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PLANTING AND NURTURING Poem Devotional

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April 15________________________________________
The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work. -1 Corinthians 3:8(NLT)
PLANTING AND NURTURING
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever you plant God’s word in your life
You are actually living in his glorious light
When you water God’s truth with your obedience
You become a testimony and learn resilience.
The one who plants and the one who waters work together
Both will be rewarded for and receive a life that’s forever
Whenever we plant and nurture the seeds of God’s word
It will transform us and make us overcome this wicked world.
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I love plants and have been a gardener since high school. Despite small spaces I’ve lived in the past, I always have plants either indoor or outdoor. It is such a fulfilling moment when the seeds that you sow will later on bear flowers, fruits or bloom at their best. Many think that “green thumb” is a gift, but I disagree with that. If you make a choice to care for a plant, the success of that decision will be dependent on how you follow through with nurturing it with water, care and attention.
The bible tells us the same thing. If we plant and nurture the truths that God gave us, we will be rewarded for it and reap fruits from the hard work.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me focus on the fruit rather than the work as I grow my faith.
REFLECTION
How can we reap fruits of the Spirit in our 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

LIKE A MOTHER’S COMFORT

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October 4________________________________________
I will give Jerusalem a river of peace and prosperity. I will comfort you there in Jerusalem as a mother comforts her child. – Isaiah 66:12,13 (NLT)
LIKE A MOTHER’S COMFORT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When your life is full of challenges and trials
Do you run to God for comfort or are you in denial?
God promises his people to have peace and prosperity
He consoles you like a mother gives comfort and stability.
The Lord nurtures us and wants us to grow in love
He commands us to love one another and look above
He is faithful to meet your needs and be there for you
He will lavish you with blessings and make your life new.
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Mothers are one of the greatest gifts that God gave mankind. Without them, we will never be born. They have a special place in God’s heart. He has given them the responsibility to nurture and be the first person to show love to the baby. Even in the womb, the woman was given a special bond to communicate her love for the unborn child. She was chosen by God to be instrumental to bring life into this world.
The bible clearly shows us that God is very nurturing and loving. He is love. He promises those who love him that they will have peace and prosperity. He comforts his people like a mother comforts her own child.
PRAYER
Thank you for all mothers and using them to bring life and love.
REFLECTION
Share an experience when God comforted you like a mother would.
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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