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GUIDED BY THE WORD Poem Devotional

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March 10
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
– Psalm 119:133-134(NLT)
GUIDED BY THE WORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
As we live in this chaotic world
We need to be guided by God’s word
When we believe in the word which is the truth
We get stability and establish deep roots.
Ask the Lord to ransom you from oppression
Seek his word so you will experience redemption
By hearing, listening and obeying his commands
You will learn to live a victorious life that is grand.
Do you ever wonder how some people are blessed with a life full of joy, peace and love while others are constantly struggling with challenges and unending suffering? The bible tells us everything we need to know how to live successful and victorious lives. The sad part is that we barely run to the bible to seek guidance and advice to deal with everyday living.
Psalm 119:133-134 tells us that it is the word of God that will guide our steps so we will not be overcome by evil. The psalmist was pleading God to be ransomed from the oppression of evil people so it is easier to obey his commands. It is much easier to obey God’s commands when we are not oppressed, abused or broken hearted.
PRAYER
Lord, free me from oppression.
REFLECTION
Why is it harder to obey God when we are in bondage?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

THE WORD PRODUCES FRUIT Poem Devotional

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March 9
The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out and it produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to and it will prosper everywhere I send it. – Isaiah 55:10-11(NLT)
THE WORD PRODUCES FRUIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
Rain and snow cause crops and plants to grow
The more seeds you have thrown to sow
The more fruits it will bear that you can gather
The hungry are fed by these hard working farmers.
Just like how watering of the earth produces fruit
The word of God brings about deep roots
Whenever we feed and apply the word in our lives
It will make us grow, spiritually mature and thrive.
Have you ever invested time to read the word of God? I started feeding on God’s word in my late twenties. I wish I could have done it earlier so I could have saved myself the trouble of so much pain and suffering from many unguided decisions. The bible likens the word with rain and snow that produces water which causes the grain to grow and feed the hungry. It says that it has the same effect on producing fruit in our lives while we feed on it.
PRAYER
Lord, give me a hunger for your word.
REFLECTION
How often do you feed on Scriptures?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS Poem Devotional

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March 8
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
-John 1:5(NLT)
LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
During your darkest moments
Run to Jesus your Lord and repent
His word is a lamp to your feet
He will show you the way to be free.
When trials come your way
Remember what Jesus faced
He was crucified to bring you light
He defeated the enemy and won the fight.
Have you ever experienced pitch darkness? It is a very stifling feeling to be in total pitch black surrounding. Lots of children fear the dark and even some adults still do. Why do people feel the dark? Is it because of the unknown and the unseen. Humans like to have control over almost everything in their lives. Being presented with the unknown terrifies a lot of people. We naturally don’t like change but in God’s economy, renewal or changing of the mind is important in spiritual growth.
The bible tells us that light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. The light here is symbolic of the word of God. So, where the word of God is, there will be light and the darkness which represents evil will never hide anymore. It will be exposed and can’t stay in hiding anymore. When the word of God exposes a sin, no one can hide from it.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your light through your word.
REFLECTION
How can you keep the light shining for Jesus?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

DAY & NIGHT Poem Devotional

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March 7
The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over.
–Proverbs 4:18-19(NLT)
DAY & NIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of day
Their actions reflect everything they say
They shine so bright like the sun during the day
Their goodness is a reflection of Christ’s ways.
The wicked on the other hand is like total darkness
Their minds are full of lies and wickedness
They want to steal, kill and destroy the godly
They thrive on chaos, conflicts and mediocrity.
Day and night is like good and evil. The enemy always preys at night when it is dark. They do all their tricks and tactics when people can’t see them. They hide in the dark so that they can scheme to harm people. Light in the day is symbolic of goodness. It is during the day that we can clearly see things because of the fullness of light.
The bible compares the righteous and the wicked. The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. On the other hand, the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over.
PRAYER
Lord, lead me to your light.
REFLECTION
How can you stay in God’s light?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

PRAYER FOR THE UNLOVABLE Poem Devotional

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March 6
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. – Luke 6:28 (NLT)
PRAYER FOR THE UNLOVABLE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Oh Lord, I ask your forgiveness for those who have wronged me
Keep me focused on your commands so I will always be free
Bless all those who have been hurt by unlovable persons
Show them your unconditional love which is beyond human reason.
Forgive them for they are deeply hurting inside
Show and expose to them that the enemy had lied
Melt their hardened hearts so they can return to you
Rebuke them and have their minds renewed.
The hardest thing to do is to pray for someone who has hurt, betrayed or abused us. Almost thirty years ago, I had this thought inside me to try to pray for the enemy. I didn’t know then that it was the Spirit of God who was prodding me to do so. I was astounded by the results of such prayer for these hardened hearted people. It was a miracle. Even their demeanor towards me changed without me confronting them. It was God who confronted them for me. What an amazing way to counter oppression.
The bible tells us to pursue peace and to forgive. When you are being cursed and hurt by someone, the only way to follow God’s command is to keep your peace and to forgive. Bless them by praying for them.
PRAYER
Lord, bless those who are hurting inside.
REFLECTION
Why do you think hurt people hurt others?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

