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WHEN HOPE IS DEFERRED Poem Devotional

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February 6________________________________________
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
-Proverbs 13:12(NLT)
WHEN HOPE IS DEFERRED
A poem and essay by ILMA
What keeps you pressing on in life?
Are you easily discouraged or do you fight?
When hope is deferred, it makes the heart sick
It pulls you down and gets you weak.
Why do you delay something that may fulfill your dream?
The Lord wants us to grow our faith and not be grim
Ask him and he will give you your desire
He wants to bless you, so let your heart be on fire.
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In Romans 5:2, we get a glimpse of what hope is. It says that because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. I think it is very hard to hope when we do not believe in a creator who is greater than us. Faith and hope are almost interchangeable. It is faith that makes us hope and it is hope that makes our faith grow.
When we delay our hope, we move a step backwards in our faith. It weakens us and gives the enemy a chance to tempt and deceive us. So, why do we choose to defer hope? It delays our dreams to come true. It makes the enemy’s delaying tactic succeed.
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PRAYER
Lord, grow my faith and let me never defer hope.
REFLECTION
Why do you think some people get hopeless?
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

WHAT BRINGS STABILITY Poem Devotional

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February 5________________________________________
Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. -Proverbs 12:3(NLT)
WHAT BRINGS STABILITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Where do you rely for your strength and growth?
Is it from a greater source or from this world?
Are your roots anchored on God’s righteousness?
What will destroy you will be a love for wickedness.
Evil never brings stability, it makes you weak
The godly have deep roots and it is God they seek
They will be rewarded with his power and wisdom
Why compromise your inheritance and freedom?
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The world has corrupted many people’s view of strength and stability. We have been bombarded with a craving for material things in this world. We seek to gratify ourselves often rather than serve God and others. We work hard to purchase stuff that we don’t even have time to use or look at. We try to keep up with the Joneses’ and satisfy our desires most of the time. We scheme and want more in life and end up with less. The enemy steals our time, our joy and peace without us even being aware of it. If our priorities lie in self-gratification, we are in for much trouble. We open the door for the enemy to use us as a platform to propagate wickedness.
The bible says that evil will never bring us a good foundation. Only in relying to Christ can we have deep roots.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to rely only on you alone.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to abide in Christ while we are in this world?
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 CONFRONTATION

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February 4________________________________________
Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin. -Leviticus 19:17(NLT)
ON CONFRONTATION
A poem and essay by ILMA
When we are born again in Christ
We have the courage to face life
God’s Spirit guides us to do the right thing
Are we opening our hearts to his calling?
We are asked not to build up hatred for others
Confront directly if you really love your brothers
When something needs to be addressed and corrected
Allow the Spirit to move you so you won’t sin or be tempted.
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I used to live in a country where confrontation is a norm rather than a novelty. When I moved to Canada, it became a novelty. I observed how patient Canadians are and learned to step back each time I wanted to assert myself. Confrontations are something that are frowned upon here. I think that it was almost a norm in the Philippines because of the large population and the survival for the fittest. If you don’t voice out your opinion, you are going to be eaten up alive. Relatives are the hardest people to confront because they are closest to you.
The bible tells us to avoid nursing hatred in our hearts for our relatives. We are instructed to confront directly if there is sin. Not telling them is making them fall deeper.
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PRAYER
Lord, give me courage and wisdom to confront when I need to.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God asked us to confront others when there is a need?
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

