A Message for the World – v2

A whisper, a prayer
entering into the word
hoping for a message
a message for the world

To be given words to share
musings of my heart
praying for your guidance
God’s Spirit to impart

A message for the world
something of God’s love
hoping to be open
for your messages from above.

=====

edited January 6, 2016

A Message for the World – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-message-for-world-v5.html

(editing version 4)

edited July 23, 2015

A Message for the World – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-message-for-world-v4.html

(merging edits to version 3 and version 2)

edited July 6, 2015

A Message for the World – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-message-for-world-v3.html

(editing original)

January 7, 2012

A Message for the World – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/message-for-world-v2.html

prayer before bible study time

 January 7, 2012

A Message for the World

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/message-for-world.html

prayer before bible study time

 “Lord, please be with me as I spend this time in your word.

 I pray that you would give me a message for my heart.

And, Lord, if it be your will,

please share with me a message for the world.”

&

Acts 19:1-7

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012

read January 7, 2012

&

Mark 1:4-7

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012

read January 6, 2012

&

Psalm 29:11

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012

read January 5, 2012

&

Psalm 29

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012

read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012

&

Genesis 1:3-5

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012

read January 3, 2012

&

Genesis 1:1-2

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

for January 2, 2012

by Joey Faucette

read January 2, 2012

&

Isaiah 60:1-6

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

for January 1, 2012

by Natalie A. Hanson

read January 1, 2012

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Messages of Truth

Messages of truth
of God’s guiding love
musing to us through
the black and white
the shadings in between
the gray, shadows
choices in this life
living within us
darkness and light
struggling on the journey
seeking God’s path a purpose,
a calling a focus for our days
Share with me, Lord
Show me the way

January 7, 2012
prayer before bible study time
&
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Within these words

Within these
these ancient words
holy scripture
God’s holy word

Within these words
messages of love
written for us
sent from above

Words of guidance
protections, sublime
words to change us
your heart and mine


January 7, 2012
prayer before bible study time
&
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Share with me

Share with me, Lord
I need to know
I want to be
a vessel of your love
Share with me, Lord
a message for me
something to hold onto
to be who I should be
Share with me, Lord
a message to share
a message for the world
if it be your will


January 7, 2012
prayer before bible study time
&
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Messages of hope

God, oh speak to us
give us messages of hope
within your word
your scriptures
your power, your covenant
your faithfulness oh God
speak to us clearly
that we may follow
guide us on our journey
hope for our tomorrows


January 7, 2012
prayer before bible study time
&
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012




All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Message for the World

A whisper, a prayer
entering into the word
hoping for a message
a message for the world
To be given words to share
musings of my heart
praying for guidance
the Spirit to impart
A message for the world
something of God’s love
hoping to be open
for messages from above.

January 7, 2012

A Message for the World – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/message-for-world-v2.html

prayer before bible study time

 January 7, 2012

A Message for the World

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/message-for-world.html

prayer before bible study time

 “Lord, please be with me as I spend this time in your word.

 I pray that you would give me a message for my heart.

And, Lord, if it be your will,

please share with me a message for the world.”

&

Acts 19:1-7

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012

read January 7, 2012

&

Mark 1:4-7

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012

read January 6, 2012

&

Psalm 29:11

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012

read January 5, 2012

&

Psalm 29

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012

read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012

&

Genesis 1:3-5

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,

“When God Speaks”

by Joey Faucette

scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012

read January 3, 2012

&

Genesis 1:1-2

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

for January 2, 2012

by Joey Faucette

read January 2, 2012

&

Isaiah 60:1-6

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

for January 1, 2012

by Natalie A. Hanson

read January 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Messages of Love

Within the words of God
the words already offered
given for a purpose
holy words uttered
gathered, shared
messages of love
to save the whole world


January 7, 2012
prayer before bible study time
&
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Messages of your light

Messages of your light
shining upon us
messengers of love
carrying to us
the love of God
to save the world
his creation, all life
brought back to him
by God’s sacrifice


January 7, 2012
prayer before bible study time
&
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,190+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Healing their ignorance

Listening to the messages
prophets on the word
come to save us
God’s voice completing us
in the messages
carried in love

