January 21, 2012
Rick Santorum was robbed by the Iowa GOP and the Elite News Media
The Republican Establishment/Elite now have the Republican Presidential race they want, former Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Governor Mitt Romney; but the person who could have been the frontrunner in this race now was robbed of the legitimate momentum he should have gotten out of a stunning upset, grass-roots, come from behind victory in Iowa, former Senator Rick Santorum.
He won of January 3, 2012 in Iowa; but we did not know that until January 19, 2012, two days before the South Carolina Primary and nine days after the NH Primary. It is undeniable that the race would be different if Senator Santorum’s victory was known before New Hampshire voted. The surge he would have received would have changed the race. The vote undeniably would have been different in New Hampshire.
The number of candidates in the race could have changed even more quickly, and the surging fund-raising and poll numbers in South Carolina for Speaker Gingrich may never have happened. Governor Perry might have suspended his campaign before New Hampshire. Governor Huntsman might have suspended his campaign on January 11, 2012, with no ticket to ride south. Governor Palin and Governor Perry might well have endorsed Senator Santorum, or at least not endorsed Speaker Gingrich before South Carolina.
The evangelicals in Texas would have supported Senator Santorum on the first ballot last weekend, if they hadn’t come out for him even before NH. Speaker Gingrich would not have had the night he did at the Myrtle Beach debate.
All of the last sixteen days would have been different and Senator Santorum’s blue collar background would have been juxtaposed against Governor Romney’s blue blood past.
The Piers Morgan interview with Senator Santorum, his brilliant wife Karen and some of their children on January 20, 2012 was a stunning interview. I don't support many of Senator Santorum's positions but he came across, as did his wonderful family, as genuine, hard-working, fair minded, believing in something, and SO Much better than Governor Romney and Speaker Gingrich for our country. He is not part of the elite as Governor Romney is and he is not so polarizing as Speaker Gingrich is.
He should have gotten a huge bounce from actually winning Iowa which was denied him by the false results. The attacks by Alan Colmes about their son Gabriel were distractions in Iowa.
And even the question by John King at the debate on January 19, 2012, asking Speaker Gingrich if he wanted to respond to the allegations by his ex-wife, gave Gingrich more momentum.
As Rachel Maddow opined late this week, that was an incredibly softball version of the line of questioning that could have been used with Speaker Gingrich, about his utter hypocrisy of his affair while he was attacking President Clinton, etc.
That surge by Gingrich because of his second red-meat attack on the media elite in two debates was right when Santorum should have had some for the James Dobson endorsement and the Iowa win.
Even the belated announcement of the Iowa win was ham-handed and wasn’t completely resolved until the 20th.
January 19, 2012 updated January 21, 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
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Rick Santorum was robbed by Iowa and media
January 19, 2012
Rick Santorum was robbed.
The Republican Establishment/Elite now have the Republican Presidential race they want, former Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Governor Mitt Romney; but the person who could have been the frontrunner in this race now was robbed of the legitimate momentum he should have gotten out of a stunning upset, grass-roots, come from behind victory in Iowa, former Senator Rick Santorum.
He won of January 3, 2012 in Iowa; but we did not know that until January 19, 2012, two days before the South Carolina Primary and nine days after the NH Primary. It is undeniable that the race would be different if Senator Santorum’s victory was known before New Hampshire voted. The surge he would have received would have changed the race. The vote undeniably would have been different in New Hampshire.
The number of candidates in the race could have changed even more quickly, and the surging fund-raising and poll numbers in South Carolina for Speaker Gingrich may never have happened. Governor Perry might have suspended his campaign before New Hampshire. Governor Huntsman might have suspended his campaign on January 11, 2012, with no ticket to ride south. Governor Palin and Governor Perry might well have endorsed Senator Santorum, or at least not endorsed Speaker Gingrich before South Carolina.
The evangelicals in Texas would have supported Senator Santorum on the first ballot last weekend, if they hadn’t come out for him even before NH. Speaker Gingrich would not have had the night he did at the Myrtle Beach debate.
All of the last sixteen days would have been different and Senator Santorum’s blue collar background would have been juxtaposed against Governor Romney’s blue blood past.
The Piers Morgan interview on January 20, 2012 was a brilliant interview. I don't support many of Senator Santorum's positions but he came across, as did his wonderful family as genuine, hard-working, fair minded, believing in something, and SO Much better than Governor Romney and Speaker Gingrich for our country.
He should have gotten a huge bounce from actually winning Iowa which was denied him by the false results. The attacks about their son were distractions. And even the question by John King at the debate gave Gingrich more momentum right when Santorum should have had some for the Dobson endorsement and the Iowa win.
January 19, 2012 updated January 21, 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.
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Rick Santorum was robbed.
The Republican Establishment/Elite now have the Republican Presidential race they want, former Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Governor Mitt Romney; but the person who could have been the frontrunner in this race now was robbed of the legitimate momentum he should have gotten out of a stunning upset, grass-roots, come from behind victory in Iowa, former Senator Rick Santorum.
He won of January 3, 2012 in Iowa; but we did not know that until January 19, 2012, two days before the South Carolina Primary and nine days after the NH Primary. It is undeniable that the race would be different if Senator Santorum’s victory was known before New Hampshire voted. The surge he would have received would have changed the race. The vote undeniably would have been different in New Hampshire.
