be joyful in hope – v10

Share your life,

open, alive,

the gifts from God;

be joyful in hope, sure,

knowing God will provide.

Share your joy

holding nothing back

the gifts of God’s love;

sure He will provide

all that we ever need.

edited March 21, 2015

be joyful in hope – v10

(editing version 3)

edited March 3, 2015

be joyful in hope – v9

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/03/be-joyful-in-hope-v9.html

(merging edits to version 2 and version 8)

edited January 19, 2015

be joyful in hope – v8

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/be-joyful-in-hope-v8.html

(editing version 2)

edited November 15, 2014

be joyful in hope – v7

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/be-joyful-in-hope-v7.html

(editing version 2 again)

edited March 4, 2014

be joyful in hope – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/be-joyful-in-hope-v6.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited September 29, 2013

be joyful in hope – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/be-joyful-in-hope-v5.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v4.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 8, 2013

“be joyful in hope – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v3.html

(editing version 2)

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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 36,680+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v9

Share your life

the gifts from God;

Be joyful in hope

knowing God does provide.

Share your joy

the gifts of God’s love;

Sure God will provide

all that we need.

-----

edited March 3, 2015

be joyful in hope – v9

(merging edits to version 2 and version 8)

edited January 19, 2015

be joyful in hope – v8

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/be-joyful-in-hope-v8.html

(editing version 2)

edited November 15, 2014

be joyful in hope – v7

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/be-joyful-in-hope-v7.html

(editing version 2 again)

edited March 4, 2014

be joyful in hope – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/be-joyful-in-hope-v6.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited September 29, 2013

be joyful in hope – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/be-joyful-in-hope-v5.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v4.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 8, 2013

“be joyful in hope – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v3.html

(editing version 2)

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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 36,250+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be patient in affliction – v2

be patient in affliction

feel God’s presence with you;

pray for God’s healing

God’s hand upon your life

be patient in affliction

the storms raging round us;

God will give us peace

while the storm winds rage

------

edited January 27, 2015

be patient in affliction – v2

February 11, 2012

be patient in affliction

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-patient-in-affliction.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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 35,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v8

share your life

the gifts from God;

be joyful in hope

knowing God will provide

share your joy

the gifts of God’s love;

sure God will provide

the desires of our heart

-----

edited January 19, 2015

be joyful in hope – v8

(editing version 2)

edited November 15, 2014

be joyful in hope – v7

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/be-joyful-in-hope-v7.html

(editing version 2 again)

edited March 4, 2014

be joyful in hope – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/be-joyful-in-hope-v6.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited September 29, 2013

be joyful in hope – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/be-joyful-in-hope-v5.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v4.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 8, 2013

“be joyful in hope – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v3.html

(editing version 2)

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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 35,260+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v7

share your life

the gifts from God;

be joyful in hope

knowing God will provide

share your joy

the gifts of God’s love;

be sure God will provide

all that we need

edited November 15, 2014

be joyful in hope – v7

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/be-joyful-in-hope-v7.html

(editing version 2 again)

edited March 4, 2014

be joyful in hope – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/be-joyful-in-hope-v6.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited September 29, 2013

be joyful in hope – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/be-joyful-in-hope-v5.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v4.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 8, 2013

“be joyful in hope – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v3.html

(editing version 2)

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v6

share your life

the gifts from God

be joyful in hope

God will provide

share your joy

the gifts of God’s love

God will provide

all that we need

edited March 4, 2014

be joyful in hope – v6

(editing version 2 again)

Edited September 29, 2013

be joyful in hope – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/be-joyful-in-hope-v5.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v4.html

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 8, 2013

“be joyful in hope – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/08/be-joyful-in-hope-v3.html

(editing version 2)

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v5

share your life

the gifts from God

be joyful in hope

knowing God will provide

share your joy

the gifts of God’s love

sure he will provide

all that we need

share the light

the salt of seasoning

richer, surely

than the dust, the earth

share the message

the Word alive

the love of Jesus

poured out on the world

Edited September 29, 2013

be joyful in hope – v5

(editing version 2 again)

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,780+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v4

share your life

freely, without condition

the gifts from God

be joyful in hope

knowing God will provide

share your joy

our cups running over

the gifts of God’s love

sure God will provide

all that we need

Edited August 17, 2013

be joyful in hope – v4

February 11, 2012

be joyful in hope – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 24,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v3

share your life

open, alive

the gifts from God

be joyful in hope

knowing God will provide

share your joy

holding nothing back

the gifts of God’s love

sure He will provide

all that we need

Edited August 8, 2013

“be joyful in hope – v3”

February 11, 2012

“be joyful in hope – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-joyful-in-hope-v2.html

February 11, 2012

“be joyful in hope”

Romans 12:12

Romans 12:4-13

1 Samuel 23:16

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for February 11, 2012

“A Gift of Encouragement”,

by Karen M. Sudduth

read February 11, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 27,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Practicing Patience

Deep calm within me
wash over my spirit
Holy Spirit take over
call me deep within

Following the Christ
who forgave us on the cross
knowing my sin
let go of the other
all who set me off

Release what holds us
let go of control
practicing patience ever
our hope within the Lord

March 3, 2012
earlier poem, “Bless those who persecute you”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/bless-those-who-persecute-you.html
February 11, 2012
Romans 12:14
&
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope – v2

share your life
the gifts from God
be joyful in hope
knowing God will provide

share your joy
the gifts of God’s love
sure he will provide
all that we need

February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be faithful in prayer

be faithful in prayer
always trusting in God
He hears our musings
the callings of our hearts

be faithful in prayer
praying without ceasing
trusting in our creator
for he will answer our prayers

February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be patient in affliction

be patient in affliction
feel God’s presence with you
pray for his healing
his hand upon your life

be patient in affliction
the storms raging round us
God will give us peace
which the storm wind rages


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be joyful in hope

share your life
the gifts from God
be joyful in hope
knowing God will provide

February 11, 2012
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

be devoted to one another

hold each other close
encourage one another
offering them comfort
your witness of the Savior

be devoted to one another
not leaving your neighbor behind
sharing boldly your witness
the love of the Christ

offer human kindness
don’t be stingy in your love
giving richly to your neighbor
to all God’s people in need

February 11, 2012
Romans 12:10
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Cling to what is good

How fast to Christ
never turning right or left
follow the path of our Savior
that leads through the cross
Cling to what is good
abhor that which is evil
walking with our Savior
showing others the way

February 11, 2012
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hate what is evil

Hate what is evil
evil in God’s sign
the things that tear us apart
that estrange us from God

Cling to that which is good
never leaving our Savior
let the Spirit guide you
for the Spirit knows the way


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We are given different gifts

We are each given different gifts
yet they are all given by God
all for one purpose
to bring others to God
To set the world ablaze
to share the Spirit’s fire
igniting other lives
to set the world afire


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:6
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Bless those who persecute you

We can follow Christ
offering up our gifts
the patience deep within us
we can model grace

Bless those who persecute you
forgive of them this sin
following the Christ
who forgave us on the cross


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:14
&
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

share with God’s people

share with God’s people
all those in need
offering the gifts of the Spirit
all that you have to give
sharing richly with them
from the depths of our love
offering them Christ, kindness
for such as these he came


February 11, 2012
Romans 12:13
Romans 12:4-13
1 Samuel 23:16
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for February 11, 2012
“A Gift of Encouragement”,
by Karen M. Sudduth
read February 11, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.