a word of healing – v3

let this be our prayer

our posture in this journey;

let every word we speak

be a word of healing.

may every moment be a joy

filled with Your purpose;

let every word be filled

with hope, with God’s promise

may every word be sent to lift them

our sisters, our brothers;

we pray that none would be left out

of God’s love, the circle

----

edited July 11, 2015

a word of healing – v3

(editing version 3)

edited June 25, 2015

a word of healing – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-word-of-healing-v2.html

August 26, 2014

a word of healing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-word-of-healing.html

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 38,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a word of healing – v2

let this be our prayer

our posture in this journey

let every word we speak

be a word of healing

may every moment be a joy

filled with Your purpose

let every word be filled

with hope, with God’s promise

sent to lift them up

our sisters, our brothers

none to be left out

of God’s love, the circle

----

edited June 25, 2015

a word of healing – v2

August 26, 2014

a word of healing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-word-of-healing.html

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20 

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 38,020+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

an act of praise

an act of praise

offering worship

standing before God

in every action

our days numbered

in the book of life

may each word by holy

pleasing in your sight

----

August 26, 2014

an act of praise

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 32,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

every moment holy - 2

we are to live righteous

to model Christ

every moment holy

an offering to God

hope in this purpose

the calling of Christ

life in the living

according to God’s plan

----

August 25, 2014 and August 26, 2014

every moment holy - 2

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 32,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a word of healing

let every word we speak

be a word of healing

every moment a joy

filled with purpose

let every word be filled

with hope, God’s promise

sent to lift them up

our sisters, our brothers

----

August 26, 2014

a word of healing

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 32,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a prayer – v2

may my life be

a prayer of submission

breathing love

in every word

through every action

may I live

as a blessing

may my life be

a prayer of praise

joy in my Savior

love overflowing

drenched in the waters

of Your grace.

may I give

without condition

may I forgive

as Christ forgave me

may my life be

a prayer of worship

sharing Christ

in every season

all of my life

in every moment

----

edited August 26, 2014

a prayer – v2

August 26, 2014

a prayer

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-prayer.html

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 32,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a prayer

may my life be

a prayer of submission

breathing love

in every word

through every action

may I live

as a blessing

may my life be

a prayer of praise

joy in my Savior

love overflowing

drenched in the waters

of Your grace.

----

August 26, 2014

a prayer

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 32,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a hallelujah

may every breath

every word

be a praise of You

almighty God

may we be

a hallelujah

a word of praise

in our living

our breath

every moment

every breath

pleasing to You.

----

August 26, 2014

a hallelujah

about white-water rafting

Romans 12:1-8

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 24, 2014

read August 25, 2014

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 32,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

every moment scripted

every moment scripted

every decision charted

connected as a ribbon

intersecting lives

the book of life written

with so many pages

like a computer program

if then statements

the many variations

decision trees of the whole planet

of each choice each person makes

a living web, threads pulled

interconnection, tears, rips,

the image changing, with each word,

each minute choice made

around the world, unfolding

seemingly independent but connected

no revision but endless permutations of choice

an intricate design

the plan of the Creator

every moment scripted

from the beginning of time.

----

August 23, 2014

every moment scripted

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Exodus 1:8-22

“Trouble for the People of Israel” (NCV)

Exodus 2:1-10

“Baby Moses” (NCV)

and painting “The Night Watch”

http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembrandt's_night_watch.htm

by Rembrandt van Rijn

http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/index.htm

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 23, 2014

read August 23, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

&

====

August 22, 2014 and August 23, 2014

Twenty Years

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/twenty-years.html

August 23, 2014

I was to meet her

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/i-was-to-meet-her.html

Chapter 8: “Lessons from Lazarus”

Chapter 6: “Kitchen Service”

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Philippians 2:3-4

Chapter 7: “The Better Part”

Luke 10:42

Matthew 6:33

Chapter 5: “Living Room Intimacy”

Revelations 3:20

John 15:5

Chapter 4: “The Cure”

Luke 10:41-42

James 1:5 (NIV)

John 9:1-11

the blind man healed

Chapter 3: “The Diagnosis”

Luke 10:41

 “Martha you are worried

about many things.”

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

Chapter 2: “Lord, Do You Care?”

Luke 10:40

Psalm 62:8

Chapter 1: “A Tale of Two Sisters”

Luke 10:38-42

Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28-30

Matthew 11:25-30

Revelations 3:20 (NKJV)

introductory video and session one of

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World

http://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/books/having-a-mary-heart-in-a-martha-world/

https://www.facebook.com/maryheartmarthaworld

http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781578562589

by Joanna Weaver

http://www.joannaweaverbooks.com

http://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/about/meet-joanna/

http://joannaweaver.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/joanna.weaver.9

https://twitter.com/JoannaWeaverBks

pastor spouse to John Weaver

https://www.facebook.com/john.weaver.71216

Hamilton Assembly of God

http://www.hamiltonag.org/

&

Spirit Study

led by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

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 31,930+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We are Transformed

We are transformed

by the Spirit

not our own doing

not by half

We are transformed

for a purpose

down from the mountain

to the valley of life

We are transformed

by the Spirit

we speak truth

we speak life

We are transformed

for a purpose

to share our gifts

to give light.

----

August 23, 2014

We are Transformed

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 22, 2014

read August 22, 2014

&

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 31,930+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

transformation a gift

moved by the Spirit

transformed in love

transformation a gift

from God above

changed within

saved by Christ

sent in God’s service

His children in life.

----

August 22, 2014

transformation a gift

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 22, 2014

read August 22, 2014

&

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Speak Holy Spirit

Speak Holy Spirit

sing God’s call

His plan for me

Bless me with discernment

I need God’s renewal

transform my flesh

for Your holy work.

----

August 21, 2014

Speak Holy Spirit

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

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 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.