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The Lord called me before my birth; from within the womb he called me by name.
– Isaiah 49:1(NLT)
CALLED FROM THE WOMB
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord knows our destiny
He created us for his majesty
He called us in our mother’s womb
He wants us to follow his will soon.
God knows us and called us by name
He wants us to follow his commands
He has a big plan for our lives
He wants us to live in his light.
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Does anyone know you completely? Only the Lord knows everything and sees you even while you were still in your mother’s womb. Even before technology can scan the fetus in a woman’s womb, God saw that already. What is amazing is that he also knows what our name would even be before our parents thought about what name to give us.
Before my granddaughter was born, I prayed hard to the Lord to give her the name that He planned for her. They were going to name her according to the mother’s wish. I was surprised that they gave her the name “Beatrice” which meant “bringer of joy.” That was what she is. She brings joy to all she encounters. God has a plan for her and even though it doesn’t seem so clear at the moment, that plan will be for God’s purpose. We were all called to serve a majestic God.________________________________________
PRAYER
Lord, thank you that you called me by name even from my mother’s womb.
REFLECTION
Have you heard God’s call in y our life? Have you obeyed?
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
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WHEN THE LORD CALLS YOU poem devotional
February 9
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But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel. – Amos 7:14-15(NLT)
WHEN THE LORD CALLS YOU
A poem and essay by ILMA
No matter how little you know or how unskilled you are
The Lord can call you to tend his flock and care for it now
Though you are lacking in abilities and capacity to answer his call
He will make a way to equip you, just give him all the control.
When he calls you, be ready to say “yes” and he will provide
He wants your obedience and for you to constantly abide
He is a God of miracles and can do anything to empower you
Trust him and he can transform you and make you new.
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When the Lord called me to ministry, I was such a mess. I dwelled in my hurts and traumas. I wanted to leave my husband and run once again because I couldn’t control my situation. The Lord led me to Mark’s gospel about how the Lord hates divorce. He told me to feed on his word daily and I will be given a verse to write daily. It had been six years now that I worked for God’s ministry and he has equipped me to write beyond my abilities.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your faith in us.
REFLECTION
What can happen if you say yes to God’s call?
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