Showing posts with label Isaiah12. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Isaiah12. Show all posts

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Consumer Christmas – v2


There is almost nothing of Advent
we are losing the Christ-child
within a Consumer Christmas
that is only about stuff
the buying, the running
from place to place
the manger is forgotten
our stuff is in the way

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edited December 20, 2015
Consumer Christmas – v2

December 14, 2012
Consumer Christmas
Philippians 4:4-7 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

A calming peace – v3

God washed over me
a calming peace;
my prayer given to Him
a mighty release

Trusting in His hand
in His presence with me;
giving my trouble over to Him
in this I was set free

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edited December 17, 2014
A calming peace – v3

(editing original again)
edited April 13, 2014
A calming peace – v2
December 15, 2012
A calming peace
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy

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 34,500+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Christ trampled under foot – v2

like the mobs on Black Friday
storming the malls,
Trying to beat their neighbors
for some high-priced toy
Christ trampled under foot
under the fury, the motion,
We have lost our way
the reason for the celebration
We have forgotten Christ
and settled for destruction

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edited November 28, 2014
Christ trampled under foot – v2

Black Friday 2014
December 14, 2012
Christ trampled under foot
Philippians 4:4-7 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy

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 34,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

A calming peace – v2

God washed over me
a calming peace
my prayer given to Him
a mighty release

Trusting in his hand
in His presence with me
the Spirit, His voice abiding
giving my trouble over to Him
in this I am set free


------
edited April 13, 2014
A calming peace – v2
December 15, 2012
A calming peace
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy

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 29,050+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Manger – haiku – 4

sleep baby Jesus
rest on our feed, the soft hay
in your manger bed


December 24, 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 23,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

A calming peace


God washed over me
a calming peace
my prayer given to him
a mighty release
Trusting in his hand
in his presence with me
giving my trouble over to him
in this I was set free


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I mouthed a silent prayer - 6



over her bed
in the dark in the quiet
I mouthed a silent prayer
as she fell to sleep
hoping that tomorrow
would be a brighter day
that the troubles, the sorrow
would somehow fade away


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I mouthed a silent prayer - 5



beside her, quiet
in her moment of crisis
I mouthed a silent prayer
hoping for the best
I was silent, present
just being there
I mouthed a silent prayer
praying for your grace


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I mouthed a silent prayer - 4



in the doctor’s office
waiting for results
I mouthed a silent prayer
lifted up to God
that the answer would be benign
her body cancer free
I mouthed a silent prayer
oh God up to thee


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I mouthed a silent prayer - 3

I came to you Lord
I mouthed a silent prayer
outside the courtroom
that your will would be done
I prayed that I would be faithful
to you, to my case
that your will would be done
whatever the form it takes


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,710+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I mouthed a silent prayer - 2


I mouthed a silent prayer
on the drive, on the road
raising my cares before you
my cares up to God
praying that I would be safe
out here on the road


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I mouthed a silent prayer - 1



I lifted up my cares
I mouthed a silent prayer
my concerns up to God
not knowing where to turn
coming in prayer to you.
Yes, I mouthed a silent prayer
my fears, my hopes to you.


------
December 15, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 13, 2012,
read December 13, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,690+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, December 14, 2012

pray (not worry)



Change your perspective
our approach in life
centered on Christ
believing in God

Pray when we worry
giving them over to God
trust in God’s answer
his provision in time

Turn from ourselves
the illusion of self-reliance
trust in the Lord
faithful to his promise


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December 14, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

any minute



be ready, be prepared
Christ will come
at any time
wait hoping
that he will arrive
fulfilling our joy
the promise of God
healing the breach
forever, for all time


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December 14, 2012
Philippians 4:4-7 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,970+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

at the center of your life


when Christ displaces worry
at the center of your life
able to breath freely
to walk into the light

baggage cast aside
that which held us back
giving it away
receiving what we lack

peace in that center
in the light of Christ
calm in the center
in the storms of life


------
December 14, 2012
Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:4-7 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy


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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

shape worries into prayers


the phantoms, the monsters
straw dogs we craft
give them to God
to the fires they are destined
shape worries into prayers
they are but illusions
freeing us in the process
walk forward in faith
our fears without power
the burdens released
in prayers they are lifted
given unto God


------
December 14, 2012
Philippians 4:6
Philippians 4:4-7 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Isaiah 12:4-6
Isaiah 12:2-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 12, 2012,
read December 12, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy
&
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 10, 2012 to December 16, 2012
“Rejoice Always”
by Candace Lewis
for December 10, 2012,
read December 10, 2012
Third week of Advent
Candle of Joy



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 21,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.