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CALL ON THE LORD’S NAME Poem Devotional

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April 4________________________________________
But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved. – Acts 2:24 (NLT)
CALL ON THE LORD’S HOUSE
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you call on the name of the Lord
You are praising and giving him laud
Everyone who calls on the name of Jesus
He hears them and he considers them precious.
When you feel helpless and discouraged
Declare his name and you will be encouraged
The name of Jesus can save and it has power
Say his name out loud to make the devil cower.
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Have you ever known someone who is so powerful? Adolf Hitler rose to power during the World War II. Although he began his service in the first world war, it wasn’t until the second one that he began to believe the ideology that he needs to annihilate the Jews. His name became something that many people feared because he lived to propagate violence and death. I am sure that those who worked for him, used his powerful name to continue the cause he started, but for those whom he victimized, it was a terrifying name.
On the other hand, there is a name that is above all names and is the most powerful. That name is Jesus. Philippians 2:9-11 says that every knew will bow to his name because God has exalted him and gave him the name above all names. If you call on his name, you will be saved.
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PRAYER
Jesus, save me from this corrupt world.
REFLECTION
Share an experience when you called on Jesus and he responded.
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GOD POURS SPIRIT ON LAST DAYS Poem Devotional

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April 3________________________________________
In the last days, God says, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. – Acts 2:17(NLT)
GOD POURS SPIRIT ON LAST DAYS
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you hear many Christians prophecy
God is pouring his Spirit to all he has assigned
Young men will see visions, old men will have dreams
While others who don’t believe, will live in fear.
On the last days, God will watch upon all people
He wants all to be saved, and no one falling
His mercy and love abound especially these last days
Watch out that you are able to receive his bountiful grace.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like on the last days? Revelations 21:8 gives us a clear picture of what will happen to unbelievers, cowards, the corrupt, murderers, immoral and those who practice witchcraft, idolaters and liars. Their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. It is quite scary to think if you are among these enumerated in this verse.
Luke on the other hand, talks in the book of Acts of the Apostles about how the Lord will pour out his Spirit on all people. How sons and daughters of those who were listening to the apostle Paul will prophesy, see visions and how the elder men will dream dreams.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to stay faithful to you until the end of days.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to stay faithful to the Lord always?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

HOLY SPIRIT GRANTS ABILITIES Poem Devotional

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April 2________________________________________
And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. – Acts 2:4(NLT)
HOLY SPIRIT GRANTS ABILITIES
A poem and essay by ILMA
When the Lord fills us with his Spirit
There’s nothing impossible, we can do it
He can give us the ability to speak in tongues
He can also give joy and make each of us strong.
The Spirit of God can make us talk in other languages
He can make a way for us to face all kinds of challenges
The Holy Spirit grants abilities so we can face anything
You can overcome and thrive if we believe in him.
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I was gifted with communication and creative skills. It is ironic that when I was growing up, you can barely hear me. I don’t usually talk and was a very introverted. God has been using me now to preach the gospel. Even though no one in my family led me to Jesus, I believe that the Holy Spirit was the one who gave me the ability to hear Jesus’ voice in my head and heart even at a very young age of seven. When I was in my late twenties, the Lord made me speak in tongues. It was amazing to speak a foreign language my head doesn’t understand but my heart knows very clearly. I was filled with God’s spirit.
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PRAYER
Lord, please keep me grateful for all the abilities you gave me.
REFLECTION
How can we thank the Lord for what he has given us?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

SEARCH MY HEART LORD Poem Devotional

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April 1________________________________________
O Lord, you know every heart. – Acts 1:24(NLT)
SEARCH MY HEART LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
O Lord, you know everyone’s heart
Will you search mine and set it apart?
Let me only have righteous intentions
Convict me so I won’t give in to temptations.
Grant me a hunger to always seek your truth
Change my mind and heart so I can be renewed
Don’t allow me to be corrupted by this world
Let me always be guided by your holy word.
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How often would you let someone see you inside and out, without masks? Many people are afraid to get closer to others because they are scared that they will be exposed and others will see their weaknesses, faults and flaws. I am thankful that I am not afraid to be seen by others regardless of how much I fall short of God’s glory. The bible tells us that God allows us to experience these “thorns in the flesh” because he is honing us and refining us to be strong we can do what he has planned for us.
King David was known for a person who was after God’s heart. He was obsessed with getting closer to the Lord and he constantly leaned on him for everything. Despite his frailties and sins, the Lord chose him to be the root where the lineage of Jesus originated. Ask God to search your heart.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me never be afraid to be convicted by your Spirit if I have done wrong.
REFLECTION
How can we strengthen our desire to have our hearts changed righteously?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

ON FEAR AND HOPE Poem Devotional

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March 30________________________________________
The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.
-Proverbs 10:24(NLT)
ON FEAR AND HOPE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When evil people fear, it materializes
To constantly live in fear usually immobilizes
The hopes of the godly will be realized
When one focuses on the good, they can visualize.
Love casts away all kinds of fear
Walking in love makes fear disappear
Hope is believing when you don’t see
It is an expectation of what will be soon real.
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Most fear is a result of a traumatic experience either consciously or sub-consciously. The bible tells us in 1 John 4:18 that there is no fear in love. Love and fear cannot co-exist. When you fear, you are not living in love. Many people think that the opposite of love is hate, but it is actually fear. The antidote to fear is to love and to focus on the promises of God, so hope can bloom.
The bible says that the fears of the wicked are fulfilled but the hopes of the godly will be granted. The righteous people are given protection against fear. Even in times of fear, they still choose to believe and hope that God does everything for the good of those how love him. They cling to the promises even if they don’t see it yet.
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PRAYER
Thank you for giving us hope in your word.
REFLECTION
How can you overcome a fear that consistently comes up?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

