on the receiving end – v3

Humbled by their generosity,

being on the receiving end of grace;

Offering themselves fully,

giving more than I can describe

Humbly accepting

the gifts that they offered

from open hearts;

Wanting them to know my gratitude

at their outpouring of love.

------

edited January 12, 2016

on the receiving end – v3

(editing version 2)

edited October 30, 2015

on the receiving end – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/on-receiving-end-v2.html

August 13, 2014

on the receiving end

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/on-receiving-end.html

Matthew 6:2-4

“Give Without Hesitation”

devotion by Jessica Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jep-Jessica-Robertson-Duck-Dynasty/294489653981571

https://twitter.com/TeamJep

https://twitter.com/JessicaDuckWife

for August 8, 2014

read August 11, 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.

on the receiving end – v2

Humbled by their generosity

on the receiving end of grace;

Offering themselves fully

giving more than I can describe

Humbly accepting

the gifts that they offered

from open hearts

wanting them to know my gratitude

at their outpouring of love.

------

edited October 30, 2015

on the receiving end – v2

August 13, 2014

on the receiving end

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/on-receiving-end.html

Matthew 6:2-4

“Give Without Hesitation”

devotion by Jessica Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jep-Jessica-Robertson-Duck-Dynasty/294489653981571

https://twitter.com/TeamJep

https://twitter.com/JessicaDuckWife

for August 8, 2014

read August 11, 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 39,870+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hear my cry for help – v3

Hear my cry for help, Lord

I am crying in the night

weeping in the darkness

in my despair, the pit

in the waters of my life

Raise me up from the dust

into Your loving arms;

Lift me from my sorrows,

come to me quickly, Lord

while I am holding on.

====

edited August 5, 2015

Hear my cry for help – v3

(editing version 2)

edited March 11, 2014

Hear my cry for help – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/hear-my-cry-for-help-v2.html

August 10, 2012

Hear my cry for help

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/08/hear-my-cry-for-help.html

Psalm 130:1-2

Psalm 130 (The Message)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Sustenance for the Journey”

by Andrew C. Thompson

for August 10, 2012,

read August 10, 2012

&

Psalm 130 (NIV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

August 6, 2012 to August 12, 2012

“Sustenance for the Journey”

by Andrew C. Thompson

for August 7, 2012,

read August 7, 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, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,730+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Serve without Agenda – v3

Serve without agenda

always in faith;

Love God only

our Savior above

Love God only

His Spirit within;

Serve others in mercy

share God’s love

------

edited February 26, 2015

Serve without Agenda – v3

(merging edits to version 2 and original)

edited December 22, 2014

Serve without Agenda – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/12/serve-without-agenda-v2.html

December 11, 2014

Serve without Agenda

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/12/serve-without-agenda.html

1 Corinthians 15:58

devotion “Never in Vain”

devotion by Alex Robertson Mancuso

for December 11, 2014

read December 11, 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 36,110+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Serve without Agenda – v2

serve without agenda

always in faith

Love God only

our Savior above

serve others in mercy

share God’s love

Love God only

His Spirit within   

------

edited December 22, 2014

Serve without Agenda – v2

December 11, 2014

Serve without Agenda

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/12/serve-without-agenda.html

1 Corinthians 15:58

devotion “Never in Vain”

devotion by Alex Robertson Mancuso

for December 11, 2014

read December 11, 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 38,730+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Serve without Agenda

serve without agenda

always in faith

love God only

our Savior above

serve others in mercy

sharing God’s love

love God only

His Spirit within   

------

December 11, 2014

Serve without Agenda

1 Corinthians 15:58

devotion “Never in Vain”

devotion by Alex Robertson Mancuso

for December 11, 2014

read December 11, 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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,320+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the whisper of conscience

the truth is within us

tremors of our spirit

the Spirit of God speaking

the whisper of conscience

telling us right from wrong

even if we are not believers

of we only believe in name

we still know right from wrong

the curse of the grave

November 17, 2014

the whisper of conscience

1 John 5:14

1 John 5

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

November 16, 2014

&

1 John 4

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 9, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10 (again)

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 2, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

