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PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING Poem Devotional

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September 23
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Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. -Psalm 119:27(NLT)
PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING
A poem and essay by ILMA
Lord, I pray that you grant me understanding
Unless you reveal it to me, I won’t know anything
Help me comprehend the meaning of your laws
Convict me when I don’t focus on the cross.
Let me always meditate on your wonderful deeds
Give me wisdom and also provision for my needs
Let me always hear your voice each passing day
Stir my heart so I will learn how to constantly pray.
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Do you usually consult God so you will understand something? The Lord gave us the Scriptures so he can use it to guide us, teach us, correct us and tell us what to do. Many decades of my life were spent without reading God’s word. No wonder I led a very tumultuous life. Just like when we are going some new place, we need to have a map or detailed instruction how to go there, or we will be lost. The book of Proverbs puts much emphasis on wisdom. Without it, we will be lost and be led astray or we can even die spiritually. The proverbs of Solomon guide us how important it is to have God’s wisdom.
The word of God shows us the way, so if we meditate on it, we won’t be confused or lost.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me never forget to ask you for guidance in all things.
REFLECTION
Do you consult God through his word for understanding?
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REFLECTING ON GOD’S WAYS Poem Devotional

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September 22
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I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. – Psalm 119:15-16(NLT)
REFLECTING ON GOD’S WAYS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Study and meditate on God’s words daily
Then you will know him more intimately
If you pursue and reflect on his character
You will understand and know him better.
He has given you a book to help you see
If you consult it often, you can stay free
Reflect on God’s goodness, mercy and grace
We need to focus on him each and every day.
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When you fall in love with someone, don’t you often think of them? Maybe you visualize how they look and memorize how they are, especially when the loved one isn’t around. We can’t stop thinking of this person. The feelings we have for this person is so exciting. We fail to contain it inside and may spill out and manifest by humming a tune or having smile pasted on our face the whole day.
Do you ever feel the same way when you think of God? God loves us tremendously. He thinks about us every moment. He is concerned for us and whatever interest us. He knows every part of us even when we were being formed in our mothers’ womb. He is always there with us. Do we think and reflect on his ways? Do we love him as he loves us?
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PRAYER
Lord, give me the passion to know your ways.
REFLECTION
How intimate are you with the Lord?
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

PRAYER FOR UNITY

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September 21
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You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! -Psalm 119:4-5(NLT)
PRAYER FOR UNITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Lord, help me whenever I allow myself to be confused
Remind me constantly to meditate on it and never refuse
Let my actions be consistent with your decrees
Allow me to let myself decrease and let you increase.
Grant me an obedient and patient heart that obeys
Never allow me to be lawless and go astray
I pray for all believers to let go of division
May we be strong enough to overcome all temptations.
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Where there is unity, there is love, harmony and peace. In its absence, we experience conflicts, confusion, turmoil, pain and discontent. When there is no harmony in relationships, it may cease to exist. One of the most common reasons for divorce is that the house is divided in two. One cannot agree with the other half, hence, it separates them from the other. Most common reasons why chaos happens is when one doesn’t take responsibility for his or her actions and keeps on finding someone or something to blame. They go into the blame game and never admit to their contribution in harming he relationship. The bible says the we belong to a God of love. We don’t belong to the devil who creates division and lawlessness. He tricks us to break away from God.
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PRAYER
Lord, let my actions never go against your word.
REFLECTION
What happens to believers when their actions don’t follow God’s instructions?
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A LIFE OF INTEGRITY