The number of candidates in the race could have changed even more quickly, and the surging fund-raising and poll numbers in South Carolina for Speaker Gingrich may never have happened. Governor Perry might have suspended his campaign before New Hampshire. Governor Huntsman might have suspended his campaign on January 11, 2012, with no ticket to ride south. Governor Palin and Governor Perry might well have endorsed Senator Santorum, or at least not endorsed Speaker Gingrich before South Carolina.
The evangelicals in Texas would have supported Senator Santorum on the first ballot last weekend, if they hadn’t come out for him even before NH. Speaker Gingrich would not have had the night he did at the Myrtle Beach debate.
All of the last sixteen days would have been different and Senator Santorum’s blue collar background would have been juxtaposed against Governor Romney’s blue blood past.
The Piers Morgan interview on January 20, 2012 was a brilliant interview. I don't support many of Senator Santorum's positions but he came across, as did his wonderful family as genuine, hard-working, fair minded, believing in something, and SO Much better than Governor Romney and Speaker Gingrich for our country.
He should have gotten a huge bounce from actually winning Iowa which was denied him by the false results. The attacks about their son were distractions. And even the question by John King at the debate gave Gingrich more momentum right when Santorum should have had some for the Dobson endorsement and the Iowa win.
January 19, 2012 updated January 21, 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.
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You must trust in God - v2
Look within, inside of you
the emptiness, gaping,
the truth, face it
There is no other
no rock, no refuge
not by our hands, our works
no other source of salvation
you must trust, abiding
only in God, our maker
He is the foundation
the source of our strength
our hope for salvation
he will never leave you
he will raise you up
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the emptiness, gaping,
the truth, face it
There is no other
no rock, no refuge
not by our hands, our works
no other source of salvation
you must trust, abiding
only in God, our maker
He is the foundation
the source of our strength
our hope for salvation
he will never leave you
he will raise you up
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
I must Trust in God - v2
My life a shambles
attempting to exert control
buffeted, blown
all over the world
I must trust in God
the rock, my strength
nothing else makes sense
his presence in my life
Words of power
love, washing over me
only in submitting
do I truly feel free
His life within in me
the Spirit guiding me
hoping for vision
greater clarity
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
attempting to exert control
buffeted, blown
all over the world
I must trust in God
the rock, my strength
nothing else makes sense
his presence in my life
Words of power
love, washing over me
only in submitting
do I truly feel free
His life within in me
the Spirit guiding me
hoping for vision
greater clarity
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
I will trust in God - v2
My prayer, my musings
what I wish to be my promise
laying my life down, completely
surrendering to God
I will trust God, calling
God’s clear path for my life
giving me words to share
work each day, all of my life
Life would be so simple
if I could be clear, focused
calm in my spirit
as David was here
Longing to serve you
to be used by my God
speak to me Lord, surely
words for your world
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
what I wish to be my promise
laying my life down, completely
surrendering to God
I will trust God, calling
God’s clear path for my life
giving me words to share
work each day, all of my life
Life would be so simple
if I could be clear, focused
calm in my spirit
as David was here
Longing to serve you
to be used by my God
speak to me Lord, surely
words for your world
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
My Rock, My Salvation – v2
The foundation of my spirit
my anchor, sustainer
sure of God’s presence
my rock, my salvation
God alone, my safe refuge
here with me, loving maker,
firm on his foundation,
safe in his loving arms
From this strong foundation
safe within his arms
able to walk boldly
to share his light to all
God, give me peace,
trusting in you
give me words to share
give me work in you
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:6-7
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
my anchor, sustainer
sure of God’s presence
my rock, my salvation
God alone, my safe refuge
here with me, loving maker,
firm on his foundation,
safe in his loving arms
From this strong foundation
safe within his arms
able to walk boldly
to share his light to all
God, give me peace,
trusting in you
give me words to share
give me work in you
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:6-7
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 2012
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Can we echo his words – v2
can we join the psalmist
can we, echo his words
are we calm, still in our persons
do we truly, trust in the Lord
can we be at peace
do we share that comfort
Do we believe, do we know
the presence of the Lord
to lead, to guide us
the Spirit within us calling
will we trust, will we listen
do we feel his anointing
commissioning us to serve
to be a holy priest, a leader
do we stand by silent
or can we say we trust Him
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,950+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
can we, echo his words
are we calm, still in our persons
do we truly, trust in the Lord
can we be at peace
do we share that comfort
Do we believe, do we know
the presence of the Lord
to lead, to guide us
the Spirit within us calling
will we trust, will we listen
do we feel his anointing
commissioning us to serve
to be a holy priest, a leader
do we stand by silent
or can we say we trust Him
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,950+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
I must Trust in God
My life a shambles
attempting to exert control
buffeted, blown
all over the world
I must trust in God
the rock, my strength
nothing else makes sense
his presence in my life
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 19,450+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
attempting to exert control
buffeted, blown
all over the world
I must trust in God
the rock, my strength
nothing else makes sense
his presence in my life
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 19,450+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
I will trust in God
My prayer, I wish to be my promise
laying my life down, surrendering to God
I will trust God, his path for my life
giving me words to share
work each day
Life would be so simple
if I could be clear
calm in my spirit
as David was here
Longing to serve
to be used by my God
speak to me Lord
words for the world
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
laying my life down, surrendering to God
I will trust God, his path for my life
giving me words to share
work each day
Life would be so simple
if I could be clear
calm in my spirit
as David was here
Longing to serve
to be used by my God
speak to me Lord
words for the world
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
You must trust in God
There is no other
no rock, no refuge
you must trust
only in God
He is the foundation
the source of our strength
he will never leave you
he will raise you up
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
no rock, no refuge
you must trust
only in God
He is the foundation
the source of our strength
he will never leave you
he will raise you up
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Can we echo his words
can we join the psalmist
can we, echo his words
are we calm, still in our persons
do we truly, trust in the Lord
can we be at peace
do we share that comfort
Do we believe, do we know
the presence of the Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
can we, echo his words
are we calm, still in our persons
do we truly, trust in the Lord
can we be at peace
do we share that comfort
