GOD’S INTERVENTION poem devotional

January 24
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For the time has come for me to avenge my people, to ransom them from their oppressors. I was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So I myself stepped in to save them with my strong arm, and my wrath sustained me.
-Isaiah 63: 4-5 (NLT)
GOD’S INTERVENTION
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you are oppressed or depressed
Don’t lose hope for your Lord will be there
Your heavenly Father will intervene in your situation
And you will be amazed at his unwavering devotion.
The Lord will avenge his people and rescue them
He will ensure their oppressors will be incriminated
The Lord will always step in to ransom his people
Run to your Creator and witness his faithfulness.
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Intervention is defined as “to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.” Most counselors, social workers, therapists or mediators fulfill this duty to ensure that their clients’ situations are confronted without much damage to them.
When we encounter much trials in life, sometimes God allows us to go through it for he might be teaching us something or strengthening our faith and endurance. In this verse from Isaiah, the Lord stepped up just at the right time to ransom his people from their oppressors. You may not understand why he allows suffering, but God is in control. In his perfect timing, he will rescue you.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to hold on to your promises during trials.
REFLECTION
When and how did God intervene in your suffering?
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

WHERE TO ASK Poem Devotional

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September 29
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If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. -James 1:5(NLT)
WHERE TO ASK
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you have a trial or need to pray for?
Is there a breakthrough you want to come forth?
Run to the throne of God and present your case
He will not reprimand you for all your cares.
Are you wanting to understand something?
Only God can show you wisdom on anything
Ask whatsoever in his name and he will give you
Open your heart and mind so you can be renewed.
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I think in every human, there is that desire to know or have wisdom. In this day and age, there is so much information flying around. If we are not careful, we can get some good ones and yet we can also be prey to bad sources. God gave us a mind and a heart so that both of these faculties will work together. If we only rely on head knowledge, it can bring us trouble. The enemy targets our mind first so it is easier to corrupt our hearts through our thinking and desires.
The bible says that if you need wisdom, ask God because he will be very happy to help you. He will never rebuke you for asking. He will grant you whatever your heart desires that is in line with his will.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to remember to ask only you for wisdom.
REFLECTION
What should we take caution of with regards to seeking wisdom?
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

HELP US LORD! Poem Devotional

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I have heard all about you Lord. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by. -Habakkuk 3:1(NLT)
HELP US LORD!
A poem and essay by ILMA
When I am sad, lonely and feeling beaten
Will you help me Lord, so I can be strengthened?
In times of my deepest need for comfort and reassurance
Will you be there to grant me mercy and patience?
You have delivered me many times from many afflictions
Will you listed to my cries for help in all my tribulations?
I am filled with awe by your amazing works and power
Will you lift up my spirit, so I can let the enemy cower?
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Many people fear the word “pray.” They have no idea that when they acknowledge God in their weaknesses and trials and use the word “help me!”, they are actually intimately praying. Praying is an act of humility that acknowledges the presence of God and that you need him. How often do you say “Help me, Lord?” If you have never asked help from anyone or from God, you are in serious trouble.
The bible says that we only need to say the magic words, “Help me, Lord.” He wants us to acknowledge our need for his forgiveness, blessings, grace and mercy. When was the last time you asked God for help?
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to ask help from you always.
REFLECTION
Why do you think it is hard for some people to ask help from God?
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