Poetry Where You Live: 06/09/2024

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Free of condemnation – v2

We are acquitted of our crimes,
expunged on all charges,
We are redeemed, restored,
through the blood of Christ…

All of our transgressions,
our sin, our failings,
All of them are wiped clean,
by the blood of Christ…

We live redeemed,
in our lives, our spirits,
We can go forward,
through the blood of Christ…

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Edited June 15, 2024
Free of condemnation – v2

Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Live by the Spirit – v2

Live by the Spirit,
reject the flesh,
Free yourself from sin,
the path that leads to death…

Free yourself from bondage,
to sin, to the flesh,
Conform your steps to God,
the source of all life…

Live by the Spirit,
not by the flesh,
Cleave to God’s law,
abandon all else…

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Edited June 15, 2024
Live by the Spirit – v2

Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Weakened by the flesh – v2

The Law, man, weakened by the flesh
fallen, failing to measure up,
only by grace, by the risen Christ,
the judgement, the law of sin and death,
defeated, rejected, our debt was paid…

When Christ descended, when He rose from the grave,
our sin was paid forever, once, for all time,
we are no longer bound, slaves,
to sin and death, weakened by the flesh,
in Christ, our Savior, we have eternal life…

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Edited June 15, 2024
Weakened by the flesh – v2

Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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We are a chosen people – v2

We are a chosen people,
molded for God’s purpose,
We are broken, shattered,
but we stand in the gap…

We are a royal priesthood,
the community of believers,
Though we are broken
we shine God’s light.

We are a chosen people,
called for a purpose,
We are to fight evil
in our daily walk…

We are a royal priesthood
gathered together,
We fight our battles
on the side of Christ…

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Edited June 15, 2024
We are a chosen people – v2

June 14, 2024
We are a chosen people
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-chosen-people.html
June 14, 2024
Even when we engage in battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/even-when-we-engage-in-battle.html
June 14, 2024
We are at war
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-at-war.html
June 14, 2024
Rebuke Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/rebuke-evil.html
June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-battle-for-your-soul.html
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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In everything give thanks – v2

In everything give thanks,
Instruction in scriptures,
But much more, they are
Words of life to navigate our storms…

If we look down at struggles,
At the dust, the dirt, our troubles,
We miss the abundance, the bounty,
We fail to see the providence of God…

We must change our perspective,
Focusing on God’s provision, His mercy,
God pours out blessing upon blessing,
God meets our every need…

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Edited June 15, 2024
In everything give thanks – v2

Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"In everything give thanks: for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Walk this path – v2

Walk this path,
Be strong and courageous,
Stay on the way,
I have prepared for you…

Live into your calling,
My plan, your purpose,
Be strong and courageous,
I am with you each day…

Walk this path,
Stay on the straight and narrow,
Be strong and courageous,
Trust in God only.

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Edited June 15, 2024

Walk this path – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/walk-this-path-v2.html

June 15, 2024

Walk this path

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/walk-this-path.html

Based on Joshua 1:6-9

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Walk this path

Walk this path,
Be strong and courageous,
Stay on the way,
I have prepared for you…

Live into your calling,
My plan, your purpose,
Be strong and courageous,
I am with you each day…

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Edited June 15, 2024

Walk this path – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/walk-this-path-v2.html

June 15, 2024

Walk this path

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/walk-this-path.html

Based on Joshua 1:6-9

Awake in Joy

Awake in Joy,
For God is waiting for you,
God is present, alive,
Breathing life into us.

Awake in Joy,
Greet the new morning,
The Spirit breathes within you,
The quickening of life.

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June 15, 2024
Awake in Joy

June 15, 2024
Pray joy into existence
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/pray-joy-into-existence.html
June 15, 2024
Want what God wants
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/want-what-god-wants.html
Based on #Psalm37:4
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you
the desires of your heart.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Pray joy into existence

Breathe in the Spirit,
The love of Christ Jesus
Pray joy into existence,
The desires of your heart.

Let light shine through you,
The love of God within you,
Pray joy into existence,
Let abundance guide your feet.