Do we believe, do we know
the presence of the Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Pour out your hearts
Pour out your hearts
unto the Father
trust in his abiding grace
God our strength
mighty fortress
protector of our very lives
here with us, we must not waver
ever trusting in the Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
unto the Father
trust in his abiding grace
God our strength
mighty fortress
protector of our very lives
here with us, we must not waver
ever trusting in the Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
My Rock, My Salvation
The foundation of my spirit
my anchor, sustainer
sure of God’s presence
my rock, my salvation
God alone, my safe refuge
here with me, loving maker,
firm on his foundation,
safe in his loving arms
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:6-7
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 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 14,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
my anchor, sustainer
sure of God’s presence
my rock, my salvation
God alone, my safe refuge
here with me, loving maker,
firm on his foundation,
safe in his loving arms
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:6-7
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 2012
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Rest in God alone - v2
Find my rest
rest in God alone
peace within me
the waters of my soul
joy in him
within his comfort
trust in God
in God alone
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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rest in God alone
peace within me
the waters of my soul
joy in him
within his comfort
trust in God
in God alone
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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My hope in Him
rest within
God’s only comfort
the protection of
God’s loving arms
my hope
in God’s presence
here with me
as I walk this earth
Ever, ever
moving onward
safe within
God’s embrace
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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God’s only comfort
the protection of
God’s loving arms
my hope
in God’s presence
here with me
as I walk this earth
Ever, ever
moving onward
safe within
God’s embrace
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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Rest in God alone
Find my rest
God’s only comfort
the protection of
God’s loving arms
my hope
in God’s presence
here with me
as I walk this earth
Ever, ever
moving forward
safe with
God’s embrace
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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God’s only comfort
the protection of
God’s loving arms
my hope
in God’s presence
here with me
as I walk this earth
Ever, ever
moving forward
safe with
God’s embrace
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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I Surrender
I say, “I give up”,
Not sure of my path,
wandering, lost
seeking my way
yet do I say, “I surrender”,
do I really
give up control
How willingly, joyful
do I follow Jesus
Do I truly
trust in the Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 2012
&
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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Not sure of my path,
wandering, lost
seeking my way
yet do I say, “I surrender”,
do I really
give up control
How willingly, joyful
do I follow Jesus
Do I truly
trust in the Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
read January 21, 2012
&
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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A psalm of David
Sing a love song
a psalm of David
sing with joy
unto the Lord
Peace within You
Father, almighty
Creator of
heaven and earth
Sing to heaven
praises lifted
offered up
unto our God
Ever sharing
ever faithful
walk with me ere
our risen Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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a psalm of David
sing with joy
unto the Lord
Peace within You
Father, almighty
Creator of
heaven and earth
Sing to heaven
praises lifted
offered up
unto our God
Ever sharing
ever faithful
walk with me ere
our risen Lord
January 21, 2012
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 62:5-12
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 21, 2012
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with abilities to serve
No doubt, no hesitation
our call in this life
God calls to all of us
His presence to guide
gifts and talents
with abilities to serve
God’s reign come down
light for the whole world
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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our call in this life
God calls to all of us
His presence to guide
gifts and talents
with abilities to serve
God’s reign come down
light for the whole world
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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God endows all of us
The scripture is clear
God tells us directly
we are all called to serve
to use our gifts
God endows all of us
to share God’s love to all
His light to the whole world
January 20, 2012 and January 21, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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God tells us directly
we are all called to serve
to use our gifts
God endows all of us
to share God’s love to all
His light to the whole world
January 20, 2012 and January 21, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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God calls all of us
Christ commissioned all of us
the Spirit endows us with gifts
God calls all of us
to go out in the world
to share in our Savior’s work
submitting our lives to God
giving our all to Him
holding nothing back
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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The cost of not obeying
constant turmoil in our walk
disquiet in our lives
the cost of not obeying
turning away from God
The cost of not obeying
a weight upon our hearts
ignoring the call of God
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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The biggest cost
the biggest cost of submission
complete surrender of our lives
giving up control of our path
into the hands of God
not seeking certainty
a path of his choosing
only giving all to Him
as did the Lamb of God
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 20, 2012
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets – v3
What are we to say, do we feel less urgency
less worthy, less motivated,
not called the same way, as they were
do we wonder if God waits on us
crying in heaven when we wait, ignore his calling to us
yearning for our answer, to return, to serve, to go
do we question, do we doubt, do we need it written down
to believe, to trust, to act, to go,
are they, our calls from God,
our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
or are they, can we even understand, do we know
how can we know, for they are from God,
are they meaningful, for his holy purpose
what of the Great Commission, to make disciples
to pour out the water, the fire, living within them
our candle to theirs, flames of life, setting them afire,
to go out into the world, as Jonah did
even if reluctantly, too slowly, yet going, going,
to save the world from destruction
many more days than three days wide
the darkness of these times, the world, the vast ocean, the deep
the darkness needing the light, the very light we carry
commanded by our Savior, our Creator
to go into that world, hurting, yearning
questioning, needing God’s love, forgiveness
life evermore, forever with our Lord
Hearing Him calling, a whisper, a rumble, the Spirit within
hoping we don’t need the jarring moment
like Jonah, a near-death calling, dying,
from the depth of the pit, the cave
rising from the dead, to life
finally answering God’s call
obeying his command, his mission
to go into the world, to save the nations
one candle, one heart at a time, precious,
by carrying his light, Christ’s light
to serve as we are called,
making the darkness bright
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
