CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH

Posted on October 30, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 30 The Power of God’s Word
The message is very close at hand. It is on your lips and in your heart. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:8,9 (NLT)
CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
The message is very close at hand
It is on your lips; it need not be grand
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
You will be using the most powerful sword.
The word of God is a weapon against the enemy
If you use it regularly, you will have victory
Believe in your heart that God raise Christ from the dead
It will reap a harvest of peace and a life that is Spirit-led.
I was a believer for so long and yet I didn’t know the power of confessing with the mouth. Confession was a term in my former religion to go to a priest and tell him all about my sins. Until I studied the bible thoroughly, I got revelations from the Spirit that what I needed to confess was the truth from God’s word.
The bible says that the Message is close at hand. It is on our lips and in our hearts. It tells us the power of confessing with our mouth that Jesus is Lord.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to memorize your words.
REFLECTION
Why is verse memory essential in a Christian’s life?
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GOD HAS NO FAVORITES Poem Devotional

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 29 The Power of God’s Word
I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation, he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. – Acts 10:34-35 (NLT)
GOD HAS NO FAVORITES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you struggling with prejudice?
Is there anyone in your life who plays favorites?
Worry not! God has no biases
He treats us all with equality and fairness.
He made us unique and different from one another
There is no need to compare with each other
God loves those who do what is right and fear him
He waits for you patiently and faithfully to give up sin.
Favoritism is defined as the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another. We live in a society where competition rules. People become enslave by the dictates of the culture. They long to be looked up to and shown favor or feel important. Many families have been destroyed by this preferential practice that clearly generates jealousy and conflicts.
The bible says that God has no favorites. He loves us all because he created us all like him. He doesn’t care what culture or race you come from. He wants us all to long for him and do what is right. He loves us all that is why he gave his only son to free us.
PRAYER
Will you heal me from insecurities?
REFLECTION
Why is favoritism dangerous to people?
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HARMONY BRINGS UNITY Poem Devotional

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 28 The Power of God’s Word
So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members so that all the members care for each other. – 1 Corinthians 12:24-25(NLT)
HARMONY BRINGS UNITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
God gave you each a different gift to bring him splendor
Are you cooperating with the body of Christ to bring God honor?
The strong parts of the body will support the weaker parts
They will never function separately from one another or be apart.
When you see a part of the body going weak
Help them focus on God so they won’t be bleak
We are all summoned to work harmoniously
This is the only way to bring peace and unity.
Helping others is something that I automatically do. There are times I get in trouble for doing so or I get misunderstood. In my former country, the Philippines, helping and hospitality is inherent in most Filipinos. I’d like to give God’s Spirit credit for motivating me to help someone and giving me the sensitivity to know when someone is in need.
The bible tells us that harmony brings unity. Christ wants us all to help build his body. When we see someone weak, we are asked to aide that member so we can be one in Christ.
PRAYER
Lord, show me who to help.
REFLECTION
How is Christ’s body strengthened?
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS Poem Devotional

Posted on October 28, 2014 by ilmaarts

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October 27 The Power of God’s Word
A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
– 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
What kind of spiritual gift has God given you?
Is it to give wise advice or is it a gift of vision?
Whether it is faith or a gift of healing
God gave it to us so we can use it for sharing.
He gives one person the power to perform miracles
To others are given the gift to speak in unknown languages
It all comes from God’s Spirit who distributes all these gifts
He alone decides what to give a person that will surely fit.
Do you know what spiritual gifts God has endowed you with? God gave me a faith and wise advice. I wasn’t aware of it until others recognized them. When I was raising my son alone, they saw my strength and persevering character. I never gave up even at the most adverse situations because I always believed that God is taking care of me even if I don’t see clear manifestations of the change in the circumstances. The Spirit chooses the gift that suits us best. These gifts are not to be hoarded or used for personal purposes but to spread God’s kingdom. It must be used to lead others to God.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your gifts.
REFLECTION
How many people have you led to God using your gifts?
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LOVING OTHERS WITH ALL YOUR HEART Poem Devotional

Posted on October 27, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 26 The Power of God’s Word
You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart. – 1 Peter 1:23 (NLT)
LOVING OTHERS WITH ALL YOUR HEART
A poem and essay by ILMA
As soon as you obeyed God’s truth, you are set free from sins
Leave your sinful nature and don’t look back where you’ve been
God is love and he created us to be like him
Walking in love is the surest way to be redeemed.
You are cleansed from sins if you believe that Jesus died for you
Love each other deeply with all your heart and you’ll reap the Spirit’s fruit
Show sincere love for your sisters and brothers in Christ
When you love others genuinely, you will gain wisdom and insight.
Perhaps the word “love” is the most misused and abused word in the human vocabulary. Love is viewed romantically and lustfully by many. The enemy has blinded everyone to think that love is about mushy feelings and physical attraction.
The bible tells us that God is love and that is why God sent us his only son to cleanse us from sin and be reconciled with him. He expects us to love others with all our hearts just as he loves us so much.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to walk in love always.
REFLECTION
How can you show love to difficult people?
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ASK IN JESUS’ NAME Poem Devotional

