Monthly Archives: November 2014

WARNING ABOUT END OF DAYS Poem Devotional

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November 18                                                        The Power of God’s Word
For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. – 2 Timothy 3: 2, 3 (NLT)
WARNING ABOUT END OF DAYS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Look around you and carefully hear the warning
Are you constantly in pursuit of owning or possessing?
Are you keeping a record of wrongs that people did to you?
Are you participating in evil and surrounded with people who are cruel?
God has warned us about the end of days
People will love themselves and follow their own ways
They will be unruly, unloving and unforgiving
They will slander and rely on human reasoning.
Are you witnessing today all the signs that Paul gave us in his letter to Timothy? Take a look at the world we live in. Clamor for power, wealth and fame dominate our society. Many people are hard hearted, unloving, unforgiving and have no self-control. Some people thrive on cruelty, abuse, arrogance, idolatry and greed. All these signs that we were warned in the days of Jesus are so crystal clear today. The desires of the flesh compete with the longing to please God.
PRAYER
Lord, keep me focused on you at all times.
REFLECTION
Do you live your life in such a way that it warns others of the end days?
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SPIRITUAL CIRCUMCISION Poem Devotional

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November 17                                                   The Power of God’s Word
When you came to Christ, you were “circumcised,” but not by a physical procedure. Christ performed a spiritual circumcision-the cutting away of your sinful nature. – Colossians 2:11 (NLT)
SPIRITUAL CIRCUMCISION
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you run to Christ, your life is going to be transformed
You will see the lies and deception perpetuated by the world
God will ensure that sin has no power over you any longer
He will make your minds renewed and you will be stronger.
When you surrender to Christ, you will have wisdom and mature
He spiritually circumcised and cut away your sinful nature
You were buried with his Son when you were baptized
You were raised to a new life just like our Lord, Jesus Christ.
“You must cut off the flesh of your foreskin as a sign of the covenant between me and you.” –Genesis17:11. The Lord said that a time is coming when he will punish all those who are circumcised in body but not in spirit. –Jeremiah 9:25. God also told his people through Jeremiah in 4:4 –“O people of Judah and Jerusalem! surrender your pride and power. Change your hearts before the Lord.
When we came to Christ, we received spiritual circumcision where our sinful nature was cut off. We need to honor that covenant with God.
PRAYER
Lord, free me from corruption of this world.
REFLECTION
What impurities do you need to bring to the cross of Christ?

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

SEEKING INTIMACY WITH GOD Poem Devotional

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November 14                                                                            The Power of God’s Word
The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hearts their cries for help and rescues them. – Psalm 145:18-19 (NLT)
SEEKING INTIMACY WITH GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you spend time with God regularly?
Are you seeking to know him intimately?
The Lord is close to all who call on him
He grants their desires and helps them overcome sin.
The heavenly Father hears the cry of all believers
He rescues them by giving his Son as their Redeemer
Come to him, seek his will and you’ll fulfill his plan for you
You will have peace and you will be totally transformed and renewed.
What is the status of your relationship with God? Do you pray regularly and feed on his word daily? It amazes me that a lot of those who claim to be Christians do not even have an intimate relationship with Jesus.
The bible tells us that when we are close to Jesus, he provides for all our needs and he hears our cries for help. He also comes to their rescue. He is a very faithful lover and never cheats on us but is patient and a good provider.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to seek your truth and focus on you daily.
REFLECTION
Why is spiritual intimacy important in reaping the fruits of the Holy Spirit?
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

