Showing posts with label Isaiah 40. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Isaiah 40. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Keeping our lives in perspective

Keeping our lives in perspective,
in the scale of the universe, in time,
the enormity of God and our truth,
the smallness of man, mortal,
our place in this world…
 
We focus on our cares, our worries,
the struggles, the storms we face,
We cannot always see God,
His hand on creation, His touch,
but that doesn’t mean God is not there…
 
Keeping our lives in perspective,
looking at God’s power, His faithfulness,
God sees us in our trials, in our struggles,
God gives strength to the weary,
We must hope ever in the Lord…
 
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Edited June 25, 2024
Keeping things in perspective – v2
 
Edited June 25, 2024
a bit of peace – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-bit-of-peace-v2.html
Based on #Isaiah40:18–31
 
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 bit of peace – v2

A bit of peace, perspective,
as we read words of scripture,
while we are but dust God,
who is enormous/immense/infinite
loves us, watches over us,
protects us, strengthens us
God is within us on our journey,
throughout our days, our lives…
 
God knows us completely,
God steels us for our race,
We may falter, me may struggle,
yes, we are but dust, mortal,
and God is eternal, the Creator,
God reaches down and heals us,
God strengthens us for the journey,
every step of our lives…
 
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Edited June 25, 2024
a bit of peace – v2
 
June 24, 2024
Keeping things in perspective
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/keeping-things-in-perspective.html
Edited June 24, 2024
The God we serve – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-god-we-serve-v3.html
Based on Isaiah 40:18–31
 
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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Monday, June 24, 2024

a bit of peace

A bit of peace, perspective,
as we read the scripture,
because we are dust but God,
who is enormous/immense/infinite
loves us, watches over us,
protects us, strengthens us
God is within us on our journey,
throughout our days, our lives…
 
God knows us completely,
God steels us for the race,
We may falter, me may struggle,
but we are but dust, mortal,
and God is eternal, the Creator,
God reaches down and heals us,
God strengthens us for the journey,
every step of our lives…
 
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June 24, 2024
a bit of peace
 
June 24, 2024
Keeping things in perspective
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/keeping-things-in-perspective.html
Edited June 24, 2024
The God we serve – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-god-we-serve-v3.html
Based on Isaiah 40:18–31
 
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, prayer, calling, purpose, Isaiah 40,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #prayer #calling #purpose

Keeping things in perspective

Keeping things in perspective,
in the scale of the universe, in time,
the enormity of God and
the smallness of man,
our place in this world…
 
We focus on our cares, our worries,
the struggles, the storms we face,
We cannot always see God,
His hand on creation, His touch,
but that doesn’t mean God is not there…
 
Keeping things in perspective,
looking at God’s power, His faithfulness,
God sees us in our trials, in our struggles,
God gives strength to the weary,
We must hope ever in the Lord…
 
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June 24, 2024
Keeping things in perspective
 
Edited June 24, 2024
The God we serve – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-god-we-serve-v3.html
Based on Isaiah 40:18–31
 
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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The God we serve – v3

The God we serve is Holy,
Is omniscient, all knowing,
God is Eternal, in heaven above,
Watching over His earth…
 
The God we serve is Righteous,
Sees us, knows us completely,
Our God is the Creator
Who quickens our flesh…
 
The God we serve is Merciful,
Is our Savior, Sustainer,
We must cleave to God,
Who renews our strength…
 
The God we serve is Love,
God Loves us completely
We shall mount up on wings like eagles,
We will walk and not grow faint..
 
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Edited June 24, 2024
The God we serve – v3
 
Edited June 17, 2024
The God we serve – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-god-we-serve-v2.html
Based on Isaiah 40:18–31
Isaiah 40:31
They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
 
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, prayer, calling, purpose,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #prayer #calling #purpose

Monday, June 17, 2024

The God we serve

The God we serve
Is omniscient, all knowing,
Eternal, in heaven,
Watching over the earth…
 
The God we serve
Sees us, knows us completely,
Our God is the Creator
That quickens our flesh…
 
The God we serve
Is our Savior, Sustainer,
We must cleave to God,
Who renews our strength…
 
The God we serve
Loves us completely
We shall mount up on wings,
We will walk and not faint..
 
