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VICTORY THROUGH FAITH Poem Devotional

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For every child of God defeats this evil world and we achieve this victory through our faith.
– 1 John 5:4(NLT)
VICTORY THROUGH FAITH
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you believed in the Lord Jesus Christ
You will be equipped with power to live this life
Every child of God defeats this evil world
That is what he says in his precious word.
You cannot have victory over sin through your own strength
Only through Christ can you win and straighten what’s bent
Grow your faith because it is the only thing that saves
Believe that Christ is the only one who will make you brave.
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Many believers try to overcome sin in their own strength. I used to do this before I became born again. It never really brought victory in my life. I was always striving to be good. When I became a born again, the Lord revealed to me that I didn’t have to do all the work. He taught me how to rely on his strength instead of on doing this on my own.
The reason why many believers are not able to overcome evil is because they do the work that only God can do. They do not live under his grace. We can only expose the tactics of the enemy if we grow our faith and believe in God’s power. We will not be able to win over Satan without faith.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to grow my faith and never falter.
REFLECTION
How do we submit to Jesus’ authority?
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VICTORY THROUGH CHRIST Poem Devotional

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March 14
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Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.
– Romans 8:37(NLT)
VICTORY THROUGH CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
Trials may come, but you’ll win and thrive in life
Despite what may seemingly be overwhelming
Don’t lose hope for victory is beaming.
Keep growing your faith and you will behold victory
The battle was already won by the blood of Jesus
Seek the only true God who can grant salvation
Jesus leads the way to victory over temptations.
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I used to bicycle at least 30-60 kilometers daily. It was almost fifteen straight years that I did it. I joined a national bicycle competition in my forties and was the only woman in the 300 cyclists run in the Philippines on our Independence day celebration. I just had a bike accident before the contest so I wanted to overcome my fear of riding again. Those men who competed were in their teens up to their thirties. I was in my early forties. I wanted to see how I’d survived the many other cyclists beside me in a velodrome set up. We needed to finish 50 laps and I did over half of that. I may not have won the contest, but I was victorious to overcome my fear and age factor. When we discipline ourselves to be devoted to seek Jesus faithfully, victory is not far.
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PRAYER
Thank you that I can be victorious when I abide in you.
REFLECTION
Why do some Christians fail to be victorious in their trials and sufferings?
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

VICTORY FROM CHRIST Poem Devotional

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February 12________________________________________
Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. – Psalm 3:8(NLT)
VICTORY FROM CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you think you can win without Christ
You are deluding yourself in this life
Victory comes only from God’s power
It is him alone who can make Satan cower.
Why do you continue to use your own effort to win?
Leave to Christ all your struggles over sin
He is the only one who has authority over us
Trust him and you’ll have no need to fix, worry or fuss.
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Have you ever watched a live sports event? I used to be a cyclist and watching the Tour De France was always a joy. Even if I am just on television and not being there in France, I could feel the journey and challenges that these cyclists experience vicariously. It is months of hard work and pressing on that brings about victory for these athletes. Our struggles in life builds our character and perseverance just as these athletes’ lives brings about the desire to win the competition or tournament.
In God’s economy, our victory comes from faith and hope. We don’t win from life’s challenges in our own efforts. We grow in our faith when we continually hope that God is going to deliver and fulfill his promises. Even though we don’t see results or get answers, we look up to the victory that comes only from him.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to rely on you always.
REFLECTION
Please bring me victory over the enemy’s ploys.
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

VICTORY THROUGH FAITH Poem Devotional

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October 24
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For every child of God defeats this evil world and we achieve this victory through our faith.
– 1 John 5:4(NLT)
VICTORY THROUGH FAITH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will ensue
It is waiting eagerly and abiding in him and in what is true
For every child of God wins over this wicked world
We will have victory by confessing his powerful word.
Don’t ever lose hope when you can’t see results
God knows what’s best, so do not revolt
Keep on growing your faith so you can win
It is the best way you can overcome sin.
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One of the best verses about faith is the centurion’s story in Matthew 8. In ancient Rome, “centurion” meant “captain of 100”. The backbone of the Roman army were the centurions who were legionaries. The centurion received pay that amounted to more than 20 times the ordinary soldiers pay, about 5,000 denarii per year.
In Matthew’s account, the centurion stooped down in humility and asked Jesus to heal one of his servants who was paralyzed and in terrible pain. The officer’s words “I am not worthy to have you come in my house, but only say the word and my servant will be healed,” is one of the strongest manifestations of faith. Jesus himself was amazed by him. Because of his faith, he was granted healing for his servant.
PRAYER
Lord, give me a faith that never wavers.
REFLECTION
Why do you think faith is the foundation of victory over sin?
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

