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GOD’S PREFERED WORSHIP Poem Devotional

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October 24________________________________________
But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.
-John 4:23(NLT)
GOD’S PREFERED WORSHIP
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you bringing the Lord all the praise?
Is it a kind of worship that focuses on his grace?
God prefers you to worship him in spirit and truth
He values those who allow His word to take root.
God is looking for those who will worship Him this way
He doesn’t care about religion; he wants you to pray
Pray in the spirit at all times and on every occasion
Obey and follow his will to overcome temptation.
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Some Christians don’t know how to worship God, so they concoct their own way of doing so. I used to do my own religious rituals before I became born again. I went to hear mass, prayed to different saints and Mary, received sacraments, prayed novenas and the rosary for four decades. What I didn’t do was to pray in the spirit at all times and in truth. I knew at some moments in my life that I was led by the Spirit but I didn’t always follow what I was led to do. I didn’t know the truth. I thank God that He freed me now and I can worship him in truth and spirit.
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PRAYER
Thank you Lord for your truth and setting me free.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God prefer to be worshiped in spirit and in truth?
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

ON GRIEVING THE HOLY SPIRIT Poem Devotional

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October 5
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Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit and you kept some of the money to yourself. – Acts 5:3(NLT)
ON GRIEVING THE HOLY SPIRIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you are a believer, you don’t want to grieve God’s Spirit
The Lord wants you to heed his commands and always believe
Live a life of obedience, love and persistent humility
Then you will keep the Holy Spirit inside you constantly.
Do not bring sorrow to God’s spirit by the way you live
Get rid of all bitterness, follow his word and so you can see
Be kind to others and forgive them just as God has forgiven you
Be mindful of his presence and your mind will be renewed.
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This verse gives us a picture how Ananias grieved the Holy Spirit. He lied and allowed Satan to corrupt his heart with the love of money. Acts 5 tells us the detailed story how Ananias and Sapphira conspired to test God’s Spirit and as a result, they bought paid a high price by their deaths. They lied about how much money they got from selling their land. They thought they were just lying to the people but were actually lying to God.
Ephesians 4:30-31 tells us what can bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit: bitterness, anger, harsh words, slander and all types of evil behavior. Verse 32 tells us how to please God’s Spirit.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me never grieve your Spirit.
REFLECTION
How can you ensure that you don’t bring the Holy Spirit sorrow?
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

SIGN OF GOD’S MERCY AND GRACE Poem Devotional

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December 24________________________________________
Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. -Luke 2:34 (NLT)
SIGN OF GOD’S MERCY AND GRACE
A poem and essay by ILMA
The child Jesus is a sign of God’s mercy and love for mankind
People don’t realize this great gift, they continue to be blind
Christ was prophesied to cause many in Israel to fall
But he will also bring to many other people so much joy.
Jesus is a sign from God but many will oppose him
He will be the way for us all to be freed and redeemed
Do you welcome this Jesus that God has sent to save you?
Have you opened your heart and mind to be renewed?
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Many people like to believe in signs. Some cultures have many superstitious beliefs that they have embraced for many years and have passed on from generations to generations. Not all signs come from God. We have an enemy who knows us very well. He knows all our weaknesses, our history and especially our vulnerabilities. If we have a relationship with God, the enemy will have a hard time using his own tactics to trick us.
Jesus is the sign that God’s mercy and grace has come.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your gift of salvation.
REFLECTION
Why should we be careful to ask for signs when making decisions or choices?
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