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June 15, 2024
Pray joy into existence

June 15, 2024
Want what God wants
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/want-what-god-wants.html
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you
the desires of your heart.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Live each Day – v3

Live each day,
as if Christ is returning,
as If this day, this day,
is starred on God’s calendar…

Live each day,
in love, with intention,
live into your calling, your purpose,
as if today is the day…

Live each day,
as if Christ will return,
on this day, this day,
soon, very soon…

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Edited June 15, 2024
Live each Day – v3

Edited June 14, 2024
Live each Day – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-each-day-v2.html
Edited June 13, 2024
Be Ready, Be Awake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/be-ready-be-awake-v2.html
Based on Matthew 24:44

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Want what God wants

Want what God wants,
Pray joy into existence,
Conform your steps,
To the path of Jesus.

Live your life,
With joy, with purpose,
Lean into your calling,
As you walk this earth.

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June 15, 2024
Want what God wants

Based on Psalm 37:4
&
June 14, 2024
In everything give thanks
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/in-everything-give-thanks.html
Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"In everything give thanks: for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Sharpening our iron with the Spirit’s breath

We must stand resolute, righteous,
Sharpening our iron with the Spirit’s breath…
We stand in the gap, the gate, on the wall,
Taking up our armor, our conviction,
Our purpose to serve You Lord...

We stand as a people, appointed, anointed,
called and commissioned to do the work,
to rise, to walk righteously, to bear God’s light,
to be a message of love to a broken world
our purpose to serve You Lord...

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June 14, 2024
Sharpening our iron with the Spirit’s breath

June 14, 2024
We are a chosen people
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-chosen-people.html
June 14, 2024
Even when we engage in battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/even-when-we-engage-in-battle.html
June 14, 2024
We are at war
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-at-war.html
June 14, 2024
Rebuke Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/rebuke-evil.html
June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-battle-for-your-soul.html
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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We are a chosen people

We are a chosen people,
Molded for God’s purpose,
We are broken, shattered,
But we stand in the gap…

We are a royal priesthood,
The community of believers,
Though we are broken,
We shine God’s light.

We are a chosen people,
Called for a purpose,
We are to fight evil,
In our daily walk…

We are a royal priesthood,
Gathered together,
We fight our battles,
On the side of Christ…

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June 14, 2024
We are a chosen people

June 14, 2024
Even when we engage in battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/even-when-we-engage-in-battle.html
June 14, 2024
We are at war
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-at-war.html
June 14, 2024
Rebuke Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/rebuke-evil.html
June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-battle-for-your-soul.html
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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In everything give thanks

In everything give thanks,
An instruction in scriptures,
But much more, they are
Words of life to navigate our storms…

If we look down at struggles,
We miss the abundance, the bounty,
We fail to see the providence of God…

We must change our perspective,
Focusing on God’s provision,
God pours out blessing upon blessing,
God meet our every need…

--------------
June 14, 2024
In everything give thanks

Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"In everything give thanks: for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Seek God

Seek God, boldly,
With this same passion,
Love into your calling,
Your purpose from God.

Seek God, in your spirit,
As David calls us,
From these ancient words,
Strive after God.

Seek God, thirsty,
Like a traveler in the desert,
God’s living waters,
Are the source of life.

Seek God, forever,
Let Him light guide your quest,
Strive forward boldly,
Let nothing get in the way…

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June 14, 2024
Seek God

June 14, 2024
yearning for living water
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/yearning-for-living-water.html
June 14, 2024
Drench me in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/drench-me-in-love.html
Edited June 14, 2024
I thirst for You, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/i-thirst-for-you-lord.html
Based on Psalm 63:1
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You;
I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You,
in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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yearning for living water

Seeking the God we worship,
a longing deep with us,
yearning for living water,
to feel God’s presence in our life…

Aching within our body,
our spirit thirsty for love,
to feel the Spirit within us,
to taste the living water…

Yearning for living water,
our faith come alive within us,
guiding us on this journey,
from life into life…

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June 14, 2024
yearning for living water

June 14, 2024
Drench me in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/drench-me-in-love.html
Edited June 14, 2024
I thirst for You, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/i-thirst-for-you-lord.html
Based on Psalm 63:1
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You;
I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You,
in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Drench me in Love

Drench me in Love,
Fill me to overflowing,
Wash over me, Lord,
Like a wave in the desert…

Flood me with Your Grace,
Your Mercy overwhelming,
Redeem me in Love,
Lord, please wash me clean…

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June 14, 2024
Drench me in Love

Edited June 14, 2024
I thirst for You, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/i-thirst-for-you-lord.html
Based on Psalm 63:1
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You;
I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You,
in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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I thirst for You, Lord

