Saturday, October 06, 2012

shunned evil


he didn’t stray
to the left or the right
he shunned evil
cast from his sight
he was upright
blameless before God
righteous, innocent
within the trials



October 6, 2012
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

feared God


he feared God
so it was said
Job in the book
he feared God
and kept his head
even in the midst of the storm



October 6, 2012
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the stillness, the dark


in the stillness, the dark
the hushed sacred space
may their prayers be lifted
up to the Lord
may their lives be better
from this moment on
way they turn from their wandering
and return unto our God



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October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We pray for the pilgrims


we pray for the pilgrims
in the glow of this night
that they would draw closer
warmed by your light
that they would unburden
the weight from their heart
a new life tomorrow
oh Lord let it start



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October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With no words prescribed


with no words prescribed
just to lift up prayers
that they would be heard
that their hearts would be changed
Lord turn toward them
gathered in that place
turning toward heaven
a prayer on each face



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October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We lift up prayers


a cloud of witnesses
standing with them
we lift up prayers
that they may be heard
we pray to God
to draw near to them
to heed their cries
they trust in you Lord



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October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We pray for them


for the team, for the pilgrims
those on this walk
we pray for them together
around the clock
from the ends of the earth
together, with one voice
we pray for their turning
from the way of the world



====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,500+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

through eyes filled with tears


may your light shine brightly
may they see your face
clearly, unfiltered
yet through eyes filled with tears
may their lives be touched,
different, after this night
may their walk be closer
to the One we love



====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Falling before the altar

falling before the altar
at the foot of your cross
tears streaming down my cheeks
a burning in my heart
may joy touch their hearts
as it touched mine
may their be changed forever
one heart at a time



====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

May hearts be opened


may hearts be opened
pulled from the world
lives unbroken
healed by the word
may days be changed
forever more
may they walk with you
our Savior, our Lord



====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

listen to your heart


listen to your heart
that voice within
God speaking to you
that you may live
open up your eyes
to see God’s love
his grace all around you
holding you up



====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

pour out your hopes


pour out your hopes
your cares, your fears
at the feet of Jesus
call him to draw near
open your eyes,
open your hearts
may he touch you deeply
to change your life


====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

may these words cut through


May the words of the scripture
may the love of God
may these words cut through
deep into your heart

May God touch you
in a special way
may you know you are loved
each and every day



====
October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

lift up your petitions


cry out loud to God
release all inhibitions
God knows your heart anyway
give all unto him

lift up your petitions
your cries in the night
bring your cares to Jesus
he came for this

cry out to the Spirit
to dwell in your hearts
give your life to him
he will make you whole



October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,760+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

may hearts be broken


may hearts be broken
tearing out our pride
may hearts be mended
may your Spirit abide
may we be pulled from this world
our sojourn in the dust
may you raise us up on water
to walk beside you in this life



October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man





All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

may their words be spoken with power


may the pleas raised up to you
their petitions, their offering
may hearts truly be open
open to your call
may their words be spoken with power
may they commit to you their all



October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the candlelight


May they be in this moment
not thinking of anything else
bearing their spirits
their true selves to thee
May they abandon pretense
the artifice of this life
may they come before you
naked as at their birth


October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

With them on this voyage


the process the same
the steps of the journey
yet each one of them separate
a ship on its own keel
with them on this voyage
oh God may you be
may they be aware of your presence
may they yield unto thee



October 6, 2012
Prayers for the Men’s Walk to Emmaus
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/emmaus_about.htm
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
http://www.crossroadsemmausofne.org/
Walk to Emmaus
http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

blameless and upright


Job was righteous
blameless and upright
he feared God
he shunned evil
yet evil came
even to him
God watching
for his reaction
would he be faithful
or would he curse God



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October 6, 2012
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

May I examine my life


God be with me
in my struggles
may I examine my life
in the light of your goodness
Leave me back
when I stray
guide me to you
to glory, one day


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October 6, 2012
Mark 9:42-50
“Causing to Sin”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 30, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Mark 9:38-41
“Whoever is Not Against US Is for Us”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 29, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

when we stray


God sends angels
to call to us
when we stray
when we turn from God
God sends angels
in the dark
to guide us back
into his arms



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October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

bring me back from my wandering


call me to you
to your loving arms
bring me back from my wandering
into your light
call me oh God
into your ways
call me, guide me
forever, each day



