praise to the God of our comfort - v2

#praise to the #God of our #comfort - v2

Praise to the God of our comfort
our one hope eternal;
praise to the community of saints
who pray here with us
as we wait, as we struggle
on the journey before each of us.

Praise to the God of our comfort
the Father of #Christ #Jesus
our risen #Lord and #Savior
the source of our strength
abiding as the #Spirit
alive, indwelling within.

#2Corinthians1 #poem #poetry #hope #prayer #pray

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our comfort in God

our #comfort in #God

our comfort in God
#peace in the #Spirit
walking with our #Lord
our risen  #Savior.

our comfort in God
always, eternal
#hope in the #journey
our #purpose in #life.

#2Corinthians1 #poem #poetry #hope #prayer #pray

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God is patient with us

#God is #patient with us

God is patient with us
as we struggle like Gideon
not believing, fearful,
struggling with #doubt

God is patient with us
each step of our #journey
moving from #fear to #faith
to #abundant life

9/12/20
God is patient with us

9/12/20
really Gideon...

8 AM Live 9/12/20
#Judges6:33-40
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really Gideon...

really #Gideon...

really #Gideon
one more test
needing one more proof
that #God was with him

#God was #patient
proving to him
all he was promised
would come true

really #Gideon
so many times
we have fallen short
with struggling #faith

#God is #patient
showing us again and again
His hope, His call
for our life

9/12/20
really Gideon...

8 AM Live 9/12/20
#Judges6:33-40
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praise to the God of our comfort

#praise to the #God of our #comfort

praise to the God of our comfort
our one hope eternal
praise to the community of saints
who pray here with us
as we wait, as we struggle
on the journey before us
praise to our God
the Father of #Christ #Jesus
our risen #Lord and #Savior
the source of our strength
abiding as the #Spirit
alive, indwelling within

#2Corinthians1 #poem #poetry #hope #prayer #pray

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testing the theory

testing the theory

testing the theory
demanding a sign
proof of his vision
calling out God
to affirm his call

testing the theory
seeking assurance
asking for a sign
from Almighty God
to affirm his call

#poem #poetry #hope #Jesus #God #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray #love #purpose #Gideon #Judges6:17-24

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shrinking back

shrinking back

shrinking back, fearful
failing to act
denying God's purpose
God's call on our lives

shrinking back, timid
not seeing his power
the truth of the calling
the commission of God

#poem #poetry #hope #Jesus #God #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray #love #purpose #Gideon #Judges6:17-24

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the Lord waited

the #Lord waited

God understood
his fears, his doubts
God waited
for the work

the Lord waited
for his servant Gideon
God invested
in the work within

#poem #poetry #hope #Jesus #God #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray #love #purpose #Gideon #Judges6:17-24

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we are Gideon

we are #Gideon

we are Gideon
each one in their season
moments of doubt
feet of clay

we are Gideon
timid believers
failing to act
with an uncluttered heart

#poem #poetry #hope #Jesus #God #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray #love #purpose #Gideon #Judges6:17-24

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Gideon's doubt

#Gideon's doubt

a struggle recurring
in our minds, our spirit
failing to be bold
at the calling of #God.

Gideon's doubt
in so many ways familiar
seeking assurance, clarity,
in our #calling from God.

#poem #poetry #hope #Jesus #God #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray #love #purpose #Gideon #Judges6:17-24

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Gideon again

Gideon again

Gideon again
circling back to him
a lesson for all of us
his struggle within

fear and faith
the tug on his spirit
wanting to believe
but stuck in his flesh

Gideon again
an example for us
the timid warrior
when he came to believe

#poem #poetry #hope #Jesus #God #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray #love #purpose #Gideon #Judges6:17-24

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siegeworks attacking the fortress - v2

#siegeworks attacking the #fortress - v2

working in concert
siegeworks raised up
attacking the fortress
a common enemy
a singular purpose
in this time and place.

normal enemies
adversaries coming together
attacking the fortress
seeking to tear
the whole edifice down
no time to waste.

#poetry #poem

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siegeworks attacking the fortress

#siegeworks attacking the #fortress

wittingly or random
working on concert
siegeworks raised up
attacking the fortress
a common enemy
a singular purpose
in this time and place.

normal enemies
adversaries coming together
building a strategy
attacking the fortress
seeking to tear
the whole edifice down
no time to waste.

#poetry #poem

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beware of the snares - v2

#beware of the snares - v2

Beware of the snares
the #fruits of #evil;
Heed wise counsel
it will save your life.

Don't be #enticed
#seduced by the #flesh;
Don't fall into the #trap
of earthly #pleasures.

Stay of the #path
the #way #God has written;
Cleave to God's #commands
the example of #Christ #Jesus.

