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ADULTERY BRINGS SHAME Poem Devotional

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July 28
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But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys himself. He will be wounded and disgraced. This shame will never be erased. – Proverbs 6:32-33(NLT)
ADULTERY BRINGS SHAME
A poem and essay by ILMA
To be unfaithful to the one you love is a form of adultery
It is a way of breaking your promise to your one and only
When you commit this sin, you destroy your relationship
It brings about pain and betrayal in your friendship.
Anyone who commits adultery is destroying himself
It brings chaos, shame and guilt to the inner self
The indignity of this act brings much pain and sorrow
Never commit this act so you won’t destroy your tomorrow.
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Easton bible dictionary defines “adultery” as conjugal infidelity. An adulterer was a man who had illicit intercourse with a married or a betrothed woman, and such a woman was an adulteress. Intercourse between a married man and an unmarried woman was fornication. Adultery was regarded as a great social wrong, as well as a great sin. Idolatry, covetousness, and apostasy are spoken of as adultery spiritually in Jeremiah 3:6-9 , Ezekiel 16:32, Hosea 1-3 and Revelation 2:22. In James 4:4, he calls those who are friends with the world as adulterers. One cannot be following the standards of this world and also be loyal to the Lord simultaneously. Anyone who commits adultery is destroying himself or herself.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me never be unfaithful to you and to all my commitments.
REFLECTION
Why do you think adultery brings so much shame?
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PLAYING WITH FIRE Poem Devotional

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July 27
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Can a man scoop a flame into his lap and not have his clothes catch on fire? Can he walk on hot coals and not blister his feet? – Proverbs 6:27-28(NLT)
PLAYING WITH FIRE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you find it pleasurable to play dangerous tricks?
Can someone expose himself to fire and not be sick?
When you fiddle with fire, you will probably burn
It is wise to seek truth so that you can really learn.
Stay away from playing with fire or you might get blisters
We are expected to turn from all kinds of tempters
You cannot expose yourself to evil and expect safety
It is best to run away from danger so you’ll have security.
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Pyromania is an impulse control disorder in which individuals repeatedly fail to resist impulses to deliberately start fires, in order to relieve tension or for instant gratification. There are specific symptoms that separate pyromaniacs from those who start fires for criminal purposes or due to emotional motivations not specifically related to fire. Someone suffering from this disorder deliberately and purposely sets fires on more than one occasion, and before the act of lighting the fire the person usually experiences tension and an emotional buildup. Sounds to me like a stronghold that keeps pyromaniacs in bondage to relieve themselves of their emotional upheaval. The bible tells us never to play with fire or we will get burned.
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PRAYER
Lord, deliver me from people who like to participate in evil ways.
REFLECTION
Why should we never play with fire or test evil ways?
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PERVERTED HEARTS Poem Devotional

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July 26
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What are worthless and wicked people like? They are constant liars, signaling their deceit with a wink of the eye, a nudge of the food, or the wiggle of fingers. Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up trouble. – Proverbs 6:12-14(NLT)
PERVERTED HEARTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
What is in your heart today?
Does it dwell on God’s ways?
Does it plot to cause harm to others?
Is it concerned for your sisters and brothers?
Those who lie constantly have perverted hearts
They stir up conflicts and trouble never departs
They love evil and concoct all forms of deception
They give in easily to all kinds of corruption
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Salaph is the Hebrew word for “pervert.” It means to “twist” or “overturn.” When we hear the word pervert, we usually associate it with deviation from the normal way of doing sex. In other words, these people who engage in acts of perversion are twisting the way things are originally made or used for. There is such a thing as perverted hearts. These people are those who are wicked. They always plot evil and are trouble makers. They defy the real essence of what God made us for. Instead of operating in love, they live their lives to satisfy their own pleasures and whims. They lie constantly in order to manipulate others to give in to their wants. What is your heart’s condition?
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PRAYER
Lord, let me never give in to any form of perversion.
REFLECTION
How can we constantly guard our hearts from being perverted?
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TONGUE OF THE WISE Poem Devotional

