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SPIRIT WITHOUT LIMIT Poem Devotional

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October 3                                                                          The Power of God’s Word
He is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the spirit without limit. – John 3:34 (NLT)
SPIRIT WITHOUT LIMIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When Jesus was with us, he spoke only of God’s word
That is how Christ won and conquered the world
He was sent by God to save mankind from sin
He sacrificed his one and only Son for us to be redeemed.
God grants us his spirit without limit if we allow it
If we cooperate with Him, we will enjoy all his gifts
As we speak God’s word, we allow the Spirit to thrive
The hungrier we are for his word, the more we will enjoy life.
Have you ever experienced an encounter with God’s spirit? I used to have a very soft voice at once point in my life. I was supposed to sing for a mass and didn’t have to use a microphone. I had to fill the church with my voice. I prayed that I will be filled by the Holy Spirit and be used to let the congregation hear my voice.
To my amazement and to others who knew me, my voice filled the church.
The bible says that when we speak of God’s word, God will give us the spirit without limit. The spirit will use us to glorify God.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to welcome your spirit always.
REFLECTION
Why is speaking God’s word essential to Christians?

THE ULTIMATE GIVER Poem Devotional

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October 2                                                                         The Power of God’s Word
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. – John 3:27 (NLT)
THE ULTIMATE GIVER
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you believe that without God’s grace you cannot have anything?
Do you think that you have a job because you are worth something?
Are you boastful of those talents, skills and wealth that you possess?
Are you thankful for all that you own or do you continually obsess?
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven
All things come from the Father who loves all his children
Be thankful because all things you have comes from Him
He wants you to enjoy all his creation and be free from sin.
Do you enjoy God’s creation? Are you thankful for each little or major things that you have in life? The world does not want to recognize the ultimate giver, the Lord God Almighty. We have a lack of gratitude for the things we receive from him. Some people claim it was their own doing that made them have such things. God is the source of all things.
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. So, why can’t we be thankful for everything we have because the bible says that we won’t receive anything, unless God gives it to us?
PRAYER
Lord, help me to remember that everything comes from you.
REFLECTION
Why is an attitude of gratitude essential to receive more blessings?

BORN OF THE SPIRIT Poem Devotional

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Sept 30                                                                                  The Power of God’s Word

I assure you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. – John 3:5-6 (NLT)          

 

A poem and essay by ILMA

Are you born of water and the Spirit?

Do you adhere to God’s word and live it?

Humans can reproduce only human life

The Holy Spirit can bring you discernment and insight.

I assure you, only those born of the Spirit can enter God’s kingdom

The spirit can get you out of bondage to sin and lead you to freedom

Soak in the Holy Spirit so you will know God’s will for you

Allow him to live inside your heart and constantly renew.

There was a time in my life when the Spirit was so alive in me. Those were the years when I was transitioning form a wayward life into the life that Christ wanted for me. As my nature dictated, I was mostly inclined to follow its selfish desires, but the Spirit of God entered my heart as soon as I asked God to save me.

The bible says that no one can enter God’s kingdom unless we are born of water and the Spirit because only the Holy Spirit can give birth to a spiritual life.

PRAYER

Lord, never let me grieve your Spirit.

REFLECTION

How can you let the Spirit stay in your heart?

 

FOR more testimonials about God’s word, please check my youtube videos on ILMA BARAYUGA-DOHERTY’s poem devotionals or you can go to my website at www.ilmaarts.com and check the posts. If you want to receive daily poem devotionals from me, just email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

 

WHO CAN SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD Poem Devotional

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Sept 29                                                                                  The Power of God’s Word
I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God. – John 3:3(NLT)
WHO CAN SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you looking forward to see God’s kingdom?
Are you free from sin and enjoy freedom?
Are you inclined to be good or remain a sinner?
Do you allow the enemy to lose or be the winner?
Unless you are born again, you cannot see heaven
Abiding in his will makes you one of his children
Be like these little ones who are pure in their spirits
If you live by God’s word, you’ll always want to seek Him.
What does it take to see the kingdom of God? Many believers have many views about this. Even the apostles and disciples of Jesus in their time didn’t comprehend what are the prerequisites to enter the heavenly realm. When Jesus was teaching, some of the children were gathered around him, but some of his disciples where shooing away these little ones. So, Jesus told them that unless they become like these little children, they won’t enter the kingdom of God.
The reply of Jesus to his apostles when they asked how to see the kingdom of God is to be born again. They didn’t realize that Jesus was speaking of being born by the spirit.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to stay pure to see your kingdom.
REFLECTION
When were you born again?

GOD MAKES THE SEED GROW Poem Devotional

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Sept 28                                                             The Power of God’s Word
It is not important who does the planting or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. -1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT)
GOD MAKES THE SEED GROW
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you still do the same old things you used to be?
Are you constantly changing your ways to become free?
Do you listen to those who bring you closer to God?
Are you contented with life and your status quo?
It is not important who does the planting or watering
What matters is that God makes the growing
Live your life in the Spirit and be in constant harmony
You will reap a harvest of love, joy and tranquility.
“Change” is the only constant thing in this world. When people resist it, many things happen to them. Human nature clamor for control over things and situations. “Change” can disturb the comfort zone. Many fears arise from “change” because of the fact that it is something new. We cling to the “power of knowing” because we are in control if we do. We don’t want to let go of that power.
The bible says that it’s not important who plant or water the seeds of God’s word because it is God who makes it grow. God makes everything work out for good.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to let go of control and embrace “change.”
REFLECTION
What changes in your life are you still resisting?

