Monthly Archives: March 2018

ON FEAR AND HOPE Poem Devotional

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March 30________________________________________
The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.
-Proverbs 10:24(NLT)
ON FEAR AND HOPE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When evil people fear, it materializes
To constantly live in fear usually immobilizes
The hopes of the godly will be realized
When one focuses on the good, they can visualize.
Love casts away all kinds of fear
Walking in love makes fear disappear
Hope is believing when you don’t see
It is an expectation of what will be soon real.
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Most fear is a result of a traumatic experience either consciously or sub-consciously. The bible tells us in 1 John 4:18 that there is no fear in love. Love and fear cannot co-exist. When you fear, you are not living in love. Many people think that the opposite of love is hate, but it is actually fear. The antidote to fear is to love and to focus on the promises of God, so hope can bloom.
The bible says that the fears of the wicked are fulfilled but the hopes of the godly will be granted. The righteous people are given protection against fear. Even in times of fear, they still choose to believe and hope that God does everything for the good of those how love him. They cling to the promises even if they don’t see it yet.
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PRAYER
Thank you for giving us hope in your word.
REFLECTION
How can you overcome a fear that consistently comes up?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

ON REJECTING WISDOM Poem Devotional

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March 29________________________________________
If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer. – Proverbs 9:12(NLT)
ON REJECTING WISDOM
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you reject the truth from God’s word
You are opening yourself to be corrupted by the world
If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer
You’ll find it hard to win and be prone to make blunders.
If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit
It will help you navigate life and you will profit
If you turn your back on it, it will lead you to chaos
You will always stumble struggle being righteous.
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There is so much emphasis on accumulation of information in our society these days. It seems like everyone wants to know what is going on in the world. Does it always benefit someone if they keep themselves up to date with the events in the world? Does the bible actually encourage you to always keep ourselves in the know? What do we usually hear or read when we listen or watch news? Are they not mostly about chaos, corruption, violence and evil things going on?
The bible tells us to become wise because it benefits us to do so. When we reject wisdom, we will be the one to suffer. If we embrace it, it will bring us much blessings and favor.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me never to reject wisdom.
REFLECTION
Why do you think people reject wisdom?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

THE PROFIT OF WISDOM Poem Devotional

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March 28________________________________________
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. -Proverbs 9:11(NLT)
THE PROFIT OF WISDOM
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you do not meditate on God’s word
You will struggle to navigate this world
The word of God is the source of all knowledge
Without it, you will be at a big disadvantage.
Wisdom will multiply your days and prolong your life
It will give you prudence to do what is right
When you rely on God’s true wisdom
You will have no fear and live in total freedom.
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There are people who go through life like they are actually dead. They have no awareness of where they are going or what their purpose in life is. They do not have dreams or visions of a bigger life. They are spiritually dead and have lost sight of what is important in their lives.
I have met a few people who are over ninety years old. Most of these people I’ve met who lived this long exhibits a certain wisdom. They have many stories to tell about how their lives was stretched to last that long. A common theme with these people is their wisdom and love for their God.
The bible tells us the profit of wisdom. It multiplies the number of your days and add years to your life. How come, many people do not take advantage of this benefit?
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PRAYER
Lord, please let me always walk in your wisdom.
REFLECTION
How do you think wisdom can prolong a person’s life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

EMBRACE WISDOM & INSIGHT

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March 27________________________________________
Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.
-Proverbs 7:4(NLT)
EMBRACE WISDOM & INSIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you embrace wisdom in your life
You’ll thrive over struggles and never lose sight
When you have an insight to God’s goodness
He will lead you to walk in his righteousness.
Embrace insight and love wisdom like a sister
When you invite them, they will make your life better
Have a dose of wisdom and understanding from Jesus
Be intimate with him and he’ll show you how to be righteous.
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Family is an integral part of a person’s life. A family can make or break a person. You may choose to leave your family if they are toxic but you can never change the fact that you are part of them. Our family is our root or foundation. If the family is not anchored on Jesus, they will not be firmly standing through all the trials and adversities in life. On the other hand, if your family is fixed on living a life for Christ, you will be blessed with favors and gifts from the Lord himself.
The bible tells us to embrace wisdom and insight like a beloved member of our family. By doing so, we will be guided accordingly when we encounter difficulties and challenging circumstances in our lives. The absence of it makes us an easy prey to the enemy.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your wisdom and giving us insight how to live our lives.
REFLECTION
How is wisdom a main ingredient in a victorious Christian life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

WRITE DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEART Poem Devotional

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March 26________________________________________
Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
-Proverbs 7:2-3(NLT)
WRITE DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
Obey the Lord’s commands and you will have life
Guard his instructions and you will be given insight
Write deep within your heart all of his truth
You will experience a change; you will be renewed.
When you meditate on his words day and night
You will find a peace and you will never lose sight
Wisdom will come to you as you seek the Lord fervently
He rewards all those who follow him faithfully and regularly.
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Why do we tie a string around our finger to remember something? According to an article written by Karen Hill, this was a carry-over from olden days when people tied pieces of cloth around any painful part of their body. This cloth was tied in one area to keep the “spirit of life” in that area, and so cure it and keep the pain from spreading to other parts of the body. The string on the finger was designed to “keep” the thought there, to be remembered later when it was needed.
The bible verse in Proverbs 7:2-3 instructs us guard the instructions of the Lord as if you would tie a string on your fingers to remember it.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me never to forget the importance of meditating on your truth.
REFLECTION
Why is writing the words of God deeply in our hearts essential for a believer?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