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July 23
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. – Proverbs 15:2(NLT)
TONGUE OF THE WISE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you use your tongue to speak the truth?
Have you allowed God’s word to take root?
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing
The mouth of a fool belches out many forms of lying.
Use your mouth only to utter only what will encourage
To dwell on the negative will make others discouraged
The wise will make your life better and not bitter
The fool will find a way to always criticize and belittle.
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Have you ever been with an emotional vampire? They are those who suck out the energy off you. They drain your positive outlook and progress. They usually focus on the negative and find fault and someone to blame. They do not take responsibility for any mistake or fault they have. Instead, they project all their weaknesses on others because they are not brave enough to admit their imperfections. I have had relationships with a few emotional vampires and it was really tiring to be around these people. No matter how optimistic you are, they will find a way to dampen it. I used to be affected by these kind of people, but when I learned to set boundaries on them, I learned not to engage in their foolishness. The wise always encourages.
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PRAYER
Lord, deliver me from negative people.
REFLECTION
Why must we avoid critical and pessimistic people?
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MANIFESTATION OF WISDOM poem devotional

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July 22
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Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
-Proverbs 14:33(NLT)
MANIFESTATION OF WISDOM
A poem and essay by ILMA
Where there is understanding, there you will find wisdom
Where there is truth and fear of the Lord, you’ll find freedom
Revering the Lord is the beginning of knowledge
It brings about a heart that is enshrined in courage.
Wisdom comes from believing in the Lord Jesus Christ
He brings us guidance and leads us to good insights
Fools do not have this kind of thoughts, they cannot discern
They are blind to truth and have no use for care or concern.
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There are many people today that do not have wisdom. They go through life without guidance. They coast along and follow the world’s standards. As a result, they live difficult lives and get hurt or inflict pain on others. I used to live a foolish life because I followed my own will. I was blinded by what the world offered and didn’t realize that it led me to a troubled and sinful life. I relied on my own understanding and thought I was intelligent enough to go through life successfully. I was wrong. When I became a born again Christian and started pursuing God’s word and his will, I realized how blind and foolish I had been. Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart which can only come from knowing God and his truth.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for this truth that sets me free.
REFLECTION
Why do you think the bible emphasizes much on wisdom?
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THINK BEFORE YOU ACT Poem Devotional

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July 21
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Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about their foolishness
– Proverbs 13:16(NLT)
THINK BEFORE YOU ACT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you are sensible, you will think before you act
Thoughtlessness is dangerous and is very unwise
Wise people think before acting and making decisions
Fools don’t think, they live in their own delusions.
When you don’t think before you act, you make mistakes
It puts you in trouble and sometimes lead to high stakes
It is prudent to calculate your actions and their consequences
Fools don’t ruminate, they even brag about their foolishness.
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I once lived with someone who only acts on impulse. He never liked to plan. It was very hard to be with him because everything has to be spontaneous. I think that it is great to have spontaneity, but I also know that planning is one of the marks of a good leader and manager. I used to be a stickler for planning, but my creative side balanced this obsession to micro-manage everything. I learned to plan and not be upset when what I originally thought of do not happen exactly as I visualized. I found out that it is good to think in a box but also good to have an open mind to think out of the box. The bible tells us that wise people think before they act while fools don’t and even flaunt their foolishness.
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PRAYER
Lord, guide me to be prudent always.
REFLECTION
How can thoughtlessness bring about chaos?
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THE GOD AND WICKED poem devotional

