Sword of the Spirit

Cutting through the world
our battle against evil
Sword of the Spirit
the Word of God
a weapon, protection
to take the battle
into the maelstrom, the world
to battle the forces of evil
piercing the darkness
a way for the light
to enter onto the earth
to make the darkness bright


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 21, 2012


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A Sword, a Battle Axe

Within the armor
the protection of God
to prepare our hearts
to go out into the world
A sword, a battle axe,
a weapon of power
the Word of the living God
to battle the forces of the earth
to share the message within
A sword, a battle axe
so evil will not win.


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

An offensive weapon

The Sword of the Spirit,
the living Word of God
the only offensive weapon
in the armor we are given
Life in the Word
in the law, the spirit there,
God’s message for us
life if we care.


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

armor for the battle

tools for the work
armor for the battle
the gear that God gives us
to protect us from evil
virtues and history
faith and the Word
all the armor
the protection of our Lord


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

shields of protection

The tools that God gives u
shields of protection
defensive tools for the onslaught
the forces of the evil one
Not tools to fight, but to protect
the full armor of God
yet not to shrink from the battle
but to defend this sacred ground


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,780+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

stand your ground

stand your ground
in the presence of God
the Holy One is by your side
giving you all you need
to stand against the time
this world is an evil place
controlled by the Lord of the fire
stand your ground in the One
be refined through his fire


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
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&
Psalm 84:5-12
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
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read August 21, 2012


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the powers of this dark world

We are in a battle
for our souls, for our lives
against the powers of this earth
the powers of this dark world
Take up the armor
the protection of God
wear it into battle
so you can stand your ground


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
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read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the spiritual forces of evil

we may think this is so simple
this walk in this world
yet the scripture is direct
we are in a fight on this earth
the spiritual forces of evil
seek to drag us down
into the fiery pit of hell
far below the ground


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August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God has lovingly sent

the tools for the challenges
the armor of God
all that we need
in our struggles, this world
heaven-sent
protection, his help
all that we need
God has lovingly sent


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August 22, 2012 and August 24, 2012
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

offer hospitality

offer hospitality,
unconditional love,
sharing the gospel
with those around
give hope to them
those whom we meet
offering them bread
the cup from which to drink


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August 24, 2012
1 Kings 8:41-43
1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
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“Dwelling”
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&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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“Dwelling”
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for August 22, 2012,
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&
Psalm 84:5-12
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“Dwelling”
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&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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“Dwelling”
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give to the stranger

give to the stranger
those within our midst
love the others
Jesus calls us to this
we are commissioned
with empathy for them
to live more humbly
to care for our fellow man


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August 24, 2012
1 Kings 8:41-43
1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
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&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
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&
Psalm 84:5-12
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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“Dwelling”
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we were the stranger

each of us can remember
we know of moments
when we were the stranger
on the outside, different,
not part of the crowd
in this our call
to offer love to others
mindful of the strangers
these in our midst
all loved by God
all truly our kin


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August 24, 2012
1 Kings 8:41-43
1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
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for August 23, 2012,
read August 23, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
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&
Psalm 84:5-12
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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“Dwelling”
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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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

plant ourselves in soil

we are grounded, quite literally,
when we plan a garden
joining us with the earth
planting ourselves in soil
connected to the land
centered in our journey
bound to a place
planted into the soil


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August 24, 2012
1 Kings 8:41-43
1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 23, 2012,
read August 23, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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“Dwelling”
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read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

She IS a Shepherd

She has heard a steady call
to wear the Master’s sandals
to take up His staff
go out into the world
to don the clothes of a servant
become the teacher,
the messenger, a shepherd
to His flock.

She IS a shepherd,
a worker in the vineyard
bringing others the Good News,
being God’s voice,
following God’s will
moving from sheep
to shepherd,
now that the die is cast.


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Edited August 23, 2012
changed from “Will Be” to “IS” in the title
July 25, 2007 22:20
She Will Be a Shepherd”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2007/07/she-will-be-shepherd.html
Pastor Ruth Foss
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heed the foreigner

heed those who come
because of your name
oh God, listen to them,
for this I pray
heed the foreigners
those from distant lands
just as your people
hold them in your hands


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August 23, 2012
1 Kings 8:41-43
1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
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for August 23, 2012,
read August 23, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 22, 2012,
read August 22, 2012
reread August 23, 2012
&
Psalm 84:5-12
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
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“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
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read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to dwell in the arms of a girl – v2

in the flesh of a baby
to dwell in the arms of a young girl
vulnerable, mortal, of this earth,
how Christ came into the world