Healing their ignorance
their joy complete
the Holy Spirit entering
an ability to speak

Share with us Lord
the truth in your word
enter into us Spirit
as messages to the world


January 7, 2012
Acts 19:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

They were baptized

They were baptized
not in the water
by the Holy Spirit
descending, falling
entering their hearts
Pentecost moment
as the others
healed in an instant
sent into the world


January 7, 2012
Acts 19:5-6
Acts 19:1-7
Acts 2:4
Acts 2:11
Acts 2:1-12
Acts 10:46
Acts 10:1-48
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

on hearing this

Baptized
into the Spirit
on hearing Paul’s words
his healing touch
God come down
into their hearts
disciples redeemed
brought into the flock


January 7, 2012
Acts 19:5-6
Acts 19:1-7
Acts 2:4
Acts 2:11
Acts 2:1-12
Acts 10:46
Acts 10:1-48
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 7, 2012
read January 7, 2012
&
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012
&
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Out of the night

Out of the darkness
speaking Light
separating the day
from the newborn night
God speaking
and the light came to be
the beginning of time
creation begun
God speaking
and there was light


January 6, 2012
Genesis 1:3
Psalm 29:3
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


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Calling the Light

Naming it good
separate from the dark
calling the light
let it be here
let it be now
Light entered the word
by the word of God


January 6, 2012
Genesis 1:3
Psalm 29:3
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


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Spoken by God

The first word
the utterance
before the name was known
God speaking boldly
and Light entered the world
the creation begun in his name
in the word spoken by God
Light came to be
by the voice of the living God


January 6, 2012
Genesis 1:3
Psalm 29:3
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In you I find my strength - v2

Only in your Lord,
maker, redeemer
Precious is the name
the holy name of God
creator of all
giver of light

More powerful than any other
ever on earth
Strength in his word
pushing out the darkness
setting boundaries for the waters
the day and the night

In you I find me strength
to do what is right
To stand in the trials
the struggles of my day
in you do I find comfort
humbly, when I pray


January 6, 2012
Psalm 29:11a (NIV)
Psalm 29:11a (The Message)
Psalm 29:11a (NRSV)
Psalm 29:11a (KJV)
Psalm 29:11
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Matthew 2:1-11
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 3, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

From a strong foundation

Not with a finger to the wind seeking to find a groundswell believing in something knowing yourself so well where you are grounded a reservoir of belief from such a strong foundation able to compromise to seek common ground not buffeted by the currents but charting a course a way to come together for the common good January 6, 2012 earlier poem, “A vote of conscience” http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/vote-of-conscience-v2.html January 2, 2012 Iowa Caucuses, January 3, 2012 and New Hampshire Primary, January 10, 2012 All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 14,580+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

God’s voice

Over the waters,
the void, the deep
God’s voice speaking
let there be light
Nothing before
all that would be
the first sound of creation
the voice of God over the waters
let there be light

January 6, 2012
Genesis 1:3
Psalm 29:3
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


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God’s voice humbles us

in sack cloth and ashes
unworthy to come before you
like John humble
in camel hair, repentant
mindful of our station
God’s voice humbles us
we with feet of clay
humble before our master
sinning every day

January 6, 2012
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012


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and all the people of Jerusalem

the low and the mighty
from the hill lands, the fields
and from David’s holy city
All of them came to him
down to the river
to be washed clean
preparing their hearts for God

January 6, 2012
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012


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And so John came

And so John came
An answer to prayer
of the people, the nation
A fulfillment of prophecy
that was long foretold
A one coming before
prepare the way of the Lord

January 6, 2012
Mark 1:4
Mark 1:1-8
Mark 1:2-3
Mark 1:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 6, 2012
read January 6, 2012


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In you I find my strength

Precious is the name
the holy name of God
creator of all
giver of light
more powerful than any
strength in his word
pushing out the darkness
setting boundaries for the waters
the day and the night
In you I find me strength
to do what is right
to stand in the trials
the struggles of my day
to you do I find comfort
humbly, when I pray

