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LETTER WRITTEN IN OUR HEARTS poem devotional

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January 29________________________________________
Your lives are a letter written in our hearts; everyone can read it and recognize our good work among you. -2 Corinthians 3:2(NLT)
LETTER WRITTEN IN OUR HEARTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Your lives are a letter written in our hearts
Everyone can read it and recognize how you start
It tells others the story about God’s work in you
It shows how you are loved much and given a life anew.
So live honorable lives that is focused on Christ
When people read the letter, it will produce light
Your pure life will glorify your heavenly Father
It will bring joy and peace to your sisters and brothers.
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As young as seven years old, I have written letters to my father who was mostly working abroad that time. I learned early that letters will connect me to him despite the distance we have between us. He worked as a surveyor in Engineering companies in different parts of the world building highways and roads. The letters somehow shortened the geographical distance between us. It made me know more about him. It is ironic that I knew him more than I knew those who lived close to me. Written communication is a good way to keep connected to someone. The bible tells us that our lives are letters written in our hearts and everyone can read it and recognize the good work that God is doing in our lives.
PRAYER
Lord, make my life continually shine for others to know you.
REFLECTION
How many people have you led to God because of your righteous living?
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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

TRAINING FULLY Poem Devotional

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January 27________________________________________
Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher. -Luke 6:40(NLT)
TRAINING FULLY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When one wants to learn something
They will continually be probing and seeking
Students are not greater than their teacher
If they are fully trained, they can be better
Discipline is an integral part of learning
It helps you reach your goal and keep on improving
Persevere and you will reap a good harvest
Keep on practicing faithfully and it will manifest.
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Have you ever experienced training for a marathon or a race? I was once a cyclist back in my country of origin, the Philippines. We had mini competitions among the club members and I never really competed in any until after I had fallen on my bike in an accident. I didn’t want to lose the skills I have learned in over a decade out of fear from a fall. I joined a big bike competition nationwide. My goal was to beat my fear, not to win the race. I was the only woman in that bike run. Because I have trained daily for ten years, I had the confidence and the skill to join and because I wasn’t afraid of losing, I reached my goal.
The bible points to us that students are not greater than their teacher, but when fully trained they can become like them.
PRAYER
Lord, please let my whole being be fully trained by your Spirit.
REFLECTION
What aspects of your life still needs training?
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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

CAN THE BLIND LEAD THE BLIND Poem Devotional

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January 26________________________________________
Can one blind person lead another? Won’t they both fall into a ditch? – Luke 6:39(NLT)
CAN THE BLIND LEAD THE BLIND?
A poem and essay by ILMA
I struggled for many years with sin and foolishness
I rebelled and didn’t follow the path to righteousness
Because of my sins, the enemy blinded me from the truth
I was told many lies so subtly and then bitterness took root.
The enemy even made me believe that I can lead the blind
What an irony it is to think that, on my own I can have sight
The life I led was so hazy, dark and murky
When I let the Lord lead, I finally had victory.
________________________________________Visual impairment can limit people’s ability to perform everyday tasks and can affect their quality of life and ability to interact with the surrounding world. Like visual impairment is another debilitating form of disability called “spiritual blindness.” I was spiritually blind for many years of my life. I believed so many lies handed down to me from many generations. The enemy kept me from knowing the truth. Because I was in the dark, I looked for others who could lead me. But these people I ask to help me were also spiritually impaired like me; they didn’t know God too. I led a very confused and sinful life. The word of God is the only light that brings us out of darkness.
PRAYER
Lord, I pray for all those who cannot see the truth.
REFLECTION
What can keep us out of darkness in this life?
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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 LOVING THE UNKIND Poem Devotional

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Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. – Luke 6:35(NLT)
ON LOVING THE UNKIND
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever someone demeans or attack you
Do you run to God so he can change your views?
Hurt people inflict pain to their sisters or brothers
They embrace agony and can’t show love for others.
Love your enemies, pray and do good to them
You will be rewarded by acting as God’s true children
God is kind even to those who are wicked and ungrateful
He wants us to follow him, to love others and be faithful.
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It is easy to love those who are kind and loving but it is definitely a challenge to love the unkind and wicked. Any person could easily love someone who does good to them but the bible challenges us to love even those who are mean to us. It doesn’t mean that we will allow them to trample on us. God also taught us how to set boundaries with people around us so that we can live harmonious lives with each other. How is it possible to love those who are abusing or wicked to you? Only by God’s grace.
PRAYER
Lord, give me an unconditional heart like yours.
REFLECTION
How do you handle people who are unkind?
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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 GREATEST RESCUER Poem Devotional

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January 24________________________________________
For you have rescued me from my troubles and helped me to triumph over my enemies.
-Psalm 54:7(NLT)
THE GREATEST RESCUER
A poem and essay by ILMA
What troubles do you need to bring to the throne?
Are they concerning a struggle or does it involve someone?
Are there people persecuting you because of Jesus?
Do you run to the cross to ask help and sing praises?
God is our strength, our rescuer and defender
He is faithful to the body of all believers
Don’t lose hope when you are attacked
If you run to Christ, you will have no lack.
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To rescue is defined as to save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation. The Hebrew word for rescue is “yasha” which means deliverance, salvation, safety, welfare. The Hebrew meaning covers a bigger act of saving someone. Deliverance is defined as “a rescue from bondage or danger.” Deliverance in the Bible is the acts of God rescuing his people from peril. Have you ever been rescued by someone from a dangerous situation?
I come from a country where there is so much disasters and catastrophe. A rescuer is a novelty in the Philippines because almost everyone experience danger, so we rescue our own selves.
The bible tells us how God is the greatest rescuer for all believers. He delivers us from all kinds of evil, strongholds and sins that keep us in bondage. He frees us from suffering.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for rescuing me from all my sins.
REFLECTION
What has God freed you from lately?
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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.co

