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CAN THE BLIND LEAD THE BLIND Poem Devotional

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January 26________________________________________
Can one blind person lead another? Won’t they both fall into a ditch? – Luke 6:39(NLT)
CAN THE BLIND LEAD THE BLIND?
A poem and essay by ILMA
I struggled for many years with sin and foolishness
I rebelled and didn’t follow the path to righteousness
Because of my sins, the enemy blinded me from the truth
I was told many lies so subtly and then bitterness took root.
The enemy even made me believe that I can lead the blind
What an irony it is to think that, on my own I can have sight
The life I led was so hazy, dark and murky
When I let the Lord lead, I finally had victory.
________________________________________Visual impairment can limit people’s ability to perform everyday tasks and can affect their quality of life and ability to interact with the surrounding world. Like visual impairment is another debilitating form of disability called “spiritual blindness.” I was spiritually blind for many years of my life. I believed so many lies handed down to me from many generations. The enemy kept me from knowing the truth. Because I was in the dark, I looked for others who could lead me. But these people I ask to help me were also spiritually impaired like me; they didn’t know God too. I led a very confused and sinful life. The word of God is the only light that brings us out of darkness.
PRAYER
Lord, I pray for all those who cannot see the truth.
REFLECTION
What can keep us out of darkness in this life?
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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

OUT OF DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Poem Devotional

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October 31________________________________________
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. – 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT)
OUT OF DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
What keeps you in the dark?
Is it a sin that continually lurks?
You can answer God’s call
He never wants you to fail or fall
You are chosen to be his follower
You can accept him and be his disciple
He called you out of darkness into the light
He wants the best for you in all you do in this life.
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So many people continue to live in darkness because they don’t know any better. Some on the other hand purposely choose to live in the dark. God incessantly calls us to live in his will and in his light, but many people get stuck in the ways of the world. It took me many years before I gave up living in darkness. When I finally made a decision to choose God and stay in his light, my life flourished and blessings kept pouring.
The bible talks to us about our true identity in Christ. We are all brought into the light out of darkness by the sacrifice on the cross that Jesus Christ did for us.
PRAYER
Lord, keep me in your light.
REFLECTION
When did God deliver you from darkness?
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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

ANTIDOTE TO CONFUSION AND DARKNESS Poem Devotional

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May 19
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Yes they knew God but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks, And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds become darkened and confused. –Romans 1:21 (NLT)
ANTIDOTE TO CONFUSION AND DARKNESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are your thoughts lined up with truth?
Have you allowed God’s word to take root?
Do you praise and worship God with your heart?
Do you thank him daily especially when the day starts?
Worship prevents you from the tendency to grumble
A thankful attitude keeps you focused and humble
When you revere God, your minds become clear
You become bold, courageous and never fear.
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There are some Christians who take for granted the value of thanksgiving and praising God. The world hates believers who gives time to God and worship him. The enemy will do anything to distract someone who is trying to be intimate with God. The devil steals, kills and destroys anything that will bring glory to God. He will use breakdowns in communication so that spiritual growth will be impossible. What do we do as true believers when we are presented with such challenges?
The bible tells us the antidote to confusion and darkness. It is praise, worship and thanksgiving that prevents our minds and hearts to be corrupted. Seeking God daily through his word will surely equip us to have victory over the enemy.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to be faithful to you.
REFLECTION
What has thanksgiving and worshipping God done to you?
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LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS Poem Devotional

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March 8
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
-John 1:5(NLT)
LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
During your darkest moments
Run to Jesus your Lord and repent
His word is a lamp to your feet
He will show you the way to be free.
When trials come your way
Remember what Jesus faced
He was crucified to bring you light
He defeated the enemy and won the fight.
Have you ever experienced pitch darkness? It is a very stifling feeling to be in total pitch black surrounding. Lots of children fear the dark and even some adults still do. Why do people feel the dark? Is it because of the unknown and the unseen. Humans like to have control over almost everything in their lives. Being presented with the unknown terrifies a lot of people. We naturally don’t like change but in God’s economy, renewal or changing of the mind is important in spiritual growth.
The bible tells us that light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. The light here is symbolic of the word of God. So, where the word of God is, there will be light and the darkness which represents evil will never hide anymore. It will be exposed and can’t stay in hiding anymore. When the word of God exposes a sin, no one can hide from it.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your light through your word.
REFLECTION
How can you keep the light shining for Jesus?
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FELLOWSHIP WEAKENS DARKNESS Poem Devotional

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December 30                                                                         The Power of God’s Word
But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son cleanses us from sin.
– 1 John 1:7 (NLT)
FELLOWSHIP WEAKENS DARKNESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are there areas of your life that still need needs light?
Come and gather as believers so you won’t lose sight
Where two or three people are gathered in Jesus’ name
He is there to forgive and erase your shame.
If we are living in the light, we will have fellowship
It helps us mature and grow when we have kinship
It paves the way to the truth and keeps us away from evil
It diminishes opportunities and shuts the door to the devil.
Who are your friends? The old adage “Friends of the same feathers, flock together” was probably coined from Proverbs 13:20 which says “Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.”
The bible tells us that if we are living in the light, then we have fellowship with each other and Jesus’ blood will cleanse us from sin. Proverbs 18:1-2 cautions us from isolating ourselves from our sisters and brothers. It makes us self-centered and focused only on our own understanding and opinion. We were made for others not just for ourselves.
PRAYER
Lord, bring me godly people to fellowship with.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to choose your friends?
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

BLINDED BY DARKNESS Poem Devotional

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May 3                                                                                  The Power of God’s Word
Anyone who hates another brother or sister is still living and walking in darkness. Such a person does not know the way to go, having been blinded by the darkness. –1 John 2:11(NLT)
BLINDED BY DARKNESS
A poem by ILMA
When you find it hard to forgive
It makes it hard to receive
A person who choose to hate
Finds it hard to understand and relate.
When you constantly choose darkness
It makes you blind and hopeless
If you do not want to let go of sin
You forfeit the chance to be redeemed.
Have you ever related with someone who is unforgiving? I have lived my life with so many unforgiving people. It is so hard to watch them destroy their relationships and go down the road of desperation and anger. I’ve known someone who would never forgive a person who has asked her forgiveness for almost a decade until the day she died. I wonder if she ever forgave her. It is sad to watch people get consumed by hatred and anger. It is toxic, but somehow, the choice not to forgive makes that person blinded to the truth that can set them free.
The bible tells us that if we live in hate, we will be blinded by the darkness we chose. That person continues to live in obscurity and forfeits life.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to forgive.
REFLECTION
Why is forgiveness essential to continue walking in love?