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TRUST IN GOD’S POWER Poem Devotional

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September 7
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I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:5(NLT)
TRUST IN GOD’S POWER
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you rely on your own strength and understanding?
Remember that your mind has limits comprehending
God on the other hand has boundless wisdom and power
Why won’t you trust him so that the enemy will cower.
He gave us his presence when we believed in him
We need to trust his Spirit’s prodding so we can win
Depending on human strength and knowledge is foolish
It will lead to failures and make us impoverished.
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Many people put so much premium on their intelligence and knowledge. They take pride in knowing things that not other people possess. I used to be this kind of people. I read books and keep myself updated with information so I can have something to say to others whenever I get into conversations with them. I loved to argue and win a discussion, but thanks be to God that he freed me from such trivialities. It just showed how shallow I was and how immature it is to show off things that don’t really matter to God much.
The bible tells us that human understanding is limited but God’s wisdom is boundless. God designed this so that humans will find strength in their weaknesses and depend on God’s wisdom and power.
PRAYER
Lord, help me remember that I can only have strength through you.
REFLECTION
When was the last time you witnessed to man’s limited understanding compared to God’s boundless wisdom?
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RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH FAITH Poem Devotional

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  1. Aug 4                                                                              The Power of God’s Word
    And Abram believed the Lord and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith. –Genesis 15:6 (NLT)
    RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH FAITH
    A poem and essay by ILMA
    Faith means believing even when you don’t see
    It is being hopeful in chaos and being free
    It is continually looking forward to God’s promises
    It is giving up worldliness and pursuing righteousness.
    When Abraham believed, he was granted uprightness
    Because of his faith, he showed others God’s goodness
    It is through his faith that we are all recipients of salvation
    It is through believing in God that we are granted his kingdom.
    How important faith is in a Christian’s life? Faith is the foundation that makes a believer’s life solid. Without it, a believer will be prone to focus on works of the flesh, rather than allowing the spirit of God to work in their lives. Works of the flesh are things that someone pursues to gain the love of God or approval of someone. I used to do a lot of works of the flesh before I became a born again. No wonder my life became tedious and I didn’t have the joy that comes from believing.
    The bible tells us that Abraham became the father of all nations because of his faith. God considered him righteous and granted him to be the father of all his people.
    PRAYER
    Lord, grow my faith.
    REFLECTION
    How can we allow the spirit to work on our faith?