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Those who wish to boast should boast in this alone; that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord. -Jeremiah 9:24(NLT)
BOAST ONLY ABOUT KNOWING GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you truly know Jesus, you will praise him
For he is the only one who is without sin
He became man just to redeem us all
Why can’t we be like him; He’s so faithful?
Boast only of how you intimately know him
Nothing else matters but to hear His Spirit
When you hunger for him, he will live in you
Focusing on him will transform and make you new.
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Before I became a born again Christian, I never really talked much about my faith and walk with Christ. I was made to believe that we keep our faith to ourselves or it will be boasting and disrespectful of other religions and beliefs. One day, a new believer who was on fire for Jesus asked me if I was a Christian and I said yes. He was perplexed why I never spoke about the Lord. He shared Luke 11:33 to me which says “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. He also mentioned that I should only be boasting about how much I know God.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me never forget to declare my faith to others.
REFLECTION
How is sharing testimonials important in your Christian maturity and growth?
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
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WHAT DELIGHTS THE LORD Poem Devotional
April 15
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But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone; that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things, I, the Lord, have spoken!
-Jeremiah 9:24 (NLT)
WHAT DELIGHTS THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever you feel the urge to boast about anything
Line it up with what the word of God brings
There is no point in boasting about your insight
God can take away anything when you resist and fight.
Seek and truly know your Lord and Savior
It is the only thin Pg you can boast to others
He wants you to spread justice and righteousness
He takes delight when you obey and give up lawlessness.
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What brings you happiness in life? Is it a spouse who showers you with love or a child that brings you so much delight? For many years, I have worked hard to be a responsible mother and faithful servant to God. I used to take pride in being a supermom. When I was saved, God showed me what really delighted him.
The bible tells us that if there is anything that we can boast about, it is truly knowing him and understanding his unfailing love. He wants his people to be just and righteous.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your unfailing love.
REFLECTION
Why should we only boast of knowing Christ?
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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