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September 20
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Joyful are those who obey the laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil and they walk only in his paths. – Psalm 119:2-3(NLT)
A LIFE OF INTEGRITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you live a life of honesty
You will experience God’s victory
Joyful are those who search for Christ
They turn away from evil in their lives.
Those who keep their hearts pure
Do not easily cave in to the devil’s lure
A life of integrity is what God wants for you
Never compromise and let your mind be renewed.
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There were many decades of my life that I compromised my relationship with God. I chose my will over his. I lived chasing my own dreams and set him aside. I prioritized my plans and schemes and never consulted him. I wasn’t honest and brave enough to face the consequences of my wrong choices which eventually led to more sins. I did things that wasn’t becoming of a child of God. I thank God that we have a very understanding and merciful father. The bible tells us that when we truly love the Lord, we will search for him and his word. We will choose to do what his word says for our own sake and for him to be able to fulfill his will in our own lives. When we walk in love, we receive joy.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for loving us even though we sometimes compromise our relationship with you.
REFLECTION
In what ways have you compromised your faith in Jesus?
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RESULT OF OBEDIENCE Poem devotional

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September 19
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Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. – Psalm 119:1(NLT)
RESULT OF OBEDIENCE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you follow the Lord’s commands
You will not be overwhelmed by life’s demands
Those who live a life of integrity
They will have joy even in adversity.
When you follow the ways of Jesus Christ
There is peace that will envelope your life
Follow the instructions of the Lord
It will please him and bring him laud.
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Baker’s Evangelical dictionary defines “joy” as happiness over an unanticipated or present good. It is “sama” in Hebrew and covers a wide range of human experiences from sexual love, to marriage, to birth of children, the gathering of harvest, military victory or drinking wine. On the spiritual level it refers to the extreme happiness with which the believer contemplates salvation and the bliss of the afterlife.
Do you have joy in your heart? How do we know if we have it? I used to think that I have the joy of the Lord, but I only had fleeting happiness when I achieve the goal I set for myself. As the spiritual joy was mentioned in the definition by the Evangelical dictionary, it is an extreme happiness that is expecting always the bliss of eternal life which will be granted to those who love the Lord. When you follow God’s word, you will experience joy.
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PRAYER
Lord, grant me the gift of joy. You promised it as one of your Spirit’s fruits.
REFLECTION
How can we gauge that we have the joy of the Lord?
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MORTALITY OF OUR BODIES Poem Devotional

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September 18
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Our physical bodies cannot inherit the kingdom of God. These dying bodies cannot inherit what will last forever. -1 Corinthians 15:50(NLT)
MORTALITY OF OUR BODIES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Though we are given physical bodies
Let’s remember we are also spirit beings
We may live long but our bodies will perish
It won’t last forever, so why bother being lavish.
When we die, we cannot take anything with us
So, why not gather treasures in heaven and trust
Focus on the new life that Jesus died for you to have
Remember that your destiny is to be in the kingdom of God.
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Idolatry is one of the sins that God detests. Exodus 34:14 says that you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. God doesn’t take competition lightly. He created everything and so he expects us to be faithful and loyal to him since we were all made in his image. Yes, he told us that our bodies are the temple of the Lord, but he doesn’t want us to vainly glorify. We are not just physical beings. In Ephesians 6, we are told that we wage war not with physical beings but with unseen forces so we are asked to pray at all times and on every occasion.
Our physical bodies cannot inherit God’s kingdom and it doesn’t last forever, unlike our spirit which will receive eternity.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me take care of my body without losing focus on you.
REFLECTION
Why is too much love for your bodies a form of idolatry?
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BURIED BUT WILL BE RAISED

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September 17
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Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness but they will be raised in strength. -1 Corinthians 15:43(NLT)
BURIED BUT WILL BE RAISED
A poem and essay by ILMA
Christ died for us on the cross so we can be freed
He promised redemption to all those who will believe
When died, was buried and resurrected after three days
His followers will also receive the same glory in many ways.
Though our bodies are buried in brokenness
He will heal us and strengthen us in our weaknesses
He delivered us from death and gave us new life
Expect his promise of eternity and stay in his light.
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Many people do not realize that for as long as we live in this world, we will suffer and be hurt and broken. Unbelievers choose not to believe because they couldn’t understand why God allows us to experience such pain and hardship. Many verses in the bible explains that suffering is inevitable in this world. God allows all these troubles to happen so he can exercise his power over it. The bible says in 2 Corinthians 12:10 “That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Though we are buried in brokenness, Christ will raise us and give us strength.
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PRAYER
Lord, let me remember your resurrection each time I become weak.
REFLECTION
Why is hopelessness something that a believer must surrender to the Lord?
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WORK ENTHUSIASTICALLY Poem Devotional

