cut by Your Word – v3

Bleeding in my flesh,

cut by Your Word, Jesus;

Your message thrust deeply

into the living clay of my heart

Bleeding in my flesh

my disobedience exposed;

Healing from the reading

of Your living holy Word

------

edited January 13, 2016

cut by Your Word – v3

(editing version 2)

edited November 1, 2015

cut by Your Word – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/11/cut-by-your-word-v2.html

March 13, 2014

cut by Your Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/cut-by-your-word.html

March 13, 2014

the rapier of the word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-rapier-of-word.html

Hebrews 4:12

“Bone Deep”

devotion by Lisa Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/lisagrobertson

https://twitter.com/lisarobAlan

for March 12, 2014

read March 13, 2014

Duck Commander Daily Devotional

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 40,660+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

cut by Your Word – v2

Bleeding in my flesh,

cut by Your Word, Jesus;

Your message thrust deeply

into the clay of my heart

Bleeding in my flesh

my disobedience exposed;

Healing by the reading

Your living holy Word

------

edited January 13, 2016

cut by Your Word – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/cut-by-your-word-v3.html

(editing version 2)

edited November 1, 2015

cut by Your Word – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/11/cut-by-your-word-v2.html

March 13, 2014

cut by Your Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/cut-by-your-word.html

March 13, 2014

the rapier of the word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-rapier-of-word.html

Hebrews 4:12

“Bone Deep”

devotion by Lisa Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/lisagrobertson

https://twitter.com/lisarobAlan

for March 12, 2014

read March 13, 2014

Duck Commander Daily Devotional

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 40,650+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

fed, nurtured – v3

we are fed;

we are nurtured

within the body.

we are lifted up, encouraged,

for the work.

we are blessed;

we are raised up

within the congregation.

we given work to do

as we are led by the Spirit.

we take on our yoke;

we walk with Christ

within the fellowship of love.

we are led, guided,

out into the world.

------

edited May 29, 2015

fed, nurtured – v3

(editing version 2)

edited November 18, 2014

fed, nurtured – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/fed-nurtured-v2.html

November 8, 2014

fed, nurtured

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/fed-nurtured.html

Numbers 6:24-26

devotion “The Lord Bless You”

devotion by Lisa Robertson

for October 26, 2014

read November 6, 2014

&

Hebrews 10:24-25

devotion “Spur One Another On”

devotion by Alan Robertson

for October 26, 2014

Duck Commander Daily Devotional

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 37,740+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

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.          

------

edited May 1, 2015

as I open my heart – v2

January 14, 2015

as I open my heart

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/as-i-open-my-heart.html

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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.

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.         

------

edited January 18, 2015

the more I cling to good – v2

January 14, 2015

the more I cling to good

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-more-i-cling-to-good.html

January 14, 2015

cling to what is good - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/cling-to-what-is-good-2.html

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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.

I put on Paul – v2

I don the mantle

of the prophet, the zealot

sharing Your word

the words I have been gifted

not following the flesh

submitting to the Spirit

given new eyes

to see the Christ

I become the zealot

I put on Paul, his commission,

as I bow more fully

as I offer my prayers

I put on Paul, his commission,

trusting You completely

following Your path

Your call on my life

------

edited January 16, 2015

I put on Paul – v2

January 14, 2015

I put on Paul

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/i-put-on-paul.html

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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.

as I open my heart

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.          

------

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I put on Paul

I become the zealot

I put on Paul

as I bow more fully

as I offer my prayers

I put on Paul

trusting you completely

following your path

your call on my life

------

January 14, 2015

I put on Paul

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the more I love others – twitter version

the more I love others

my heart is filled

in each moment of my life

the more I want to share

your love in the world

------

edited January 14, 2015

the more I love others – twitter version

January 14, 2015

the more I love others

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-more-i-love-others.html

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the more I love others

the more I love others

my heart is filled

in each moment of my life

the more I want to share

your love in the world

joy fills me, overflowing,

the more I love others

the more I am alive.        

------

January 14, 2015

the more I love others

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the more I cling to good

the more I cling to good

the more I am at peace

able to see the good

in others, in life

in the walk God gives me.

the more I cling to good

the more I am at peace. 

------

January 14, 2015

the more I cling to good

January 14, 2015

cling to what is good - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/cling-to-what-is-good-2.html

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

cling to what is good - 2

love with your whole heart

hate all that is not righteous

anything that is evil

cling to what is good

do not be deceived

as you love

so you are filled

in the sharing renewed

cling to what is good

trust and believe.

------

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the more faithful I am in prayer

the more faithful I am in prayer

I pray more deeply

as I come to know You

I am more zealous in serving

reaching out to the Lord

I offer petitions to heaven

as I come to trust You

wanting to walk more closely with You

my Savior and my Lord.  

------

January 14, 2015

the more faithful I am in prayer

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the more joy I have

I am fed by sharing

by offering love

the little seeds of grace

I grow in the work

the more joy I have

as I offer love to others

as I share your work.      

------

January 14, 2015

the more joy I have

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the more we love

the more we love

the more love we have

multiplied, not depleted

as love is shared

the more we love

the more we offer love

each act of grace

the more love we have

multiplied, not depleted

as love is shared

------

January 14, 2015

the more we love

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

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 35,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.