Showing posts with label Alan Robertson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alan Robertson. Show all posts

Friday, January 22, 2016

A costly promise – v2

A costly promise
a vow to keep;
something quiet dear
a sacrifice complete

Killing His own
His only child;
a promise of God
a sacrifice worthy

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edited January 22, 2016
A costly promise – v2

May 20, 2014
A costly promise
Judges 11:34-35
(part of Judges 11:29-40
“Jepthah’s Promise” (NCV))
“True to Our Word“
devotion by Alan Robertson
for May 20, 2014
read May 20, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,760+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, May 01, 2015

as I open my heart – v2

As I seek to serve,
as I open my heart,
I seek to walk more fully
in the path You have prepared.

I desire to serve others
as I seek to follow,
to walk more fully,
in the path of God.          

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edited May 1, 2015
as I open my heart – v2

January 14, 2015
as I open my heart
Romans 12:9-13
devotion “Love in Action”
devotion by Lisa Robertson
for December 20, 2014
read January 4, 2015
&
Colossians 3:18-20
devotion “Personal Application”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for December 20, 2014
read January 4, 2015
&
1 Peter 3:1-2
devotion “Stand by Your Man”
devotion by Kay Robertson
for December 19, 2014
read January 4, 2015
&
Colossians 3:19
devotion “A Beautiful Thing”
devotion by Phil Robertson
for December 18, 2014
read December 20, 2014
reread January 4, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 37,370+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, January 26, 2015

all is given – v2

all is given, all is clean
acceptable to God
the bounty of creation;
taste of God’s bounty
rise, kill and eat

on two and four feet
from the sky to the seas
the creatures and dry land;
taste of God’s bounty
rise, kill and eat    

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edited January 26, 2015
all is given – v2

January 16, 2015
all is given
Acts 10:9-13 (NKJV)
devotion “Rise, Kill, Eat!”
devotion by Phil Robertson
for December 31, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,440+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

to live out my call – v2

Lord, help me to discern
the path that is before me;
Strengthen my resolve
to always follow Your way

Help me to be faithful
to live out my calling;
Teach me, lead me,
to always serve You, oh Lord.

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edited January 25, 2015
to live out my call – v2

January 16, 2015
to live out my call
2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
devotion “Comfort for the Fearful”
devotion by John Godwin
for December 27, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,400+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

what we have to offer – v3

what we have to offer
in our journey, our walk
to faithfully serve our Savior
the Master of our lives

to God more precious than gold
than the sweetest fragrance
more precious than oil for the feet
for the head of Jesus

we may not have money
the things of this earth; but
our focus on Christ Jesus
the Savior of the world

to God our praise is priceless
more valuable than anything
choosing the way of Christ
our Lord and our King

we offer more
than ever did the Magi
giving ourselves to God
our loving offering

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edited January 24, 2015
what we have to offer – v3

(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 23, 2015
what we have to offer – v2
January 16, 2015
what we have to offer
Proverbs 31:10-12
devotion “Beards With Blessing”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for December 29, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,380+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

before the creation of the world – v3

we think we are creators
but God supplies the parts
the raw materials, everything
we think we control our steps
but God is over all, completely,
God has this all scripted
outside of time, its control,
the Creator of everything;
God was creating, writing,
before the creation of the world
each step of our lives, each moment
each path already written
each second of the journey
the number of days of our lives
all known to God, completely,
the Creator of everything.

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edited January 24, 2015
before the creation of the world – v3

(merging edits to original and version 3)
edited January 16, 2015
before the creation of the world – v2
January 15, 2015
before the creation of the world
Ephesians 1:4-5
devotion “An Eternal Plan”
devotion by Jep Robertson
for December 24, 2014
read January 13, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,380+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, January 23, 2015

what we have to offer – v2

what we have to offer
in our journey, our walk
to faithfully serve our Savior
the Master of our lives

to God more precious than gold
than the sweetest fragrance
than oil for the feet
for the head of Jesus

we may not have money
the things of this earth; but
our focus on Christ Jesus
the Savior of the world

to God our praise
more valuable than anything
choosing the way of Christ
our Lord and our Savior

we offer more
than ever did the Magi
giving ourselves to God
our loving offering


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edited January 23, 2015
what we have to offer – v2

January 16, 2015
what we have to offer
Proverbs 31:10-12
devotion “Beards With Blessing”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for December 29, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,380+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s Handiwork – v2

God’s handiwork
each human created
born for your glory
for Your kingdom come

God’s handiwork
each life in You
for Your purpose
for Your kingdom come

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edited January 23, 2015
God’s Handiwork – v2

January 15, 2015
God’s Handiwork
Ephesians 2:8-10
devotion “God’s Beautiful Handiwork”
devotion by Jessica Robertson
for December 23, 2014
read January 13, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,370+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

as a song of praise – v3

may we live worship
may we be ever joyful
may we live our lives
as a song of praise
giving glory to God
ever, always

may we bear witness
may we share God’s mercy
may we live our lives
as a song of praise
giving glory to God
ever, always          

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edited January 20, 2015
as a song of praise – v3

(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January  17, 2017
as a song of praise – v2
January 16, 2015
as a song of praise
Psalm 134
devotion “Lift Your Hands”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for December 26, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson


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 35,270+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

the more I cling to good – v2

the more I cling to good
the more I am at peace
able to see the good
in others, in my life
in the walk God gives me.
the more I cling to good
the more I am at peace
able to stay on the path
God has set for me.         