THOSE WHO TRUST THE LORD Poem Devotional

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January 22________________________________________
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like
eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
– Isaiah 40:31(NLT)
THOSE WHO TRUST THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength
They will follow the straight path and will not bend
They will soar high on wings like eagles
They won’t be defeated by life’s struggles.
Those who trust in the Lord will run and not grow weary
They will overcome all the tactics and tricks of the enemy
They will walk and not faint when there are troubles
They depend on God completely to get out of the rubbles.
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Trust is a crucial element in relationships. It is through trust that we learn to be intimate and grow our love for each other. Without trust, there will be deceit, dishonesty, confusion, fear and all kinds of evil.
I had major trust issues in the past. I learned to look after my well being because no one was there to give it to me. It ruined most of my relationships because I was always suspicious and wanted to bust people of their intentions to me. Before they can hurt me, I would run away to protect myself.
The bible says that those who trust in the Lord will have new strength. They will soar and not grow weary.
PRAYER
Lord, teach me to completely trust you.
REFLECTION
How can you build up your trust in God?
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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

THOSE WHO TRUST THE LORD

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January 22________________________________________
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like
eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
– Isaiah 40:31(NLT)
THOSE WHO TRUST THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength
They will follow the straight path and will not bend
They will soar high on wings like eagles
They won’t be defeated by life’s struggles.
Those who trust in the Lord will run and not grow weary
They will overcome all the tactics and tricks of the enemy
They will walk and not faint when there are troubles
They depend on God completely to get out of the rubbles.
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Trust is a crucial element in relationships. It is through trust that we learn to be intimate and grow our love for each other. Without trust, there will be deceit, dishonesty, confusion, fear and all kinds of evil.
I had major trust issues in the past. I learned to look after my well being because no one was there to give it to me. It ruined most of my relationships because I was always suspicious and wanted to bust people of their intentions to me. Before they can hurt me, I would run away to protect myself.
The bible says that those who trust in the Lord will have new strength. They will soar and not grow weary.
PRAYER
Lord, teach me to completely trust you.
REFLECTION
How can you build up your trust in God?
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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

POISONOUS ROOT OF BITTERNESS

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January 21________________________________________
Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
– Hebrews 12:15(NLT)
POISONOUS ROOT OF BITTERNESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you secretly have resentments on anyone?
Have you been affected and offended by someone?
Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness troubles you
This destructive root can distort all that is good and true.
Look after each other so you will receive God’s grace
God’s convictions can make you defeat the enemy and face
Forgive easily and you won’t be affected by bitterness
Confess and repent your sins to stay in God’s righteousness.
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Do you know when someone is bitter? Do you know the root of anger, resentment, irritability, impatience, spirit of offense, envy and comparison, jealousy, legalism? These are just some of the manifestations of bitterness in your life. The sad thing about bitterness is that you are usually the last person to know. I had experienced all of the manifestations I just mentioned for many years without knowing that the root of it all is bitterness. When I started studying the bible, God convicted me of this stronghold in our family. The bible says that we must look after each other so that we won’t fail to receive the grace of God and to watch out that no root of bitterness troubles us.
PRAYER
Lord, protect me from bitterness.
REFLECTION
How can you cut the poisons of the root of bitterness in your life?
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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

CRY OUT TO GOD Poem Devotional

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January 19________________________________________
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord: yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. -Psalm 18:6(NLT)
CRY OUT TO GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever you have difficulties and pain
Do you cry out to God and call his name?
In your distress, run to Jesus Christ
He is the only one who can ease your life.
He hears you from his sanctuary
Only in him will we have victory
Don’t despair for he will never forsake you
He loves you so much; he is faithful and true.
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To cry is defined by the dictionary as “to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions.” In the biblical perspective, crying out to God is a fervent expression of faith in God and trust in His goodness and power to act on your behalf. Crying out to God expresses dependence on him, humility, surrender and total helplessness. As opposed to the world’s view that crying is a form of weakness, the bible summons us to cry out to God for help. King David often cried out to God for help.
We are encouraged and instructed in the bible to run to God and ask him for help. Whenever we cry out to him, we acknowledge our weakness and his power.
PRAYER
Lord, I cry out for you to save my family.
REFLECTION
What benefit do we get when we cry out to God for help?
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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

DECLARING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD Poem Devotional

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January 20________________________________________
I love you Lord; you are my strength. – Psalm 18:1(NLT)
DECLARING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
To you O God, I declare my love and loyalty
I have never been treated by anyone so faithfully
You are the greatest lover of all time
You are my strength and my guide.
I love you Lord and I give you my all
Help me never to be tempted to sin and fall
All that I am and all that I have will always praise you
Only in you can I be complete, holy and be renewed.
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When you realized that you found the man or woman of your life, what was the first thing you did? Didn’t you declare your love for that person? You didn’t just use mental telepathy and hope he or she gets it right away. You had to utter the words “I love you,” so you can tell this special someone that you are seriously committing to him or her. Especially when you get married, your vows to each other always declares the love you have for each other. It solidifies your feelings and your sincerity.
The bible talks about how King David often declared his love for God in his Psalms. Declaring his love for God reinforces his belief and faithfulness to him. Saying out loud that you love God creates intimacy and strength in our relationship with him.
PRAYER
I love you Lord with all my heart and soul.
REFLECTION
How often do you express your love for God?
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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