ON REJECTING WISDOM Poem Devotional

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March 29________________________________________
If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer. – Proverbs 9:12(NLT)
ON REJECTING WISDOM
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you reject the truth from God’s word
You are opening yourself to be corrupted by the world
If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer
You’ll find it hard to win and be prone to make blunders.
If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit
It will help you navigate life and you will profit
If you turn your back on it, it will lead you to chaos
You will always stumble struggle being righteous.
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There is so much emphasis on accumulation of information in our society these days. It seems like everyone wants to know what is going on in the world. Does it always benefit someone if they keep themselves up to date with the events in the world? Does the bible actually encourage you to always keep ourselves in the know? What do we usually hear or read when we listen or watch news? Are they not mostly about chaos, corruption, violence and evil things going on?
The bible tells us to become wise because it benefits us to do so. When we reject wisdom, we will be the one to suffer. If we embrace it, it will bring us much blessings and favor.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me never to reject wisdom.
REFLECTION
Why do you think people reject wisdom?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

THE PROFIT OF WISDOM Poem Devotional

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March 28________________________________________
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. -Proverbs 9:11(NLT)
THE PROFIT OF WISDOM
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you do not meditate on God’s word
You will struggle to navigate this world
The word of God is the source of all knowledge
Without it, you will be at a big disadvantage.
Wisdom will multiply your days and prolong your life
It will give you prudence to do what is right
When you rely on God’s true wisdom
You will have no fear and live in total freedom.
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There are people who go through life like they are actually dead. They have no awareness of where they are going or what their purpose in life is. They do not have dreams or visions of a bigger life. They are spiritually dead and have lost sight of what is important in their lives.
I have met a few people who are over ninety years old. Most of these people I’ve met who lived this long exhibits a certain wisdom. They have many stories to tell about how their lives was stretched to last that long. A common theme with these people is their wisdom and love for their God.
The bible tells us the profit of wisdom. It multiplies the number of your days and add years to your life. How come, many people do not take advantage of this benefit?
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PRAYER
Lord, please let me always walk in your wisdom.
REFLECTION
How do you think wisdom can prolong a person’s life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

EMBRACE WISDOM & INSIGHT

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March 27________________________________________
Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.
-Proverbs 7:4(NLT)
EMBRACE WISDOM & INSIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you embrace wisdom in your life
You’ll thrive over struggles and never lose sight
When you have an insight to God’s goodness
He will lead you to walk in his righteousness.
Embrace insight and love wisdom like a sister
When you invite them, they will make your life better
Have a dose of wisdom and understanding from Jesus
Be intimate with him and he’ll show you how to be righteous.
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Family is an integral part of a person’s life. A family can make or break a person. You may choose to leave your family if they are toxic but you can never change the fact that you are part of them. Our family is our root or foundation. If the family is not anchored on Jesus, they will not be firmly standing through all the trials and adversities in life. On the other hand, if your family is fixed on living a life for Christ, you will be blessed with favors and gifts from the Lord himself.
The bible tells us to embrace wisdom and insight like a beloved member of our family. By doing so, we will be guided accordingly when we encounter difficulties and challenging circumstances in our lives. The absence of it makes us an easy prey to the enemy.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your wisdom and giving us insight how to live our lives.
REFLECTION
How is wisdom a main ingredient in a victorious Christian life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

WRITE DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEART Poem Devotional

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March 26________________________________________
Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
-Proverbs 7:2-3(NLT)
WRITE DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
Obey the Lord’s commands and you will have life
Guard his instructions and you will be given insight
Write deep within your heart all of his truth
You will experience a change; you will be renewed.
When you meditate on his words day and night
You will find a peace and you will never lose sight
Wisdom will come to you as you seek the Lord fervently
He rewards all those who follow him faithfully and regularly.
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Why do we tie a string around our finger to remember something? According to an article written by Karen Hill, this was a carry-over from olden days when people tied pieces of cloth around any painful part of their body. This cloth was tied in one area to keep the “spirit of life” in that area, and so cure it and keep the pain from spreading to other parts of the body. The string on the finger was designed to “keep” the thought there, to be remembered later when it was needed.
The bible verse in Proverbs 7:2-3 instructs us guard the instructions of the Lord as if you would tie a string on your fingers to remember it.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me never to forget the importance of meditating on your truth.
REFLECTION
Why is writing the words of God deeply in our hearts essential for a believer?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

PURE HEARTED PEOPLE’S REWARD Poem Devotional

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March 24________________________________________
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. -Matthew 5:8(NLT)
PURE HEARTED PEOPLE’S REWARD
A poem and essay by ILMA
You have been commanded to guard your heart
Never turn your back to God or be apart
The Lord blesses those whose hearts are pure
He protects them from the devil’s tactics and lure.
Why do you compromise your allegiance?
You will see God when you are in alliance
He will allow the pure to see him face to face
It’s a great reward for those whose hearts are in place?
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Why do you think God mentions many times in the bible to guard our hearts? When we don’t watch what is going on inside our spiritual heart, it will be vulnerable to be enticed and corrupted by the world systems. The bible also mentions how important it is to see things like a little child would. Children are innocent and pure. That is why they are very vulnerable to be victimized by ill-intentioned adults. God even said that you cannot enter his kingdom unless you are like a child. Children have no ill intentions because they are still unable to really fathom and weigh what’s right and wrong. There are no schemes or bad motivations. They are just outwardly open, honest and fresh in their perspectives.
The reward of the pure-hearted people is that they will definitely see God.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to always stay pure for you.
REFLECTION
Why are there some believers who compromise their integrity?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com