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ENTRY TO THE NARROW DOOR

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June 12
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Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom for many will try to enter but will fail. -Luke 13:24(NLT)
ENTRY TO THE NARROW DOOR
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you always choose the easy way to do things?
Do you avoid inconveniences at all cost to achieve?
Watch out, for the gate to hell is wide and open
But narrow is the door that leads to God’s kingdom.
You must work hard to enter this challenging gate
Many will try but will fail because they lose faith
Persist and never give up for it will welcome you
God will be waiting patiently till you get through.
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In this day and age of convenience, most individuals want a piece of comfort. If anyone will be given an opportunity to take the short cut and the easy way, they would. In the past, I would always take that choice, to do the easiest way at doing something. The path to God’s kingdom is not always an easy road to take. In fact, the bible says that it is a narrow door that leads to God’s kingdom and not all people who take the road are able to get through. Why do you think God makes it harder for people to get into his kingdom? That’s because our world is not God’s kingdom. He has different prerequisite to enter it.
PRAYER
Lord, never let me choose the easy way, but have patience to see what you are teaching me.
REFLECTION
Why do you think people choose the wider door rather than the narrow door to heaven?
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

REAL LIFE Poem Devotional

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August 12________________________________________
For you died to this life and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
–Colossians 3:3-4 (NLT)
REAL LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
What is your purpose in life?
Is it to satisfy yourself or be a light?
When Christ died on the cross for you
Your heart was changed and renewed.
Your real life lies inside what Christ did
It is not from works alone or good deeds
When Christ is your only focus in life
You will share in his glory and take delight.
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There are many people who live their lives focused on what the world offers such as power, fame, wealth, career and many more. They have no clue that the real life lies in our spirit and hearts. The physical concerns of our lives such as health, wealth, comfort and emotions are just superficial. We need to go deeper than what we see and how to meet our needs.
When Christ died for us on the cross, he showed us what our real life is. He exampled his humility and love for others. He wasn’t concerned with comforts and meeting his needs. He was reaching out especially to those who are sick, broken and poor. He showed us what life really is by serving others and obeying God.
PRAYER
Lord, help us to live to serve and not be served.
REFLECTION
When did you ever gave up something for someone?
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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