COOPERATE WITH GOD AND BE HAPPY Poem Devotional

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June 27                                                               The Power of God’s Word
Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny.
-Ecclesiastes 6:10 (NLT)
COOPERATE WITH GOD AND BE HAPPY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you get up each day, thinking what God has to say?
Do you want to get things done your own way?
Do you know God’s destiny for your life?
Do you cooperate with him or do you constantly fight?
Everything was made by God to fit in his design
Each one plays a big role in his kingdom plan
It was known long ago what each person would be
So there’s no use arguing with God, just cooperate and be happy.
“I did it my way”, that was the phrase that ended the famous song “My Way.” As young as two years old, I heard and sang that song many times. I didn’t realize that by doing so I have disobeyed God’s plan for me. It is so sad to watch people destroy their own lives by not cooperating with God’s will for them. No wonder many of us feel incomplete, empty and have no joy.
The bible says that everything has already been decided by God even before we were born. There’s no use arguing with the one planned and who knows it all.
PRAYER
Lord, let me always cooperate with your plan.
REFLECTION
How do you actualize God’s plan for you?

WHEN INSULTED FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN Poem Devotional

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June 19                                                           The Power of God’s Word
So be happy when you are insulted for being a Christian, for then, the glorious spirit of God will rest upon you.–1 Peter 4:14 (NLT)
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do people think you are weird when you declare Christ as your Savior?
Do they say you are crazy when you sing praises to the Father?
Are you being picked on for staying away from corruption?
Are people angry at you for declaring the truth and shaking their illusions?
Be happy when you are insulted for being a Christian
The spirit of God will rest upon you and will strengthen
It will bring grace, mercy and blessings from your creator
You are part of God’s chosen people and he will bring you favor.
Are you being questioned for believing in God? I have experienced being ostracized because I have a close relationship with the heavenly father since I was a kid. Some people think I am much too creative and that I made up things about my direct communication with the Lord. The movie “Heaven is for real” would attest to the fact that the Lord is there for us when we are insulted. The bible tells us to be happy when we are persecuted for being a Christian for we will have God’s spirit in us.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for being present in those who believe.
REFLECTION
What would insults do to those who are faithful?

GOD SEES WHAT THE WICKED DOES Poem Devotional

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April 22                                                                                    The Power of God’s Word

The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them.         –Proverbs 21:12 (NLT)     

 

A poem by ILMA

Do you often wonder why God allows evil to happen?

Why do people’s hearts continually harden?

How can we help those who are experiencing violence?

Are we bold enough to expose their insolence?

God sees the evil things the wicked does

He watches over those who obey and trusts

He may allow wickedness to take place

God will bring justice and that is what his word says.

Evil lurks in our society. A lot of people have lost faith in God because of the prevalence of wickedness. People question why God would allow such things to happen especially to the weak and vulnerable. I’ve had my share of blaming God for the many sufferings I’ve experienced in life until I studied his word. He revealed to me that after all the pain I went through, he was there to protect me and later on bring justice to my abusers.  He also taught me to forgive so I can be free. The bible tells us that God is a god of justice. We may not be able to comprehend why bad things happen, but God is always watching and promised to bring justice.

PRAYER

Lord, teach me how to trust you.

REFLECTION

Why is faith essential especially in times of crisis?