January 6, 2012
Psalm 29:11a (NIV)
Psalm 29:11a (The Message)
Psalm 29:11a (NRSV)
Psalm 29:11a (KJV)
Psalm 29:11
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012
&
Matthew 2:1-11
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 3, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 3, 2012


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Within the power of God

Making his people strong
giving them strength they need
able to stand with them
lifting them from their knees
Willing to give us everything
everything we need
strength for this journey
within the power of God
holy and forgiven
spreading his message of love
redeemed in his goodness
strength from the creator of all

January 6, 2012
Psalm 29:11a (NIV)
Psalm 29:11a (The Message)
Psalm 29:11a (NRSV)
Psalm 29:11a (KJV)
Psalm 29:11
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012


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Strength to his people

Out of God’s benevolence
his great power
strength to his people
lifting us up
giving us power,
in his name
offering a hand to us
giving us strength
in each trial, each struggle
peace within his arms

January 6, 2012
Psalm 29:11a (NIV)
Psalm 29:11a (The Message)
Psalm 29:11a (NRSV)
Psalm 29:11a (KJV)
Psalm 29:11
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012


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Peace within his strength

within the power of God
bringing us to him
safe within his arms
God protects us
giving us comfort
calm within his voice
peace within his strength

January 5, 2012
Psalm 29:11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012


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God made his people strong

God makes his people strong;
the Lord gives strength to his people.
The flock, the holy nation;
lifted by his hand.
The creation spoken;
saved by the lamb.
Light to the world;
redeemed by his blood.
The voice of the Lord with power;
speaking with power.
May the Lord give strength to His people!
Holy is his name.

January 5, 2012
Psalm 29:11a (NIV)
Psalm 29:11a (The Message)
Psalm 29:11a (NRSV)
Psalm 29:11a (KJV)
Psalm 29:11
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 5, 2012
read January 5, 2012


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The first sound

Before the world
before the light
over the waters
the first sound
the word of God
the voice of God spoke
and creation begun
over the earth

January 5, 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


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Above the Flood

Above the waters
over the flood
over all
creator, redeemer
forever our Lord
God over all
heaven and earth
over the waters
over the flood
from beginning to end

January 5, 2012
Psalm 29:3
Psalm 29:10
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,000+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ascribe to the Lord!

All honor, all glory
his holy name
Lord over all
to his great name
ascribe to the Lord
ye people, you nations
from everlasting to everlasting
to God be the glory
forever and ever
forever, Amen.

January 5, 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 4, 2012
read January 4, 2012, reread January 5, 2012


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Light to Guide Them

Into the darkness
the world, chaos
light to guide them
to follow Christ’s star
his light, his example
where to find the holy
in his light, the way
away from the darkness
following with them
to where he lay
the babe, the Christ-child
light to guide us
light for the world

January 5, 2012
Matthew 2:1-11
&
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 3, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 3, 2012


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Their Hope into Darkness

Light into suffering
hope into darkness
freedom for chains
not seeing the light of day
Repression for sadness
despairing in their hearts
great nations standing silent
as he crushes their spirits
cast from the streets
into silence, hidden
Spring become Winter
Their freedom denied
our beliefs abandoned
bases, security
in our self-interest
their freedom denied
because we want the oil

January 5, 2012
Silence about Bahrain by the US government
&
Poem, “Honest with Our Friends”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/05/honest-with-our-friends.html
&
Speech May 19, 2011 by United States President Barack Obama
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/05/2011519145837856559.html
on the Arab Spring of 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timeline
and how our country will chart a new course
holding up the people more
and not just focusing on our narrower
financial and strategic interests
&
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of December -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Syria,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, etc.
and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
&
and the jubilance in Tahrir Square
versus the bloodshed in Bahrain and Libya, etc.
February 18, 2011
&
hearing claim by President Obama 2/15/2011
in a news conference that when history books tell it
we will be seen as being on the right side of history
in how the United States responded
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“Our Revolution was like Wikipedia”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/37306340103688192
http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/ghonim-our-revolution-wikipedia
February 14, 2011
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“This is Revolution 2.0: No one was a hero because everyone was a hero.”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/36708161440190464
February 13, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081

