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REWARD FOR NEEDING CHRIST Poem Devotional

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March 23
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God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. – Matthew 5:3(NLT)
REWARD FOR NEEDING CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who do not ask for help from Christ
They will fail and struggle much in life
God blesses those who realize their need for him
To them, the kingdom of heaven, he will bring.
Wouldn’t you want to be spending eternity with God?
Why continue to be self-sufficient and not bring him laud?
When you acknowledge your weakness and seek his guidance
You are humbling yourself and you’ll receive divine assistance.
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Have you ever had a relationship with someone who is so independent that he thinks that he doesn’t need anyone else in his life? They believe the lie that they have it altogether and have no desire to reach out or give help to anyone. They think that in their own strength, they are perfect. What a pity it is to watch these people who have accepted the lie that they are okay without anyone else’s assistance. I have had many relationships with these kind of people. It was draining to be with them because they resist to accept any form of care or love and concern for them.
The bible tells us that those who have realized their need for Christ and others will inherit the kingdom of heaven. He values God-dependence.
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PRAYER
Lord, always remind me to be dependent on you.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God gives his kingdom to those who acknowledge their need for him?
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

BY HIS POVERTY, WE WERE MADE RICH

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August 17
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You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes, he became poor, so that by his poverty, he could make you rich.
-2 Corinthians 8:9(NLT)
BY HIS POVERTY, WE WERE MADE RICH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Jesus Christ was born from a poor family
He could have been rich, but he chose poverty
We all know that he is the richest person
Yet he sacrificed comforts for our redemption.
By his poverty, we were made rich
By his death, he ransomed us from sin
Do you appreciate the sacrifice he made for you?
Do you praise him after he gave you a life that is new?
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In my late twenties, I read the story of St. Francis of Assisi. He came from a wealthy family and squandered his father’s money. Sounds almost like the story of the prodigal son. He enlisted in the army and later on became a captive for a year. It probably was during those times of captivity that he found his spiritual awakening. He had visions and later on he embraced poverty and begged for other poor people. He started preaching the gospel on the streets and later on had many followers. He founded the Franciscan order who embraced poverty to build God’s church and help the poor. Christ chose a life of discomfort rather than a life of prosperity to give us a rich life.
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PRAYER
Lord, forgive me when I complain from discomfort and inconvenience.
REFLECTION
How can poverty draw you closer to Jesus?
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