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less worthy, less motivated,
not called the same way, as they were
do we wonder if God waits on us
crying in heaven when we wait, ignore his calling to us
yearning for our answer, to return, to serve, to go
do we question, do we doubt, do we need it written down
to believe, to trust, to act, to go,
are they, our calls from God,
our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
or are they, can we even understand, do we know
how can we know, for they are from God,
are they meaningful, for his holy purpose
what of the Great Commission, to make disciples
to pour out the water, the fire, living within them
our candle to theirs, flames of life, setting them afire,
to go out into the world, as Jonah did
even if reluctantly, too slowly, yet going, going,
to save the world from destruction
many more days than three days wide
the darkness of these times, the world, the vast ocean, the deep
the darkness needing the light, the very light we carry
commanded by our Savior, our Creator
to go into that world, hurting, yearning
questioning, needing God’s love, forgiveness
life evermore, forever with our Lord
Hearing Him calling, a whisper, a rumble, the Spirit within
hoping we don’t need the jarring moment
like Jonah, a near-death calling, dying,
from the depth of the pit, the cave
rising from the dead, to life
finally answering God’s call
obeying his command, his mission
to go into the world, to save the nations
one candle, one heart at a time, precious,
by carrying his light, Christ’s light
to serve as we are called,
making the darkness bright
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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Our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets – v2
What are we to say, do we feel less urgency
less worthy, less motivated,
do we wonder if God waits on us
our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
or are they, are they meaningful
what of the great commission, to make disciples
to go out into the world, as Jonah did
to save the world from destruction
many more days than three days wide
the world, the vast ocean, the deep
the darkness needing the light
the very light we carry
commanded by our Savior, our Creator
to go into that world, hurting
needing God’s love, forgiveness
life evermore, forever with our Lord
Hearing Him calling, the Spirit within
hoping we don’t need the jarring moment
like Jonah, a near-death calling
from the depth of the pit, the cave
rising from the dead, to life
finally answering God’s call
obeying his command, his mission
to go into the world, to save the nations
by carrying his light, Christ’s light
to serve as we are called,
making the darkness bright
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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less worthy, less motivated,
do we wonder if God waits on us
our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
or are they, are they meaningful
what of the great commission, to make disciples
to go out into the world, as Jonah did
to save the world from destruction
many more days than three days wide
the world, the vast ocean, the deep
the darkness needing the light
the very light we carry
commanded by our Savior, our Creator
to go into that world, hurting
needing God’s love, forgiveness
life evermore, forever with our Lord
Hearing Him calling, the Spirit within
hoping we don’t need the jarring moment
like Jonah, a near-death calling
from the depth of the pit, the cave
rising from the dead, to life
finally answering God’s call
obeying his command, his mission
to go into the world, to save the nations
by carrying his light, Christ’s light
to serve as we are called,
making the darkness bright
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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Jonah obeyed God
It took a rebirth
coughed up by a whale
the big fish, the tomb
raised from the dead
Jonah obeyed God
only by an abject lesson
only healed by transformation
open up to our God
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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Before we begin to obey
Many, like Jonah, so I seem to be
needing extreme measures
to get my attention, to change my point of view
before I am truly faithful
following after you
Before we begin to obey
following our Savior, the Christ
before we begin to obey,
our creator, our God
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
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Extreme Measures
Do we face trials
struggles, real problems
are there crises, calamities
battles in our lives
are there extreme measures
are we challenged greatly
before we begin to obey
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
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Poetry Where You Live.
Forgive me for holding back
Forgive me, Lord
forgive me for holding back
for doubting your call
failing to give my all
sharing only part of your love
withstanding your entreats
your call for my life
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
forgive me for holding back
for doubting your call
failing to give my all
sharing only part of your love
withstanding your entreats
your call for my life
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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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
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Poetry Where You Live.
Our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
What are we to say, do we feel less urgency
less worthy, less motivated,
do we wonder if God waits on us
our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
or are they, are they meaningful
what of the great commission, to make disciples
to go out into the world, as Jonah did
to save the world from destruction
many more days than three days wide
the world, the vast ocean, the deep
the darkness needing the light
the very light we carry
commanded by our Savior, our Creator
to go into that world, hurting
needing God’s love, forgiveness
life evermore, forever with our Lord
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
less worthy, less motivated,
do we wonder if God waits on us
our calls to serve aren’t as dramatic as the prophets
or are they, are they meaningful
what of the great commission, to make disciples
to go out into the world, as Jonah did
to save the world from destruction
many more days than three days wide
the world, the vast ocean, the deep
the darkness needing the light
the very light we carry
commanded by our Savior, our Creator
to go into that world, hurting
needing God’s love, forgiveness
life evermore, forever with our Lord
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
Is the nature of our call
Is our call different
is the nature of our call
less than those of old
of the prophets, the disciples
aren’t we chosen
sent into the world
aren’t we, just as they were
sent to spread your word
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
is the nature of our call
less than those of old
of the prophets, the disciples
aren’t we chosen
sent into the world
aren’t we, just as they were
sent to spread your word
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
Up on your feet
up on your feet
out into the street
where God will send us
to do his work
his call for us
life, substance
to submit our lives to him
to go out there
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
out into the street
where God will send us
to do his work
his call for us
life, substance
to submit our lives to him
to go out there
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
on your way
go right now
go today
to save the world
to show the way
the way of God
the word of Christ
bear your witness
bear God’s light
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
go today
to save the world
to show the way
the way of God
the word of Christ
bear your witness
bear God’s light
January 20, 2012
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah 4:1-2
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 19, 2012
read January 19, 2012
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poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
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Poetry Where You Live.