Posted on October 20, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 19 The Power of God’s Word
Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
– John 16:24 (NLT)
ASK IN JESUS’ NAME
A poem and essay by ILMA
What things do you ask in Jesus’ name?
Are they something you won’t be ashamed?
Ask for wisdom to know his will in your life
This way you will be able to stay in his light.
Ask, using Christ’s name and you will receive
Oftentimes you don’t ask, so He can’t give
God waits for you to request so can grant it
You won’t obtain it if it’s against his will and Spirit.
Do you often question why you don’t have the things you want in life? Do you have an abundance of peace, joy and prosperity? Maybe you don’t have them because you never asked them. The bible says in James 2:4-5 that you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. Even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong; you want only what will give you pleasure.
I used to expect to have things without asking. I was raised to think that since God knows what I want, I don’t have to ask. The bible clearly tells us that we have to ask in his name so we can receive what we ask for and have abundant joy.
PRAYER
Lord, show me what to ask for.
REFLECTION
Why does God want us to ask in his name?
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SECRET TO OVERFLOWING JOY Poem Devotional

Posted on October 18, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 18 The Power of God’s Word
When you obey my commands, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow. – John 15:11-12 (NLT)
SECRET TO OVERFLOWING JOY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you enjoying your life?
Are you seeking the light?
Remain in God’s love through Christ
You will have joy and never lose sight.
Abiding in Christ is the secret to overflowing joy
It gives you peace and shows you that life is to be enjoyed
Fill your life with love for God and others
You will be fulfilled when you constantly love your sisters and brothers.
Are you enjoying the life God has given you? Some people find it hard to enjoy life because they focus so much on what they don’t have. The apostle Paul always enjoyed life whether he is in prison or free to preach the Good News. God revealed to me at a point in my life when I was so negative and whiny that the only way to enjoy life is when I abide in him.
The bible tells us the secret to an overflowing joy. It is to obey God’s commandments and remain in his love. He gave us his son so that we will pursue joy.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to enjoy life.
REFLECTION
What takes out your joy in life?
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CHRIST IS GOD Poem Devotional

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 17 The Power of God’s Word
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation. – Colossians 1:15 (NLT)
CHRIST IS GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you believe that God is in Christ?
He existed even before God first created light
He is supreme over all creation
Are you giving him all the adulation?
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God
Seek the Son and you will give the Father laud
Believe that Jesus is Lord and Savior
Give him all the veneration and ardor.
There are many people who question that Christ is God. Sadly, even some Christians doubt the very essence of Jesus. Some believe that He was a separate entity from God.
The bible tells us clearly that Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation. Man cannot fathom how a supreme being could assume the physical body of a man and live amongst them. Many unbelievers and some believers alike have doubts regarding the infiniteness of Christ. The limited minds of people cannot understand the true identity of Christ.
When we seek Christ, we also seek God. When we follow his ways, we are glorifying the Father as well. When we get intimate with Christ, God reveals Himself to us.
PRAYER
Lord, help me believe.
REFLECTION
Why is it hard for others to believe that Christ is God?
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THE SECRET OF GROWTH Poem Devotional

Posted on October 16, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 16 The Power of God’s Word
Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. –Colossians 1:10 (NLT)
THE SECRET OF GROWTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you live a life of honesty and purity?
Do you seek God’s word and never compromise integrity?
Are your actions and choices geared on following Christ?
Are you producing good fruits and staying in the light?
The way you live will gauge how you will grow
You won’t reap a good harvest if you don’t sow
As you seek and follow God, you will reap his promises
You will get better and grow without making compromises.
When you put up a small business, there are many factors to consider so that you will be successful. One of the secrets of a profitable industry is integrity. When the business is anchored on it, success isn’t far. Perseverance and hard work are also crucial in making your business grow.
A Christian’ secret to growth is based on living a life of honor and purity. If you live your life to please the Lord and faithfully seek him and follow him, you will harvest every kind of good fruit and mature as a believer of God.
PRAYER
Lord, grant me a hunger for you always.
REFLECTION
Why is it necessary to live a life for Christ?
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GOD TRANSFORMS THE REJECTED

Posted on October 15, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 15 The Power of God’s Word
The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful to see. – Psalm 118:22-23 (NLT)
GOD TRANSFORMS THE REJECTED
A poem and essay by ILMA
When others reject you, rejoice and be glad
Christ was also cast off but he continued to abide
Jesus came for those who are broken hearted and rejected
Exult for he will ensure that you are healed and protected.
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone
This is the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful to see these transformation
God can do anything to build up those who are suffering rejection
Thank him each time you go through the same discrimination.
Rejection was the theme of my life for almost over five decades. I had been rejected during my early years and somehow the enemy infiltrated my former life and generated many lies about rejection. I saw through the filter of the world’s system and it made me an advocate for the oppressed and those without a voice. I did it because it made me have control over my powerlessness when I was rejected.
The bible tells us that Jesus himself was rejected but God made him the cornerstone and the foundation of his church. He transformed the rejected into the source of strength for all to see.
PRAYER
Lord, let me look up to you when rejected.
REFLECTION
How do you deal with rejection?
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

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