GOD LISTENS TO THE NEEDY Poem Devotional

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November 13                                                                           The Power of God’s Word
He has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help. – Psalm 22:24 (NLT)
GOD LISTENS TO THE NEEDY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Have your needs been minimized and neglected?
Do you think that people don’t see and you feel rejected?
Has someone you love made it appear that your needs don’t matter?
Do you feel that you are a sinking ship that has lost its rudder?
Be joyful because God listens to the needy
He is there to give you help and is always ready
He will never belittle the suffering you encounter
He never turns his back on any of his believers.
What kind of message does it relay to you if your needs were totally ignored by your loved ones. When I experienced minimization in the past, I’d feel angry and rejected. Thank God that he has delivered me from neediness.
The bible says that God listens to our cries for help. He never ignores or belittles any of our needs, sufferings or pain. Despite the lies that Satan perpetuates in people’s minds that usually sounds like, “You and your needs are not important,” or voices inside that says “You don’t deserve anything!” Many years of my life were stolen by the enemy with these negative thoughts. I thank God he freed me.
PRAYER
Lord, deliver me from lies.
REFLECTION
How can lies be busted?
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

WHAT YOU SAY FLOWS FROM YOUR HEART Poem Devotional

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November 12                                                                    The Power of God’s Word
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart. -Luke 6:45 (NLT)
WHAT YOU SAY FLOWS FROM YOUR HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
What have you been saying these days?
Does it exhibit love and care?
Are they encouraging and helping others?
Do they bring you closer to your sisters and brothers?
What you say flows from what is in your heart
Avoid using words that break people apart
If you only speak the truth from God’s word
You will never be consumed or corrupted by this world.
How often have you said something that hurt others or has alienated someone from you? Words can make or break someone. This is why we are cautioned in the bible to watch what we say for it has a big effect on those who hear it.
The gospel of Luke stresses the importance of guarding your heart. It says that a good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart while an evil person brings out wickedness from an evil heart. What comes out of our mouth is a manifestation of the condition of our heart.
PRAYER
Lord, guard my heart so I can only utter words from your truth.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to free our hearts from corruption?
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

KNOWLEDGE VERSUS LOVE Poem Devotional

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November 11                                                           The Power of God’s Word
While knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much. But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognizes.
– 1 Corinthian 8:1-3 (NLT)
KNOWLEDGE VERSUS LOVE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Who among you can say that you know it all?
Seeking human wisdom can cause men to fall
While human knowledge makes us feel important
It also makes us farther away from God and arrogant.
Be wary of anyone who claims to know all the answers
Sooner or later, they will bump into blunders
The person who loves God and all his sisters and brothers
They get full recognition from the Lord than any other.
I was raised where affirmation and love was scarce. Belonging and acceptance were very strong needs that consumed my teenage and adult life. One of the ways I coped with this lack in my life, was to “perform” and pat my back for doing good. I thought then that if no one does it, I might as well fill that need. I wanted to be full of knowledge so I could get approval from others.
The truth is: Love is more important than knowledge. Love conquers and surpasses all things and it is the only thing that a Christian can’t be without.
PRAYER
Lord, let me choose love always.
REFLECTION
Why does God put more value in loving rather than knowing?
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

GIVE YOUR BURDENS TO GOD Poem Devotional

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November 10                                                                        The Power of God’s Word
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. – Psalm 55:22(NLT)
GIVE YOUR BURDENS TO GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you afraid of something or someone?
Have you been rejected or abused by anyone?
Has someone betrayed your confidence and trust?
Do you feel defeated, frustrated or downcast?
Give your burdens to the Lord and trust in him
No matter what your circumstance or how hopeless it seems
The Lord will not permit the godly to slip and fall
He is faithful to those who repent, confess and call.
What is in your heart lately? Is it an unsaved loved one, a marriage falling apart, a prodigal child, financial burdens or physical illnesses? We ought to pray and ask the Lord for guidance and strength to go through life’s challenges. He will never give you anything you cannot handle. He doesn’t also guarantee a trouble free life. In fact, the closer you are to God, the more tests you undergo. He wants to strengthen you for his greater glory.
A true believer cast his cares and burdens to the Lord while unbelievers tend to do things their own way. They heavily rely on themselves while believers trust and surrender all things to God. He works out things for good and never for bad.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your faithfulness.
REFLECTION
What burdens do you need to surrender to God today?
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

GODLY LIVES SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS Poem Devotional

