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LET THE SPIRIT PERMEATE Poem Devotional

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July 3
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But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! -Galatians 5:22-23(NLT)
LET THE SPIRIT PERMEATE
A poem and essay by ILMA
If your heart’s garden is by the riverbank of God’s truth
Your trees will always be nourished and will have fruits
It will be watered by the blessings that he generously gives
There will be no drought; you will constantly receive.
Abide in the Lord and your heart will know goodness
He will grant you self-control, faithfulness and gentleness
When you feed on his word, it allows his Spirit to permeate
It builds strong roots so that no evil can infiltrate.
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What is the best proof of an authentic Christian? Some believers get stuck with religious rituals and external acts to show their love for Christ. The bible says that someone who allows the Spirit of God permeate in their heart, mind, body and soul will produce the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. In other words, if a Christian talks about these fruits but have no manifestation in their lives, they are only fooling themselves. A true believer will obey God’s command and revere God. They will honor their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and will never compromise or defile it. Our sins grieve and block the Spirit.
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PRAYER
Lord, remind me to never grieve your Spirit.
REFLECTION
What hinders the Spirit of God to live in you?
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

HOLDS ALL CREATION TOGETHER Poem Devotional

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February 2________________________________________
He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.
-Colossians 1:17 (NLT)
HOLDS ALL CREATION TOGETHER
A poem and essay by ILMA
God has a system to make things work together
He created man so we can love one another
He placed the sky above the land and the seas
He made all kinds of animals, plants and trees.
He existed before anything else was in the universe
He made man so we can relate with him and converse
Each portion of his creation has a purpose in his plan
Do you know your destiny or do you fight and run?
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Have you looked at nature lately? Are you not astounded at how God has made beautiful trees, landscapes, seascapes, sunsets, cloud formation, the snow, the beautiful flowers and all living creatures? Scientists have obsessed with reasoning and getting answers to all the things we cannot fathom. But the bible says that we cannot understand God’s mind because we are limited and he is not. Why can’t we just thank the Lord for everything that he has given us? Why do we have to understand? It is our fallen nature that wants to compete with God’s understanding. Sometimes, we just have to accept and be thankful.
The bible says that God existed before anything else. He created all things and holds all creation together. We need to believe that he knew what he was doing when he created us.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for all the beautiful things you created.
REFLECTION
What part of God’s creation are you thankful for today?
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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

STRENGTH FROM GOD Poem Devotional

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January 31________________________________________
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. – 2 Corinthians 4:8(NLT)
STRENGTH FROM GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
What troubles are you dealing with today?
Are you discouraged because of it in any way?
What has bothered you recently in life?
Is it something that has put you in strife?
We are pressed on every side but not crushed
We are perplexed but not driven to despair or hushed
We are hunted down but never abandoned
We get knocked down but not to a point of destruction.
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The world we live in is going through so much troubled times. There is much chaos, war, confusion and noise around us these days. How do you deal with all the challenges and difficulties in life? I used to live in a very populated country, the Philippines. It was such a fast paced world that you just go through the motions of all the adversities and trials without even thinking. I guess that is how one survives a rat race. Somehow, I made it to my late fifties still alive and kicking. In fact, God made me thrive not just survive such adversities. The bible says that we can draw strength from God because he never abandons us.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for letting me go through difficulties that I can handle.
REFLECTION
Where do you draw strength in times of crisis and stress?
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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

GOD’S ANOINTING AND BLESSING Poem Devotional

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December 17________________________________________
What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that. Otherwise you are boasting about your own plans and all such boasting is evil.
– James 4:15-16 (NLT)
GOD’S ANOINTING AND BLESSING
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you ask the Lord for anointing on things you are given?
If the Lord appoints us to do something, we will be driven
There is no need to boast about your own plans or gifts
Only God knows what is best and you will be totally equipped.
He wants you to believe that he has a purpose in your life
He created you so you can be faithful to Him and be right
God’s anointing and blessing will manifest if you are faithful
He loves those who are loving, obedient, joyful and hopeful.
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There are things in our lives that God has anointed and blessed us with. Some people never discover their anointing and blessings because they are so tainted with the world’s point of view. It took me many years to realize what God has anointed me with because I was so wrapped up in achieving my own goals and ambitions.
The bible says that we should never boast about our own plans but rely on what God has anointed us with. He gives us natural and spiritual gifts so we can spread the good news and glorify him.
PRAYER
Thank you for all the gifts you gave me.
REFLECTION
What has God anointed or blessed you with?
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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