ROOM IN THE FATHER’S HOME poem devotional

December 27
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“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? – John 14:1(NLT)
ROOM IN THE FATHER’S HOME
A poem and essay by ILMA
Don’t worry and don’t be troubled for you are covered
When you believe in Christ, he will bring you favors
There is more than enough room in the Father’s home
Thank God for he will never abandon you or let you roam.
Jesus prepares your room in his Father’s kingdom
Guard your hearts so you can walk in freedom
He is waiting for you to join him in eternity
Are you walking in love in order to have victory?
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Have you ever been admitted to the hospital and waited for so long to be given a room in that situation? When I was in labor for my only child’s birth, the hospital was so full that I had to literally share a bed with someone, until there were enough room to accommodate us. It was the height of much sickness and women giving birth that time. I felt so insignificant and cried knowing that I was sharing not just a room but the bed as well. The bible tells us that there is more than enough room for those who love God in his kingdom.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for making room for me in your home.
REFLECTION
What have you done to ensure your place in God’s kingdom?
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DON’T LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED Poem Devotional

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Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and trust also in me.
–John 14:1 (NLT)
DON’T LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED
A poem and essay by ILMA
Is there something bothering you today?
Remember that God always finds a way
Don’t let your hearts be troubled
God will help and make you braver.
Trust in God and in his Son, Jesus Christ
They care for your well-being and life
Stay focused on his mercy and love for you
Your heart will stay pure and constantly renewed.
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To trust means to place your confidence on someone. It is something foreign to me during my early childhood. My parents were either physically or emotionally absent. My brother and I were left in the care of extended family and they too, didn’t gave us reason to trust them. So, learned to be very independent and I struggled trusting or depending on anyone. I was also a constant worrier then. It took a revelation from God to change me. As God showed me that being anxious will not do me good, I slowly learned to let go and let God be the master of my life. To live in a world infested by corruption and materialism is a very challenging task but if we depend on God for everything, it becomes easier. The bible tells us not to be troubled and trust in God and in Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Lord, teach me to depend on you only.
REFLECTION
Relate a time when your trust was betrayed by 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