October 9________________________________________
Teach the new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: “I am always with you until the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20(NLT)
WITH YOU ALWAYS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know anyone who is ever present?
If you love Christ, you will have his presence
The moment you accept Him as your Savior
He is with you always until forevermore.
He will never forsake; He is always by your side
Seek Him first in all things and remember to abide
He will always dwell in your heart if you let him in
He can’t enter your spirit if you choose to sin.
________________________________________
One of the many causes of broken relationships is abandonment or neglect. According to Peter Gerlach, MSW, “maternal abandonment” occurs when a mother physically, emotionally or psychologically removes herself from her children. She does this by ending or ignoring her responsibility to parent her children, or ending her relationship with her children. I experienced this myself so I can say that the abandonment has left me with so much emotional scars and insecurities. I often wondered, even up to now why I was never good enough for her love. Thanks be to God that his word assured me that I am a child of God and made in his image and will never be abandoned by Him. He is always with me until forever.
________________________________________
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your faithfulness.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God always assures us of his presence once we commit to 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