February 18
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The Lord of Heaven’s Armies will protect his people and they will defeat their enemies by hurling great stones. -Zechariah 9: 15(NLT)
GOD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you struggling to overcome temptations?
Run to the Lord so you can get wise instructions
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies will protect his people
He will defeat anyone who will treat them so cruel.
God is faithful and just to deliver us from harm
Seek and abide in him who is the Son of God
Your obedience and faith will be your shield against evil
If you walk in love, you will keep away the devil.
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Insurance is defined as something providing protection against a possible eventuality. We often insure something of value to us, either our lives and material properties. We want to make sure that in the even of a calamity, theft, or accident, we can be guaranteed some form of compensation for our loss.
How can we insure our spiritual life? Who will cover and protect us when we are being attacked by the enemy either with an illness, disease, a broken relationship, a job loss, the death of someone we love, divorce, or a debilitating fear?
The bible tells us that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will protect his people. He will literally bring down the enemy and hurl back at him all that he uses to harm God’s children.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for shielding me from all the tactics of the enemy.
REFLECTION
How can we cooperate with God in destroying all of the attacks of Satan?
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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PROSPERITY & PROTECTION Poem Devotional
January 30________________________________________
There will be joy and songs of thanksgiving, and I will multiply my people, not diminish them; I will honor them, not despise them. Their children will prosper as they did long ago. I will establish them as a nation before me, and I will punish anyone who hurts them.
– Jeremiah 30:19-20(NLT)
PROSPERITY & PROTECTION
A poem and essay by ILMA
To those who believe in the Lord, there will be rejoicing
They will continue to grow their faith and give thanksgiving
The Lord will multiply his people and prosper them in life
Their children will partake of God’s promises and his light.
God will establish believers and ensure their protection
He loves his children and provides for all their provision
Do not fear for the Lord always blesses his people
He will never forsake those who are always faithful.
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The Lord has poured out so many blessings on all of his people. He fulfills his promises to all of his followers. One of the many things that he promised was prosperity, honor and protection. Some Christians do not even realize all these blessings because they are so focused on material stuff. They miss out on being grateful for a good job, a good relationship, good health, provision for needs, and many more. They shift their focus on things that they do not have. The bible tells us of God’s promise of prosperity and protection.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for all your promises and for fulfilling them.
REFLECTION
What blessings have you received that you need to thank God for?
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
LORD PROTECTS THE RIGHTEOUS
September 18
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The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken.
-Psalm 34:19-20(NLT)
LORD PROTECTS THE RIGHTEOUS
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you have dedicated your life to Christ
You will be blessed and loved in this life
Not one of your bones will be broken
He guards and rescue all of his children.
The righteous person faces many difficulties
But God helps them in their challenges and frailties
Be joyful because he will never allow the godly to fail
He will always be beside them each and every day.
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Some unbelievers think that when you become a Christian, you are saved from troubles. On the contrary, it is the opposite. The closer you are to Christ, the more the enemy entices you to his camp. It is such a big deal for him to reap your close relationship with God. He is the father of all lies and his purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. He need not do that to those who are wicked already. They are no longer a challenge to him. Those who are building and maintaining a relationship with Jesus on the other hand, is a big trophy for him if he gets them down. The bible promises that God will never allow a bone in believers’ bodies to be broken.
PRAYER
Thank you for your protection Lord.
REFLECTION
Cite an instance when you were protected by God from harm?
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
PROTECTED BY ANGELS Poem Devotional
May 18
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For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. -Psalm91:10(NLT)
PROTECTED BY ANGELS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know that God is faithful to those who love him?
He’s always with you and wants you to repent of your sins
He orders his angels to protect you wherever you go
Let God’s word be planted in your hearts so it can grow.
He has given you authority to trample and crush the enemy
You need to declare in his might name so you can have victory
His angels are encamped around you and protects you constantly
Look forward to all his promises so you can prosper continually.
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We live in a war zone. Ephesians 6:12 says: For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. This verse tells us that we are in a daily battle with someone we don’t visually see. How can we win with a war when we don’t see the enemy? This whole chapter written by Paul to the Ephesians is a guide to all believers how to do spiritual combat with the enemy. We are instructed to put on all of God’s armor and reminded in Psalms 91 that God orders his angels to protect you wherever you go.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your reinforcements to protect me.
REFLECTION
Have you experienced angel presence in your life, especially when you were threatened or in danger?
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
OUR SHIELD Poem Devotional
November 12________________________________________
God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right.-Psalm 7:10 (NLT)
OUR SHIELD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Is there anyone who has violated you and treated you bad?
Are there people who rejoice when you are not glad?
He knows what we think of and he discerns the condition of our hearts
He understands our dilemmas and challenges even from the very start
God is our protector, our deliverer, our redeemer and our shield
If we don’t run to him, we will be tempted and easily yield.
The Lord saves those whose hearts are true and right
Have you already committed your entire life to Jesus Christ?
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A shield is something that protects someone or something from danger or getting hurt. How many times have you resorted to using different kinds of things and tactics to protect yourself from being hurt or maligned? It is our human nature to defend ourselves especially when we are being attacked. It is supernatural for us to run to God and let him be our shield, our protector.
The bible talks about how King David depended on God solely as his shield and how important it is for us to have our hearts true and right for our heavenly Father. With a heart that is always after the Lord, he will definitely ensure our safety. He will protect us from all evil around us.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me to always run to you for shield.
REFLECTION
Who do you usually run to for protection when you are being attacked?
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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
GOD PROTECTS THE FAITHFUL Poem Devotional
March 12
What if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us? They would have swallowed us alive in their burning anger. – Psalm 124:2-3(NLT)
GOD PROTECTS THE FAITHFUL
A poem and essay by ILMA
Will you be able to survive an attack without God’s help?
Are you strong enough to be able to self-protect?
We are defeated without God’s sanctification
We will not be victorious if we don’t have his protection.
Remember that without God, man is nothing
He gave us his great love and everything
He will protect all who are faithful to him
He promised that they will be free and redeemed.
The theme of my life for many years was abuse and trauma. The enemy kept me enslaved by telling me many lies. I was kept from knowing the truth about sins that were passed on to me unintentionally by my parents. I am pretty sure that their parents passed on to them as well what they handed me down also, without their awareness. This is the cycle generated by the enemy to keep us imprisoned to sin. He makes it appear like it is the norm to accept all these negative behavior and patterns in our lives since they were passed on to us.
The bible tells us that without God constantly on our side, we will be swallowed up alive in the burning anger of the enemy and his whole camp.
PRAYER
Lord, keep me in your love.
REFLECTION
How do we protect ourselves from sin?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com
YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME Poem Devotional
January 19
I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
– Psalm 16:7-8 (NLT)
YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME
A poem and essay by ILMA
When I am happy and victorious, you are beaming with delight
When I am confused and downcast, you give me insight
When I am grieving over losing someone or something
Your faithfulness and your words are so comforting.
I will bless you Lord, for you guide me even at night
When I am tired and have no energy to resist and fight
You are always with me, not matter what
Thank you for all the favors you grant.
I have married a man who is there for me always. Even though there are times that my needs are not met according to my expectations, his consistency is astounding. It sometimes becomes a concern because I am so creative and spontaneous while he is so constant and a stickler for routines. His stability brings security in our relationship. My spontaneity brings life to it.
The bible tells us how faithful and stable God is to us. He is always there for us. We ought to bless the Lord who guides us constantly even at night. He is our fortress and we will not be shaken for he is always there.
PRAYER
Make me present in your presence Lord.
REFLECTION
Do you feel God’s presence?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com