Saturday, February 07, 2015

A poem of blessing – v2

let my words, my life
be living worship;
let my words, my life
be a poem of blessing,
pouring out God’s love
sharing my gifts richly;
let my words, my life
be a living blessing

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edited February 7, 2015
A poem of blessing – v2

October 29, 2012
A poem of blessing
Psalm 34:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 24, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:10-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 23, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 22, 2012,
read October 22, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a circuit open – v2

a channel made ready
a circuit open, for You
words in Your heart
for our ears, oh Lord

in what we say and do
speak with power
words that are true

speak a holy message
words straight from you
speak a message
a hope that is true

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edited February 7, 2015
a circuit open – v2

July 1, 2013
a circuit open
opening prayer
presentation by Chester (Chet) Birmingham
on addiction and recovery at
Jeremiah’s Corner,
led by Ellen Dickinson
&
Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 1, 2013

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We see God – v2

we see God
in the work of others
we see God
through the lens of Christ

the son of God
descended to us
walking as a man

we see God
if our eyes are open
here with us
His Spirit within


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edited February 7, 2015
We see God – v2

October 29, 2012
We see God
October 29, 2012
Choosing to follow
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 27, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 26, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Hebrews 7:23-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 25, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Psalm 34:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 24, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:10-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 23, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 22, 2012,
read October 22, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Choosing to follow – v2

given sight
by the touch of Christ
sent on his way;
but choosing the Way
not leaving to go home;
joining in the throng
following the Savior
seeking the Word

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edited February 7, 2015
Choosing to follow – v2

October 29, 2012
Choosing to follow
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 27, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 26, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Hebrews 7:23-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 25, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Psalm 34:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 24, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:10-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 23, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 22, 2012,
read October 22, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A heart open, exposed – v5

vulnerable, secrets let out
a heart open, exposed;
demons released,
darkness spoken,
shared with another soul

slowly, surely
layer upon layer
an inner voice spoken;
shared, a privilege,
with true, close friends

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edited February 7, 2015
A heart open, exposed – v5
(editing original again)
Edited October 12, 2013
A heart open, exposed – v4
Edited October 7, 2013
A heart open, exposed – v3
(editing original again)
Edited July 3, 2013
A heart open, exposed – v2
July 3, 2013
A heart open, exposed
&
edited October 27, 2014
Love them where you love them – v4
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
“Love them where you love them – v3”
Edited July 2, 2013
“Love them where you love them – v2
July 1, 2013
“Love them where you love them”
answer to question and
presentation by Chester (Chet) Birmingham
on addiction and recovery at
Jeremiah’s Corner,
led by Ellen Dickinson
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
July 1, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

trust in His love

trust God only
trust in His love
do not rely on yourself
mere dust of the earth
trust God only
trust in His love
God knows you fully
the Creator of the world.

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February 7, 2015
trust in His love

Psalm 147:7-11, 20c
devotion for February 4, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
Psalm 147:1-6, 20c
devotion for February 4, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 3, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
 Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 2, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
 “God’s Freely Given Love”
for February 2, 2015 to February 8, 2015
by V. Bruce Rigdon
President Emeritus,
Ecumenical Theological Seminary,
Detroit, Michigan,
and former professor of church history,
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL
Upper Room Disciplines for 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s beloved creation

in God’s beloved creation
there is precision and hope
a plan in this life
a promise for the life to come
praise for the Creator
who loves all of creation
darkness is kept at bay
and death will not prevail.

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February 7, 2015
God’s beloved creation

Psalm 147:1-6, 20c
devotion for February 4, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 3, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
 Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 2, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
 “God’s Freely Given Love”
for February 2, 2015 to February 8, 2015
by V. Bruce Rigdon
President Emeritus,
Ecumenical Theological Seminary,
Detroit, Michigan,
and former professor of church history,
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL
Upper Room Disciplines for 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

your hand at work - 2

in the world, in our journey
seeing your hand at work
in our lives walking with us
in our struggles, in our journey
leading us ever onward
toward our reward
seeing your hand at work
your blessings upon our lives
going with you, forward,
working in the world.

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February 7, 2015
your hand at work - 2

Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 3, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
 Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 2, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
 “God’s Freely Given Love”
for February 2, 2015 to February 8, 2015
by V. Bruce Rigdon
President Emeritus,
Ecumenical Theological Seminary,
Detroit, Michigan,
and former professor of church history,
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL
Upper Room Disciplines for 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

wait for God to act

wait for God to act
to pour out His blessing
but be busy, serving,
while you wait
trust in in God’s provision
God’s hand upon us
from before the beginning of time
God was creating, preparing,
carrying out His plan.