Within my heart,
with every fiber,
my being, my spirit,
All that I am, Yours…

I thirst for You, Lord,
in my desert, longing,
seeking You, thirsty,
for You Lord, alone…

You are living water,
for my soul, my spirit,
refreshing me, filling,
my life to overflowing…

I thirst for You, Lord,
in my inmost being,
in the depths of my soul,
yes, I thirst for You Lord…

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Edited June 14, 2024
I thirst for You, Lord

Based on Psalm 63:1
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You;
I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You,
in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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I thirst for You

I thirst for You, Lord,
In my desert, longing,
Seeking You, thirsty,
For You Lord…

You are living water,
For my spirit, my soul,
Refreshing me, filling,
My life to overflowing…

I thirst for You,
In my inmost being,
In the depths of my soul,
I thirst for You Lord…

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June 14, 2024
I thirst for You

Based on Psalm 63:1
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You;
I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You,
in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Even when we engage in the battle

Even when we engage in the battle,
The Enemy seeks to tempt, to destroy,
Dangling enticement, temptation,
Seeking to take us off the path…

The battle is raging, even if we are blind,
When we are dwelling in the flesh,
God calls to us, a righteous army,
To become His slave, to submit…

We are a priesthood, a chosen people,
That is why we are under attack,
We must stand resolute, righteous,
Sharpening our iron, with the Spirit’s breath…

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June 14, 2024
Even when we engage in battle

June 14, 2024
We are at war
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-at-war.html
June 14, 2024
Rebuke Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/rebuke-evil.html
June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-battle-for-your-soul.html
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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We are at war

We are at war
With evil, with Satan,
Seeking to destroy us,
Our immortal souls.

Satan tempts us,
Deceives, call us,
the way of the world,
the way of all flesh.

But God has called us
To be a royal priesthood,
To be messengers of light
In this time and place.

We must stand resolute
In this spiritual battle,
For ourselves, our souls,
And for the world.

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June 14, 2024
We are at war

June 14, 2024
Rebuke Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/rebuke-evil.html
June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-battle-for-your-soul.html
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Live each Day – v2

Live each day,
as if Christ is returning,
as If this day, this day,
is starred on God’s calendar…

Live each day,
in love, with intention,
live into your calling, your purpose,
as if today is the day…

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Edited June 14, 2024
Live each Day – v2

Edited June 13, 2024
Be Ready, Be Awake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/be-ready-be-awake-v2.html
Based on Matthew 24:44

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Rebuke Evil

Rebuke Evil,
Reject it completely,
Turn from the ways
Of all flesh…

Your carnal nature,
Will destroy you completely,
Cleave to the Lord,
The source of life…

Rebuke Evil,
The powers of Satan,
Stand Righteous
Before our God…

Be slaves to God,
Listen to the Spirit,
Guiding your steps,
To eternal life…

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June 14, 2024
Rebuke Evil

June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-battle-for-your-soul.html
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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A battle for your soul

This is important, you have a calling,
You are anointed to be in the fight
Do not shrink from the battle
A pagan society, a culture,
Seeks to destroy your soul…

Be a slave to Christ Jesus,
Cleave to Him always,
Listen to the Spirit
Breathing life…

Do not doubt the battle,
The wooing of Satan,
Seeking to draw you down
Into the pit, into damnation,
To strip you of eternal life…

Be a slave to Christ Jesus,
Cleave to Him always,
Listen to the Spirit
Breathing life…

--------------
June 14, 2024
A battle for your soul

June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-as-gods-slaves.html
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Live as God’s slaves

Live as God’s slaves,
owned by Him,
Walk the straight path,
the way of life…

Cleave to Him,
our Lord and Master,
Be a light, a message,
of God’s infinite love…

--------------
June 14, 2024
Live as God’s slaves

June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-royal-priesthood.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17
&
June 13, 2024
Live by the Spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-by-spirit.html
Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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A Royal Priesthood

A Royal Priesthood,
a light to the nations,
commissioned, anointed,
with Christ’s blood,
We are sent, we are appointed,
to spread the message,
of God’s infinite love…

--------------
June 14, 2024
A Royal Priesthood

Based on #1Peter2:9-17
&
June 13, 2024
Live by the Spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-by-spirit.html
Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

If Fear and Hate

If Fear and Hate
had never entered Creation,
If only we approached every day,
boldly, with conviction…