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June 17, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-god-we-serve.html
Based on Isaiah 40:18–31
Isaiah 40:31
They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
 
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, prayer, calling, purpose,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #prayer #calling #purpose
The God we serve

Thursday, April 04, 2024

If we die with Christ – v3


If we die with Christ,
We will rise with Him,
If we take up our cross,
We will rise with the Christ,
If we live out our calling,
We will rise on wings like eagles,
If we follow our purpose in life,
We will walk and not grow weak.
 
We will walk and not grow weak,
If we follow our purpose in life,
We will rise on wings like eagles,
If we live out our calling,
We will rise with the Christ,
If we take up our cross,
We will rise with Him,
If we die with Christ.
 
 
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Edited April 4, 2024
If we die with Christ – v3
 
Edited April 4, 2024
If we die with Christ – v2
April 4, 2024
If we die with Christ
Based on Romans 6:5
Isaiah 40:31
 
 
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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, faith, calling, purpose, path, plan, Romans 6, Isaiah 40, resurrection,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #calling #purpose #path #plan #Romans6 #Isaiah40 #resurrection

If we die with Christ – v2

If we die with Christ,
We will rise with Him,
If we take up our cross,
We will rise with the Christ,
If we live out our calling,
We will rise on wings like eagles,
If we follow our purpose in life,
We will walk and not grow weak…
 
 
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Edited April 4, 2024
If we die with Christ – v2
 
April 4, 2024
If we die with Christ
Based on Romans 6:5
Isaiah 40:31
 
 
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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, faith, calling, purpose, path, plan, Romans 6, Isaiah 40, resurrection,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #calling #purpose #path #plan #Romans6 #Isaiah40 #resurrection

If we die with Christ

If we die with Christ,
If we take up our cross,
If we live out our calling,
If we follow our purpose in life…
 
We will rise with Him,
We will rise with the Christ,
We will rise on wings like eagles,
We will walk and not grow weak…
 
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April 4, 2024
If we die with Christ
 
Based on Romans 6:5
Isaiah 40:31
 
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, love, grace, faith, calling, purpose, path, plan, Romans 6, Isaiah 40, resurrection,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #calling #purpose #path #plan #Romans6 #Isaiah40 #resurrection

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Oh, may we rise #Isaiah40:31

Oh, may we rise, higher,
May we fly, may we rise,
On new-found wings, on wings,
May we soar like eagles, rising,
Above our mortal coil, our struggles,
May we join the heavenly chorus,
May we sing our praises unto God…
 
Oh, may we run, free,
May we dance, may we sing,
In our struggle, in our trials, joyful,
May we know that God is our strength,
May we be renewed within us, may we run,
May we not grow weary, may we persevere,
May we walk and not grow faint…
 
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Edited March 7, 2024
Oh, may we rise
 
Edited/new March 7, 2024
Renew us, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/03/renew-us-lord.html
March 7, 2024
On new-found wings
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/03/on-new-found-wings.html
Based on Isaiah 40:31
“But those who have faith in God will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not grow faint.”
 
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, 2021, 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, prayer, love, grace, life, calling, purpose, Isaiah 40, hope, fly, sing, dance, run,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #Isaiah40 #hope #prayer #love #grace #life #calling #purpose #fly #sing #dance #run

Renew us, Lord #Isaiah40:31

Renew us, Lord, lift us,
may we fly, may we rise,
on new-found wings, on wings,
May we soar like eagles, rising,
above this mortal coil, our struggles,
May we join the heavenly chorus,
singing our praises unto God…
 
Renew us, Lord, rise with us,
may we dance, may we sing,
in our struggle, in our trials, joyful,
May we know that God is our strength,
May we be renewed within us, may we run,
and not grow weary, may we persevere,
May we walk and not grow faint…
 
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Edited March 7, 2024
Oh, may we rise
Edited/new March 7, 2024
Renew us, Lord
March 7, 2024
On new-found wings
Based on Isaiah 40:31
“But those who have faith in God will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, 
they will walk and not grow faint.”

 
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, 2021, 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, prayer, love, grace, life, calling, purpose, Isaiah 40, hope, fly, sing, dance, run,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #prayer #love #grace #life #calling #purpose #Isaiah40 #hope #fly #sing #dance #run

On new-found wings #Isaiah40:31

Oh, we will rise,
We will fly, we will rise,
On new-found wings, on wings,
We will soar like eagles, rising,
Above our mortal coil, our struggles,
We will join the heavenly chorus,
Singing our praises unto God…
 
Oh, we will run,
We will dance, we will sing,
In our struggle, in our trials, joyful,
Knowing that God is with us, our strength,
Will be renewed within us, we will run,
We will not grow faint, we will persevere,
We will run and not grow faint…



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March 7, 2024
On new-found wings
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/03/on-new-found-wings.html
Based on Isaiah 40:31
“But those who have faith in God will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not grow faint.”
 