#Psalm141:4-5 #poetry #poem #hope #Spirit #America #life #Satan #Psalm91:3

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beware of the snares

#beware of the snares

beware of the snares
the #fruits of the #flesh;
heed wise counsel
it will save your life.

don't be #enticed
#seduced by #evil;
don't fall into the #trap
of earthly #pleasures.

stay of the #path
the #way #God has written;
cleave to God's #commands
the example of #Christ #Jesus.

#Psalm141:4-5 #poetry #poem #hope #Spirit #America #life

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don't be enticed

don't be enticed

don't be #enticed
#seduced by #evil
don't fall into the #trap
of earthly #pleasures.

stay of the #path
the #way #God has written
cleave to God's #commands
the example of #Christ #Jesus.

#Psalm141:4-5 #poetry #poem #hope #Spirit #America #life

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the lonely, the unwanted - v3

the lonely, the unwanted - v3

the #lonely, the #unwanted
the #hurting, the #other,
the #unworthy, the #tormented,
the #unwelcome, the #stranger,
the #humble, the #different,
the #alien, the #outcast,
even those #possessed by #demons
all of them are our #neighbors,
our brothers and sisters truly
all of them are #family
we are to #love.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ #church @PastorRuthFoss

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the lonely, the unwanted - v2

the lonely, the unwanted - v2

the #lonely, the #unwanted
the #hurting, the #other,
the #unworthy, the #tormented
the #unwelcome, the #stranger
the #humble, the different,
those #possessed by #demons
all of them #neighbors,
brothers and sisters truly
all of them #family
we are to #love.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ #church @PastorRuthFoss

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the lonely, the unwanted

the #lonely, the #unwanted
the #hurting, the #other,
the #unwelcome, the #stranger,
those #possessed by #demons
all of them #neighbors,
brothers and sisters truly
all of them #family
we are to #love.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ #chur h @PastorRuthFoss

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stop being afraid

stop being afraid

stop being afraid
#trust in #God's #power
#God's #plan, #God's #purpose
#God's plan in and through us
#God's #calling, #God's #glory
#God's way forward
inro new life.

8 AM Live 9/9/20 #Judges6 #Ephesians3 #Provrrbs3
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2096806100400276/permalink/3288951571185717/
by @PastorRuthFoss #Gideon #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray

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through us - 2

through us - 2

#God's #presence, #God's #power
working through us, able,
not your #strength, our strength,
#God acting through us
able to move mountains
to maje #miracles happen
changing #history, changing lives.

8 AM Live 9/9/20 #Judges6
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by @PastorRuthFoss #Gideon #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray

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fearless

#fearless

we are not #alone,

#God is always with us;

#God sees us fully

for who we are.

#trust #God's #presence,

have faith in #God's #power;

#God will make us able

when #God gives us the work.

8 AM Live 9/9/20 #Judges6

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by @PastorRuthFoss #Gideon #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ #calling #pray

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the other a neighbor

the #other a #neighbor

the stranger, the other,
the #Samaritan a neighbor
offering #love, #comfort,
to the one in need.

no dividing line,
seeing only a brother
stepping in, helping,
in their time of need.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/609936709688284/ #Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss #church #family

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the wheels off the bus

the wheels off the bus

the wheels off the bus
in the ditch burning
our lives off track
chaos, commotion.

neighbors hurting,
bleeding, suffering,
abandoned, left out
outside of our circle.

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 of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

already in the ditch - v2

already in the ditch - v2

Already in pain, suffering
in body and spirit
off track, separated,
outside of our love.

Already in the ditch
bleeding, broken
the bus off the rails
chaos, commotion.

Already hurting, bleeding
so many cast out
not viewed as neighbors,
stranger, different from us.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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a little different - v2

a little different - v2

just a little different
a wedge, a chink, exploited
anything to made another
an other outside of our love.

finding a way
to demonize a stranger
to deny a brother, a sister,
no longer a neighbor
outside of the circle

finding a loophole
a wedge, a chink in the armor
a way to make them an other
to deny them our love.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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denying God's power

denying #God's #power

all or nothing
life, #resurrection
the #gospel of #Jesus
#God's risen Son.

nothing halfway
denying #God's power
#death through #Adam,
#life through #Christ
in #heaven, above.

#1Corinthians15 #poetry #poem #hope #Spirit #Christ

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resurrected, victorious - v2

#resurrected, #victorious - v2

resurrected, victorious,
witnesses to #God's #power
#believers in the #Resurrection
of #Jesus, our #Lord.

no longer #captives,
#prisoners of the #Flesh
#risen, victorious,
#citizens of #heaven above.

#alive, #eternal,
our debts already paid
#resurrected, victorious,
raised from the grave.

#1Corinthians15 #poetry #poem #hope #Spirit #Christ

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resurrected, victorious

#resurrected, #victorious

resurrected, victorious,
witnesses to #God's #power
#believers in the #Resurrection
of #Jesus, our #Lord.

no longer #captives,
#prisoners of the #flesh
#risen, victorious,
#citizens of #heaven above.