If Fear and Hate
were never taught to us,
Where would each of us be
living in peace, in harmony…

If Fear and Hate
were banished from Creation,
What would the world look like,
in beauty and revelation…

If Fear and Hate
had never been breathed into existence,
We would be at peace, balanced,
we would live in harmony…

--------------
Edited/new name June 13, 2024
If Fear and Hate

Edited June 13, 2024
If Love and Grace – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/if-love-and-grace-v2.html
June 13, 2024
Question on Twitter (X) today, @earthcurated,
“Delete one thing from earth?”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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If Love and Grace – v2

If Love and Grace,
infused our actions,
If we did not live in Fear,
if we did not Hate our neighbor…

How different Life would be
if we lived in Communion,
If Love, if Grace, if Mercy,
guided our words, every step…

--------------
Edited June 13, 2024
If Love and Grace – v2

June 13, 2024
If only Fear and Hate
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/if-only-fear-and-hate.html
June 13, 2024
Question on Twitter (X) today,
“Delete one thing from earth?”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Live by the Spirit

Live by the Spirit,
Reject the flesh,
Free yourself from sin,
The path that leads to death…

Free yourself from bondage,
To sin, to the flesh,
Conform your steps to God,
The source of all life…

Live by the Spirit,
Not by the flesh,
Cleave to God’s law,
Abandoning all else…

--------------
June 13, 2024
Live by the Spirit

Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Weakened by the flesh

The law, man, weakened by the flesh
Fallen, failing, to measure up,
Only by grace, by the risen Christ,
The judgement, the law of sin and death,
Defeated, rejected, the debt was paid…

When Christ descended, when He rose from the grave,
Our sin was paid forever, once, for all time,
We are no longer bound, slaves,
To sin and death, weakened by the flesh,
In Christ, our Savior, we have eternal life…

--------------
June 13, 2024
Weakened by the flesh

June 13, 2024
Free of condemnation
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/free-of-condemnation.html
Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Free of condemnation

Acquitted of our crimes,
Expunged of all charges,
Redeemed, restored,
Through the blood of Christ…

All of our transgressions,
Our sin, our failings,
All wiped clean,
By the blood of Christ…

We live redeemed,
In our lives, our spirits,
We can go forward,
Through the blood of Christ…

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June 13, 2024
Free of condemnation

Based on #Romans8:1-10

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Without Warning – v2

Without warning,
the heavens will open,
trumpets will resound,
at the coming of Christ…

Christ will descend,
at a time of God’s choosing,
it could be today,
it might be right now…

Live resurrected,
in your living, daily,
breathe in God’s abundance,
and breathe out grace…

Live each day, each moment,
as if this could be the time,
a time of God’s choosing,
could be right now…

--------------
Edited June 13, 2024
Without Warning – v2

June 13, 2024
Without Warning
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/without-warning.html
June 13, 2024
Live each Day
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-each-day.html
Edited June 13, 2024
Be Ready, Be Awake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/be-ready-be-awake-v2.html
Based on Matthew 24:44

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Without Warning

Without warning,
The skies will open,
The trumpets will resound,
At the coming of Christ…

Christ will descend,
At a time of God’s choosing,
It could be today,
It might be right now…

Live each day, each moment,
As if this could be the time,
A time of God’s choosing,
Could be right now…

--------------
June 13, 2024
Without Warning

June 13, 2024
Live each Day
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-each-day.html
Edited June 13, 2024
Be Ready, Be Awake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/be-ready-be-awake-v2.html
Based on #Matthew24:44

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Live each Day

Live each day,

as if Christ was returning,

as If this day, this day,

was marked on the calendar…

Live each day,

in love, with intention,

live into your calling, your purpose,

as if today is the day…

--------------

June 13, 2024

Live each Day

Edited June 13, 2024

Be Ready, Be Awake – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/be-ready-be-awake-v2.html

Based on Matthew 24:44

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If Love and Grace

If Love and Grace,
infused our every action,
If we did not Fear,
if we did not Hate our neighbor…

How different Life would be
if we lived in Communion,
If Love, if Grace,
guided our words, our steps…

--------------
June 13, 2024
If Love and Grace

June 13, 2024
If only Fear and Hate
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/if-only-fear-and-hate.html
June 13, 2024
Question on Twitter (X) today, @earthcurated,
“Delete one thing from earth?”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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If only Fear and Hate