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October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I fight my own demons


Sometimes deep in the night
sometimes pressing
upon the light
deep in the recesses
of my mind, my heart
I fight my own demons
lost in the dark
how I long for your Spirit
to walk in your light



====
October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I have hated in my heart


even when words were not spoken
the world never knew
a burden yet carried
separated from You
I have known deep hurt
I have hated in my heart
a weight too heavy
tearing me apart



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October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

private sin


not in the limelight
deep in our heart
private sin
stalking the earth
human failings
estranged from God
the devil trying
to tear us apart


====
October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 2012


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human failings


all of us guilty
falling short
human failings
private sin
none of us worthy
on our own
needing our Savior
to be made whole



====
October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God sends angels


God watches over us
he sends angels
when the waters swirl around
when there is no hope
God sends angels
the hands and feet of Christ
those unexpected
to lift us up



------
October 6, 2012
James 5:19-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 28, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
James 5:13-18
“The Prayer of Faith”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 27, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

desecrating God’s art


tearing one apart
that which God created
desecrating his art
by cutting apart the union
God’s plan for humankind
bound in holy joining
two lives bound as one
not to be torn apart



===
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

not what God intended


in creation, man and woman
to be joined, bound
together becoming one
one body, one heart

not what God intended
for the one to be torn apart
pain in heaven
when we choose to divorce



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

this organic union


the sanctity, the joining
this organic union
what God intended
from the beginning
how God calls us
to join, husband and wife
two hearts now beating
as one new unity



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

no longer separate

two now one
no longer separate
fused, a union
two hearts together

two together
beating as one
sealed in covenant
God’s holy plan



===
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a new unity


no longer separate
two bodies now one
a new unity
in the covenant, begun
life together
as one life
in union
as God intended
from the beginning
the garden



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

bound, flesh to flesh


consummated by God
in the union of their lives
God’s law, God’s wish
that we are bound
bound, flesh to flesh
husband and wife
what God has joined
let none rip apart



------
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,350+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the openness of children


perhaps an idealized statement
but something of truth
of the wisdom of the kingdom
too soon do they turn
living in the world
but Christ’s message clear
for the disciples and for us
the openness of children
before they become jaded
vulnerable, at our mercy
for these is the kingdom
open to Christ’s calling
to the grace of our God
becoming like these
our hope after all



=====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

vulnerable children


as vulnerable children
too small to fight
unwanted, rejected
the least on the earth
yet valued to Christ
worthy before God
instructive, fully
open to hope
we must come vulnerable
empty of self
like the children
bereft of all else



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

nothing to the table


coming as children
as the poor, without power
coming to Christ
to our God
nothing to the table
nothing at all
expecting nothing
but open to grace
to the love of our Maker
in him alone our hope



=====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,450+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

unencumbered


how to understand
the distance, the gap
between us and God
yet our lives burdened
weighed down by life
our status, our choices
burdened by the days
the walk of our life
needing to come
to come to God, to Jesus
unencumbered, as children
coming, to believe



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the simplicity of children


the words of our Savior
let the children come to me
something important
for all who believe
in the simplicity of children
without guile, history
coming to the kingdom
in our hearts, on our knees



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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these children


these children
the innocent, the vulnerable
those on the margin
those needing hope
these children
are the very center
of life in the kingdom
God’s message for them
for all those in need
seeking to lift them
up from their knees



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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do not hinder them


do not put fetters on their feet
do not hinder them
let the children come
let them come unto me
do not keep the least,
the lost in this world
the last first in the kingdom
in the kingdom of God



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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Let the children come to me


Chastising the disciples
only thinking of themselves
too much of the world
caught in its snare
Let the children come to me
for the kingdom is for them
those open to teaching
a clean slate for God



====
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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don’t push the children away


don’t push the children away
let them come to me
they are for the kingdom
you may not be
the vulnerable, the least,
the last in this life
open to grace
so you must be



===
October 6, 2012
Mark 10:13-16
The Little Children and Jesus
Psalm 127:3
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 6, 2012,
read October 6, 2012 (NIV)
read October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Mark 10:2-13
Divorce
Deuteronomy 24:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 5, 2012,
read October 5, 2012 (NIV)
reread October 6, 2012 (The Message)
&
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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Friday, October 05, 2012

still working here on earth


in some sense Christ has not died
still working here on earth
yet interceding,
petitioning for us
for us the cross before him
for all people on the earth
yet his life has redeemed us
raising us from our death



