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THE FUTILITY OF LIFE Poem Devotional

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January 18________________________________________
You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes. – Haggai 1:6(NLT)
THE FUTILITY OF LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you often wonder why you don’t harvest abundantly?
You work very hard yet you don’t reap much results easily
You put more hours toiling but seem to lose much time
You work day and night, yet there is still much to do and find
Life is futile when you don’t have Christ to look up to
It is pointless when you are blind and can’t see the truth
Your heavenly father awaits you to come back to him
He longs for you to return so he can free you from sin.
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There were many years of my life when I felt that it was meaningless. Those where the dark years when I turned my back on God. I isolated myself from others thinking that if I did, I will feel better. I felt hopeless and depressed those years I rebelled against my Lord. I just went to work, enjoyed every chance I can by gratifying my desires. Then it got to be so tiring. I finally decided to run back to Jesus. Until, we focus on him, our lives will always seem futile.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to constantly keep my eyes on you.
REFLECTION
When was the last time you felt that life was meaningless?
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

WHY WE HARVEST LITTLE Poem Devotional

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March 30
You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes.
-Haggai 1:6 (NLT)
WHY WE HARVEST LITTLE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you help in building God’s temple?
Are you living in extravagance or are you simple?
God wants you to build his house that lies in ruins
He wants you to reap good fruits and win.
You planted much but harvested little
Your wages disappear and you are bitter
You ought to help build the body of Christ
It pleases the Father and leads you to eternal life.
Have you ever wondered why some people are living luxurious lives and still feel empty and lonely? Many famous people’s lives are very sad and superficial. On the outside, they have all the physical comforts they could ever want but inside, they feel helpless and unhappy. They are always longing for something they can never have, the fruits of the Spirit.
The bible tells the people through prophet Haggai that he wants his church rebuilt. He disapproves their lifestyle of living in luxurious houses and yet God’s house is in ruins. Have you contributed in building the house of God instead of focusing on creating comfort zones and wealth for yourself?
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to help build your church.
REFLECTION
What can you contribute to build God’s kingdom?
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