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Beginning in Darkness

Nothingness, the waters
chaos, the void
creating beginning
in darkness, beginning
in a moment of light
the beginning of time
before all else
separating the darkness
the day from the night
light and shadows
all beginning in darkness
until God spoke light
into the darkness
the creation by his word
speaking creation
light for the world

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


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Creation, Alive

Creation, alive
in the brilliance of light
out of the darkness
separating the night
nothing was there
the firmament
God’s breath, his Spirit
moving over the waters

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


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Into Nothingness, Light

The Word, light
creation beginning
into nothingness, light
to pierce the darkness
God’s Spirit moving
over the waters
the maelstrom, the chaos
the swirling darkness
God’s word, alive
let there be light
from nothing, something
separating day from night
the balance,
the rhythm, good
in God’s holy sight

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


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The Moment of Creation

Nothing before
Nothingness, the waters
the moment of creation
spoken by our God

Let there be light
and light shone in the darkness
setting bounds of the day and night
the rhythm of God’s vision

Nothing before
Nothingness, the waters
the moment of creation
spoken by our God

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


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Light, the Word

Light, the word
spoken into the darkness
light, dividing
into creation
the beginning
the word
light into the darkness
from the mouth of God
over the dark waters
light, the word
holy is the promise
by the hand of God

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


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Illumination

Light, shadows
clarity, purpose
before there was something
light came into existence
sharp edges, shadows
demarking creation
before anything else
God brought forth light
into the void, darkness

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Brightness, shadows

Before the dry land, substance
light, into the darkness
brightness, shadows
universe in balance
God spoke light
over the swirling waters
the maelstrom, chaos
set in bounds, in balance

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Given definition

The chaos, the void
unbounded, without limit
given definition
in the word, light
God shining brightly
over creation
his Spirit moving
over the dark waters

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Bathed in His Light

Awash in power
of one holy word
Light came this way
into the world

Bathed in his light
the water knowing bounds
the darkness given limits
soon to be dry ground

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hearing his Spirit

Called by the creator
the creation story
hearing his Spirit
his light shining
separating darkness
the day from the night
warmed by his goodness
power, his might

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I know the chaos – 2 – v2

The world in darkness
your Spirit over the waters
the maelstrom, chaos
swirling round, about us

I know the chaos
how many of us can say this
not yet in your arms
before we saw your light

Unchanged from the world
pulled by false pleasures
not in your arms, together
seeking false treasure

Wanting your guidance
the strength of your purpose
wanting to be servants
resplendent in your glory

Serving you ever
worthy of praise
wanting to atone, ourselves
for all our transgressions

Yet Christ already paid
your hand on the waters
healing us from darkness
light by your word

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Seeing Your Light

The Spirit, the Word
seeing your Light
God creating
from the void, darkness
the churning waters
light appearing
and it was good

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Blocking our ears

Blocking our ears
Closing our eyes
letting them suffer
a judgment, expedient
their repression continuing
their Spring now Winter
we are silent
while these people suffer
no different from the others
yearning to be free

January 5, 2012
Silence about Bahrain by the US government
&
Poem, “Honest with Our Friends”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/05/honest-with-our-friends.html
&
Speech May 19, 2011 by United States President Barack Obama
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/05/2011519145837856559.html
on the Arab Spring of 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timeline
and how our country will chart a new course
holding up the people more
and not just focusing on our narrower
financial and strategic interests
&
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of December -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Syria,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, etc.
and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
&
and the jubilance in Tahrir Square
versus the bloodshed in Bahrain and Libya, etc.
February 18, 2011
&
hearing claim by President Obama 2/15/2011
in a news conference that when history books tell it
we will be seen as being on the right side of history
in how the United States responded
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“Our Revolution was like Wikipedia”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/37306340103688192
http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/ghonim-our-revolution-wikipedia
February 14, 2011
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“This is Revolution 2.0: No one was a hero because everyone was a hero.”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/36708161440190464
February 13, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Closing our eyes

Closing our eyes
blocking our ears
blind to injustice
their cries for freedom
Silent, complacent
complicit in their anguish
knowing they are suffering
yet focused on self-interest
our ships safely berthed
their lives in the balance