====
October 5, 2012
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

advocating for us


the greatest defense attorney
Jesus, the risen Son
seated in heaven
God’s anointed, the One
God’s anointed, the One
watching over the world
advocating for us



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October 5, 2012
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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the radiance of God’s glory


in our cynical age
the roar of the world
hard to imagine the diving
the enormity of God
yet God has walked with us
sending his only Son
the Son is the radiance of
God’s glory, God’s love



====
October 5, 2012
Hebrews 1:3
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the exact representation of his being


Christ is the embodiment
of the unseen realm
the exact representation
of all that God is
fully human to feel our pain
yet fully divine
complete in himself
oh abide in the vine.



====
October 5, 2012
Hebrews 1:3
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012





All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 22,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

his perfect word


we find the love of God
all that we seek
fully in Jesus
God’s perfect word

no other example
all we need in him
God’s love here with us
we must cleave to him



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October 5, 2012
Hebrews 1:3
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012



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the unrecognized Savior


God is here with us
living within our hearts
the Spirit yet speaking
calling us in love

God came down
in a baby, in Jesus
the unrecognized Savior
still calling to us



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October 5, 2012
Hebrews 1:1-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 4, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Psalm 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 3, 2012,
read October 4, 2012
&
Job 2:7-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 2, 2012,
read October 2, 2012
&
Job 1:1
Job 2:1-8
Job 1:20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
“Trust and Obey”
by Steve Phillips
for October 1, 2012,
read October 1, 2012





All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,630+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Maker of heaven and earth


God alone, the holy one of heaven
our help is in one name
in the name of the Lord
our hope in the world

We call upon that one name
that holy name of God
present with us each breath
each second of our life
from before we were conceived
within our mother’s womb
with us in our joys, our struggles
our strength in our walk
protection in the storm

God alone, the holy one of heaven
our hope, our trust, is in one name
in the name of the Lord
our help in the world


=====
October 5, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 2012


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in the name of the Lord


our help is in one name
the name of the Lord
Maker of heaven and earth
our hope in the world
we call upon that name
that holy name of God
our strength in our walk
protection in the storm



=====
October 5, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 2012


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the raging waters would have swept us away


if God had not been with us
if God did not hear our cries
the storms here swirling
raging waters would have swept us away
into the pit, the storms;
but God holds us in his hands


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edited January 13, 2016
the raging waters would have swept us away – v4
(editing version 3)
edited November 1, 2015
the raging waters would have swept us away – v3
(editing version 2)
edited September 16, 2013
the raging waters would have swept us away – v2
October 5, 2012
the raging waters would have swept us away
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 2012


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If God had not been with us


Our reflection, like the psalmist
the hand of God upon us
upon our very lives
each steps of our journey
our walk here on earth
if God had not been with us
our sentence would be death
our lives in the maelstrom
within the storms of life



=====
October 5, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 2012


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the broken pieces


God gathering from the waters
from the water’s edge
the broken pieces
the treasure
the stuff of our lives
Unlike the collectors
value in the world
God’s vision different
through the prism of love



====
October 5, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

broken edges


rough patches
the chips, cracks
imperfections in our shells
the collectors would throw back
the broken edges
imperfections of our lives
the Lord holds us
just as we are




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October 5, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, October 04, 2012

and we have escaped


God loosed the chains
the raging waters no threat
saved from the fires
the maelstrom of earth
and we have escaped
life in our Savior
hope in our Lord
we are freed of our chains
our night is gone


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October 4, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the snare has been broken


God has loosed our lives
the snare has been broken
lifting us up to heaven
through the waters of trouble
the curtain of death
on the love of Christ
God redeemed us fully
our of his bountiful love



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October 4, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,500+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God is on our side


more than anything else
in the midst of our joy
our depth, the struggles
in the churning waters
we know for sure
God is on our side
holding us so dear.



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October 4, 2012
Psalm 124
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 26, 2012,
read September 30, 2012
&
Esther 9:20-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 25, 2012,
read September 29, 2012
&
Esther 7:1-6
Esther 7:9-10
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
September 24, 2012 to September 30, 2012
“Intercessory Prayer”
by Susan H. Badeau
for September 24, 2012,
read September 29, 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 20,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.