1 John 2:15-29

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 19, 2014

&

1 John 2:9-14

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 12, 2014

&

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 7, 2014

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 33,610+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

you speak to us

in groans, in whispers

in butterflies in the belly

sometimes in silence

staring at ourselves

You speak to us

we know really

though we deny it

though it may be just a feeling

a voice only, deep within;

we know your will

more than we admit it

You have put a piece of yourself

within our hearts

we know right from wrong

what we are to do

in each moment, decision

if we only listen to You

====

edited November 17, 2014

you speak to us

November 17, 2014

we know really

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/we-know-really.html

November 17, 2014

Your perfect will - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/your-perfect-will-2.html

1 John 5:14

1 John 5

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

November 16, 2014

&

1 John 4

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 9, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10 (again)

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 2, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

1 John 2:15-29

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 19, 2014

&

1 John 2:9-14

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 12, 2014

&

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 7, 2014

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 33,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we know really

we know really

though we deny it

though it may be a feeling

a voice only

we know your will

more than we admit

right from wrong

what we are to do

in each moment, decision

if we listen to You

====

November 17, 2014

we know really

November 17, 2014

Your perfect will - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/your-perfect-will-2.html

1 John 5:14

1 John 5

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

November 16, 2014

&

1 John 4

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 9, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10 (again)

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 2, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

1 John 2:15-29

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 19, 2014

&

1 John 2:9-14

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 12, 2014

&

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 7, 2014

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 33,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Your perfect will - 2

Lord, we fall before You

our prayers, our offerings

we ask for Your mercy

in this, in all things

We ask you to conform us

our prayers, our desires

to Your perfect will

not wants of our bodies

Guide us, rein us in,

hem in our desires

that we would follow Him

Show us the way

Let us hear Your voice

Your perfect will only

the steps of our path.

November 17, 2014

Your perfect will - 2

1 John 5:14

1 John 5

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

November 16, 2014

&

1 John 4

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 9, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10 (again)

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

November 2, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

1 John 2:15-29

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 19, 2014

&

1 John 2:9-14

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 12, 2014

&

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 7, 2014

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 33,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the same message repeating

the same message repeating

being reinforced in the reading

to live as a Christian

to resist temptation

that leads us to sin

the judgment coming

the right and the left

those who follow the world

and those of the cross

striving to walk holy

righteous we pray

seeking the shepherd’s path

in our walk each day

=====

November 2, 2014

the same message repeating

1 John 3:1-10 (again)

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

November 2, 2014

&

1 John 3:1-10

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

1 John 2:15-29

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 19, 2014

&

1 John 2:9-14

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 12, 2014

&

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

September 7, 2014

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 33,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Turning the ship

turning the ship

a different direction

moving the glacier

the path being traveled

hope for a future

grounded in Christ

moving the atmosphere

the mood abiding

shifting the paradigm

closer to Christ

changing the air

the water, the filter,

reengineering our plans

the path of our lives.

October 8, 2014

Turning the ship

1 John 2:7-8

1 John 2:1-6

1 John 1

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

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 32,700+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Do I give

do I give

without condition

do I want

a return on my investment

do I show

mercy in my dealings

am I a little Christ

in the way of my living

====

October 7, 2014

Do I give

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 7, 2014

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 32,650+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

as if for the first time

when someone asks

for help, our service

compassion on them

as if for the first time

not remembering the past

times they may have hurt you

remembering Christ

His lesson to give

to pray without ceasing

to find that inner reserve

that Spirit within us

calling us to give, to love,

to offer them Jesus

as if for the first time

when we first believed

---

October 7, 2014

as if for the first time

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 7, 2014

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 32,650+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

give again

give generously

without condition

give again

if they ask you

offer grace

a hand of friendship

to all who ask

to all we meet

-----

October 6, 2014

give again

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 7, 2014

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 32,640+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

don’t keep a record

don’t keep a record

of what they owe you

don’t be a lender

putting them in debt

they may not know

that you expected payment

offer them grace

and the hand of friendship

====

October 6, 2014

don’t keep a record

1 John 2:7-8

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Patten, ME

October 5, 2014

&

1 John 2:1-6

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 28, 2014

&

1 John 1

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 14, 2014

&

1 John, 2 John, 3 John

1 John

Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

September 7, 2014

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 32,640+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.