If only Fear and Hate
had never entered Creation,
If only we approached every day,
boldly, with conviction…

If only Fear and Hate
were never taught to us,
Where would each of us be
living in peace, in harmony…

If only Fear and Hate
were banished from Creation,
What would the world look like,
in beauty and revelation…

--------------
June 13, 2024
If only Fear and Hate

June 13, 2024
Question on Twitter (X) today, @earthcurated,
“Delete one thing from earth?”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Be Ready, be Awake – v2

Be Ready, be Awake,
have your oil ready,
Be prepared for Christ’s return,
at a time of God’s choosing…

Stand resolute in your storms,
hold fast to God’s promise,
Do all you can do to share the news,
to increase God’s harvest…

Be Ready, be Awake,
Christ will descend from heaven,
The promise of scripture is clear,
Christ will redeem the dead…

--------------
Edited June 13, 2024
Be Ready, Be Awake – v2

Based on Matthew 24:44

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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We have been saved – v2

We have been saved,
from the pit, the grave,
from a place with Satan,
to be seated on high…

We have been saved,
from the wages of our actions,
Christ has redeemed us,
with His precious blood…

We have been saved,
we have a bright future,
God pours out abundance
on us, living, right now…

We have been saved,
from our own actions,
Christ has washed us clean,
with His precious blood…

--------------
Edited June 13, 2024
We have been saved – v2

Based on Colossians 1:13-29

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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We have been rescued – v2

We have been rescued,
we have been saved from death,
by the precious blood of Jesus,
God’s unblemished Lamb…

We are redeemed, resurrected,
from our place of sin, of death,
by the blood of our risen Savior,
who defeated the grave…

We rise with him, in Christ,
we have life, in its fullness,
We rejoice in God’s abundance,
in the gift of God’s infinite grace…

--------------
Edited June 1e, 2024
We have been rescued – v2

Based on Colossians 1:13-29

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Be Ready, be Awake

Be Ready, be Awake,
Have your oil ready,
Be prepared for Christ’s return,
At a time of God’s choosing…

Stand resolute in your storms,
Hold fast to God’s promise,
Do all you can do to share the news,
To increase God’s harvest…

--------------
June 13, 2024
Be Ready, be Awake

Based on Matthew 24:44

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Blind, yet Seeing – v2

We, as people, as individuals,
wandering on the earth,
struggling, striving,
unsure of our path,
of the steps before us…

Blind, yet seeing,
through the eyes of faith,
our steps before us,
filled with love, with grace…

God leads us,
Into that future,
Christ shows us the way,
The Spirit guides our stumbling steps,
They each, together, walk with us each day…

--------------
Edited June 12, 2024
Blind, yet Seeing – v2

Based on 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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Carry your neighbor’s burdens – v2

Come up beside them,
Offer them assistance,
Carry your neighbor’s burdens,
Don’t make them go it alone…

Sit with the grieving, the hurting,
Walk beside the struggling,
Those caught in depression,
In their times of need…

Walk with your sisters, your brothers,
Offer them love, sharing, compassion,
Help them carry their burden,
Just as Christ lived out His calling…

--------------
Edited June 12, 2024
Carry your neighbor’s burdens – v2

Based on Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and, in this way,
you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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We deserve Hell, the pit

We deserve Hell, the pit,
the realm of eternal darkness,
Our sin is an indelible stain,
an awful legacy, against God…

But God has redeemed us,
through the blood of Jesus,
We are raised from the dead,
to rise with Him, like Him victors…

We deserve the pit, Hell,
but we receive heaven,
Our lives are reborn, restored,
in our risen Lord, Christ…

God restores us, reclaims us,
He redeems our connect with Him,
Each Prodigal child is welcomed,
When we turn, when we run for home…

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Edited June 12, 2024
We deserve Hell, the pit

June 12, 2024
We have been saved
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-have-been-saved.html
June 12, 2024
We have been rescued
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-have-been-rescued.html
Based on Colossians 1:13-29

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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

Darkness is welling up – v2

Evil has become more pernicious,
In interactions with people,
Language that was once taboo,
Now blurted out freely…

Evil is ascendant, rising,
Darkness is welling up,
Coarseness become the norm,
No shame, no filters…

Evil on its face, spewing,
Bile from in our guts,
No dog whistles any longer,
Just pure hate…

Evil is on the march,
Terror given cover,
Timidity stokes the flames,
No Truth, just opinions…

