HONOR GOD WITH YOUR BODY Poem Devotional

Posted on October 31, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 31 The Power of God’s Word
God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
– 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NLT)
HONOR GOD WITH YOUR BODY
A poem and essay by ILMA
What do you put in and on your body?
Are they things that keep you healthy?
Are the clothes you put on maintaining your purity?
Are you distracting others by focusing on your outward beauty?
God bought you with a high price
Will you continue to listen to lies?
Honor God with what he gave you
His Son died so we can be renewed.
Do you respect the body that God has given you? Do you think that your body is entirely your property? It is sad to see that the world has corrupted people’s minds that we totally own our bodies and can do anything we want with it. This lie that the enemy has perpetuated in our worldly views has brought so much havoc in our lives. We cater to our own pleasures and ingest things that are not always good for our physical, emotional or spiritual well being.
The bible says that God bought us with a high price through the blood of his own Son, Jesus. He expects us to honor him with our bodies. It is like being stewards of a house that we are renting because it is not ours.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me constantly that you own everything.
REFLECTION
How can you honor God with your body?
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CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH

Posted on October 30, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 30 The Power of God’s Word
The message is very close at hand. It is on your lips and in your heart. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:8,9 (NLT)
CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
The message is very close at hand
It is on your lips; it need not be grand
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
You will be using the most powerful sword.
The word of God is a weapon against the enemy
If you use it regularly, you will have victory
Believe in your heart that God raise Christ from the dead
It will reap a harvest of peace and a life that is Spirit-led.
I was a believer for so long and yet I didn’t know the power of confessing with the mouth. Confession was a term in my former religion to go to a priest and tell him all about my sins. Until I studied the bible thoroughly, I got revelations from the Spirit that what I needed to confess was the truth from God’s word.
The bible says that the Message is close at hand. It is on our lips and in our hearts. It tells us the power of confessing with our mouth that Jesus is Lord.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to memorize your words.
REFLECTION
Why is verse memory essential in a Christian’s life?
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GOD HAS NO FAVORITES Poem Devotional

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 29 The Power of God’s Word
I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation, he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. – Acts 10:34-35 (NLT)
GOD HAS NO FAVORITES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you struggling with prejudice?
Is there anyone in your life who plays favorites?
Worry not! God has no biases
He treats us all with equality and fairness.
He made us unique and different from one another
There is no need to compare with each other
God loves those who do what is right and fear him
He waits for you patiently and faithfully to give up sin.
Favoritism is defined as the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another. We live in a society where competition rules. People become enslave by the dictates of the culture. They long to be looked up to and shown favor or feel important. Many families have been destroyed by this preferential practice that clearly generates jealousy and conflicts.
The bible says that God has no favorites. He loves us all because he created us all like him. He doesn’t care what culture or race you come from. He wants us all to long for him and do what is right. He loves us all that is why he gave his only son to free us.
PRAYER
Will you heal me from insecurities?
REFLECTION
Why is favoritism dangerous to people?
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HARMONY BRINGS UNITY Poem Devotional

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 28 The Power of God’s Word
So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members so that all the members care for each other. – 1 Corinthians 12:24-25(NLT)
HARMONY BRINGS UNITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
God gave you each a different gift to bring him splendor
Are you cooperating with the body of Christ to bring God honor?
The strong parts of the body will support the weaker parts
They will never function separately from one another or be apart.
When you see a part of the body going weak
Help them focus on God so they won’t be bleak
We are all summoned to work harmoniously
This is the only way to bring peace and unity.
Helping others is something that I automatically do. There are times I get in trouble for doing so or I get misunderstood. In my former country, the Philippines, helping and hospitality is inherent in most Filipinos. I’d like to give God’s Spirit credit for motivating me to help someone and giving me the sensitivity to know when someone is in need.
The bible tells us that harmony brings unity. Christ wants us all to help build his body. When we see someone weak, we are asked to aide that member so we can be one in Christ.
PRAYER
Lord, show me who to help.
REFLECTION
How is Christ’s body strengthened?
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS Poem Devotional

Posted on October 28, 2014 by ilmaarts

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October 27 The Power of God’s Word
A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
– 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
What kind of spiritual gift has God given you?
Is it to give wise advice or is it a gift of vision?
Whether it is faith or a gift of healing
God gave it to us so we can use it for sharing.
He gives one person the power to perform miracles
To others are given the gift to speak in unknown languages
It all comes from God’s Spirit who distributes all these gifts
He alone decides what to give a person that will surely fit.
Do you know what spiritual gifts God has endowed you with? God gave me a faith and wise advice. I wasn’t aware of it until others recognized them. When I was raising my son alone, they saw my strength and persevering character. I never gave up even at the most adverse situations because I always believed that God is taking care of me even if I don’t see clear manifestations of the change in the circumstances. The Spirit chooses the gift that suits us best. These gifts are not to be hoarded or used for personal purposes but to spread God’s kingdom. It must be used to lead others to God.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your gifts.
REFLECTION
How many people have you led to God using your gifts?
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LOVING OTHERS WITH ALL YOUR HEART Poem Devotional