God, almighty, eternal
the ruler of all, the universe
entered in to dwell with us
as the teenager’s son

in the flesh of a man
here on this earth
giving his life for all mankind
living here with us


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Edited August 22, 2012
“to dwell in the arms of a girl – v2”
August 22, 2012
“to dwell in the arms of a girl”
1 Kings 8:27-30
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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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

within the walls of her body

the infinite God,
the Holy One
come to be bound
within the walls of her body
to bear the marks of human flesh
to walk as a child
growing in her loving arms
to walk the mortal coil


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August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
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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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Almighty God

Solomon on his throne
seeking to call you to him
knowing you are sovereign
that all the world, the stars
all that ever was
nothing could contain you
yet you dwell with us
calling you to reside
to abide in your temple
that you would come be with us
our king, Almighty God


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August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
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“Dwelling”
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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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Holy One

Holy One, be with me,
walk with me on this path
in my journey before you
from life into life
Holy One, draw near me
I want to feel your presence
in the intimate place of my walk
I need to feel you with me


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August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
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for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

smile on our audacity

God we pray for your presence
that we would bring a smile to your face
a smile on our audacity
when we reach, strive
when we seek to do your will
maker, nurturer
conjurer of the world
make we ever be your servant
for this we offer this prayer.


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August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
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August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

as we dwell in the infinite God

God dwells in us
as we dwell in him
the infinite God, our creator
creator of heaven and earth
bound within us
within our hearts
God over the waters
the universe, his creation
yet here with each of us


======
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

pleaded God into finite places

a prayer of the king, for his people,
that God would come down
and dwell within limits
Solomon pleaded with God
into finite places
a way for them to come close
to the infinite divine


=====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

before Jesus’ feet touched Nazareth’s dust

Hundreds of years earlier
in the intimacy of Solomon’s prayer
the dwelling place, with them
the sound of God there
Long before Jesus’ feet
touched Nazareth’s dust
God was right here with us
in our walk on this earth
He was there to guide us
if we would heed his words
there to correct us
when we strayed from the Word.


=====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to dwell in the arms of a girl

in the flesh of a baby
to dwell in the arms of a girl
vulnerable, mortal
how Christ came into the world
God, almighty,
the ruler of all
entered in to dwell with us
as the teenager’s son


=====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

within the walls of our hearts

God, immortal, eternal
beyond the bounds of the earth
larger than the universe
the source of all that is
God, the life-giver,
choosing to dwell with us
within the walls of our hearts
in communion with each one of us


====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the stuff of mortal flesh – v2

Creator of the universe
Savior of the world
God, Almighty, living
bound within a womb

God, of the universe
Creator of heaven and earth
within the womb of Mary
in the stuff of mortal flesh


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August 22, 2012
“in the stuff of mortal flesh – v2”
“in the stuff of mortal flesh”
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the stuff of mortal flesh

the Creator of the universe
the Savior of the world
God, Almighty,
bound within a womb
God, of the universe
Creator of heaven and earth
within the womb of Mary
in the stuff of mortal flesh


-------
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to dwell in a womb

your choice, your decision
to descend from heaven
to dwell in a womb
creator of heaven and earth
our minds cannot comprehend
the answer to our prayers
God of the universe
dwelling in that womb


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August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the smallness of our lives

beyond the bounds of space
over all, the creation, the universe
yet you are here with us
in the smallness of our lives
Lord, we praise you,
we thank you for your grace
your presence with us
as we stumble here on earth


====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the bounds of our hearts

the infinite God
unbound by the cosmos
the ends of time
yet in the bounds of our hearts
your hearts and mine


====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,900+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the pettiness of human squabbles

you are here with us Lord
in times when we praise you
when our voices sing as one
when we invite others to our table
you are here with us Lord
even in the pettiness of human squabbles
seeking to guide us
to bring us back to you


====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hear, forgive

Lord, of the universe,
unbound by any limits,
hear our prayers to you
offered up to heaven.
Forgive us of our sins
our times when we stray
lead us back to you;
Show us the way.


=====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

while it may be bread – v3

I know that it is bread
that it is grape juice
(we wouldn’t have wine,
we’re Methodists).

But while it may be bread
it is the most special on earth
this is a metaphor of what Christ did
giving himself for us.

We eat of his body,
we drink of his blood,
or so we should, if we are reverent
mindful of what he had done
that we paid the price for us.