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November 9                                                                          The Power of God’s Word
Then if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over by observing your pure and reverent lives. – 1 Peter 3:1-2 (NLT)
GODLY LIVES SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Who have you been sharing the Good News to?
Do they have difficulty listening to you?
If others refuse to hear what you say
Do you keep on prattling or resort to pray?
Your actions translate your beliefs
If your life is contrary to God’s will
You won’t be a good witness to his word
Be silent and let your life shine to this foolish world.
Have you been talking so much to others about God’s truth and not getting any further with it? The best way to draw people to God is not by words, but by how you live your life. It is good to hear the Good News but if the messenger’s life is in chaos, how can he or she give justice to the truth in the word of God?
The bible tells us that wives must submit to their husband’s authority. Believers are also expected to surrender their lives to Christ to be perfect example to others. Without words but living godly lives, they can bring more people to God’s kingdom.
PRAYER
Lord, give me a pure life to be a good witness to you.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to align our lives to God’s will?
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 WORD GIVES LIFE & LIGHT Poem Devotional

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The word gave life to everything that was created and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it. – John 1:4-5 (NLT)
THE WORD GIVES LIFE & LIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
The word of God has power to transform lives
It gives life and light and allows us to thrive
If you are amidst darkness and wickedness
Seek his word and you will pass the test.
God used words to give life to everything
He wants us to use it to overcome anything
Once the light has shone on darkness and evil
All will be exposed and you’ll be free from the tactics of the devil.
It must be frightening to be in a room where you can’t see even a little glimpse of light. Anything can happen in that darkness and you never know when and what will strike you. People who live in the dark are in bondage to the prince of this world, Satan.
The bible says that God created everything by breathing his word on it. His word practically gave life to all things. His word has power and can expose all the darkness because he brings light.
When you find yourself enveloped in darkness, run to his word, confess it aloud and the light will expose all evil activities lurking in it.
PRAYER
Lord, deliver me from evil.
REFLECTION
What gives power to God’s word?
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.co
stormy clouds 2012 094 November 8                                                                        The Power of God’s Word The word gave life to everything that was created and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it. – John 1:4-5 (NLT) THE WORD GIVES LIFE & LIGHT A poem and essay by ILMA The word of God has power to transform lives It gives life and light and allows us to thrive If you are amidst darkness and wickedness Seek his word and you will pass the test. God used words to give life to everything He wants us to use it to overcome anything Once the light has shone on darkness and evil All will be exposed and you’ll be free from the tactics of the devil. It must be frightening to be in a room where you can’t see even a little glimpse of light. Anything can happen in that darkness and you never know when and what will strike you. People who live in the dark are in bondage to the prince of this world, Satan. The bible says that God created everything by breathing his word on it. His word practically gave life to all things. His word has power and can expose all the darkness because he brings light. When you find yourself enveloped in darkness, run to his word, confess it aloud and the light will expose all evil activities lurking in it. PRAYER Lord, deliver me from evil. REFLECTION What gives power to God’s word? 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

WARN EACH OTHER Poem Devotional

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November 7                                                                     The Power of God’s Word
You must warn each other every day while it is still today so that no one of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. – Hebrews 3:13 (NLT)
WARN EACH OTHER
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you are a believer, you will start to care for others
You wouldn’t let danger fall upon your sisters and brothers
Guide other believers when they are slowly falling into sin
Warn each other so you won’t be easily tempted and deceived.
You ought to watch each other’s heart from being hardened
Don’t ever let the enemy prey on your weaknesses unguarded
Stay alert and pray in the spirit at all times and on every occasion
Be persistent in your prayers for all believers and all their petitions.
The Hebrew word for “warn” is “zahar” which means to admonish, teach, shine, send out light, be light, be shining. The Hebrew definition of the word signifies care and love as a cause to warn someone. If you don’t care for someone, there is no need to warn.
The bible says that we must warn each other every day while it is still today so no one will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. Satan always preys and steals our peace and joy. Diligence in examination of our heart is important in order to overcome evil.
PRAYER
Lord, convict me when to warn others and myself.
REFLECTION
Do you warn others when you see them falling?
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