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February 7, 2015
wait for God to act

Isaiah 40:21-31
devotion for February 2, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
“God’s Freely Given Love”
for February 2, 2015 to February 8, 2015
by V. Bruce Rigdon
President Emeritus,
Ecumenical Theological Seminary,
Detroit, Michigan,
and former professor of church history,
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL
Upper Room Disciplines for 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

unclean spirits

we come to you, Lord
for healing, for wholeness
cast out the unclean spirits
that control our lives
Heal us in our brokenness
evil thoughts, feelings
bring us to wholeness
forgive us, we pray.

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February 7, 2015
unclean spirits

Mark 1:21-28
devotion for February 1, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
“Hear and Heed”
for January 26, 2015 to February 1, 2015
by Nancy Neal
Upper Room Disciplines for 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All truth is God’s truth

God’s precision, God’s law
all of creation, all in creation,
all truth is God’s truth
from the beginning of time
it doesn’t matter the vehicle
the instrument revealing
God shows us God’s truth
in God’s time alone.

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February 7, 2015
All truth is God’s truth

February 2, 2015 to February 8, 2015
“+not your Sunday tunes
Devozine for January and February 2015
&
“Not your Sunday Tunes Weekend”
“All Truth is God’s Truth”
devotion “God on the Radio”
devotion by Tom Arthur
devotion for February 7, 2015
read February 7, 2015
&
Isaiah 51:16a
devotion “God’s Word”
devotion by Katy Steele
devotion for February 6, 2015
read February 5, 2015
&
Isaiah 43:2
devotion “Songs of Grace”
devotion by Lauren Cargile
devotion for February 5, 2015
read February 5, 2015
&
Psalm 100:2b (NRSV)
devotion “RAP”
devotion by Trent Pearson
devotion for February 4, 2015
read February 5, 2015
&
Isaiah 40:9 (CEV)
devotion “Hardcore Good News”
devotion by Sierra Klotz
devotion for February 3, 2015
read February 5, 2015
&
Psalm 147:3
devotion “Hope and Redemption”
devotion by Anna Solomon
devotion for February 2, 2015
read February 5, 2015
&
Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 8, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

through water - 2

through water
upon dry ground
freedom for His people
from slavery, from wandering
into the desert, into the promised land
through water
upon dry land
the mantle of the prophet
the responsibility passed down

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February 7, 2015
through water - 2

Worship Theme: Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Mark 1:4-11
Acts 19:1-7
sermon “Wade in the Water . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-          sport mouth guard and pliers
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you for baptism
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 11, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

through water we are saved - 2

through water we are born
through water we have life
through water we are saved
into eternal life
dying in the waters
drowning to sin
rising from the waters
through water we truly live

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February 7, 2015
through water we are saved - 2

Worship Theme: Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Mark 1:4-11
Acts 19:1-7
sermon “Wade in the Water . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-          sport mouth guard and pliers
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
we thank you for baptism
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 11, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Everything Created

a design for everything
everything with a purpose
everything created
imbued with sacred worth,
all created intentionally;
God doesn’t make mistakes.

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February 7, 2015
Everything Created

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 34:8
sermon “Dream As David Did . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-           a dream catcher (Erica)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

sacred worth

sacred worth to each created
to every living thing
upon the earth
sacred worth for God’s purpose
a plan for everything
upon the earth
sacred worth in our living
in fulfilling the plan of God
being faithful on the journey
while we walk here
upon the earth

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February 7, 2015
sacred worth

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 34:8
sermon “Dream As David Did . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-           a dream catcher (Erica)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

There is purpose

There is purpose
for every one, for everything
all is touched
by the hand of God
He has a plan for everything
nothing is a mistake
nothing is wasted
all within the plan
the purpose of God.

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February 7, 2015
There is purpose

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 34:8
sermon “Dream As David Did . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-           a dream catcher (Erica)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

as sure as time goes on

we can trust in God
God knows us fully
as sure as time goes on
the seasons turning
as sure as the sun will shine
are the promises of God.

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February 7, 2015
as sure as time goes on

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 34:8
sermon “Dream As David Did . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-           a dream catcher (Erica)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God is there - 2

a certainty, a promise
God’s holy word to us
God is there
as sure as breathing
as sure as time marches on
God is there
just as He promises
God is with us
on the way.

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February 7, 2015
God is there - 2

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 34:8
sermon “Dream As David Did . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-           a dream catcher (Erica)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

You lay Your hand upon me

You are not distant
You are with me
You lay Your hand upon me
You hem me in
my steps are known
to You completely
You guide me, You protect me
with every breath.

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February 7, 2015
You lay Your hand upon me

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Psalm 34:8
sermon “Dream As David Did . . . ”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Children’s Message
Mystery box
-           a dream catcher (Erica)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.