty of choice is that you can made a different decision and turn away from previous decisions.

"I'm only human, but my humanity shouldn't be an excuse for my actions. In every situation there is always a choice, we just tend to not choose the option that is difficult, and say I didn't have a choice."  - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

I'll leave you with the following thought:
"Your field can only produce what you have sown. Do not expect a harvest of any other kind." - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

if i had - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

if i had a dream that fits both you and me, would it be a dream that are interesting
if i had a vision that would be pleasing, would you be sharing in it or leave it up to me
if i had a mil will i be fitting into your world, or do i just have to be me to be part of the pieces that make up your world
if i had your heart, would it be mine for keeps or until the next guy comes around
if i had the right words, would it melt your heart and draw you closer to me
if i do all the right things, would it be more than enough
if i had nothing, would you still love me
if i had to let you know, would you prefer in word or deed or both

but this is all ifs and i haven't even touch on maybe's, but this shouldn't be the case
so let me start with word and follow with deed
so that i will no longer have to ask the "if i had" questions
and always live with the "i had" statements
living a life that will have no more regrets

How my blog began - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

Below is a Facebook status that I posted on 5 December 2011. A friend commented on it suggesting that I should start a blog. Thanx Mr Farmer...

if you seek and you haven't found, is it because you were declined or just that you haven't found it yet, how will you know and what will you do, will you keep on seeking or will you close that door, will that inner-voice be ignored, what more will there be in store, living in agony by dying to be more, seek and seek some more, because you hold on and still believe does it make you weak, tell me how do you measure strength, in one's failures or in accomplishments, do you seek man's approval and compliments just to feel human, to feel alive and to walk through another day... - JePro

i am back - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

i cannot stop, i will write 'til i drop, fall i may, but on my two legs i will remain, after the ground i claim elevates me to my feet, i don't need a mic to speak, i will shout it from the rooftops if i must, but my words you shall hear, conquer all my fears to get it all out, shy little young me no longer will be, i am free, chains fallen free as a bird, high on life, let me paint you a picture with my words, nevermind my grammar, you understand what i say then that's good enough, i'm a poet so i have the license to murder words, might be painful to hear even harder to read, but this is me, and i will continue this art painting the picture so that everyone can see, this warrior arising the enemy fleeing, but it's not the power of me, never have been, it's the power within, the Lord that chose me, and decided to make me his... my name is R 2 the i a a and n but you can call me JePro... i am here to stay, welcome to me, this poet has something to say... i am back

the pen missed me - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

i haven't picked up the pen for a while,
must be 'coz i haven't smiled in a while,
poetry is my language and voice in written form,
at times an escape from the storm.

i haven't written a poem for quite some time,
most of my latest works over the years had to rhyme,
lyrically flowing over one's lips,
being very careful not to trip.

rhythm and poetry an art form known as rap,
the type of music you won't play if you want to take a nap,
with an upbeat that will make you move you feet,
how powerful is a few words written on a piece of sheet.

this poem i wrote over a couple days,
where i normally would finish a piece the very same day,
must be that inspiration kicked in and then left,
but now i'm finishing off from where i've left.

let me rather conclude,
put another line here as a substitute,
replacing what actually want to say,
and share my heart on another distant day.

time to speak out - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

things i haven't said, i am saying now, things laying on my heart is about to come out, dreams that was so far hidden will be revealed, all the hurt and pain will be exposed and music about all of this will be composed, a poet's journey and his journal on the streets for all to see, no more hiding behind the scenes, the naked truth like ripping off the sheets, laying there vulnerable, grown man crying there's nothing honourable, a lie that comes from generation to generation, a real man don't cry, don't show his emotions

all these years the pen was my voice, the ink my emotions, putting what i feel on paper, hoping anyone can relate, poetry was always my platform, my stage, but at times the mic was taken out off my hands, and i've been silent and none knew what i really feel, walking around with a fake smile, drowning my sorrows in laughter

but it's time to speak out, taking back my voice, speaking the way i know, in written form

this is me coming back on the scene, expect more written word like these...

God Loves you - Riaan 'JePro' Davids

God Loves you; He really does!
If you don't believe it,
Come to us; we'll show you unconditional love,
the way He showed and taught us

God really love you; this is true,
you won't doubt if you know what we know,
ask those who never knew; but now know
you can see it in their eyes; their lives and just the way they glow

so, in closing,
but not the end though,
all want to recommend;
what I want you to comprehend
God love you show much His son died on a cross.
died, rose and ascended so that we can have eternity
an eternity with God, and not an eternity dying,
the choice is ours; live or death; Christ or the world,
make Him Lord and Saviour and have life eternal
confess with your mouth and believe in your heart;
Jesus is God's only begotten son and gave His life;
just for you and me to have eternity;
make that choice today; before it is too late;

we all have a date; a day set out to meet up with death;
and then cross over into eternity,
the choice you make on this side will determine where you will be,
in hell for eternity; or with a Loving God; who dearly love you