SIMPLE AND CLEAR Poem Devotional

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Sept 22                                                                The Power of God’s Word
I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan.
-1 Corinthians 2:1(NLT)
SIMPLE AND CLEAR
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you use simple words to tell others of God’s plan?
Are others focusing on your prowess or on God’s son?
Whenever we try to impress others with lofty words
We are walking on the brink of following the standards of this world.
The Spirit tells us the precise words to use
He never misleads people or makes them confused
It is the enemy that wants people to be perplexed
The devil’s strategy is to make simple things more complex.
I used to be a very complex person. Attention to details and analyzing things gave me so much pleasure until the Lord revealed to me that it was a stronghold in my life. I always wanted to have an answer whenever my mind starts figuring out how something works or how someone thinks. It kept me in the wheel of worry and judgment. It became an impediment for me to enjoy life and to accept others as they were.
The bible tells us that Paul talks about using simple and precise words to tell others of God’s secret plan. He discourages believers to use lofty words and impressive wisdom. God is very clear with his plan, no gray areas.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for being clear.
REFLECTION
Why is precision and clarity important in preaching God’s word?

BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME Poem Devotional

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Sept 21                                                                       The Power of God’s Word
For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God. –John 16:27 (NLT)

A poem and essay by ILMA
You reap a harvest of blessings because you love me
Those who love me will have peace and be free
For the Father loves you dearly because of your faith
HIs promises will be fulfilled and you will feel great.
You will spread love to your sisters and brothers
Because you love me, you will take care of each other
Your obedience to my word will manifest in your life
It will bring to completion your purpose of being the light.
Have you ever been in love? Do you remember how elated you were when you were at the stage of courtship? It was invigorating when you were all bubbly and excited to know this person more and experience his or her love. Because you love this person, you got into commitment and probably married him or her. As you become one, you learn to accept each other and try to learn to do everything out of love.
The bible promises those who believe that they will have the love of God the father if they continually believe in Jesus Christ. They will experience the same love that was given to Christ by God.
PRAYER
What an honor to be loved by you, heavenly Father.
REFLECTION
Does your life manifest the love of God?

PERFECT UNITY Poem Devotional

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Sept 20                                                                    The Power of God’s Word
I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. -John 17:23 (NLT)
PERFECT UNITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you believe in Christ, you will have his love
He will dwell in your heart and also in the Father up above
You will experience perfect unity when you seek him
He was sent by God so that you will be redeemed.
Make certain that you are one with the Son
This will bring victory and make the devil run
God loves you as much as he loves Christ
Be with him and you will never lose sight.
Some Christians do not comprehend the love that God has for those who believe in him. God’s love for his people is just as much as his love for Christ. It took me many years to actually accept the truth that God loves me. Sometimes when children have unhappy experiences with parents and caregivers, they tend to grow up having relational problems with God too. Our biological parents usually become our basis for viewing God. If we have punishing parents, we tend to look at God the same way. Jesus that God loves us as much as God loves him.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for loving me.
REFLECTION
How can we receive God’s love for us without feeling unworthy.

BRING GLORY TO GOD Poem Devotional

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Sept 19                                                                                  The Power of God’s Word

I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me.  

                                                                                                     -John 17:4(NLT)          

BRING GLORY TO GOD

A poem and essay by ILMA

Do you do your work to honor the Lord?

Do you have time to engage in his word?

He created you in his image and likeness

He wants you to excel in his righteousness.

When you align your life in his will

Peace dwells in you and you’ll enjoy being still

You bring glory to God by following Christ

It magnifies him when you don’t lose sight.

I used to do things for myself and got so much pleasure when I accomplish things I planned. I felt proud of myself for being able to execute goals that I set. When I came to Canada I thought I will just continue my art career and sell my paintings like I did in my country of origin. I was in for a shock. The Lord stripped me off the opportunities to continue my art career. I was so angry. I didn’t realize that He had a different plan for me. I resisted for many years until he revealed to me why took me out of my comfort zone. He wants me to glorify him instead of myself. He uses me now to give testimonies so I can bring him glory.

PRAYER

Lord, thank you for bringing me back to you.

REFLECTION

Are your plans aligned with God’s?

 

 

GOD’S WORD IS TRUTH

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Sept 18                                                               The Power of God’s Word
Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.
-John 17:17(NLT)
GOD’S WORD IS TRUTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Is your life anchored on the standards of this world?
Do you study and live by God’s word?
Those who believe in Christ are called to live a holy life
They are expected to seek him and stay in the light.
Staying constantly focused on the truth will set you free
It will keep you from sin and will bring you victory
The word of God guides and makes you holy
It is the truth that strengthens you if you follow it.
Are you a believer of God? Do you know the difference between the truth and a lie? There are many Christians that live in confusion because they choose to follow their human nature. Our nature tends to focus on “satisfying the self.” It is selfish by nature but God can change that if we know the truth and follow his Spirit’s call to become more like him. The word of God changes lives. I testify to this because it is the truth that freed me from all the bondages of sin and strongholds in my life. Jesus prayed for all believers in John 17:17 for us to seek the word, which is the truth. It protects us from our fallen nature.
PRAYER
Lord, keep me hungry for your word.
REFLECTION
How has the word changed you?