January 5, 2012
Silence about Bahrain by the US government
&
Poem, “Honest with Our Friends”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/05/honest-with-our-friends.html
&
Speech May 19, 2011 by United States President Barack Obama
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/05/2011519145837856559.html
on the Arab Spring of 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timeline
and how our country will chart a new course
holding up the people more
and not just focusing on our narrower
financial and strategic interests
&
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of December -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Syria,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, etc.
and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
&
and the jubilance in Tahrir Square
versus the bloodshed in Bahrain and Libya, etc.
February 18, 2011
&
hearing claim by President Obama 2/15/2011
in a news conference that when history books tell it
we will be seen as being on the right side of history
in how the United States responded
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“Our Revolution was like Wikipedia”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/37306340103688192
http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/ghonim-our-revolution-wikipedia
February 14, 2011
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“This is Revolution 2.0: No one was a hero because everyone was a hero.”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/36708161440190464
February 13, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Light, over the waters

The darkness, the void
the maelstrom, chaos
you Spirit moving
over the waters
Light, over the waters
creation beginning
from nothing, your word
light in the darkness
separating the world

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,040+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Out of the maelstrom

Out of the maelstrom
the void, chaos
God spoke a word
Light, and all was created
out of the maelstrom
the void, chaos
all came to be
treasured and crafted
the hand of the master
a vision of goodness
light for the world

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 14,550+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

I know the chaos – 2

The world in darkness
your Spirit over the waters
the maelstrom, the chaos
swirling round, about us
I know the chaos
how many of us can say this
not yet in your arms
before we saw your light
unchanged from the world
pulled by false pleasures
not in your arms, together
seeking false treasure
wanting your guidance
the strength of your purpose
wanting to be servants
resplendent in your glory
serving you ever
worthy of praise
wanting to atone
for our transgressions
yet Christ already paid
your hand on the waters
healing us from darkness
light by your word

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 60:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 1, 2012
by Natalie A. Hanson
read January 1, 2012


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 14,550+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Wanting Your Light

In darkness, chaos
wanting your light
wandering in shadows
confusion, blight
Our lives listless
more joy, purpose
needing your comfort
your Spirit in us
to rise from the ashes
into the light
all things new
in your good sight

January 5, 2012
Genesis 1:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2012,
“When God Speaks”
by Joey Faucette
scripture and meditation for January 3, 2012
read January 3, 2012
&
Genesis 1:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
for January 2, 2012
by Joey Faucette
read January 2, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,030+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Spring become Winter

Silent, on the sidelines
blinded by self-interest
the story of these people
left in repression

Like so many others
nations, peoples
when we have sided with the leaders
when people wanted to be free

Through our tattered history
speaking with one voice
lauding liberty
yet guided by self-interest
when people wanted to be free

January 5, 2012
Silence about Bahrain by the US government
&
Poem, “Honest with Our Friends”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/05/honest-with-our-friends.html
&
Speech May 19, 2011 by United States President Barack Obama
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/05/2011519145837856559.html
on the Arab Spring of 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timeline
and how our country will chart a new course
holding up the people more
and not just focusing on our narrower
financial and strategic interests
&
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of December -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Syria,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, etc.
and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
&
and the jubilance in Tahrir Square
versus the bloodshed in Bahrain and Libya, etc.
February 18, 2011
&
hearing claim by President Obama 2/15/2011
in a news conference that when history books tell it
we will be seen as being on the right side of history
in how the United States responded
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“Our Revolution was like Wikipedia”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/37306340103688192
http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/ghonim-our-revolution-wikipedia
February 14, 2011
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“This is Revolution 2.0: No one was a hero because everyone was a hero.”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/36708161440190464
February 13, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 14,550+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

God at work

In our lives,
in our world
seeing the creator
the maker, the master
God at his work
New eyes we pray
to see your wonder
your hand, guiding
leading our path
setting examples
witnesses before us
a new revelation
of your good works
life anew,
in the new year
life everlasting
waiting for us

January 4, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Revelations 21:5
2 Corinthians 5:17
and meditation
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/meditation-by-pastor-ruth-foss-suncook.html
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 4, 2012
&
Worship Theme – Hymn Sing
Revelation 21:1-6 (Common English Bible)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 (Message Bible)
Call to Worship, by Reverend Nathan Decker
http://www.facebook.com/pastordecker
Communion liturgy adapted from Dr. Gregory S. Neal
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
January 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 14,540+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Meditation by Pastor Ruth Foss, Suncook United Methodist Church, January 4, 2012

As we begin a new year I am taken to thought about what that means. Revelation 21:5 tells us that "The one who was seated on the throne said "See, I am making all things new."" (NRSV) Our God is a God of new beginnings.