WHEN PERSECUTED Poem Devotional

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March 25________________________________________
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
– Matthew 5:10(NLT)
WHEN PERSECUTED
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you are undergoing much oppression
Don’t give up or give in to depression
Be joyful when you are being persecuted
For the faithful will definitely be protected.
Do what is right even if others maltreat you
You need not give in, stick to what is true
You will inherit the kingdom of heaven
The Lord is faithful to all his brethren.
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There may be times when people are oppressing you for doing and following the word and commands of the Lord. It shouldn’t matter because what is important is that God knows what is going on and he has your backs covered. It may seem bleak but there is always a light that the Lord shines bright on those who are being persecuted. They are special to him because they will be heirs to his heavenly kingdom.
I have been set aside many times because of my close relationship with the Lord. It never discouraged me because I know how faithful the Lord is to all his promises. I also know that he is Spirit and that those who don’t live in the Spirit will not understand the ways of the Lord. Be encouraged if you are marginalized because of your faith for you will be spiritual millionaires when you do what’s right.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to focus on you when I am persecuted.
REFLECTION
Why do you think persecution for doing what’s right is rewarded by God?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

PURE HEARTED PEOPLE’S REWARD Poem Devotional

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March 24________________________________________
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. -Matthew 5:8(NLT)
PURE HEARTED PEOPLE’S REWARD
A poem and essay by ILMA
You have been commanded to guard your heart
Never turn your back to God or be apart
The Lord blesses those whose hearts are pure
He protects them from the devil’s tactics and lure.
Why do you compromise your allegiance?
You will see God when you are in alliance
He will allow the pure to see him face to face
It’s a great reward for those whose hearts are in place?
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Why do you think God mentions many times in the bible to guard our hearts? When we don’t watch what is going on inside our spiritual heart, it will be vulnerable to be enticed and corrupted by the world systems. The bible also mentions how important it is to see things like a little child would. Children are innocent and pure. That is why they are very vulnerable to be victimized by ill-intentioned adults. God even said that you cannot enter his kingdom unless you are like a child. Children have no ill intentions because they are still unable to really fathom and weigh what’s right and wrong. There are no schemes or bad motivations. They are just outwardly open, honest and fresh in their perspectives.
The reward of the pure-hearted people is that they will definitely see God.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to always stay pure for you.
REFLECTION
Why are there some believers who compromise their integrity?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

REWARD FOR NEEDING CHRIST Poem Devotional

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March 23
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God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. – Matthew 5:3(NLT)
REWARD FOR NEEDING CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who do not ask for help from Christ
They will fail and struggle much in life
God blesses those who realize their need for him
To them, the kingdom of heaven, he will bring.
Wouldn’t you want to be spending eternity with God?
Why continue to be self-sufficient and not bring him laud?
When you acknowledge your weakness and seek his guidance
You are humbling yourself and you’ll receive divine assistance.
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Have you ever had a relationship with someone who is so independent that he thinks that he doesn’t need anyone else in his life? They believe the lie that they have it altogether and have no desire to reach out or give help to anyone. They think that in their own strength, they are perfect. What a pity it is to watch these people who have accepted the lie that they are okay without anyone else’s assistance. I have had many relationships with these kind of people. It was draining to be with them because they resist to accept any form of care or love and concern for them.
The bible tells us that those who have realized their need for Christ and others will inherit the kingdom of heaven. He values God-dependence.
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PRAYER
Lord, always remind me to be dependent on you.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God gives his kingdom to those who acknowledge their need for him?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

FALLING AWAY FROM GOD’S GRACE Poem Devotional

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March 22
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For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace – Galatians 5:4(NLT)
FALLING AWAY FROM GOD’S GRACE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you committed your life to Jesus Christ
You will be showered with his grace in life
You need not keep on following rules
Openly receive his mercy, grace and his truth.
You will be falling away from God’s grace right away
When you obsessively follow the law always
You will be denying yourself of all his blessings
Walk in love instead of keeping the law strictly.
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Are you a stickler to rules? Do you follow the law just so you can be right with the Lord? I used to be legalistic and followed the commandments so I can feel right with myself and with God. I didn’t know I lived in the old testament by following the ten commandments and abiding by it for the sake of being saved. Romans 13:10 says that love is the fulfillment of the law and in Matthew 22:36-40, we are given the highest commandment to love God first and our neighbors as ourselves. It states that love rules over law. When we do things out of just obeying the law, we lose out on what is more important, which is love. We fall away from God’s grace when we prioritize law over love.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me follow your commands out of love and not just out of duty.
REFLECTION
How can we avoid falling out of grace?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

LIVE A FREE LIFE Poem Devotional

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March 21
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So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. – Galatians 5:1(NLT)
LIVE A FREE LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you believed in Jesus, he freed you from sin
You need to seek his word so you can totally win
Christ died for us on the cross to set us free
Why do we struggle to receive freedom from sin?
We were set free while we were still sinners
Why do we allow Satan to trap us constantly?
Remember to choose a life that is free and loving
This is how we to stay away from bondage to sin.
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I watched a movie of someone who was released from prison after over ten years in it. He was innocent but was a victim of the corrupt judicial system in the U.S. and was given a verdict to serve for a decade. When they are released from prison, they are brought into a place where they can start joining the society again. A lot them
ended up depressed and killed themselves a few weeks later from their release because they didn’t know how to live free lives anymore. They wallowed in the discrimination that society easily threw at them.
Just like these former prisoners, we can also allow our old lives to prevent us from embracing the new creation from believing in Jesus.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to embrace the new life you have given me.
REFLECTION
How can we continue to live free lives?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com