GOD WANTS YOUR FULL LOYALTY Poem Devotional

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February 3________________________________________
Do not put your trust in idols or make metal images of gods for yourselves. I am the Lord your God. – Leviticus 19:4(NLT)
GOD WANTS YOUR FULL LOYALTY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you consumed by things around you?
Do you allow God to have your mind renewed?
God won’t put up with idolatry
He wants your full attention and loyalty.
Do not put your trust in other gods in this world
He wants you to seek him and follow his word
It pains him to see us waste our time with idols
Why won’t you give your full allegiance to your creator?
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What preoccupies your thoughts? How is your day going? Do you have time to give praise and thanksgiving to God? How often do you go out of your way to know more about him and how hungry are you for his word? These questions are not supposed to condemn or make you feel guilty. They are reminders to all of us who sometimes forget to give full loyalty to God.
When God created humans, he was expecting them to give him the same faithfulness that he gives us. He created us in his own image and according to the bible, he is love. If we don’t operate or live like loving people, we are actually destroying the creature that God has made. He forbids us to make other things or other gods a priority.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your unfailing love for me.
REFLECTION
What are things that stop you from making God your priority?
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

DESTRUCTION OF CORRUPTION Poem Devotional

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February 2________________________________________
God observed all this corruption the world, for everyone on earth was corrupt. So God said to Noah, “I have decided to destroy all living creatures, for they have filled the earth with violence. Yes, I will wipe them all out along with the earth. -Genesis 6:12-13 (NLT)
DESTRUCTION OF CORRUPTION
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord created human beings for love and perfection
He made humans from his image so man can bring him exaltation
The enemy corrupted the very first man and woman
As a result, evil became rampant with all humans.
God decide to destroy this world’s corruption
He built a covenant with Noah to bring restoration
Repent and do not take part in any form of evil
Judgment will come to all those who follow the devil.
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So many people get stuck with God’s punishment to man’s wickedness. A lot of believers I know think that God is a punitive person. Many people think in the Old Testament period when God literally punished man’s corrupted hearts and minds. In John 3:16, we are given a glimpse of a very loving father who gave up his only begotten son, so he could save all of our sins. He gave us a way out from the judgment that we will receive if we sin. He gave us Jesus, so that when we believe in him, we will have eternal life. God will never tolerate evil.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for giving us your son to save us from evil.
REFLECTION
Why do you think some people view God either as punishing or loving?
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

GOD’S EVERLASTING LOVE

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January 31________________________________________
Long ago, the Lord said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself. I will rebuild you, my virgin Israel. You will again be happy and dance merrily with your tambourines. –Jeremiah 31:3-4 (NLT)
GOD’S EVERLASTING LOVE
A poem and essay by ILMA
From the time we were created in our mothers’ wombs
God loved us much and wants us all to grow and bloom
He loves us unconditionally like no one else will ever do
He has proven his faithfulness to us by being true.
The Lord draws us to himself so we can rejoice
He first loved us; let’s always make him as our first choice
God’s everlasting love is manifested when he restores us all
He will never allow us to suffer, be captives or continually fall.
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There have been many movies written and filmed that focuses on romantic endless love. Sometimes they can be very foolish and many people get trapped in expecting that real love is like how they portrayed it in the movie screen. The world has contaminated the real essence of love by focusing on external actions instead of looking at the intentions or reasons for their commitment. Society dictates that love is a mushy feeling inside us which is actually a lie. The real meaning of love lies in God’s unconditional and everlasting love for us all.________________________________________
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for loving me unconditionally and eternally.
REFLECTION
How can you show unconditional love for God?
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

PROSPERITY & PROTECTION Poem Devotional

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There will be joy and songs of thanksgiving, and I will multiply my people, not diminish them; I will honor them, not despise them. Their children will prosper as they did long ago. I will establish them as a nation before me, and I will punish anyone who hurts them.
– Jeremiah 30:19-20(NLT)
PROSPERITY & PROTECTION
A poem and essay by ILMA
To those who believe in the Lord, there will be rejoicing
They will continue to grow their faith and give thanksgiving
The Lord will multiply his people and prosper them in life
Their children will partake of God’s promises and his light.
God will establish believers and ensure their protection
He loves his children and provides for all their provision
Do not fear for the Lord always blesses his people
He will never forsake those who are always faithful.
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The Lord has poured out so many blessings on all of his people. He fulfills his promises to all of his followers. One of the many things that he promised was prosperity, honor and protection. Some Christians do not even realize all these blessings because they are so focused on material stuff. They miss out on being grateful for a good job, a good relationship, good health, provision for needs, and many more. They shift their focus on things that they do not have. The bible tells us of God’s promise of prosperity and protection.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for all your promises and for fulfilling them.
REFLECTION
What blessings have you received that you need to thank God for?

