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REFLECT THE GLORY OF THE LORD Poem Devotional

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October 28
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So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord who is Spirit makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. – 2 Corinthians 3:18(NLT)
REFLECT THE GLORY OF THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you a faithful follower of Jesus?
He wants you to know you are very precious
When he removes all of the veil that blinds you
You will be able to reflect a God who is glorious.
No human effort can make us imitate Christ
Only God’s Spirit can stir us and change our lives
The Lord wants us to become like him in all things
His Spirit knows and guides us how we can win over sins.
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What is the true mark of an authentic Christian? Is that person someone who goes to church on Sunday and yet treats his family member unkindly? Is it someone who is a stickler to the church rules and yet continually judge people with his measuring stick? In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus taught his followers that they are the salt and light of the earth. He says that if salt has lost its flavor, it is useless. He also tells us that no one lights a lamp and hides it. Paul tells us that believers must reflect the glory of the Lord by being salt and light of the earth.
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PRAYER
Lord, cleanse my heart so I can always reflect your glory to the world.
REFLECTION
What hinders you from shining and reflecting God’s radiance?
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

FOR GOD’S GLORY Poem Devotional

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August 21
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Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. -Romans 6:13(NLT)
FOR GOD’S GLORY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you believed in Christ, you have been born again
It is time to straighten all your tendencies to be bent
Do not let any part of your body do evil schemes
Instead, give yourselves completely to Him.
Use all the gifts he gives you to bring Him glory
This is the only way you can have victory
For you were dead but now have new life
You once lived in darkness but now have light.
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I used to be very religious and went to church daily to hear mass for over almost two decades. I worked at my own salvation through rituals and traditions. I am sure God knows my intentions and understood that I wanted to please him by doing these religious acts, but my life wasn’t shining for him or giving him glory. I compartmentalized my life with career, roles and religion. I didn’t completely glorified God with the way I lived because I gave myself credit for my career success. The bible says all our actions and words must point to him and give him glory.
PRAYER
Lord, please save me from my pride and arrogance.
REFLECTION
What’s the difference when you boasted and when you gave God all the glory?
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GOD’S GLORY FILLS THE EARTH

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December 20                                                                      The Power of God’s Word
For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord. – Habakkuk 2:14 (NLT)
GOD’S GLORY FILLS THE EARTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
I watched the waves move back and forth
I heard its splashing sound that goes to and fro
I gazed at my feet buried in the sand
Water ran through my fingers as I touched it with my hands.
I was refreshed as the water kept flowing
Like the water, God keeps on reaching and touching
He fills whole earth with his magnificence
We can be the ripples that will spread his radiance.
I love the sea. It always rejuvenates me when I feel the sand in my feet as I walk through the beach. My grandfather was a fisherman and a farmer. My “lolo” as we dearly call our grandpa in the Filipino language is the light in my dark life as a child. He was the symbol of creativity, hope, peace and love in my early childhood life.
The bible tells us that the water fills the sea and the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord. He also said in his word that his glory and power will reach all the ends of the earth.
PRAYER
Lord, allow me to be the ripple for your glory.
REFLECTION
What have you done to spread the Good News to the world?
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