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Edited June 12, 2024
Darkness is welling up – v2

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, darkness, evil, Satan, end times, humanity, terror, genocide, terrorists, facts, truth, opinions, Nazism, Fascism, Orwell, dystopia, conspiracy theories,

#poetry #God #darkness #evil #Satan #endtimes #humanity #terror #genocide #terrorist #facts #truth #opinions #Nazism #Fascism #Orwell #dystopia #conspiracy

Darkness is welling up

Evil is ascendant, rising,
Darkness is welling up,
Coarseness become the norm,
No shame, no filters…

Evil is on the march,
Terror given cover,
Timidity stokes the flames,
No Truth, just opinions…

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June 12, 2024
Darkness is welling up

June 11, 2024
Post on Twitter
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“There are popular podcasts & Nationalist entertainment making a
huge comeback since the war, Reving tales of "Weimar Russia"
When Nationalists, Ortho Nazis, Neo Nazi, Imperialists, Rodnovers,
Monarchists all marched together.
The only difference is today they are mainstreamed”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, darkness, evil, Satan, end times, humanity, terror, genocide, terrorists, facts, truth, opinions, Nazism, Fascism, Orwell, dystopia,

#poetry #God #darkness #evil #Satan #endtimes #humanity #terror #genocide #terrorist #facts #truth #opinions #Nazism #Fascism #Orwell #dystopia

Carry your neighbor’s burdens

Come up beside them,
Offer them assistance,
Carry your neighbor’s burdens,
Don’t make them go it alone…

Sit with the grieving, the hurting,
Walk beside the struggling,
Those caught in depression,
In their times of need…

Walk with your sisters, your brothers,
Offer them love, sharing,
Helping them carry their load,
As Christ lived out His calling…

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June 12, 2024
Carry your neighbor’s burdens

Based on Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and, in this way,
you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

We deserve the pit

We deserve the pit,
the realm of darkness,
Our sin is a stain,
an awful legacy…

But God has redeemed us,
through the blood of Jesus,
We are raised from the dead,
to rise with Him…

We deserve the pit,
but we receive heaven,
Our lives are reborn,
in the risen Christ…

God restores us,
the connect with Him,
Each Prodigal child welcomed,
when we run for home…

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June 12, 2024
We deserve the pit

June 12, 2024
We have been saved
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-have-been-saved.html
June 12, 2024
We have been rescued
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-have-been-rescued.html
Based on Colossians 1:13-29

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

We have been saved

We have been saved,
from the pit, the grave,
from a place with the Devil,
to be seated on high…

We have been saved,
from the wages of our actions,
Christ has redeemed us,
with His precious blood…

We have been saved,
we have a future,
God pours out abundance
on us right now…

We have been saved,
from our own actions,
Christ has washed us clean,
in His precious blood…

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June 12, 2024
We have been saved

June 12, 2024
We have been rescued
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-have-been-rescued.html
Based on Colossians 1:13-29

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

I love you sign

Not mine, but so worthy to be shared...

Blind, yet Seeing

We, as people, as individuals,
wandering on the earth,
unsure of our path,
of the steps before us…

Blind, yet seeing,
through the eyes of faith,
our steps before us,
filled with love, with grace…

God leads us,
Christ shows us the way,
The Spirit guides our stumbling steps,
They each, together, walk with us each day…

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June 12, 2024
Blind, yet Seeing

Based on 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

We have been rescued

We have been rescued,
we have been saved,
by the precious blood of Jesus,
God’s unblemished Lamb…

We have been redeemed,
from our place of sin, of death,
by the blood of our risen Savior,
who defeated the grave…

We rise with him, in Christ,
we have life, in its fullness,
We rejoice in our abundance,
in the gift of God’s grace…

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June 12, 2024
We have been rescued

Based on Colossians 1:13-29

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

Faith must be a Verb – v2

Faith must be a Verb,
an action, for it to have meaning,
Not words alone on the printed page,
or sitting in the pews on Sunday…

Faith must be a Verb,
a part of our daily living,
We are called to act on our Faith,
to put our Faith into Action….