- His mercies are new each day
- We receive a new beginning...a new life...when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior
- God has been in the business of "making new beginnings" for His people...especially seen in the OT
- God gives us a new heart in Christ
- We are a new creation
- Etc.

May our New Year be filled with:

- a new revelation of who Christ is to us
- a new revelation of God’s love for us
- a new set of ears so we may hear Gods guidance
- a new set of eyes so that we can see God at work in our lives as well as in the lives of others
- and a new heart that is pliable, moldable and willing to be changed by the Potter's hand

As we begin this New Year it is only fitting to start at the beginning. . . where our relationship with God begins. . . with the discipline. . . no the honor of taking things to our God in prayer. So for the net few weeks we are going to be looking at prayer. . . or should I say meditating on what prayer is. . . May we renew our minds and relationship with God as we do so.

Let us pray...
Loving ad gracious God. . . thank you for the love that you showed all humanity when you sent your Son to live among us, teaching, loving, showing by example. . . and finally dying for us. Lord as we talk and think about prayer may your Spirit fall down upon us and may we draw even closer to you. Thank you for inviting us into your throne room of grace through the blood of the lamb. . . the life of the babe in the manger. . . our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. . .

Happy New year to all. May we live the "Advent”urous life that God intended us to live before we were even formed in our mother’s womb!

January 4, 2012
Wednesday evening worship
Revelations 21:5
2 Corinthians 5:17
and meditation

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 4, 2012
&
Worship Theme – Hymn Sing
Revelation 21:1-6 (Common English Bible)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 (Message Bible)
Call to Worship, by Reverend Nathan Decker
http://www.facebook.com/pastordecker
Communion liturgy adapted from Dr. Gregory S. Neal
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 1, 2012

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We call them inalienable

Life, liberty,
the pursuit of happiness
we call them inalienable
that is our creed

Yet we deny them
taking up sides
silent for some martyrs
letting people die

January 5, 2012
Silence about Bahrain by the US government
&
Poem, “Honest with Our Friends”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/05/honest-with-our-friends.html
&
Speech May 19, 2011 by United States President Barack Obama
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/05/2011519145837856559.html
on the Arab Spring of 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timeline
and how our country will chart a new course
holding up the people more
and not just focusing on our narrower
financial and strategic interests
&
March 17, 2011
UN Security Council approval of sanctions against Libya
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
&
calling on President Obama and the world
to act in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Bahrain,
to stand with the people
yearning to breathe free
and not worrying about the results,
that it is always right to stand for basic human rights
&
on the transformations since the beginning of December -
all the protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Syria,
Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Djibouti, Mauritania, Senegal, etc.
and
especially the resignation of Hosni Mubarak
February 11, 2011
&
and the jubilance in Tahrir Square
versus the bloodshed in Bahrain and Libya, etc.
February 18, 2011
&
hearing claim by President Obama 2/15/2011
in a news conference that when history books tell it
we will be seen as being on the right side of history
in how the United States responded
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“Our Revolution was like Wikipedia”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/37306340103688192
http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/ghonim-our-revolution-wikipedia
February 14, 2011
&
Post on Twitter by Wael Ghonim
http://twitter.com/Ghonim
“This is Revolution 2.0: No one was a hero because everyone was a hero.”
http://twitter.com/Ghonim/status/36708161440190464
February 13, 2011
and see
http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/notes/safiyah-fosua/a-prayer-for-the-people-of-egypt-february-3-2011/10150134548244274
A Prayer for the People of Egypt (February 3, 2011)
by Safiyah Fosua
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719089081

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