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SPIRIT OF GOD HOVERS Poem Devotional

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The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. -Genesis 1:2 (NLT)
SPIRIT OF GOD HOVERS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Even in darkness, God’s spirit hovers
He watches and cares for all his people
When you are feeling dejected and down
He will bring you comfort and calm.
The Spirit of God knows everything
You need not fear or go in hiding
He is ever present and all seeing
No need to fret about anything.
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Have you ever been at the bottom of the pit? I have been in it for over four decades of my life. It was a roller coaster of panic, frustration, fear and desperation. I felt that I was imprisoned by me own emotions, expectations and fears. I lived in the darkest moments between fourteen to fifty-six years of my life. Even at the time that I almost ended my life as a teenager and in my mid-twenties, I sensed a spirit hovers over me and watches me. Maybe it was the same spirit that saved my life when I almost succeeded ending it. He sent two of my closest friends to check up on me when I was bathed in my own blood when I missed choir practices that day. I thank God that he has pulled me out of the abyss. He is always hovering over me.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for always hovering over me.
REFLECTION
When have you felt God’s Spirit or presence watching over you?
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

DETERMINED TO DO HIS WILL

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August 8
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Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.
– Isaiah 50:7(NLT)
DETERMINED TO DO HIS WILL
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind
You will have wisdom, peace, joy and never go blind
When you are determined to do his will, you won’t be shamed
The sovereign Lord will help you when you call on his name.
Those who are resolute to follow his truth
They will be blessed to reap his Spirit’s fruits
Set your mind on obeying all of his commands
Then, you will win over the world and not cave to its demands.
________________________________________One of the hallmarks of a successful person is determination. “Determination” is defined as the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult. As the bible says “press on.” In other words, when we do not stop despite forces against us, we will be able to reap the fruits of that continued effort. When I was raising my son alone, so many trials and challenges were formed against me. I had a choice not to have my baby because I had no partner, jobless and had nothing. The Lord provided for everything when I became resolute to follow his will and keep my child.________________________________________
PRAYER
Lord, give me the determination to follow your will so I can experience your protection.
REFLECTION
How is determination synonymous to faithfulness?
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