Faith must be a Verb,
not something dead, dormant,
We must breathe life into our Faith
for our Faith to have meaning…

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Edited June 11, 2024
Faith must be a Verb – v2

Based on James 2:17
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

The Lamb will Triumph – v2

Dying a martyr,
a slave to His calling,
Giving His life, freely,
to set each one of us free…

Rising in triumph,
seated in heaven,
Ready to return,
in power, in victory…

Christ will descend
at a time of God’s choosing
The Lamb will triumph,
gathering His people home…

We must persevere,
in the time before then,
Our lives must be a testament,
to God’s infinite love…

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Edited June 11, 2024
The Lamb will Triumph – v2

Edited June 12, 2024
Live in Victory – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/live-in-victory-v2.html
Based on #Revelation17:14

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

Live in Victory – v2

Listen to these words
of ancient scripture
of our future, known,
Breathe their truth
into your flesh…

Listen closely
they speak of our future
what will be, certain,
Live in victory,
for the battle is won…

Christ has already
won the battle
in that known future,
The Lamb triumphant,
victory is already His…

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Edited June 12, 2024
Live in Victory – v2

June 11, 2024
The Lamb will Triumph
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-lamb-will-triumph.html
Based on #Revelation17:14

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose

We must shine – v2

We must shine, brightly,
we are not meant to be hidden
Our light is a prayer
offered to the world…

Our light must shine
into the present darkness
We are the hope
God has promised on earth…

We must shine
to blot out the darkness
The hope of humanity
hangs in the balance…

Our light must shine
to offer hope to many
A single candle can
set the world ablaze…

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June 11, 2024
We must shine – v2

Edited June 12, 2024
We are a message, a whisper – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-message-whisper-v2.html
Edited June 12, 2024
Our lives are a breath prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/our-lives-are-breath-prayer-v2.html
Edited June 12, 2024
I am merely a vessel – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/i-am-merely-vessel-v2.html
Edited June 11, 2024
You are a light to the world – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/you-are-light-to-world-2-v2.html
Based on #Matthew5:14

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose #light #sermonontheMount

We are a message, a whisper – v2

We are a message, a whisper,
a thread to hold onto,
Our stories, our witness,
can be a source of hope…

We are a light to the nations,
forever, for all peoples,
Because God has redeemed us,
Christ has given us new life…

We are a prayer, a testament,
to God’s mercy, His grace, abundant,
We are a light to the nations,
in our journey, our walk…

We must hold onto,
that prayer within us,
We must let the Spirit
guide our trembling feet…

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Edited June 12, 2024
We are a message, a whisper – v2

Edited June 12, 2024
Our lives are a breath prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/our-lives-are-breath-prayer-v2.html
Edited June 12, 2024
I am merely a vessel – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/i-am-merely-vessel-v2.html
Edited June 11, 2024
You are a light to the world – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/you-are-light-to-world-2-v2.html
Based on #Matthew5:14

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, calling, purpose, light, prayer, breath prayer,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose #light #prayer #breathprayer

Our lives are a breath prayer – v2

Our lives are a breath prayer
breathed into creation,
A hope that must be spoken,
for others to hear…

We breathe in love, grace,
we breathe out praise and worship,
Our lives must be a testament
to the indwelling God…

Our lives are a breath prayer
breathed into creation,
A hope that must be spoken,
for others to hear…

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Edited June 12, 2024
Our lives are a breath prayer – v2

Edited June 12, 2024
I am merely a vessel – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/i-am-merely-vessel-v2.html
June 11, 2024
We must shine
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-must-shine.html
June 11, 2024
We are a message, a whisper
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-message-whisper.html
Edited June 11, 2024
You are a light to the world – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/you-are-light-to-world-2-v2.html
Based on #Matthew5:14

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #hope #calling #purpose #light #prayer #breathprayer

I am merely a vessel – v2

I am broken
I am not worthy
Whatever I share
Are your words Lord…

I am merely a vessel
For God’s love to pour into
I breathe in living water
And I pour out praise…

I want to be God’s servant,
To share His love freely,
To offer hope richly,
To be poured out…

Fill me Lord to overflowing,
Drench me in Your love,
Pour me as a blessing,
A breath prayer to the world…

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Edited June 12, 2024
I am merely a vessel – v2

June 11, 2024
Our lives are a breath prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/our-lives-are-breath-prayer.html
June 11, 2024
We must shine
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-must-shine.html
June 11, 2024
We are a message, a whisper
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/we-are-message-whisper.html
Edited June 11, 2024
You are a light to the world – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/you-are-light-to-world-2-v2.html
Based on #Matthew5:14

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, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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