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UNSHAKEN Poem Devotional

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October 7                                                                           The Power of God’s Word
I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. – Acts 2:25 (NLT)
UNSHAKEN
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who trust the Lord will never be shaken
He is there when challenged and are burdened
Whether there is hail or storm or disaster
God protects them in all calamities and encounters.
The Lord is faithful to those who love him
He is always living inside to protect them
He promised his Spirit to dwell in their hearts
If you are faithful to seek Him, He will never depart.
Have you ever been loved so faithfully by someone? Devotion and faithfulness are key factors that make a relationship thrive. Most marriages that end in divorce usually lack these ingredients. Therefore, their marriages didn’t last long. Most successful relationships are anchored on faithfulness and trust. When unfaithfulness lures one partner, it usually ends the relationship eventually.
The bible tells us how faithful God is to his people. Even when Christ died, he left the Holy Spirit to dwell in the hearts of believers. King David acknowledges the presence of the Lord with him always in Acts 2:25. That is why is never shaken because he knows that God is always beside him. All believers must remember that He lives in us.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your faithfulness.
REFLECTION
How faithful are you to a God who constantly wants to be with you?

TAKE REFUGE IN THE LORD Poem Devotional

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October 6                                                                     The Power of God’s Word
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.
– Psalm 118:18 (NLT)
TAKE REFUGE IN THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you tired, challenged or questioned by others?
Were you betrayed by one of your sisters or brothers?
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men
God deeply cares for us than any other human.
If you trust people, they may not live up to your expectations
Take refuge in the Lord and bring your supplications
The Lord is faithful to respond and grant you your needs
If you ask in his name, he is faithful to provide and give.
Have you ever experienced betrayal? It hurts to be let down by people especially if they are someone you love or very close to you. Most people take a long time to get over betrayals. Expectations play a vital role in relationships. When we have certain expectations of someone that we keep to ourselves and do not reveal it, we are opening the door for trouble. If that someone fails to live up to such expectations, we can feel betrayed. There are others who really purposely deceive others. The bible tells us to only take refuge in the Lord rather than to trust in people.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me to run only to you always.
REFLECTION
When was the last time you were betrayed by someone you love deeply?

CAN DO NOTHING WITHOUT GOD

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October 4                                                                               The Power of God’s Word
I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.
– John 5:19 (NLT)
CAN DO NOTHING WITHOUT GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you think that you are what you are because of your own doing?
Do you honestly believe that without God, you are something?
Jesus Christ himself didn’t do anything without the Father
He did what he’s told and also did it to his sisters and brothers.
Whenever you do something outside of God’s Spirit
You bear the consequences of such lawless habits
You will never be anything without God’s grace and mercy
Run to him and you will reap a harvest of peace and bounty.
The world has propagated the idea of self-will. Humans take pride in doing things their own way. However, dependence on God is crucial to reap the promises he gave his believers. . After I got a revelation from God about my self-reliance, I had to let go of it and give up my pride.
The bible says that even Jesus did nothing by himself but only did what his Father did. If Jesus himself obeyed and relied on God, who are we to think we can be independent of God.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to obey and depend on you always.
REFLECTION
Why is it required for Christians to obey and depend on God?

SPIRIT WITHOUT LIMIT Poem Devotional

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October 3                                                                          The Power of God’s Word
He is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the spirit without limit. – John 3:34 (NLT)
SPIRIT WITHOUT LIMIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When Jesus was with us, he spoke only of God’s word
That is how Christ won and conquered the world
He was sent by God to save mankind from sin
He sacrificed his one and only Son for us to be redeemed.
God grants us his spirit without limit if we allow it
If we cooperate with Him, we will enjoy all his gifts
As we speak God’s word, we allow the Spirit to thrive
The hungrier we are for his word, the more we will enjoy life.
Have you ever experienced an encounter with God’s spirit? I used to have a very soft voice at once point in my life. I was supposed to sing for a mass and didn’t have to use a microphone. I had to fill the church with my voice. I prayed that I will be filled by the Holy Spirit and be used to let the congregation hear my voice.
To my amazement and to others who knew me, my voice filled the church.
The bible says that when we speak of God’s word, God will give us the spirit without limit. The spirit will use us to glorify God.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to welcome your spirit always.
REFLECTION
Why is speaking God’s word essential to Christians?

THE ULTIMATE GIVER Poem Devotional

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October 2                                                                         The Power of God’s Word
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. – John 3:27 (NLT)
THE ULTIMATE GIVER
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you believe that without God’s grace you cannot have anything?
Do you think that you have a job because you are worth something?
Are you boastful of those talents, skills and wealth that you possess?
Are you thankful for all that you own or do you continually obsess?
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven
All things come from the Father who loves all his children
Be thankful because all things you have comes from Him
He wants you to enjoy all his creation and be free from sin.
Do you enjoy God’s creation? Are you thankful for each little or major things that you have in life? The world does not want to recognize the ultimate giver, the Lord God Almighty. We have a lack of gratitude for the things we receive from him. Some people claim it was their own doing that made them have such things. God is the source of all things.
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. So, why can’t we be thankful for everything we have because the bible says that we won’t receive anything, unless God gives it to us?
PRAYER
Lord, help me to remember that everything comes from you.
REFLECTION
Why is an attitude of gratitude essential to receive more blessings?

