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GOD’S FAITHFULNESS TO BELIEVERS Poem Devotional

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I will give them hearts that recognize me as the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me wholeheartedly. -Jeremiah 24:7(NLT)
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS TO BELIEVERS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know how much God loves you?
Have you personally been changed and renewed?
God is faithful to all those who believe and give him laud
He will give them wisdom to recognize him as Lord
He will claim believers as his own people and will bless them
He will restore each one who believes in the one he has sent
He promises salvation to all who return to him wholeheartedly
They will experience countless favors, victory, power and authority.
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Wouldn’t you want a life of peace, joy and victory? What else is preventing you from surrendering your life to God? For many years, I lived dwelling in pain. I tried to compensate the hurt with over-achievements. As a result, I became focused on patting my back for a job well done which turned into idolatry. I idolized my abilities and used it to cover up the emptiness of being devalued and loved. It prevented me from recognizing the Lord as the source of all my gifts. It muted God’s voice in my heart. When I returned and re-committed to him wholeheartedly, he transformed me and gave me a new life.
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PRAYER
Lord, remove anything that would mute your voice in my life or distract me from praising you.
REFLECTION
Why is it necessary to give our whole life to Jesus?

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

WORK YOUR WAY TO WEALTH Poem Devotional

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April 14
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Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappear; wealth from hard work grows over time. -Proverbs 13:11 (NLT)
WORK YOUR WAY TO WEALTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you invest time and effort on working hard
It will reap results and make you glad
No need to get rich so fast or quickly
Wealth disappear this way so easily.
Hard work brings a harvest that is fruitful
It guarantees you a life that is joyful
Work your way to wealth with diligence
It brings you to a life of fullness and excellence.
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I would like to quote an article in “The Atlantic.com” about what happens to people who win lottery tickets. They studied 35,000 lottery winners in Florida and found that 1900 winners filed for bankcruptcy within five years and that while the large infusion of cash reduced the probability of bankruptcy during the first two years of winning, it increased the odds of bankruptcy three to five years out. As for the long term, research regarding an 1832 land lottery in Georgia found that the descendants of those winners did not go on to be wealthier after a few generations. This is just a clear example that wealth obtained from get-rich-quick schemes disappears quickly.
The bible tells us that when wealth is a result of hard work and diligence, it tends to last longer and grow overtime. It clearly shows that God rewards those who work earnestly.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to embrace integrity in my personal and professional life.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God rewards those who diligently work hard in life?
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