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We Persevere
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5 We persevere through pain and stress,and reap new…
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A Cheerful Heart
Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up. – Proverbs 12:25 By love divine, where life is stirred,His Spirit longs to help you shine.With splendor touched by God’s own word,uplifted souls will intertwine.A cheerful heart, sings like a bird,where life is stirred, by love divine.Poetry type: Sparrowet prompted by d’Verse.
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Live Revived
My earthly life clings to the dust; revive and refresh me according to Your word. – Psalm 119:25 To live revived, not just survive,God’s saving power holds the keys,resetting life’s priorities.For some it takes a brush with deathwhile begging God for one more breath,to realize His peace and ease.What will it take, to live revived?Not just exist,…
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Praise His Name
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. – Isaiah 25:1 I liveto worship Godto lead with grace and mercyto show my family I love themto share the good news of the Gospel trueto love my neighbor as…
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The Shadow of the Almighty
We live within the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered by the God who is above all gods. This I declare, that he alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. – Psalm 91:1-2 In the shadow of death, life is unbound.In the shadow of life, death…
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Shadow of Shoah
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. – Isaiah 5:20 A tragedy, so horridly deep and widedisplaying hate, bigotry, and genocide,when six million precious souls suffered and died,leaving the world stunned, perplexed, and mortified.With…
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To Keep
The passage reflects a prayer for divine blessings, emphasizing God’s protection, grace, and peace. It portrays God’s unwavering mercy and favor, encouraging trust in His presence during times of sorrow. The poetic form, Decima, reinforces the themes of refuge, renewal, and the importance of divine love in achieving inner tranquility.
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Inevitable Death
And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel. – 2 Timothy 1:1 Inevitable death -I’m not afraid of you.With God, I know the wayto everlasting lifeand joy with Him each day.Inevitable death -…
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Life and Death
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 Darkest night,overshadowinglife and death.Haunting me,I fight, I fight, and I fail.Then God intercedes.Poetry type: Shadorma
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Rise Up
Rise up and shine, for your light has come. – Isaiah 60:1 Most ancient myths are based on truth,springing from the ashes of youth,where evil takes aim from the start,but God is the strength of my heart.I rise up like a bird in flight, so my spirit soars in delight,certain He will never depart,for God…
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Then God
For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. – Psalm 72:12 Death hunted me down.Six days were lost to the void.Then God intervened.Poetry type: Haiku
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Shadow of Death
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:4 Dark shadow of death,I touched your cold hand that day.But God rescued me.Poetry type: Haiku
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Summoned
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 My world went dark.The summonsdelivered.But Goddecidedit wasn’t my time.Poetry type: Septolet
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