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, 2021, 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, February 10, 2023

above the dangers - v2

out of the turbulence
the struggles, our trials
above the dangers
in the loving arms of God.
 
only in listening
in following our Savior
are we safe in the struggles
in the journeys of life.
 
above the turbulence
in the bright sunlight
safer truly, at peace,
in the loving hands of God.
 
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Edited February 10, 2023

above the dangers – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/02/above-dangers-v2.html

February 10, 2014

above the dangers

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/02/above-dangers.html  

Isaiah 40:31

Isaiah 40:26-31

Colossians 3:2 (prayer)

see also 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Upper Room Daily Devotional

“Turbulence”

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-02-07   

by Frederick L. Stevens, Jr.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stevens-Frederick-L-Jr-PhD/126140344108579

for February 7, 2014

read February 7, 2014

for January and February 2014

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/jan-feb2014

Thought of the Day

“With God’s help, we can rise above today’s problems.”

https://www.facebook.com/UpperRoomDailyDevotionalGuide/posts/10152201636043151

 

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, 2021, 2022, and 2023. 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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Sunday, December 10, 2017

loving Christmas


He was conflicted
the world corrupting
stealing Christmas
from the Christ-child
the day that he loved.

Loving Christmas
enough to reject
the corruption of Christmas
not wanting presents
under the tree.

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December 10, 2017
loving Christmas

December 10, 2017
trying to reclaim Christmas
December 10, 2017
with fire and with water
Mark 1:1-8
“John the Baptist Prepares the Way” (ESV)
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 10, 2017
Second Sunday of Advent
read December 10, 2017
&
edited December 9, 2017
voices cry out in the desert – v2
December 9, 2017
voices cry out in the desert
December 9, 2017
in the wilderness
edited December 9, 2017
repent, change – v2
December 9, 2017
repent, change
December 9, 2017
God is coming - 2
December 9, 2017
standing in the wilderness
Mark 1:1-6
Mark 1:1-8
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 9, 2017
read December 9, 2017
&
December 9, 2017
God will return
2 Peter 3:8-15a
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 8, 2017
read December 9, 2017
&
edited December 8, 2017
the soil of mercy – v2
December 8, 2017
the soil of mercy – v1
December 8, 2017
a path of righteousness
December 8, 2017
we lay out a path
edited December 8, 2017
we lay stones in the desert – v2
December 7, 2017
we lay stones in the desert
December 7, 2017
we lay a path for your coming
December 7, 2017
our righteousness the stones
Psalm 85: 8-13
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 7, 2017
read December 7, 2017
&
December 8, 2017
Breathe Deeply of Advent
December 8, 2017
Breathe in the Season
December 6, 2017
the well of memory
edited December 6, 2017
drinking deeply – v2
December 6, 2017
drinking deeply
edited/ new name December 6, 2017
dipping our cup - 2
edited/ new name December 6, 2017
dipping  into the well of memory
December 6, 2017
remembering our hope
December 6, 2017
what sustains your hope?
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-9
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 6, 2017
read December 6, 2017
&
edited December 5, 2017
a path will appear – v2
December 5, 2017
a path will appear
edited December 5, 2017
a highway will appear – v3
edited December 5, 2017
a highway will appear – v2
December 5, 2017
a highway will appear
December 5, 2017
have faith in God
December 5, 2017
hold fast to our hope
Isaiah 40:3-11
Isaiah 40:1-11
Messages of Comfort
Prepare for God’s Arrival
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 5, 2017
read December 5, 2017
&
December 5, 2017
even in the wilderness
December 5, 2017
comfort in the desert
December 5, 2017
waiting for restoration
Isaiah 40:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
Messages of Comfort
Prepare for God’s Arrival
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“Faithful Wilderness Waiting”
December 4, 2017 to December 10, 2017
by Frank Rogers, Jr.
devotion for December 4, 2017
read December 5, 2017

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 45,630 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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