ONE WHO IS OVER ALL THINGS Poem Devotional

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September 26
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Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. -1 Chronicles 29:11(NLT)
ONE WHO IS OVER ALL THINGS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you ever claim ownership to abilities and skills?
Do you acknowledge God who enables you to do his will?
Everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to Him
Why do you even boast that they’re yours to keep?
If only all persons see the one who is over all things
They will be humbled and easily overcome sin
The Lord alone is great, majestic and powerful
Praise him constantly and always stay faithful.
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Have you ever wondered why some families or companies made it successfully in growing their relationships or organizations? What is the formula for their triumph? I think that one of the factors that make relationships and businesses thrive is having someone take leadership and control in overseeing things. Notice how an office turns into chaos in the absence of a boss or higher authority? Good leadership and management is crucial to any unit or relationship.
God is the creator and owner of all things. Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to him. It is only right to give him praise and let him be God.
PRAYER
Lord, let me only boast of your power.
REFLECTION
How is worshiping God and pointing to him going to change your quality of 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

VICTORY FROM FOLLOWING CHRIST Poem Devotional

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April 3________________________________________
Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. – John 16:33(NLT)
VICTORY FROM FOLLOWING CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
The world we live in is full of trials and sorrows
Don’t worry for there is always hope for tomorrow
Christ died for us on the cross so we can have victory
He wants us to follow his example so we can live life boldly.
You will never go wrong if you follow Jesus Christ
He showed us how to overcome this temporary life
Look up to the cross and you will never be crushed
If you do it out of love, it won’t ever feel like a task.
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For a very long time, I believed human effort will save me. So I always performed and please others to get approval. The world wants us to believe that we have to earn our salvation. It is one of the lies that the enemy generates in the hearts of many. Because I came from a third world country, it became almost normal to complain. Somehow, we Filipinos thought that we deserve to whine because we have been through a lot of calamities and suffering and much poverty. Honestly, I think it is an entitlement mentality that people think this way.
The bible says that here on earth, trials and sorrows are inevitable, but Christ overcame sin so we too, can.
PRAYER
Lord, help me learn from your victory over sin.
REFLECTION
How can a believer overcome the world? Is it possible to be victorious on your own effort?
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

VICTORS OVER THE WORLD Poem Devotional

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March 9________________________________________
But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. -John 4:4 (NLT)
VICTORS OVER THE WORLD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you think you can conquer anything in this world?
The bible talks about his children as victors in his word
If you belong to God, you will triumph over the enemy
The Holy Spirit is greater than the spirit of the worldly.
Fear not for you are given dominion when commit to Christ
You can have his power and might over anything in this life
Look up the cross and you will never be beaten
Even when you die, later on you will be risen.
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In a conflict or a war, isn’t it always fulfilling to win? I was raised to have ambitions and goals, but somehow never taught how to achieve them. I was an underachiever my whole grade school years. I always hear voices that tell me “I am not good enough”, “Nothing you do will make you a success”, “You are never going to make it and be someone.” For twelve years I accepted these lies in my life which limited my dreams.
The bible says that we are victors in Christ. We will have victory only if we believe in him because he gives us authority and power.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for giving me authority.
REFLECTION
What victories have you experienced lately?
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

A SAFE REFUGE Poem Devotional

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April 21
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My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. – Psalm 62:7 (NLT)
A SAFE REFUGE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you feeling beaten with life’s challenges?
Are you able to endure the many changes?
There is a safe refuge that you can run to
God is a rock where no enemy can go through.
Your victory and honor come only from God alone
Repent and confess and he will forgive all wrongs
Take shelter in his great love and mercy
He faithfully comforts those who are weary.
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We live in a world full of noise and distractions. It stops us from really spending quality time with our loved ones and especially with God. Whenever we get overwhelmed by all the roles and responsibilities that we face in life, it opens the door for the enemy to tempt us. If we allow such open doors, we expose ourselves to vulnerability to sin.
The bible tells us that the only way we can have victory and honor is from God alone. He is our refuge and our rock, where no enemy can reach. In other words, if we do not rely on God for everything, we will never have triumph over the tactics of the enemy.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for being my rock and refuge.
REFLECTION
Why should we always focus on God instead of the world?
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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