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

Begin to Obey the Lord poem devotional

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January 28________________________________________
The Lord sent me to prophesy against this Temple and this city. The Lord gave me every word that I have spoken. But if you stop your sinning and begin to obey the Lord your God, he will change his mind about this disaster that he has announced against you.
– Jeremiah 26:12-13(NLT)
BEGIN TO OBEY THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord send us prophets so we can begin to meditate
Look and carefully examine how you are and how you relate
If there is any sin you have been convicted of, confess it
God will change you and you will be filled with his Spirit.
Begin to obey whatever the Lord asks of you
You will be amazed at what he can do
Miracles are not far to those who choose obedience
Disasters come to those who continue to be insolent.________________________________________
Many of us including me have at one point in our lives been insolent. I think it is normal for teenagers to go through this phase in their lives so that they can learn to see what the consequences of their wrong choices can bring about. But if it is a middle age person who continues to act like a rebel without a cause, there must be sin that is not seen at all.
The bible tells us how the prophet Jeremiah begged the Israelites to change and stop sinning so God will spare them the disaster.
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PRAYER
Thank you Lord for protecting us and warning us.
REFLECTION
Why is it essential to listen to warnings, especially from God’s prophets?
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

A WARNING TO THE UNRULY Poem Devotional

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January 27________________________________________
Say to them, ‘This is what the Lord says: If you will not listen to me and obey my word I have given you and if you will not listen to my servants, the prophets-for I sent them again and again to warn you, but you would not listen to them-then I will destroy this temple. I will make Jerusalem an object of cursing in every nation on earth.’
– Jeremiah 26:4-5,6(NLT)
A WARNING TO THE UNRULY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you still rebelling against God’s will?
Be warned for the consequences are for real
The Lord says that if we listen and obey his word
We will be on our way to have triumph over the world.
God warns us of the consequences of disobedience
Destruction is in the offing if you continue your insolence
Don’t let time fly by and not heed this cautioning
You will be sorry if you didn’t follow this warning.
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There were many years of my life that I lived in disobedience to my parents and to God. I wallowed in the abuses and criticisms that I grew into and carried it to my adult life. As a result, I was surrounded by negative people who thought like me. I embraced bitterness and as a result, I lived a cursed life. The moment I re-committed to God and obeyed his word, he transformed me and my entire life flourished.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for restoring me.
REFLECTION
Why do you think obedience is paramount to our salvation?
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

WHEN YOU COMMIT TO GOD Poem Devotional

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January 25________________________________________
For the gracious hands of his God was on him. This was because Ezra was determined to study and obey the law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people. – Ezra 7:9-10 (NLT)
WHEN YOU COMMIT TO GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
To those who choose to commit to God
You are actually bringing him praise and laud
When you commit to God, you become the offering
It brings you anointing and many more blessings.
When you commit to God, your views changes
He makes you see things his way so you can face challenges
When you commit to God, you become wise
It makes you qualified to give good advice.
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The book of Ezra provides a link in the history of the Israelites. When their king was dethroned and captured, the Israelites were exiled to Babylon. They stopped being a nation because of this captivity. This book gives us a narrative of the Jews, gathering their strength and rebuilding what had been destroyed. Ezra declared that they were still God’s people and that God had not forgotten them. In this significant book, we witness the rebuilding of the new temple, the unification of the returning tribes as they shared common struggles and were challenged to work together.
The bible tells us that when we commit to studying God’s character and his commands, his gracious hands is on us.________________________________________
PRAYER
Lord, help me to stay committed to following you and getting to know you deeper.
REFLECTION
What results from a faithful studying and following God’s word?
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