It may be bread; but
it is far more than this
our life, eternal
in the stuff of this

We eat of his body
we eat of our fill
drinking of heaven
of the life,
all that is


=====
Edited August 22, 2012
“while it may be bread – v3”
Edited August 21, 2012
“while it may be bread – v2”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/08/while-it-may-be-bread-v2.html
August 21, 2012
“while it may be bread”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/08/while-it-may-be-bread.html

John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the vastness of God

we look up from the dust
from our closets, for prayer,
contemplating our place
the vastness of God
conjuring in our minds
the reality of your presence
unbound by all the universe
yet living in our hearts


====
August 22, 2012
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

entering deeply into life

joining with God’s Spirit
indwelling within
life to the fullest
oh let it begin
entering deeply into life
from beginning to end
purposeful in my steps
oh let it begin


====
August 22, 2012
Psalm 84:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

leaving a mark – 2

the steps of our lives
God’s presence within us
abiding, alive
guiding, leading
leaving a mark
an impression, a moment,
all that we say and do
touching other lives


====
August 22, 2012
Psalm 84:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 21, 2012,
read August 21, 2012
&
1 Kings 8:27-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012
“Dwelling”
by Regina M. Laroche
for August 20, 2012,
read August 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

eat flesh; drink blood

We don’t want to go to that place
to taste human flesh
to think of the juice as his blood
to truly feast on Christ
Yet He doesn’t give us a choice
we are to be in this moment
in union with them around the table
reclining with the living Christ
To eat flesh; drink blood
to gorge ourselves on his banquet
his sacrifice, his love
alive in our mouths,
conscious of the costs
the price he paid for us
awkward yet unflinching,
taking the path he chose
following our risen Lord
eating of his body,
drinking of his blood


====
August 21, 2012
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,600+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

while it may be bread – v2

I know that it is bread
that it is grape juice
(we wouldn’t have wine,
we’re Methodists).
But while it may be bread
it is the most special on earth
this is a metaphor of what Christ did
giving himself for us.
We eat of his body,
we drink of his blood,
or so we should, if we are reverent
mindful of what he had done
that we paid the price for us.


=====
Edited August 21, 2012
“while it may be bread – v2”
August 21, 2012
“while it may be bread”
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

while it may be bread

I know that it is bread
that it is grape juice
(we wouldn’t have wine,
we’re Methodists).
But while it may be bread
it is the most special on earth
this is a metaphor of what Christ did
giving himself for us.


=====
August 21, 2012
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

magic food

food to heal, drink to lift up
to raise us from the dead
more than bread and grape juice
when Christ offered them up
magic food for the world
for our bodies, for our souls
all of this in the bread and the cup
in Christ’s body and his blood


====
August 21, 2012
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

eating my king

more than metaphor
yet not gross, in reality,
eating my king, his flesh
his sacrifice for me
more than metaphor
something more real than that
the holy meal, his offering
that saved me from myself


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August 21, 2012
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

this flesh-and-blood self

Christ’s words to them,
to all of us, to eat of his flesh
to drink of his blood
more real than abstract
this flesh-and-blood man
though the Son of God
the same as you and me
feeling the pain, the cost
his life for us to live


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August 21, 2012
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Bread, the Word, His Flesh

alive in my mouth
the bread of life
the Word of heaven
Christ’s body, his flesh
alive in my mouth
the sacrifice of God
given, broken
Christ’s offering of love
given to us
that we will live


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August 21, 2012
John 6:51-58 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 19, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
John 6:51-58 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 18, 2012
read August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 17, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
reread August 19, 2012
&
Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 16, 2012,
read August 18, 2012
&
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 15, 2012,
read August 15, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 14, 2012,
read August 14, 2012
&
1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)
1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012
“Faith Seeking Understanding”
by G. Kevin Baker
for August 13, 2012,
read August 13, 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 19,740+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ in my mouth

in the bread and the cup
the juice in my mouth
Christ in my mouth
at least in metaphor
The sacrifice real
only if we believe
remembering what he did
bringing me to my knees.


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August 21, 2012

Christ in my mouth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/08/christ-in-my-mouth.html

John 6:51-58 (The Message)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 19, 2012

read August 19, 2012

&

John 6:51-58 (NIV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 18, 2012

read August 19, 2012

&

Ephesians 5:15-20 (The Message)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 17, 2012,

read August 18, 2012

reread August 19, 2012

&

Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 16, 2012,

read August 18, 2012

&

Psalm 111

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 15, 2012,

read August 15, 2012

&

1 Kings 2:10-12 (The Message)

1 Kings 3:3-14 (The Message)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 14, 2012,

read August 14, 2012

&

1 Kings 2:10-12 (NIV)

1 Kings 3:3-14 (NIV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Faith Seeking Understanding”

by G. Kevin Baker

for August 13, 2012,

read August 13, 2012

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 42,850 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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