COME TO THE LIGHT Poem Devotional

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October 1                                                                               The Power of God’s Word
All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. – John 3:20-21(NLT)
COME TO THE LIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you in the midst of adversity and trials?
Are you boldly embracing God’s will or in total denial?
All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it
They do not want to change and faithfully commit.
Those who are righteous are equipped to win the fight
They want others to see what God does in their lives
If you want victory over sin, then come to the light
You will reap the harvest that God promised in your life.
I lived in total darkness a good number of my life. It was an awful time of hopelessness and desperation. I hated myself and had a hard time accepting others. I lived in total harmony with the world’s system. Self-glorification was the motivation for doing almost everything. It was a life full of misery and conflict.
The bible says that those who do evil, do not want to come near the light for fear of being exposed but those who are righteous, come to the light so others can glorify God.
PRAYER
Lord, enlighten my life always.
REFLECTION
How has God shown light in your life?

BORN OF THE SPIRIT Poem Devotional

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Sept 30                                                                                  The Power of God’s Word

I assure you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. – John 3:5-6 (NLT)          

 

A poem and essay by ILMA

Are you born of water and the Spirit?

Do you adhere to God’s word and live it?

Humans can reproduce only human life

The Holy Spirit can bring you discernment and insight.

I assure you, only those born of the Spirit can enter God’s kingdom

The spirit can get you out of bondage to sin and lead you to freedom

Soak in the Holy Spirit so you will know God’s will for you

Allow him to live inside your heart and constantly renew.

There was a time in my life when the Spirit was so alive in me. Those were the years when I was transitioning form a wayward life into the life that Christ wanted for me. As my nature dictated, I was mostly inclined to follow its selfish desires, but the Spirit of God entered my heart as soon as I asked God to save me.

The bible says that no one can enter God’s kingdom unless we are born of water and the Spirit because only the Holy Spirit can give birth to a spiritual life.

PRAYER

Lord, never let me grieve your Spirit.

REFLECTION

How can you let the Spirit stay in your heart?

 

FOR more testimonials about God’s word, please check my youtube videos on ILMA BARAYUGA-DOHERTY’s poem devotionals or you can go to my website at www.ilmaarts.com and check the posts. If you want to receive daily poem devotionals from me, just email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

 

WHO CAN SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD Poem Devotional

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Sept 29                                                                                  The Power of God’s Word
I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God. – John 3:3(NLT)
WHO CAN SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you looking forward to see God’s kingdom?
Are you free from sin and enjoy freedom?
Are you inclined to be good or remain a sinner?
Do you allow the enemy to lose or be the winner?
Unless you are born again, you cannot see heaven
Abiding in his will makes you one of his children
Be like these little ones who are pure in their spirits
If you live by God’s word, you’ll always want to seek Him.
What does it take to see the kingdom of God? Many believers have many views about this. Even the apostles and disciples of Jesus in their time didn’t comprehend what are the prerequisites to enter the heavenly realm. When Jesus was teaching, some of the children were gathered around him, but some of his disciples where shooing away these little ones. So, Jesus told them that unless they become like these little children, they won’t enter the kingdom of God.
The reply of Jesus to his apostles when they asked how to see the kingdom of God is to be born again. They didn’t realize that Jesus was speaking of being born by the spirit.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to stay pure to see your kingdom.
REFLECTION
When were you born again?

GOD MAKES THE SEED GROW Poem Devotional

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Sept 28                                                             The Power of God’s Word
It is not important who does the planting or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. -1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT)
GOD MAKES THE SEED GROW
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you still do the same old things you used to be?
Are you constantly changing your ways to become free?
Do you listen to those who bring you closer to God?
Are you contented with life and your status quo?
It is not important who does the planting or watering
What matters is that God makes the growing
Live your life in the Spirit and be in constant harmony
You will reap a harvest of love, joy and tranquility.
“Change” is the only constant thing in this world. When people resist it, many things happen to them. Human nature clamor for control over things and situations. “Change” can disturb the comfort zone. Many fears arise from “change” because of the fact that it is something new. We cling to the “power of knowing” because we are in control if we do. We don’t want to let go of that power.
The bible says that it’s not important who plant or water the seeds of God’s word because it is God who makes it grow. God makes everything work out for good.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to let go of control and embrace “change.”
REFLECTION
What changes in your life are you still resisting?

WHO CAN HAVE CHRIST’S MIND Poem Devotional

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Sept 27                                                       The Power of God’s Word
For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him? But we understand these things for we have the mind of Christ.
-1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT)
WHO CAN HAVE CHRIST’S MIND?
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know the Lord’s thoughts?
Are you still in confusion and lost?
Who can have the mind of Christ?
It is only for those who never lose sight.
How can anyone comprehend the spiritual realm?
The believer knows because the spirit of God tells
Faith will cause you to understand and get discernment
Focus on his grace and mercy to receive enlightenment.
If you are unbeliever trying to understand the mind of Christ, I assure you that you will never be able to comprehend his thoughts and ways. I tried very hard when I wasn’t born again. The more I relied on human wisdom, the more I get confused. As soon as I seek his word and studied it, I got revelations and understanding of his truth in Scriptures.
The bible says that the only way we can know the Lord’s thoughts is when we seek his word faithfully and obey what it says. If we faithfully search for the truth, it will set us free and clear our minds and heart. When we get purified, Christ will reveal himself to us.
PRAYER
Lord, reveal yourself to me more each day.
REFLECTION
Why is it essential for a Christian to seek God daily?