#1Corinthians15 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ

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already in the ditch

already in the ditch

Already in the ditch
bleeding, broken
the bus off the rails
chaos, commotion.

Already hurting, bleeding
so many cast out
not viewed as neighbors
different from us.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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a little different

a little different

just a little different
a wedge exploited
anything to made another
an other outside our love
finding a way
to demonize a stranger
to deny a brother, a sister,
no longer a neighbor
finding a loophole
to deny them love.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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held captive by their demons

held captive by their demons

the outcasts, the broken
those held captive by their demons
defined as other
as outside of love
no less worthy
as each other
all sinners
all of us unworthy
of God's great love

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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looking for a loophole

looking for a loophole

looking for a loophole
a dividing line between us
seeking to exclude an other
from family, a neighbor
seeking to call a stranger
outside God's love
the calling of Jesus
to find a way to cast out
those different from us.

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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in the ditch

in the ditch

in the ditch
bleeding, half-dead
the stranger, our neighbor
in their time of need

the other, the stranger,
the face of our #Savior
the broken, the hurting
in their time of need

#Luke10:25-37 #Matthew25:31-46 #poetry #poem #God #hope #Spirit #Christ @PastorRuthFoss

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help me to see Your blessing

help me to see Your #blessing

#Lord speak right to me
give me eyes of the Spirit;
help me to see Your blessings
the #gifts You have given;
give me real peace
in my struggles, my walk,
patiently waiting for You to act.

#poetry #poem #God #Spirit #America #Christ #prayer #hope #Ecclesiastes3:11-12

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

All in love or nothing

All in love or nothing

Truly, completely,

our words, our actions,

all we are in this life

in these words of holy scripture.

All in love or nothing

the calling of Christ Jesus

love for one another

informing every step.

All we are nothing

if we do not love like Jesus,

serving our fellow man

with love in our hearts.

1 Corinthians 13:2 LoveChapter John 13:34-35

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a dark cloud over the mountain - v2

a dark #cloud over the #mountain - v2

a dark cloud over the mountain
a land form captured
ten minutes after #sunset
drving down the road

a great anvil hanging
fixed to the heavens
almost the color of #asphalt
placed above the mountain

a presence greater
casting a great #shadow
seen only for a few moments
within the dimming #light

9/5/20, written 9/6/20 while
listening to On Being segment
with poet Mary Oliver https://onbeing.org/programs/mary-oliver-listening-to-the-world/
#KristaTippett #MaryOliver #poetry #poem #hope #reading #Katahdin #Patten #Maine

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God is with us - 4

#God is with us - 4

#God is with us
#God has always been with us
#God will be with us
to the end of the age.

We must not fear
our present, our struggle;
God is always with us
indwelling within.

#Gideon, #Judges, #Jesus, #Matthew18 #Spirit #prayer #poetry #poem #hope

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

bring healing and transformation - v3

bring #healing and #transformation - v3

#Lord come walk beside me
shine Your light upon me;
#Lord search me, change me
bring me healing and transformation;
repair my broken heart
fill me with Your #love.

#Lord fill me with your #Spirit
enter deep  within me
and purge evil from me;
#Lord bring healing and transformation
wholeness and restoration
to my life oh loving #God.

#Psalm139:23-24 #poetry #poem #God #prayer #pray

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bring healing and transformation - v2

bring healing and transformation - v2

#Lord come walk beside me
shine your light upon me
search me change me
bring healing and transformation
repair my broken heart
fill me with your love.

#Lord fill me with your #Spirit
enter deep  within me
purge evil from me
bring healing and transformation
wholeness and restoration
to my life oh loving #God

Psalm139:23-24

#poetry #poem #God #prayer #pray

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bring healing and transformation

bring healing and transformation

shine your light upon me
search me change me
bring healing and transformation
repair my broken heart

enter deep  within me
purge evil from me
bring healing and transformation
to my life oh loving #God

#Psalm139:23-24
#poetry #poem #God #prayer

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a #dark #cloud over the #mountain

a dark #cloud over the #mountain

a dark cloud over the mountain
a land form captured
ten minutes after #sunset
a great anvil hanging
almost the color of #asphalt
placed above the mountain
casting a great #shadow
within the dimming #light

9/5/20, written 9/6/20 while
listening to On Being segment
with poet Mary Oliver https://onbeing.org/programs/mary-oliver-listening-to-the-world/
#KristaTippett #MaryOliver #poetry #poem #hope #reading #Katahdin #Patten #Maine

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

walking with Mary

walking with Mary

my phone to my ear
wishing I was not going deaf
yearning to drink
every word, each thought.

hearing so much truth
drinking in her words, her life
feeling so much on common
with her word,  her calling
her still-living gifts of God.

https://onbeing.org/programs/mary-oliver-listening-to-the-world/
#KristaTippett #MaryOliver #poetry #poem #hope #reading

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