DOWNSIDE OF DESIRE TO BE RICH Poem devotional

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March 5
But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
-1Timothy 6:9(NLT)
DOWNSIDE OF DESIRE TO BE RICH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you one of those people who aspire to be rich?
Will you do everything for money and constantly seek it?
People who long to be rich fall into temptation
They are trapped by foolishness leading to their own destruction.
Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart will be
Are you being enslaved by wealth or are you free indeed?
The downside of wanting to be rich is a life of devastation
Desire God instead of wealth then you will be led to salvation.
There are many people whose major desire in life is to get rich instantly. This is probably why the lottery is a big business today. People want instant wealth. I have heard many sad stories after people won the lottery. Some lost their friends and never learned to trust anyone. Some were killed because the world knows that they have money and they want to steal it from them. Some had broken relationships.
The bible says that there is a downside to desiring to be rich. It becomes a trap. People who are obsessed with wealth plunge themselves into ruin and destruction. Love of money leads to evil.
PRAYER
Lord, show me where you want me to enrich myself with.
REFLECTION
Show an instance when love for money lead to evil.
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

A HOUSE WITHOUT FOUNDATION

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March 4
But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins. –Luke 6:49(NLT)
A HOUSE WITHOUT FOUNDATION
A poem and essay by ILMA
A house without foundation will easily disintegrate
Just as a person would fail without a walk of faith
Anyone who hears God’s word and don’t obey
Will bring a heap of ruins and will easily be swayed.
Without a relationship and intimacy with the Lord
You will be consumed and corrupted by the world
When you decide to seek, hear and follow God’s word
You will be strong and will be like a soldier for the Lord.
There are many Christians who do not walk their talk. You will see it with the way they interact with others. They live double lives, pretending to be what who they are really not. They want to show others that they are good but their minds and hearts are full of un-forgiveness and wickedness. I used to be like this counterfeit Christian. Thank God that he delivered me from hypocrisy.
The bible says that anyone who hears God’s word and doesn’t obey will be weak and easily collapse with challenges. On the other hand, those who obey God’s word, they will have a strong foundation and will not be easily tossed.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for giving me strength.
REFLECTION
How strong is your foundation with God?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

DO AS GOD SAYS Poem Devotional

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March 3
So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. – Luke 6:46-47(NLT)
DO AS GOD SAYS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know what the Lord says?
Do you take time to seek his word, obey and pray?
The Lord our God wants us to do what he commands
It is for our own good when he convicts and reprimands.
Do as God says and he will fulfill all his promises
He wants us to live with integrity instead of compromises
Seek the Lord with all your heart and follow his instructions
When you do, he will bring you close to redemption.
When my son was a little boy, I would always give him incentives when he did something I told him to do. Some of the rewards I gave him were additional bedtime stories, more cuddle times or picnic treat. I had a chart that he looked at when he finished a little chore. He gets a star for it and it made him happy to collect such rewards after doing what is expected of him. The bible tells us that God is like a father to us. He expects us to do what he says. He rewards us with blessings and protection.
PRAYER
Lord, let me follow you always.
REFLECTION
What do you think is the benefit of doing what God says?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS Poem Devotional

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March 2
I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. -Mark 11:23NLT)
FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you glide back and forth in your faith?
Are you able to trust God more and relate?
Faith can move mountains; it can bring victory
It can make you resist and defeat the enemy.
You must really believe that God is able to fulfill
Believe in your heart that he forgives and heals
Seek and obey his commands so you will be strong
This is the only way to withstand trials in life for long.
Abraham became the father of faith because he was able to show his faithfulness to God. Sarah and Abraham had Isaac in their very late years of life. God grew them in patience. God had a reason for doing so. In Abraham, the lineage of Christ will descend from. The act of faith that Abraham showed when he willingly offered Isaac as a sacrifice was the epitome of trust in the Lord. He became the perfect example of faith for all Christian to emulate.
Jesus himself says that you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart; then you can move mountains.
PRAYER
Lord, help me grow in faith.
REFLECTION
What mountains are you facing now that needs faith in God?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART Poem Devotional

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March 1
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26(NLT)
THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
I am so weak and frail from past pains and rejection
Will you heal me now that I am full of affliction?
My health is compromised and my spirit is weak
Shower me with your strength but keep me meek.
You are the most high and you remain my strength
Without you, life is bleak and full of discontent
Keep me focused on you so I will endure
You are the only one that can make me secure.
Do you suffer from any health issues, lack of faith or lost hope? I have experienced all these challenges in life. How I survived all of my adversities is beyond comprehension. I am sure that God was the strength that kept my heart going and eventually my body, mind and feelings followed. One of God’s names is “Elohim” meaning “strength” or “power.” Do you ever wonder how you can withstand trials and sufferings? That is because God is the source of our strength.
Psalm 73:26 shows us that the psalmist got comfort from knowing that God remains the strength of his heart. He may have many challenges in life, but he knows that God will be his strength and that he belongs to him.
PRAYER
Lord, keep me secure in your strength. Let me lean on you always.
REFLECTION
How do you differentiate the concept of strength in God’s economy to how the world views it?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com