Abandoned, Forsaken – v2
Words of holy scriptures
same cries in different tellings
what Christ shouted, cried out
the sheer agony of his utterance
His word on the cross
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”
ancient words, their meaning
abandoned, forsaken
left there by His Father
the one who called Him
anointed at Jordan
drinking of that cup
submitting to our God
There left, abandoned
forsaken on the cross
Messiah, Savior
paying our awful cost
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
same cries in different tellings
what Christ shouted, cried out
the sheer agony of his utterance
His word on the cross
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”
ancient words, their meaning
abandoned, forsaken
left there by His Father
the one who called Him
anointed at Jordan
drinking of that cup
submitting to our God
There left, abandoned
forsaken on the cross
Messiah, Savior
paying our awful cost
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
Abandoned, Forsaken
The words of the scriptures
the same statement in different versions
what Christ said, cried out
sheer agony of his utterance
His word on the cross
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”
ancient words, their meaning
abandoned, forsaken
left there by his Father
the one who called him
submitting to our God
there left, abandoned
forsaken on the cross
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
the same statement in different versions
what Christ said, cried out
sheer agony of his utterance
His word on the cross
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”
ancient words, their meaning
abandoned, forsaken
left there by his Father
the one who called him
submitting to our God
there left, abandoned
forsaken on the cross
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
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Poetry Where You Live.
A Voice for God
A vessel, a mouth
commanded by my Father
so said Christ,
a voice for God
the tangible, the real
the means of expression
speaking words not his own
but words given by God
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
commanded by my Father
so said Christ,
a voice for God
the tangible, the real
the means of expression
speaking words not his own
but words given by God
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
The Very word of God
Just a vehicle, a conduit
a vessel for the word
from the mouth of God
my lips, to your ears
so said the Christ
the words not his own
but the very word of God
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
a vessel for the word
from the mouth of God
my lips, to your ears
so said the Christ
the words not his own
but the very word of God
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
Forsaken
Rejected, denied
left there to die
forsaken by God
the Son faithful
assuming our station
becoming a sacrifice
submitting to God’s will
yet left, forsaken
to die with the criminals
utterly alone
the sky sackcloth
darkness at midday
forsaken by God
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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left there to die
forsaken by God
the Son faithful
assuming our station
becoming a sacrifice
submitting to God’s will
yet left, forsaken
to die with the criminals
utterly alone
the sky sackcloth
darkness at midday
forsaken by God
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Abandoned
utter despair
left to die
Christ crying out
from the rugged cross
Abandoned by God
why did he do this
the Father I love
leaving me here
to die, to suffer
assuming my fate
faithful, dying
dying in their place
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
left to die
Christ crying out
from the rugged cross
Abandoned by God
why did he do this
the Father I love
leaving me here
to die, to suffer
assuming my fate
faithful, dying
dying in their place
January 20, 2012
Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
forsaken
Matthew 27:46 (The Message)
abandoned
&
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
We wait eagerly
All of our lives
in Advent-tide
in the stillness of night
waiting for Christ
for his return
we wait eagerly
the coming dawn
the time to come
the end of the age
the return of the Son
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
in Advent-tide
in the stillness of night
waiting for Christ
for his return
we wait eagerly
the coming dawn
the time to come
the end of the age
the return of the Son
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
A Voice of the earth
rejecting the command of God
listening to the snake
a voice of the earth
choosing to disobey
eating of the dust
the clay talking back
not faithful in their walk
rejecting the word of God
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
listening to the snake
a voice of the earth
choosing to disobey
eating of the dust
the clay talking back
not faithful in their walk
rejecting the word of God
January 20, 2012
John 12:49
John 12:50
John 12:37-50
Matthew 27:46
Romans 8:23
Romans 8:28-39
Genesis 3:1-13
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 20, 2012
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Poetry Where You Live.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Rick Santorum was robbed.
The Republican Establishment/Elite now have the Republican Presidential race they want, former Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Governor Mitt Romney; but the person who could have been the frontrunner in this race now was robbed of the legitimate momentum he should have gotten out of a stunning upset, grass-roots, come from behind victory in Iowa, former Senator Rick Santorum. He won of January 3, 2012 in Iowa; but we did not know that until January 19, 2012, two days before the South Carolina Primary and nine days after the NH Primary. It is undeniable that the race would be different if Senator Santorum’s victory was known before New Hampshire voted. The surge he would have received would have changed the race. The vote undeniably would have been different in New Hampshire. The number of candidates in the race could have changed even more quickly, and the surging fund-raising and poll numbers in South Carolina for Speaker Gingrich may never have happened. Governor Perry might have suspended his campaign before New Hampshire. Governor Huntsman might have suspended his campaign on January 11, 2012, with no ticket to ride south. Governor Palin and Governor Perry might well have endorsed Senator Santorum, or at least not endorsed Speaker Gingrich before South Carolina. The evangelicals in Texas would have supported Senator Santorum on the first ballot last weekend, if they hadn’t come out for him even before NH. Speaker Gingrich would not have had the night he did at the Myrtle Beach debate. All of the last sixteen days would have been different and Senator Santorum’s blue collar background would have been juxtaposed against Governor Romney’s blue blood past.
