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Revived
My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. – Psalm 119:25 My flesh failed me last Valentine’s Day, but God revived my heart and soul.Poetry type: American Sentence
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Alive
Then the LORD God formed the human of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the human became a living creature. – Genesis 2:7 Alive!Yes, I’m alive.But I came close to death.So very close that day last year.I tasted darkness, so bitter and cold,but lived to see another…
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From Yoke to Yutori
Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29 Pursuing the world,separated from mercyheld me captive in despair.Pursuing Jesus,brings peace and rest to my soulwith free reign to love and hope.Poetry type: SedokaInspired by:…
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God Numbers Our Days
A man’s days are numbered. You know the number of his months. He cannot live longer than the time You have set. – Job 14:5 I thought surely I would die that day, the day I lost my breath.My mind went blank, my soul went dark, and all words ran away to hide.The grim reaper…
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My Portion Forever
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. – Psalm 73:26 Yes, my heart and my flesh may fail,my breath may stop, and skin may pale,I may not live to tell the tale,But God is my portion always.Poetry type: OVI
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An Ode to an Atlantic Sunrise
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 The bright sun rays glisten upon the water as the north wind blows her chilly ocean breeze.The whimsical clouds act as…
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His Name
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:9 My soul awaits the break of dawn,first light on which to look upon.To enter through those pearly gates,the break of dawn, my soul awaits.By rhythmic grace, life strolls along,alive to dance and sing His song.He leads my steps and sets the pace,life…
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Immanuel
The Son is the gleaming brightness of God’s glory. He is the exact likeness of God’s being. He uses his powerful word to hold all things together. He provided the way for people to be made pure from sin. Then he sat down at the right hand of the King, the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews…
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Never Again is Now
If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear; if war breaks out against me, even then I will keep trusting. Psalm 27:3 Skeleton frames huddled behind barbed wire,where time folds in on itself,never again is now.Poetry type: KimoThe Day of Liberation commemorates January 27, 1945 when the Auschwitz Concentration Camp was freed from the Nazis.
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How Could I Know?
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 I call out to the Lord,because my eyes are weakand I only see darkness.That which is hidden,I cannot distinguish,or discern what is true.Such unsearchable thingshow could I know,without His revelation?From His heart to mine,through…
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God Longs to Bless
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience/restraint), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 By the Holy Spirit’s power,still guiding hour-by-hour,we have His Word from which to draw.With a peaceful kind of patience,only the Spirit can dispense,where His sweet mercy still brings awe.Love, joy, and peace…
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Wonderful Counselor
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Mighty God, Messiah to all,bridge to heaven, love above all.Full of glory resplendent,Great King David’s descendent.Oh, Wonderful…
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The Messiah
Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11 To us all a Son is given,that our sins may be forgiven.Fully God yet fully man,all part of the master plan.Lamb of God, without blemish,all blessings You replenish.To us all a Son is given,that our sins…
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