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edited January 18, 2015
the more I cling to good – v2

January 14, 2015
the more I cling to good
January 14, 2015
cling to what is good - 2
Romans 12:9-13
devotion “Love in Action”
devotion by Lisa Robertson
for December 20, 2014
read January 4, 2015
&
Colossians 3:18-20
devotion “Personal Application”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for December 20, 2014
read January 4, 2015
&
1 Peter 3:1-2
devotion “Stand by Your Man”
devotion by Kay Robertson
for December 19, 2014
read January 4, 2015
&
Colossians 3:19
devotion “A Beautiful Thing”
devotion by Phil Robertson
for December 18, 2014
read December 20, 2014
reread January 4, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,250+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

seven times seventy – v2

something we should think about
a deeper message within this
God doesn’t do coincidence
something else is going on
in this convergence of scripture

all part of a plan revealing
seven times seventy
the years numbered
the times to forgive one another
until we reach heaven

the numbers aligning
Godly precision, perfect
mercy the journey, forgiveness
in our walk in life
to forgive as Christ did

until the end of the earth
seventy times seven
the days aligned in heaven
forgiveness and history
until the end of the age 

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edited January 17, 2015
seven times seventy – v2

January 16, 2015
seven times seventy
Daniel 9:24
Daniel 9
January 16, 2015
as you forgive me
Matthew 18:21-22 (NASB)
devotion “Seventy Times Seven”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for December 30, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
edited September 23, 2014
seventy times seven – 2 – v2
September 23, 2014
drafted September 13, 2014
seventy times seven - 2
Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
Luke 23:34
John 13:33-35
devotion for September 13, 2014
read September 13, 2014
&
 “Choosing God – Freeing the Soul”
for September 8, 2014 to September 14, 2014
by Catherine Cavanaugh
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 14:19-31
story of God’s parting the Red Sea
and drowning the Egyptians soldiers
Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
“The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-21)(NCV)
Romans 14:1-12
“Don’t Criticize Other People” (NCV)
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
the parable of the unforgiving servant

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 35,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

as a song of praise – v2

may we worship
may we be joyful
may we live our lives
as a song of praise
giving glory to God
ever, always

may we bear witness
may we share God’s gift
may we live our lives
as a song of praise
giving glory to God
ever, always          

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edited January  17, 2017
a song of praise – v2

January 16, 2015
as a song of praise
Psalm 134
devotion “Lift Your Hands”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for December 26, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,210+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, January 16, 2015

pierced, crushed, and punished – v2

the babe they gazed on
the One that was promised
whose birth was foretold
the ancient words of scripture
God’s Suffering Servant
the Messiah of old, of this moment,
pierced, crushed, and punished
for us, taking our place
Christ, the babe in the manger
the man upon the cross
Christ’s life preordained, destined
to fulfill these ancient words
to be our sacrifice, the Lamb;
By His wounds we are healed
redeemed from the lost.

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edited January 16, 2015
pierced, crushed, and punished – v2

January 15, 2015
pierced, crushed, and punished
Isaiah 53:3-5
devotion “By His Wounds We Are Healed”
devotion by Jase Robertson
for December 25, 2014
read January 13, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

before the creation of the world – v2

we think we are creators
but God supplies the materials
we think we control our steps
but God is over all, completely,
God has this all scripted
outside of time, its control,
the Creator of everything;
God was creating, writing,
before the creation of the world
each path already written
each step of our lives
each moment of the journey
all known to God, completely,
the Creator of everything.

------  
edited January 16, 2015
before the creation of the world – v2

January 15, 2015
before the creation of the world
Ephesians 1:4-5
devotion “An Eternal Plan”
devotion by Jep Robertson
for December 24, 2014
read January 13, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

seven times seventy

God doesn’t do coincidence
all part of a plan revealing
seven times seventy
the years numbered
the times to forgive one another
until we reach heaven
the numbers aligning
Godly precision, perfect
mercy the journey, forgiveness
in our walk in life
to forgive as Christ did
until the end of the earth
seventy times seven
the days aligned in heaven
forgiveness and history
until the end of the age 

------
January 16, 2015
seven times seventy

Daniel 9:24
Daniel 9
January 16, 2015
as you forgive me
Matthew 18:21-22 (NASB)
devotion “Seventy Times Seven”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for December 30, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
edited September 23, 2014
seventy times seven – 2 – v2
September 23, 2014
drafted September 13, 2014
seventy times seven - 2
Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
Luke 23:34
John 13:33-35
devotion for September 13, 2014
read September 13, 2014
&
 “Choosing God – Freeing the Soul”
for September 8, 2014 to September 14, 2014
by Catherine Cavanaugh
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 14:19-31
story of God’s parting the Red Sea
and drowning the Egyptians soldiers
Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
“The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-21)(NCV)
Romans 14:1-12
“Don’t Criticize Other People” (NCV)
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
the parable of the unforgiving servant

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 35,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

all is given

all is given, all is clean
acceptable to God
the bounty of creation
kill and eat

on two and four feet
from the sky to the seas
the creatures and dry land
kill and eat 

------
January 16, 2015
all is given

Acts 10:9-13 (NKJV)
devotion “Rise, Kill, Eat!”
devotion by Phil Robertson
for December 31, 2014
read January 15, 2015
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 35,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.