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ON TEACHING GOD’S WORD

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March 30________________________________________
You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. -Hebrews 5:12(NLT)
ON TEACHING GOD’S WORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
How long have you committed to Christ?
Have you been faithful to follow his light?
Believers are expected to grow in the word
The gospel has to reach all the parts of the world.
Are you doing your part in spreading the Good News?
Are you living your life anchored on his truth?
Don’t delay your responsibility to teach
All believers are expected to preach.
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As a Christian, we are all expected to spread the Good News of Christ, who came to sacrifice his life for us. We are to preach the gospel of the grace. God gave his only begotten Son to pay for our sins. He forgave and cleared us from all sins when Jesus died on the cross. Some believers think that they need to have a degree in bible studies to be able to teach the word of God. I used to have the same mentality until the Lord revealed to me in 2 Timothy 3:16 that all Scripture is God-breathed and is supposed to teach us what we ought to do and correct us when we are wrong. All believers are commissioned to spread the word of God to all the ends of the earth.
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PRAYER
Lord, remind me to bring your gospel to as much people as I can.
REFLECTION
What have you done to obey the commission to teach God’s word?
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

HOLY MOUTH, RIGHTEOUS HEART Poem Devotional

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Nov 1
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May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. -Psalm 19:14(NLT)
HOLY MOUTH, RIGHTEOUS HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
What comes out of your mouth these days?
Do they echo what Scriptures say?
What does your heart meditate on day and night?
Is it about your Father’s power and might?
May the words that come out of your lips please Him
May your heart only long for righteous things
Holy mouth, righteous heart; they satisfy the Lord
They both bring him the full glory and applaud.
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I loved the Lord since I was seven years old but my mouth and my heart were not holy and righteous. Working in the Theatre didn’t help much because we were all free to express ourselves in any way we wanted. There were many decades of my life that my lips were filthy and utter things that should never be said. On the day I became a Speech Teacher, I had to clean my dirty mouth so I could teach by example how to speak well. It was hard to do because my mind was also full of un-forgiveness, anger and offense at that time. God used my profession to tame my tongue and change my heart.
The bible tells us that our mouth and hearts should be aligned with God’s. After all, he created us in his image.
PRAYER
Help me to utter only your truths Lord and think your thoughts.
REFLECTION
How can we change our thinking and speech and align it with God’s?
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

ACCEPT GOD’S WORD Poem Devotional

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August 22
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So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts for it has the power to save your souls. -James 1:21 (NLT)
ACCEPT GOD’S WORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Have you any troubles and sins you want to get rid off?
Get rid of all the evil in your life and focus on the Lord
Listen to his voice inside you and accept his word
It will bring you peace and victory in this world.
The word of God is alive and has power
It can defeat the enemy and make him cower
Humbly accept what the word teaches you
It will transform your life and have your mind renewed.
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What stops people from accepting God’s word? There are many reasons why Christians fail to feed on God’s word. We live in troubled times and the enemy has infiltrated our pure hearts with all kinds of filth and evil. Satan hindered my acceptance of the word of God through idolatry, arrogance, pride and performance. I lived a life that was very worldly. I followed the standards that the world set because I was ignorant of God’s will for me. I didn’t know any better. When God called me to accept his word, my life was totally transformed. Let us rid of all the evil and humbly accept his word in order to receive salvation.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your word. Let me feed on it daily.
REFLECTION
How has the word of God transformed 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

HELMET AND SWORD OF GOD Poem Devotional

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April 20
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Put on salvation as your helmet and take the sword of the spirit which is the word of God.
-Ephesians 6:17(NLT)
HELMET AND SWORD OF GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you prepared to face the spiritual war that you get into daily?
We battle with principalities and authorities unseen almost repeatedly
Put on salvation as your helmet and God’s word as your sword
When you do, you can defeat the devil who rules this world.
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will stand firm against the devil
He wants to steal, kill and destroy and tempt you to do evil
Remember the cross of Christ that brought you salvation
Speak out the word of God so you can overcome all temptations.
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Are you aware that even in your sleep, the enemy tries to steal, kill and destroy you? Many people have no clue what we are battling with every day. Can you imagine being a soldier and coming to war without any ammunitions? That soldier who is not trained and ready for battle will surely lose his life because he has no defense strategy.
The apostle Paul clearly gives us a strategy how to win over the enemy in chapter 6. He exposes the enemy’s tactics and gives us a guideline how to win the battle. He wants us to put on God’s armor so we will win the war.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to use your word to defeat the enemy in his tricks.
REFLECTION
How can God’s word help us win the spiritual battle we so often go through?
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

ESSENCE OF SCRIPTURES Poem Devotional

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December 1________________________________________
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. – 2 Timothy 3:16(NLT)
ESSENCE OF SCRIPTURES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Have you felt God’s word stir something in your heart?
Does it make you realize what is wrong and have another start?
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us the truth
It is important that we feed on it and let it have root
Whenever we face challenges and trials in life
Run to the word and you will see clearly in God’s light
The essence of his word is to lead us to become more like Christ
It brings us to a place of joy, peace, love and a life that is bright.
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A lot of people take for granted the essence of Scriptures. Even many Christians do not realize what the word of God brings in our lives. The bible is not like any other books that we just read. It is the manual for our life. It is a map to help us navigate this world’s challenges and trials. It talks to you personally whatever you are going through in your life. It corrects you when you are sinning and gives you a way out. It leads you to be closer to God.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your word.
REFLECTION
Why do we need to feed on God’s word regularly?
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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.ARTSTUDIO@gmail.com