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September 16
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Be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. -1 Corinthians 15:58(NLT)
WORK ENTHUSIASTICALLY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you have the Lord living in your heart
It will manifest in your entire life
You will be strong and have stability
You also love and work enthusiastically.
When you do things for others as you do for the Lord
You are actually giving him praise, glory and laud
Don’t lose hope in serving him for nothing is useless
You will always reap fruits if you totally believe in Jesus.
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There are some whiny and miserable Christians. I used to be one of them. I thank God that he has delivered me from that very negative attitude. I think one of the reasons when I was that way was because I had been mistreated so many times in my life. It became a defense mechanism so that I can protect myself from possible abusers or manipulators. When I lived in poverty in my twenties, God showed me how to be thankful and bring joy to everything I do. Ephesians 6:7 says that we must work with enthusiasm, as though we were working for the Lord rather than for people. Nothing will be useless if we are serving the Lord because he is a promise keeper and he rewards us if we are faithful to serve him.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me to rejoice at whatever I am given in my life.
REFLECTION
What can enthusiasm bring about in your 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

ON GRUMBLING Poem Devotional

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September 15
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Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look-the Judge is standing at the door. – James 5:9 (NLT)
ON GRUMBLING
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever we complain about something
We lose sight of the many favors and blessings
Grumbling keeps us focused on our selfishness
When we are content, we are being selfless.
Whining is a form of discontent and ingratitude
God is going to meet our needs, lets change our attitudes
For when we continue to grumble, we will be judged
He hears all our complaints, so stop saying your grudge.
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Strong’s concordance defines “grumbling” as to murmur or to mutter. The mouth is involved in this act of ingratitude and so is the heart. When there’s longing to satisfy a selfish desire, it usually it leads to discontent, which eventually brings about grumbling.
Philippians 2:4 says that we should do everything without complaining and arguing. In Psalms 106:24-25, the people refused to enter the pleasant land for they wouldn’t believe his promise to care for them. Instead, they grumbled in their tents and refused to obey the Lord.
Why are we reproved to avoid complaining? What does it do to our spirits? Just try to complain about one thing and you will discover that it generates other grievances. When we involve ourselves in this murmuring or muttering, we miss out on the blessings and favor that we have.
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PRAYER
Lord, convict me right away, when there is discontent in my heart so I can avoid grumbling.
REFLECTION
What other sins can result from grumbling?
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

KIND AND SEVERE Poem Devotional

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September 14
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Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you will also be cut off. -Romans 11:22(NLT)
KIND AND SEVERE
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord is both kind and severe
He can be harsh on rebels and those who don’t fear
He is kind to those who believe and revere him
He becomes intensely offended when you continue to sin.
You will be cut off if you stop trusting your Heavenly Father
So, why would you compromise and not give up being a rebel?
God still loves you even when you sin, but hates all kinds of evil
Don’t take light the judgment he makes when you follow the devil.
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Some Christians take lightly how God hates evil. They become complacent and lax when it comes to obeying his commands. They embrace rebellion and pride and live like there is no one higher than them. Even though God is loving and forgiving, he also hates all forms of wickedness. This is why he gave us instructions to follow so that we will receive all the promises that he made to those who love and obey him. When one stops to trust him, they will face the harsh consequence of being cut off from him. His kindness and mercy extend generously to those who are faithful.
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PRAYER
Lord, I pray that all believers will never take your commands for granted.
REFLECTION
What happens when a believer embraces rebellion and evil ways?
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