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DISCORD IN UNEQUALLY YOKED RELATIONS Poem Devotional

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April 8
Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?
-2 Corinthians 6:14-15
DISCORD IN UNEQUALLY YOKED RELATIONS
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you vowed to believe in Jesus Christ
You must look up to his power and might
A believer guards his heart and remains pure
He is not jealous, worldly, fearful or insecure.
Don’t team up with those who live in darkness
Be with those who embrace Christ’s righteousness
Unequally yoked relations generate discord
Harmony results from two people who loves the Lord.
Are you a believer who is married to an unbeliever? Are you planning to marry someone who is an unbeliever? These questions are worth reflecting on and taken seriously if you are a Christian. When you plan to tie the knot to someone who is coming from a very different belief system, think a hundred times first before you do. The bible cautions us not to team up with unbelievers because there can never be harmony. Discord will always result in unequally yoked relationship. Paul explains this to the Corinthians when he presented the questions such as: How can righteousness partner with evil? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil?
PRAYER
Lord, guide us to choose who you want for us and not who we want.
REFLECTION
Why does the bible discourage unequally yoked relationship or marriage?
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PEACEFUL HEART EQUALS HEALTHY BODY Poem Devotional

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April 7
A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
– Proverbs 14:30 (NLT)
PEACEFUL HEART EQUALS HEALTHY BODY
A poem and essay by ILMA
What is in your heart today?
Is it full of angst or does it pray?
Are you letting God into your life?
Do you seek peace ever so tight?
A peaceful heart brings a fit body
Jealousy is poisonous and unhealthy
Seek peace with all your heart and mind
It will bring you victory and God’s insight.
Jealousy is defined as a strong feeling of possessiveness, often caused by the possibility that something which belongs or ought to belong to one is about to be taken away. I once knew someone who was a very jealous person. It was very stressful to be with jealous people. They are insecure and very cunning. I didn’t know she was very envious of all the things I have until she stirred trouble between me and another common friend. It ruined the relationship between the three of us.
Later on, she was diagnosed with diabetes. She was enslaved by her religiosity.
The bible says that a peaceful heart leads to a healthy body and jealousy is like cancer in the bones. All believers must actively choose peace over any worry or anxiety in life. Peace protects our hearts from being corrupted by all human desires which bring discontent and jealousy.
PRAYER
Lord, deliver me from envy and jealousy.
REFLECTION
How is jealousy is like cancer in the bones?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotional, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotional, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

THE WISDOM OF LISTENING Poem Devotional

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April 6
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listens to others.
-Proverbs 12:15 (NLT)
THE WISDOM OF LISTENING
A poem and essay by ILMA
A fool thinks only of himself
He doesn’t care for others or try to help
A fool always thinks he is right
He never listens but always fights.
The wise listens to others
He cares for his sisters and brothers
He fears the Lord and obey his word
He guards his heart to overcome the world.
Do you know someone who never listens to anyone? I was once a very selfish and haughty person. I never really cared much for others but I always wanted to get my way. Because I wasn’t given much love and attention as I was growing up, I learned to protect myself from rejection and criticism. I vowed to myself that no one can hurt me again. I became numb to others and learned to self-protect and relied only on myself. I hardened my heart to others and to God.
The bible says that there is wisdom in listening to others. Fools think that their own way is right. We are instructed by God to love him first, then ourselves as we love others. When we think only of ourselves, we remove others and God in the equation. The result of such removal is pain and hardened hearts. God created us for himself and for others.
PRAYER
Lord, show me to be caring and loving.
REFLECTION
Why is listening important in our lives?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotional, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotional, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

AVOID BEING LOST Poem Devotional

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If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. –Proverbs 15:22(NLT)
AVOID BEING LOST
A poem and essay by ILMA
Does your life’s purpose align with God’s will?
Do you allow the enemy to steal or kill?
If you do good, you carry the cross.
If you do evil, you will be lost.
Whenever you obey God’s commands
Life becomes clear despite all its demands
Whenever you follow your selfish nature
You become confused and remain immature.
Have you ever been so confused and lost? I have been in that road of confusion and lawlessness many years of my life. Because I didn’t consult God’s word during those dark years, I became a slave of my own desires and weaknesses. It was also in these years of turmoil that I heard a voice inside me that was inviting me back to come back and restore my relationship with the Lord. I chose to respond to the invitation with open arms. I repented of all my sins and embraced Jesus in my life.
The bible tells us that if you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. As soon as I gave up sin and chose Christ, my life became peaceful and full of light. No more confusion.
PRAYER
Lord, free me from my sinful nature.
REFLECTION
Why do we need to feed on God’s word daily?
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WISDOM RESULTS FROM DISCIPLINE Poem Devotional

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April 4
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
– Proverbs 15:5(NLT)
WISDOM RESULTS FROM DISCIPLINE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Have you ever defied your parent’s instructions?
Do you find yourself in many adverse situation?
Wisdom results from following the wise
It will benefit your life if you listen to good advice.
Only a fool despises his parent’s discipline
It usually breeds poverty and suffering
If you honor your parents, your life will go well
If you defy correction, pain and conflicts dwell.
The spirit of rebellion and stubbornness ran in my family of origin. I didn’t know that they were sins until the Lord showed me. 1 Samuel 15:23 says that Rebellion is a sinful as witchcraft and stubbornness as bad as worshipping idols. This biblical verse confirms the gravity of these sins. The saga of the Israelites to reach the Promised Land took longer because of these sins. God considers disobedience or defiance as a form of rebellion. Romans 13:1-2 says that everyone must submit to authority for all authority comes from God and anyone who rebels to authority is rebelling against God and will be punished.
Proverbs 15:5 says that whoever learns from correction is wise and only fools despise their parents’ discipline. This saying brings to us to Ephesians 6:2-3 which commands us to honor our parents so things will go well for us if and have long lives.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to obey.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God wants us to obey our parents?
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MOUTHS FULL OF LIES Poem Devotional