GOD’S WORD IN YOUR MOUTH Poem Devotional

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October 12________________________________________
And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord have spoken.’ Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, ‘Look, I have put my words in your mouth!’ – Jeremiah 1:8-9(NLT)
GOD’S WORD IN YOUR MOUTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are your spoken word relaying God’s truth?
Does it exhibit the Holy Spirit’s fruit?
Don’t be afraid to utter God’s word
It will make you triumph over this world.
The Lord has given us commands
He expects us to succumb to his demands
Utter his words as you walk through life
It will bring wisdom and make your day bright.
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Words are very powerful. It can make or break someone. Survey says that average women speak 20,000 words per day compared to average men’s 13,000 words per day. That’s a lot of words per day. Now, if you were to examine what kind of words come out of your mouth on a daily basis, how much percentage of these words encourage others? How much of it, discourage or put down someone? How do words you hear affect you and your relationships with others?
The bible tells us to speak God’s word because he has given them to us so we can be protected and guided by it. Jeremiah gives an account how God touched his mouth and said “I have put my words in your mouth.”
PRAYER
Lord, let me only speak your truth.
REFLECTION
How often do you speak of God’s words?
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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

FEED ON GOD’S WORD Poem Devotional

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August 29________________________________________
So I opened my mouth and he fed me the scroll. “Fill your stomach with this,” he said. And when I ate it, it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. –Ezekiel 3:2 (NLT)
FEED ON GOD’S WORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
What do you feed your mouth and body?
Do you consume what makes you healthy?
If you feed on garbage, it will make you sick
God’s word is as sweet as honey in your lips.
Come to the throne and feed on God’s truth
It will deepen your relationships and bring fruit
Fill your whole being with his word
It will equip you to overcome this world.
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We are bombarded with all kinds of food in boxes these days. Most people are always in and are enticed to take convenient fast foods. No wonder we have a rise of all kinds of terminal illnesses and diseases. Because of unhealthy choices and lifestyle, we are practically digging our own graves.
Do you remember what Adam and Eve ate in the Garden of Eden? They were feeding on plants and fruits in that garden. They had a healthy and ideal life. Even our early primitive people fed on grains and starches and lived healthy lives.
The bible encourages us to feed on the Scriptures. It says that it tastes like honey in the mouth when we say it. It nourishes our spirits.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to consume only your word.
REFLECTION
What filthy things have you been feeding your soul 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

LIVING BY THE WORLD’S STANDARDS Poem Devotional

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March 27
Because you still live as people of this world live. When there is jealousy among you and you quarrel with one another, doesn’t this prove that you belong to this world, living by its standards? – 1 Corinthians 3:3(GNB)
LIVING BY THE WORLD’S STANDARDS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you a true believer who lives for Christ?
Do you read God’s word for insight?
When jealousy and strife are alive
It is hard to allow the truth to thrive.
When you live as people of this world do
It is impossible to allow the Spirit to get through
Your spirit lives in a body amidst a fallen world
The only way to have victory is by seeking the word.
Do you meditate on the word of God daily? As a Christian, it is essential that we focus on God’s word in order to be protected from the evil that is in the world. How can we know if we are living by the world’s standards?
The bible says clearly that how we live our lives is a clear indication whether we belong to God or to this fallen world. When our lives are full of conflicts, jealousy, anger, bitterness, resentment, un-forgiveness, ambition, pride and many other sins, we know that we belong to this world. When you decided to accept Jesus in your life, the Holy Spirit lives in you and guides you to overcome this world.
PRAYER
Thank you Spirit for living in me.
REFLECTION
How can you protect yourself from the corruption of this world?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotional, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotional, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

HIDE GOD’S WORD IN YOUR HEART Poem Devotional

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March 21
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
– Psalm 119:11(NLT)
HIDE GOD’S WORD IN YOUR HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
What is in your heart today?
Is it to please God in every way?
Does it harbor guilt or un-forgiveness?
Is it filled with God’s righteousness?
Hide his word in your heart
It protects you from turning back
It is the sword of your spirit
Use it so the enemy will retreat.
I started memorizing the word of God for almost four years now. It has totally changed my life when I decided to use it to change many negative circumstances in my life. When I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder four years ago, the enemy used all my past traumas to enslave me through lies. Satan was going to destroy my marriage with more lies. He kept me believing all these lies since I was a child. Whenever I have panic attacks, I used the word of God as a weapon to cut free from the lies and replace my thoughts with truth. I confessed God’s truth as soon as lies start to trickle. The bible tells us that we need to hide God’s word in our hearts so that we will be protected from sinning and bondage. It is the sword of the spirit. It has power; it is alive and it transforms us.
PRAYER
Keep my heart full of your truth.
REFLECTION
Why is memorizing, confessing and living God’s word essential?
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

DO AS GOD SAYS Poem Devotional

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March 3
So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. – Luke 6:46-47(NLT)
DO AS GOD SAYS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know what the Lord says?
Do you take time to seek his word, obey and pray?
The Lord our God wants us to do what he commands
It is for our own good when he convicts and reprimands.
Do as God says and he will fulfill all his promises
He wants us to live with integrity instead of compromises
Seek the Lord with all your heart and follow his instructions
When you do, he will bring you close to redemption.
When my son was a little boy, I would always give him incentives when he did something I told him to do. Some of the rewards I gave him were additional bedtime stories, more cuddle times or picnic treat. I had a chart that he looked at when he finished a little chore. He gets a star for it and it made him happy to collect such rewards after doing what is expected of him. The bible tells us that God is like a father to us. He expects us to do what he says. He rewards us with blessings and protection.
PRAYER
Lord, let me follow you always.
REFLECTION
What do you think is the benefit of doing what God says?
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