January 19, 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
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Working the room like a pol
her little body moving
swirling, moving
walking back and forth
joyful in her moving
touching many hands
a smile, a giggle
her little body going
all around the room
the aisle alive, her presence
working the room like a pol
a politician, the unofficial mayor
the concert only a distraction
her body ever in motion
January 19, 2012
earlier poem, “pink mittens clipped”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/pink-mittens-clipped.html
band and chorus concert
under the direction of
Ms. Jen Blackman
Three Rivers School
http://sau53.org/net8/
Pembroke, NH
January 18, 2012
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swirling, moving
walking back and forth
joyful in her moving
touching many hands
a smile, a giggle
her little body going
all around the room
the aisle alive, her presence
working the room like a pol
a politician, the unofficial mayor
the concert only a distraction
her body ever in motion
January 19, 2012
earlier poem, “pink mittens clipped”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/pink-mittens-clipped.html
band and chorus concert
under the direction of
Ms. Jen Blackman
Three Rivers School
http://sau53.org/net8/
Pembroke, NH
January 18, 2012
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pink mittens clipped
small pink mittens clipped
hanging from a pink sleeve
pink scarf hung loosely
hiding a stuffed old friend
her rabbit, fuzzy
its face peeking out
sitting in her mother’s lap
waiting for them to start
January 18, 2012
band and chorus concert
under the direction of
Ms. Jen Blackman
Three Rivers School
http://sau53.org/net8/
Pembroke, NH
January 18, 2012
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hanging from a pink sleeve
pink scarf hung loosely
hiding a stuffed old friend
her rabbit, fuzzy
its face peeking out
sitting in her mother’s lap
waiting for them to start
January 18, 2012
band and chorus concert
under the direction of
Ms. Jen Blackman
Three Rivers School
http://sau53.org/net8/
Pembroke, NH
January 18, 2012
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Peace within the din
standing in place
slowing down some
calm within my person
peace within the din
the chorus rising
the audience aloud
seeking safer refuge
peace within the din
over-capacity, more coming
revel in the crescendo
the crowd alive
peace within the din
the concert about the begin
rising to our feet
joy filling us together
peace within the din
January 18, 2012
band and chorus concert
under the direction of
Ms. Jen Blackman
Three Rivers School
http://sau53.org/net8/
Pembroke, NH
January 18, 2012
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slowing down some
calm within my person
peace within the din
the chorus rising
the audience aloud
seeking safer refuge
peace within the din
over-capacity, more coming
revel in the crescendo
the crowd alive
peace within the din
the concert about the begin
rising to our feet
joy filling us together
peace within the din
January 18, 2012
band and chorus concert
under the direction of
Ms. Jen Blackman
Three Rivers School
http://sau53.org/net8/
Pembroke, NH
January 18, 2012
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hold this world loosely
The good and the bad
the love and hate
all the things of this earth
fleeting in this life
Holding this world loosely
not following its call
preparing for heaven
the Savior of us all
returning as he promised
calling us to him
ready, our lamps lit
prepared for his return
January 18, 2012
1 Corinthian7:29-31
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 18, 2012
read January 18, 2012
&
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2012
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the love and hate
all the things of this earth
fleeting in this life
Holding this world loosely
not following its call
preparing for heaven
the Savior of us all
returning as he promised
calling us to him
ready, our lamps lit
prepared for his return
January 18, 2012
1 Corinthian7:29-31
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 18, 2012
read January 18, 2012
&
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
How may I best serve God
Living in end times
as if the world is ending
now, preparing
readying for Christ’s return
How may I best serve God
how may I bear witness
what must I let go of
to faithful serve my Savior
January 18, 2012
1 Corinthian7:29-31
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 18, 2012
read January 18, 2012
&
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 19,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
as if the world is ending
now, preparing
readying for Christ’s return
How may I best serve God
how may I bear witness
what must I let go of
to faithful serve my Savior
January 18, 2012
1 Corinthian7:29-31
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 18, 2012
read January 18, 2012
&
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
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://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 19,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Let go of this world
The time short
fleeting in this life
let go of this world
follow the Christ
the things of this earth
holding loosely this life
focused on the task at hand
bearing God’s light
spreading his message to the world
being his message of love
January 18, 2012
1 Corinthian7:29-31
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 18, 2012
read January 18, 2012
&
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
fleeting in this life
let go of this world
follow the Christ
the things of this earth
holding loosely this life
focused on the task at hand
bearing God’s light
spreading his message to the world
being his message of love
January 18, 2012
1 Corinthian7:29-31
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 18, 2012
read January 18, 2012
&
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Do you hear Jesus – v2
Do you hear Jesus
calling to you
do you hear him calling
come, follow me
Do you feel the Spirit
moving within you
guiding you ever
boldly in your walk
Do you sense yourself
clay of the earth
nestled in
the palm of God’s hand
calling to you
do you hear him calling
come, follow me
Do you feel the Spirit
moving within you
guiding you ever
boldly in your walk
Do you sense yourself
clay of the earth
nestled in
the palm of God’s hand
January 18, 2012
Do you hear Jesus – v2
January 18, 2012
Do you hear Jesus
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD
Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4
Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship
2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John
1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 39,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Do you hear Jesus
Do you hear Jesus
calling to you
do you hear him calling
come, follow me
Do you feel the Spirit
moving within you
Do you sense yourself
clay of the earth
in the palm of God’s hand
calling to you
do you hear him calling
come, follow me
Do you feel the Spirit
moving within you
Do you sense yourself
clay of the earth
in the palm of God’s hand
January 18, 2012
Do you hear Jesus
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 2012
&
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD
Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4
Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship
2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John
1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 39,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Christ’s song calling
Christ’s song calling
to those who will listen
but the melody, harmony
hard to follow
sometimes uncomfortable
difficult to master
intricate simplicity
Come, follow
said the Master
where should I go,
what should I do
Come, follow
said the Master
a plan for you
in God’s book of life
January 18, 2012
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to those who will listen