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April 3
Save me! Rescue me from the power of my enemies. Their mouths are full of lies; they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead. – Psalm 144:11(NLT)
MOUTHS FULL OF LIES
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you try to cover up something you did
You usually end up covering your deed
Stay away from people who always tells lies
You will be corrupted and eventually die.
Be in the word and the Spirit of God will guide
When you love God truly, you will abide
Be cautious about what you say and do
Orchestrate your life’s purpose with God’s truth.
Have you ever been around someone who constantly lies? I used to be with someone who was a pathological liar. All that comes out of his mouth are lies or half-truths. Many people who have been blinded by the enemy automatically twists truth and tell lies so that they can use, abuse or get what they want. It was stressful to be around liars. It robs you of peace and generates suspicion, doubt and mistrust. It is very draining to be around liars.
The psalmist in Psalm 144 was pleading God to be rescued from the power of the enemies who are full of lies. They swear to tell the truth, but lie instead. He was pleading God to be delivered from the enemy’s tactic of twisting truths.
PRAYER
Lord, please deliver me from lies and liars.
REFLECTION
How can you detect a lie from the truth?
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HUMAN MIGHT VERSUS FEAR OF THE LORD Poem Devotional

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April 2
He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
– Psalm 147:10-11 (NLT)
HUMAN MIGHT VERSUS FEAR OF THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you boast about your own strength?
Do you know what the cross really meant?
God doesn’t care about your human might
He cares for those who follow him and do right.
He takes no pleasure in works of the flesh
He is after those who love him and invest
He delights in those who fear him and obey
He transforms those who apply what he says.
For many years of my life, I took so much pleasure in knowing that I am able to follow through a goal or a plan based on a deadline I set. I took pride in what I did because I know I was good at whatever I set my mind on. I took credit for every little thing I achieved. I was a fool then. I didn’t realize that I was actually competing with God and totally disregarding and disrespecting him. Until one day, the spirit of God revealed to me what the cross really meant. I didn’t have to prove my worth because Jesus died for my sins. God doesn’t delight in performance, he is only concerned with how much you love him and others.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for dying for me.
REFLECTION
How can you give up performing and focus on loving?
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INTERCEDE ON OTHER’S BEHALF Poem Devotional

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April 1
I urge you first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them, intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. -1 Timothy 2:1(NLT)
INTERCEDE ON OTHERS’ BEHALF
A poem and essay by ILMA
Is there someone you need to bring closer to Christ?
Are you willing to pray for someone who has lost insight?
Ask God to help them and intercede on their behalf
It will bring honor to the Lord and he will be glad.
Remember to pray in the spirit continually
He hears the request of the godly constantly
Remember to ask everything in Jesus’ name
It brings miracles and removes people’s shame.
I heard a teaching on intercession from Gateway church by Pastor Robert Morris. It was the best explanation I have heard so far regarding what intercession means. He said that we need to remember the word “intersection” when we do intercessions. When we intercede for someone, we are actually the intersection so that they will be led to God from the place they are.
The bible urges us to pray for all people and to intercede on their behalf. We are also asked to give thanks for them. When we intercede for others, we are literally the mediator to bring them to God. This is why Jesus Christ was the only way to the father and he wants us to do the same for others through his righteousness.
PRAYER
Lord, make me remember all those who need prayers.
REFLECTION
What can intercessory prayers bring about?
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CREATED THROUGH AND FOR HIM Poem Devotional

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March 31
Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he hold all creation together. –Colossians 1:16-17 (NLT)
CREATED THROUGH AND FOR HIM
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you believe that God created everything?
He made the entire universe, creatures and human beings
He existed before anything else and designed us in his likeness
He holds together all creation in his loving righteousness.
He gave us his commandments so we can sow and reap
He wants our minds and hearts to constantly leap
We were created through him and for him
We must remember to listen, obey and be redeemed.
Do you wonder how and why you came into being? So many people live their lives without knowing their purpose in life. They live for themselves and cater to all that is pleasurable to them. They do not care about anyone else but themselves. Then, they wonder why they feel empty and isolated.
The bible says that everything was created through God and for him. He came before anything else existed and he holds all creation together. This means that our purpose is for him and not for ourselves. This means that without God, we will live difficult lives and lack peace and joy. This means that if we live our lives devoid of him, we will not fulfill all that we were created for.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for all your creation.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to know God’s purpose for our lives?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotional, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotional, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

WHY WE HARVEST LITTLE Poem Devotional

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March 30
You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes.
-Haggai 1:6 (NLT)
WHY WE HARVEST LITTLE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you help in building God’s temple?
Are you living in extravagance or are you simple?
God wants you to build his house that lies in ruins
He wants you to reap good fruits and win.
You planted much but harvested little
Your wages disappear and you are bitter
You ought to help build the body of Christ
It pleases the Father and leads you to eternal life.
Have you ever wondered why some people are living luxurious lives and still feel empty and lonely? Many famous people’s lives are very sad and superficial. On the outside, they have all the physical comforts they could ever want but inside, they feel helpless and unhappy. They are always longing for something they can never have, the fruits of the Spirit.
The bible tells the people through prophet Haggai that he wants his church rebuilt. He disapproves their lifestyle of living in luxurious houses and yet God’s house is in ruins. Have you contributed in building the house of God instead of focusing on creating comfort zones and wealth for yourself?
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to help build your church.
REFLECTION
What can you contribute to build God’s kingdom?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotional, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotional, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com