Posted on October 27, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 26 The Power of God’s Word
You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart. – 1 Peter 1:23 (NLT)
LOVING OTHERS WITH ALL YOUR HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
As soon as you obeyed God’s truth, you are set free from sins
Leave your sinful nature and don’t look back where you’ve been
God is love and he created us to be like him
Walking in love is the surest way to be redeemed.
You are cleansed from sins if you believe that Jesus died for you
Love each other deeply with all your heart and you’ll reap the Spirit’s fruit
Show sincere love for your sisters and brothers in Christ
When you love others genuinely, you will gain wisdom and insight.
Perhaps the word “love” is the most misused and abused word in the human vocabulary. Love is viewed romantically and lustfully by many. The enemy has blinded everyone to think that love is about mushy feelings and physical attraction.
The bible tells us that God is love and that is why God sent us his only son to cleanse us from sin and be reconciled with him. He expects us to love others with all our hearts just as he loves us so much.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to walk in love always.
REFLECTION
How can you show love to difficult people?
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A GOD OF JUSTICE Poem Devotional

Posted on October 25, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 25 The Power of God’s Word
For I, the Lord, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing, I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them.– Isaiah 61:8 (NLT)
A GOD OF JUSTICE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you experiencing pain and anguish?
Worry not for the Lord wants you to flourish
He is a God of justice and understanding
He is faithful to reward his people for their suffering.
Seek the Lord who is just and fair
He is always after your welfare
Don’t lose hope or succumb to desperation
He loves you and brings you hope and consolation.
Do you feel defeated by troubles in your life? The bible tells us that God is a god of justice. He will never allow you to suffer more than you can bear. When we encounter problems and difficulties in our lives, we need to lift it up to God so he can do what he is good at doing: taking care of you and making everything work out for your good.
The Lord hates robbery and wrongdoing. He faithfully rewards his people for their suffering and makes an everlasting covenant with them. Be at peace when you encounter trials and tribulations. God promised provision and protection for his own people. If you are faithful to him, he will be faithful to you.
PRAYER
I thank you Lord, for giving me comfort and protection.
REFLECTION
When did God give you justice?
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STUBBORNESS BLOCKS THE HOLY SPIRIT Poem Devotional

Posted on October 24, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 24 The Power of God’s Word
You stubborn people! You are heathen at heart and deaf to the truth. Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit? – Acts 7:51 (NLT)
STUBBORNESS BLOCKS THE HOLY SPIRIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
Being lawless and disobedient opens the door to the enemy
It makes one vulnerable to all kinds of sin and impurities
When you are stubborn, you cannot hear the Spirit’s revelations
It blocks your heart and makes it hard to receive Christ’s salvation.
Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit in your life?
Don’t you realize that obedience can bring you light?
Engaging in stubborn ways will make your life harder
Resisting God makes you vulnerable to sin and weaker.
Have you ever wondered why some people are happier and others are not? Observe carefully and you will discover that those who are unhappy are usually living in disobedience or defiance. I lived a life of rebellion up until my forties. It was a very difficult and hard life. I was a whiny perfectionist and an arrogant person. When I got very sick, God stripped me of my strength so I can rely on him.
The bible tells us that stubbornness blocks the Holy Spirit. It makes our hearts hard and makes us deaf to the truth. When we resist the Holy Spirit, we don’t reap the fruits God promised.
PRAYER
Lord, tame my heart and mind.
REFLECTION
What stubborn ways do you do to block the Holy Spirit?
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SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS Poem Devotional

Posted on October 23, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 23 The Power of God’s Word
And the good news about the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it and then the end will come.
– Matthew 24:14 (NLT)
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you spread the good news of God’s kingdom?
Are you an advocate of peace and freedom?
God loves us so much that He sacrificed his son to free us
He wants us to follow Christ’s example to avoid sin and lust.
All believers must preach the good news throughout the world
Christians must proclaim God’s truth and seek his word
Let all nations hear it so that everyone will be ready
He longs for his people to be free from slavery.
How have you been spreading the good news? We don’t all have to become spiritual leaders to be preachers of the good news. God has given us different ministries to be responsible for. Your ministry could be your own family, friends, co-workers, even strangers in the grocery store, your children, etc. With the rise of information technology, we can reach to more people around the world nowadays.
The bible says that all believers have the responsibility to spread the good news about the kingdom of God throughout the whole world so that all nations will hear it and be ready when the end comes.
PRAYER
Lord, show me who to tell the good news to.
REFLECTION
Who have you shared the good news with?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

THE WAY TO PROSPERITY Poem Devotional

Posted on October 22, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 22 The Power of God’s Word
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. – Proverbs 3:9-10 (NLT)
THE WAY TO PROSPERITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
What do you have that the Lord has given?
Are you using it to proclaim Jesus who has risen?
Whether you are given a job, wealth, health, talents or wisdom
Honor the Lord with these blessings to experience freedom.
Give the best part of everything you produce to Him
In response, He will give you more than you ask or imagine
He will replace whatever you generously give to others
An overflow will follow as you honor God and care for one another.
There are lots of seminars and teachings about how to be wealthy. The world has dazzled many and conned people into thinking that there’s a special formula to get rich. Once they have achieved wealth and power, some realize that they still feel empty inside.
In God’s economy, prosperity is a promise granted to those who honor the Lord with their wealth and with the best part of everything they produce. He promised that he will fill you with an overflow if you give him your first and best produce. In return, God will give you an overflow of wealth.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me to generously honor you with what you gave me.
REFLECTION
What have you honored God with lately?
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