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SHARING YOUR LIFE AND THE GOSPEL Poem Devotional

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October 30
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We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives too. – 1 Thessalonians 2:8(NLT)
SHARING YOUR LIFE AND THE GOSPEL
A poem and essay by ILMA
When Jesus laid down his life for us on the cross
He ransomed us from sin so we can come across
He loved us so much that he freed us from sin
He wants us to spread his Good News so we can win.
Have you shared your life and the gospel to anyone?
Don’t waste time, reach out and give it to someone
Manifest your love for others as Christ did for you
He wants you to lay down your life and live in truth.
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What would you do for someone you love so much? Wouldn’t you do anything for your spouse, children or your family? If you are a parent, you probably know what I am talking about. When our child is sick, we would do anything to take that illness from them and suffer instead of them experiencing the pain.
God loved us so much that he gave his only son so we can be freed from sin. He expects all those who are his people to do the same thing he did for us. He wants us to share our life and the Good News. He wants us to give our testimony to others so they can come to Jesus.
PRAYER
Lord, give me courage to share my testimony to others.
REFLECTION
Why is sharing what Christ did for you important for a Christian?
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

MESSAGE CLOSE AT HAND Poem Devotional

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September 8
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The message is very close at hand. It is on your lips and in your heart. And that message is the very message about faith that we preach. – Romans 10:8(NLT)
MESSAGE CLOSE AT HAND
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you aware of the good news that saved you?
If you believe in Jesus Christ, your mind will be renewed
The message is close at hand, no need to search far
It is on your lips; declare what is in your heart.
Believe and say that you accept Jesus as your Savior
This message needs to be preached with fervor
Remember to speak it out and live under his grace
You’ll experience much joy if you continue to be amazed.
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We have heard people say Good News or the Message. What is the message that the Gospel preaches? Why do we need to be aware of it and spread it?
Many years of my life was spent following religious rituals that didn’t really focused on the message of the cross. Following these traditions and not heeding the Holy Spirit’s prodding to choose righteousness have opened the door for the enemy to keep me in bondage to idolatry, pride and other sins.
John 19:30 described the last word of Jesus. He said after tasting the sour wine soaked on a sponge, “It is finished.” This is the message. The work of salvation was finished when he died on the cross.
PRAYER
Thank you for dying for me so I can be free.
REFLECTION
How often do you speak out the message to others?
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

THE REWARD OF GENEROSITY Poem Devotional

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March 29
She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.” – Mark 14:8-9 (NLT)
THE REWARD OF GENEROSITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you treat the Lord with reverence and majesty?
Are you faithful in spending time with Jesus regularly?
The woman who anointed Christ’s feet was remembered
She became an example of bigheartedness and was awarded.
Generosity is an act of veneration and honoring the Lord
When we bring what belongs to him, we give him applaud
Everything we have comes from our gracious heavenly father
Let’s praise him by giving back what he gave us and be kind to others.
Are you a giving person? The act of giving is the whole theme of a Christian’s life. Abraham became the father of all believers because of his faith and generosity. He was tested by God to give his son, Isaac as an offering for him and he never doubted what God requested. He passed the test of faith and kindness.
The bible tells us the story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with very expensive perfume. Jesus rewarded her reverence by ensuring that she was remembered throughout the world where the Good News was preached. Jesus gave back to her the respect that she gave to him.
PRAYER
Lord, stir my heart to generously give always.
REFLECTION
How has God paid back your generosity to him?
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

KINGDOM BUSINESS Poem Devotional

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November 1                                                              The Power of God’s Word
Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. – Mark 16:15(NLT)
KINGDOM BUSINESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
What is your purpose in life?
Are you here to get what you want or be a light?
How do you spread the Good News to everyone?
Are you living in a material world instead of seeking the Son?
All believers are expected to do kingdom business
It is spreading the Good News and not being consumed by “busy”ness
God wants us all to partake of his kingdom
What do you need to give up to enjoy God’s freedom?
There are so many things that keep people busy. Careers, relationships, accruing wealth, chasing dreams, wanting fame and power, finding romantic love, etc keep people distracted from the business of God’s kingdom. There are some individuals who even reach the end of their lives and not know why they are here on earth. It is sad to see people going in circles making the same mistakes over and over again without realizing their purpose.
The bible tells us our purpose in life. It is to go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. We need not be preachers, evangelists or bible scholars to fulfill this purpose. We need to tell them that God loves them and gave his Son to pay our debts.
PRAYER
Lord, use me to further your Kingdom.
REFLECTION
What have you done to spread the gospel to everyone?
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 ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS Poem Devotional

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October 23                                                                          The Power of God’s Word
And the good news about the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it and then the end will come.
– Matthew 24:14 (NLT)
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you spread the good news of God’s kingdom?
Are you an advocate of peace and freedom?
God loves us so much that He sacrificed his son to free us
He wants us to follow Christ’s example to avoid sin and lust.
All believers must preach the good news throughout the world
Christians must proclaim God’s truth and seek his word
Let all nations hear it so that everyone will be ready
He longs for his people to be free from slavery.
How have you been spreading the good news? We don’t all have to become spiritual leaders to be preachers of the good news. God has given us different ministries to be responsible for. Your ministry could be your own family, friends, co-workers, even strangers in the grocery store, your children, etc. With the rise of information technology, we can reach to more people around the world nowadays.
The bible says that all believers have the responsibility to spread the good news about the kingdom of God throughout the whole world so that all nations will hear it and be ready when the end comes.
PRAYER
Lord, show me who to tell the good news to.
REFLECTION
Who have you shared the good news with?
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

COUNTERFEIT GOSPEL Poem Devotional

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October 11                                                                 The Power of God’s Word
You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News, but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who deliberately twist the truth concerning Christ. – Galatians 1:6-7(NLT)
COUNTERFEIT GOSPEL
A poem and essay by ILMA
Does your belief about Christ focus on self seeking goals?
Does your life anchor on getting pleasures for the body and soul?
If you claim you are a believer and living a superficial life
Be careful, this is not the gospel that brings light.
There are many false teachings and preachers that twists the truth
Seek God and His ways and your life will get deeper roots
The only way to know counterfeit gospel is to know God’s word
It guides you to be able to discern the ways of this world.
How does one recognize a counterfeit from the real thing? One must be able to inspect and really study the genuine thing. The bible tells us that there are many false teachers propagating a gospel that is not from Christ. They try to add or subtract from the Good News and somehow make it appealing to unbelievers and believers alike. Satan wants us to be blind and stay unclear about God’s truth. This is how he can deceive people from following God’s ways. We are cautioned to take responsibility to know the truth because it protects us from being fooled.
PRAYER
Lord, guide me.
REFLECTION
Why is seeking the word important?
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