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July 20
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The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the life of the wicked will be snuffed out.
– Proverbs 13:9(NLT)
THE GODLY AND WICKED
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who are righteous and godly will be blessed
They will be full of light as they struggle and encounter tests
The life of the godly is full of joy and peace amidst trials
They don’t argue with God or go through a series of denials.
Those who are wicked will find it harder to progress
They are full of evil and will not even confess
The life of the wicked will be snuffed out
They will not have the wisdom or even freedom.
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When I became born again, I learned to discern evil ways and wicked people. God gave me bionic eyes to see through the facades that people wear. I don’t judge people’s motives but I watch their actions and attitude. The bible tells us that we will know a believer by the fruit in their lives. If their lives jive with God’s truth, then, you will easily see the manifestations of the Spirit’s fruits. They will be kind, gentle, joyful, patient, loving, good, faithful, peaceful and have self-control. They may not possess all of the gifts at one time, but you will see how they press on to obey God’s will. The godly is full of light while the wicked will be full of darkness.
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PRAYER
Lord, show me a way out when I am amidst evil.
REFLECTION
Why should we avoid participating in the evil that others do?
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TRULY HEALED, TRULY SAVED Poem Devotional

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July 17
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O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed. If you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone. – Jeremiah 17:14(NLT)
TRULY HEALED, TRULY SAVED
A poem and essay by ILMA
How do you get healing during an ailment?
It is when you ask God in all your predicaments
The moment you believe in the power of Jesus
He will rescue you from all of your diseases.
Don’t ever forget that you can always run to Him
He truly heals you of all your illnesses and sin
You must believe him totally so you can receive
You will be truly saved, delivered and healed.
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It was many decades of my life that I suffered from emotional and physical turmoil. Although on the outside, I looked normal, I was terribly dying inside. The traumas I experienced affected my mind and body. I had many kinds of illnesses that sometimes weren’t really easy to identify. I didn’t realize that they were all tied up to my bitterness and un-forgiveness. Until I became a born again and went to see a Christian counselor, I didn’t know that the ungodly soul ties and generational sins were lurking in my whole life. I have been healed already since Christ died for me but I didn’t t receive it because I didn’t let go of my old self. He truly heals and saves when you accept it.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for healing and saving me.
REFLECTION
How can healing and salvation emerge in your life?
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COMPLETE WHEN UNITED IN CHRIST Poem Devotional

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July 15
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So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every
ruler and authority. -Colossians 2:10 (NLT)
COMPLETE WHEN UNITED IN CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you become a believer of Jesus, you are complete
You have nothing to worry about or even want to compete
Your union with Christ concludes your purpose in life
It brings much peace, joy and gives you insights.
Christ is the head over every ruler and authority
If you trust him, you will be given stability
Never turn your back on the one true God
You will be empty and always have a lack.
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I lived many years of my life thinking that I was fulfilled by my career and roles in life. I took pride in being a self-made woman. I denied the emptiness I felt all those years that I proclaimed I was good at many things. It didn’t dawn on me that it wasn’t me but the presence of Jesus that can complete me. No wonder I was still anxious and empty inside. God released me from the thought that I was self-made. He made me and I took credit for all of it, leaving him out of the picture. When I became born again, he released me from this stronghold and gave me humility to admit that I will be nothing without him. I also learned to submit to his authority.
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PRAYER
Lord, give us an obedient and humble heart.
REFLECTION
What happens when you turn away from God?
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ON CURSES Poem Devotional

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July 11
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Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. -Proverbs 26:2 (NLT)
ON CURSES
A poem and essay by ILMA
An undeserved curse is like a fluttering sparrow
It won’t land its intended victim or bring sorrow
By believing in Jesus, curses have no bearing on you
They will bounce back to those who want to hurt you.
Believers will receive all kinds of provisions and blessings
They will be delivered from people who are scheming
Curses will be broken and Christ’s followers will prosper
They will find favor from God for being trusting and faithful.
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A curse is defined as a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something. The first curse we learn about is in Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Because they ate from the forbidden tree, God pronounced judgment on the serpent who will crawl on his belly and will have to eat dust as long as it lives. The woman was cursed with pain in giving birth and will have the desire to control her man yet will be subject to him. The man was cursed with working hard and sweating to make soil produce anything to eat and survive. The curse was tied up with sin. When Christ died for us, he broke all these curses to those who will believe him.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for protecting me from the curses made against me.
REFLECTION
What do you think is the antidote to curses?
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