but the melody, harmony
hard to follow
sometimes uncomfortable
difficult to master
intricate simplicity
Come, follow
said the Master
where should I go,
what should I do
Come, follow
said the Master
a plan for you
in God’s book of life
January 18, 2012
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Did they look back
Following Christ
leaving their nets, their boats
following Christ
no question spoken
nothing written down
did they look back
did they question at all
January 18, 2012
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
leaving their nets, their boats
following Christ
no question spoken
nothing written down
did they look back
did they question at all
January 18, 2012
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Immediately, they left
Christ called them
the sons of thunder
immediately, they left
their father, their boats
going with them
following the Christ
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:20 (The Message)
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the sons of thunder
immediately, they left
their father, their boats
going with them
following the Christ
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:20 (The Message)
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
They didn’t ask questions
answering Christ
his call to follow
the fishermen
Andrew and Simon
they didn’t ask questions
they dropped their nets
they followed the Christ
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:18 (The Message)
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
his call to follow
the fishermen
Andrew and Simon
they didn’t ask questions
they dropped their nets
they followed the Christ
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:18 (The Message)
Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 17, 2012
read January 17, 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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Now is the time
Now is the time
change your hearts
love God, come to him
here in our lives
the kingdom here
Christ here with us
the good news come down
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (Common English Bible)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
change your hearts
love God, come to him
here in our lives
the kingdom here
Christ here with us
the good news come down
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (Common English Bible)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Change your hearts and lives
Listen to me!
I come from the Father
Christ in Galilee
beseeching God’s people
Change your hearts, your lives
believe my message
believe the good news
the love of our God
change completely
turn to Him now
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (Common English Bible)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
I come from the Father
Christ in Galilee
beseeching God’s people
Change your hearts, your lives
believe my message
believe the good news
the love of our God
change completely
turn to Him now
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (Common English Bible)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Announcing God’s good news
Christ came to preach
announcing God’s good news
continuing after John
away from the Jordan
sharing the message
God’s love for us
calling people to change
to repent of their sin
turning to him
new life to begin
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (Common English Bible)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
announcing God’s good news
continuing after John
away from the Jordan
sharing the message
God’s love for us
calling people to change
to repent of their sin
turning to him
new life to begin
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (Common English Bible)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Do it now
not in some future,
distant, maybe
not in our own time
when it feels right
repent and believe
turn from the world
God here with us
come to save us
turn to the light
Christ, the Messiah
living with us
listen closely
hear his voice
come to him
humble, humble
serve the Lord
share his love
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 14,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
distant, maybe
not in our own time
when it feels right
repent and believe
turn from the world
God here with us
come to save us
turn to the light
Christ, the Messiah
living with us
listen closely
hear his voice
come to him
humble, humble
serve the Lord
share his love
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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Repent and believe the good news
Listen, you people
you faithful, you nation
you people of God
Christ here with us,
the Messiah alive
Repent and believe
the good news upon us
the gospel revealed
come to the earth
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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you faithful, you nation
you people of God
Christ here with us,
the Messiah alive
Repent and believe
the good news upon us
the gospel revealed
come to the earth
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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The Message of God
The good news of Christ
the gospel of salvation
the message of God
washing over us
come down from heaven
to walk on the earth
light into the darkness
offering new life
Hear and believe
change your ways
the Message of God
the Word come alive
the light, Christ her with us
guiding us home
our shepherd, our brother
showing the way
the gate of the cross
humble, with us,
a servant, the lamb
submissive to God
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (The Message)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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the gospel of salvation
the message of God
washing over us
come down from heaven
to walk on the earth
light into the darkness
offering new life
Hear and believe
change your ways
the Message of God
the Word come alive
the light, Christ her with us
guiding us home
our shepherd, our brother
showing the way
the gate of the cross
humble, with us,
a servant, the lamb
submissive to God
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (The Message)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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Believe the Message
Believe the message
the coming of Christ
the Good News with us
abiding with us
The Light descended
repent of your past
change your life
to something that lasts
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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the coming of Christ
the Good News with us
abiding with us
The Light descended
repent of your past
change your life
to something that lasts
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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Change Your life
Change your life
turn on a dime
repent of your path
your way on the earth
believe the good news
follow the Christ
his path through the cross
the way to paradise
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-15 (The Message)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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turn on a dime
repent of your path
your way on the earth
believe the good news
follow the Christ
his path through the cross
the way to paradise
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-15 (The Message)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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Near to the people
down from heaven
the Savior nigh
the kingdom here
near to the people
the presence of God
his very essence
In the form of Jesus
abiding with us
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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the Savior nigh
the kingdom here
near to the people
the presence of God
his very essence
In the form of Jesus
abiding with us
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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God Calls
