CLEANSING PRAYER Poem Devotional

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August 23
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How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
-Psalm 19:12(NLT)
CLEANSING PRAYER
A poem and essay by ILMA
How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from hidden fault as soon as it starts
You are the only one who knows me inside and out
Only you can lead me to the righteous route.
Purify my intentions and let me not be distracted
Only your grace can keep me focused and motivated
Forgive me when I become so self-centered and waylaid
Grant me mercy so I can have the courage to be brave.
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There are occasions when we get sidetracked and distracted with the things we do in life. The enemy wants us to be busy so that we won’t have time for God. When Satan traps us into his “worldly pleasures and standards,” it can be so subtle that we don’t even realize that our time, energy and peace were already stolen. One way that I get waylaid is when I start to crave for something. The desire is so indirect that it seems alright at first, then it becomes an obsession and the center of my time and effort. Before I know it, I have lost intimacy with the Lord. The bible tells us that we need to come to Jesus and ask him to constantly examine our hearts.
PRAYER
Lord, bring to my attention any hidden faults and sins I commit.
REFLECTION
How is spending time with God going to bring us victory from our daily spiritual battles?
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

RIVER OF DELIGHTS Poem Devotional

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You feed them from the abundance of your own house, letting them drink from your own river of delights. -Psalm 36:8(NLT)
RIVER OF DELIGHTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you investing in God’s kingdom by hungering for him?
Are you able to live the new life He gave you that conquered sin?
God loves you so much, you must drink from his river of delights
If you believe him, you will be pulled out of darkness into his light.
Feed on his unfailing love and you will be quenched in this river
Drink and be satisfied with what he is offering you, the living water
You will be refreshed and invigorated; it cleanses and purifies
You will find peace and joy and will be constantly energized.
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Water is very important in our life. Without it, we cannot live. We can go on without food but we can’t survive without water. Water has many functions. It cleanses our bodies inside and out. It quenches our thirst and make us feel satisfied and whole. Most illnesses can be traced down when we get dehydrated or we don’t drink enough water.
The bible talks about the river of delights in Psalms 36. It refers to the unfailing love of God for his people and how he will give an abundance of his resources to those who come and seek him. All humanity can find solace in his overflowing love.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your river of delights.
REFLECTION
When has God allowed you to enjoy in his river of delights?
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