A truth, uncomfortable
whether or not we listen
God calls
to us, to us
come to him
draw near to God
the kingdom here
living with us
God come down
the Messiah, the Christ
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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whether or not we listen
God calls
to us, to us
come to him
draw near to God
the kingdom here
living with us
God come down
the Messiah, the Christ
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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Now
Christ’s call
to repent, to believe
urgent, important
to be done now
the kingdom come down
God with us now
the Savior, Messiah
here on the earth
no time to lose
our future at stake
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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to repent, to believe
urgent, important
to be done now
the kingdom come down
God with us now
the Savior, Messiah
here on the earth
no time to lose
our future at stake
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
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With a demand, with urgency
Christ not mincing words
coming straight out
the way prepared by John
time to cry out
the time is now
the kingdom drawn near
repent and believe
the Savior, the Son
come to save us
God’s will to be done
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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The Good News
The Good News, the gospel
the profession of God’s love
the healing of his coming
Christ descending from above
This is our story
the story which we share
the gospel of Jesus
our hope for in there
In his coming
God’s kingdom drawing nigh
how he came to save us
that we would no more may die
Standing in our place
before the judgment seat
taking the cup for us
climbing the tree
Rising in victory
death no more sting
rising to glory
to heaven we sing
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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the profession of God’s love
the healing of his coming
Christ descending from above
This is our story
the story which we share
the gospel of Jesus
our hope for in there
In his coming
God’s kingdom drawing nigh
how he came to save us
that we would no more may die
Standing in our place
before the judgment seat
taking the cup for us
climbing the tree
Rising in victory
death no more sting
rising to glory
to heaven we sing
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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The kingdom of God is near
The robe filling the world
the temple of the king
the kingdom of God near
the descending of the Son
walking here with us
the Savior, alive, on earth
dying, rising, setting our lives afire
the Spirit burning ever
alive within our hearts
calling to us to follow
to joyfully do our parts
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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the temple of the king
the kingdom of God near
the descending of the Son
walking here with us
the Savior, alive, on earth
dying, rising, setting our lives afire
the Spirit burning ever
alive within our hearts
calling to us to follow
to joyfully do our parts
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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The Vision God has for Me - 2
Unable to see, to discern
the vision God has for me
clouded, murky
needing others to see
wanting to be faithful
many gifts in my basket
wanting to use them wisely
in the service of God
wanting to be a vessel
wanting to be clay
seeking more and more
to walk with him each day
January 17, 2012
earlier poem, The vision God has for me,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/vision-god-has-for-me.html
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2012
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the vision God has for me
clouded, murky
needing others to see
wanting to be faithful
many gifts in my basket
wanting to use them wisely
in the service of God
wanting to be a vessel
wanting to be clay
seeking more and more
to walk with him each day
January 17, 2012
earlier poem, The vision God has for me,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/vision-god-has-for-me.html
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2012
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The Urgency of His Call
The urgency of his call
calling to each one of us
to come to his side
to walk beside the Christ
to enter the kingdom
the kingdom of God
to walk with the Messiah
the Savior of us all
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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calling to each one of us
to come to his side
to walk beside the Christ
to enter the kingdom
the kingdom of God
to walk with the Messiah
the Savior of us all
January 17, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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Committed Followers
Committed followers
in Jesus, the Christ
following his example
shining his light
the urgency of his call
to turn from the world
to align to his teachings
the Spirit in his word
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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The First Call of the Gospel
The first call of the gospel
the example of Christ
how God came to earth
how love dwelt here with us
we each are called
to come and see
to come and follow Jesus
for all eternity
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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the example of Christ
how God came to earth
how love dwelt here with us
we each are called
to come and see
to come and follow Jesus
for all eternity
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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to hear afresh Jesus’ words
We need to listen
to hear afresh Jesus’ words
able to change the world
committed to the gospel
the good news of Christ
light entering the darkness
making the whole world bright
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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God’s kingdom is here
Christ here on earth
God’s kingdom is here
come to save the world
showing the hand of God
his love here alive
revealing himself to us
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (The Message)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 2012
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God’s kingdom is here
come to save the world
showing the hand of God
his love here alive
revealing himself to us
January 16, 2012
Mark 1:14-15 (The Message)
Mark 1:14-20
The Calling of the First Disciples
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 16, 2012
read January 16, 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 19,530+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
part of the same body
part of the same body
each part of the Christ
part of his living body
here in this life
Each of us called
to follow Christ’s example
each a stain on each other
if we fall from grace
January 16, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 14,890+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
each part of the Christ
part of his living body
here in this life
Each of us called
to follow Christ’s example
each a stain on each other
if we fall from grace
January 16, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Call of God”
John 1:35-42 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)
1 Corinthians 6:12-30 God’s WORD Translation (GW)
Call to Worship (Psalm 63:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Abington Worship 2012)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (John 1:43-51))
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis, UMH #481
and sermon, “God Wants You!”
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
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 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 14,890+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.
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