Showing posts with label good. Show all posts
Showing posts with label good. Show all posts

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Good Soil and Good Seed – v7

Our prayer in this moment, always
in our hearts, from our lips
that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
open to love, to cherish;
Loving the seed we are given
that we would be worthy
nurturing the seeds
bearing true witness
the Word of God living
planted within our hearts;
Sowing in our time, scattering seeds
where we have been planted
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds;
Planting a garden, the fields
preparing a harvest for our God

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edited January 10, 2016
Good Soil and Good Seed – v7

(merging edits to version 6, version 3 and version 4)
Edited December 15, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v6”
(editing version 3)
Edited December 15, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v5”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v3”
(editing original)
edited July 28, 2012
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v2”
June 16, 2010
“Good Soil and Good Seed”
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010



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.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

a silent shout – v2

words unspoken
from another plane
an alternate reality
a place far away

a silent shout,
more than a whisper
in my mind, my spirit
spoken aloud

yearning to reach me
to speak some truth
not reaching me somehow
something afoot

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edited July 23, 2015
a silent shout – v2

February 1, 2014
a silent shout
page 11
Part 1, “The Finding”
“Midwinter Eve” (Chapter 1)
book, The Dark is Rising
copyright 1973
see also
Published November 30th 1986 by Aladdin
by Susan Cooper
2nd book of The Dark is Rising series
and movie –
“The Seeker: The Dark is Rising”
(screenplay by John Hodge -

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 38,490+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, September 04, 2014

learning to love

a good place to start
learning to love in community
the lessons Paul shares with us
in the crucible of the church
differing opinions
power struggles
mended with the soothing balm
of loving like Christ
these model behaviors
to carry in our lives.


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September 4, 2014
learning to love
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:23
1 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
devotion for August 30, 2014
read September 2, 2014
additional notes to follow

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 32,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

defeat evil

defeat evil
by doing good
love your neighbors
as God loves you
show kindness
in all you do
those who hurt you;
yes, love them too.


------
August 29, 2014
defeat evil

Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:23
1 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
typed September 3, 2014
additional notes to follow



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 32,150+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, July 28, 2014

the Golden Rule

as I would wish to be treated
so may I do to everyone
walking more humbly
being certain to offer love
for love is what I want
no more division
little hurts that add up
Let me be love
in my words, my actions
to be more like Christ
the One above
let me walk in mercy
let me abide in love.


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July 28, 2014
the Golden Rule

Matthew 7:12
the Golden Rule
“Imagine Your Life…”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for July 28, 2014
read July 28, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 31,380+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

God is the provider

God is the provider
but not of earthly blessing
God focuses
upon the heart
God is with us
in good times, in struggle,
God is with us
in the journey of life.


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July 1, 2014
God is the provider
Matthew 5:16
“Good is the Reason”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for June 29, 2014
read June 30, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

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 30,840+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

choosing sin

sin a choice
knowing the good
doing the bad
the evil we do
sin a choice
knowing the good;
a test, in every
choice we make.


----
May 29, 2014
choosing sin
James 4:17
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do
and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.” (NIV)
“Knowing the Good”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 29, 2014
read May 29, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
James 4:7
“Making the Change”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 18, 2014
read May 18, 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 30,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

focus, listen, obey – v2

choose to focus
on Your voice only
listen closely
for the call of God
obey the word
the voice speaking
the call of God
upon our lives
really that simple
focus, listen, obey
love to guide us
with us always


edited May 29, 2014
focus, listen, obey – v2
May 29, 2014
focus, listen, obey
James 4:17
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do
and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.” (NIV)
“Knowing the Good”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 29, 2014
read May 29, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
James 4:7
“Making the Change”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 18, 2014
read May 18, 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 30,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

focus, listen, obey

choose to focus
on Your voice only
listen closely
for the call of God
obey the word
the voice speaking
the call of God
upon our lives
really that simple
focus, listen, obey
love to guide us
on the way


May 29, 2014
focus, listen, obey
James 4:17
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do
and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.” (NIV)
“Knowing the Good”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 29, 2014
read May 29, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
James 4:7
“Making the Change”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 18, 2014
read May 18, 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 30,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

maybe not a commandment

maybe not a commandment
of God, of Christ
not the big ten
or the two Christ spoke
maybe not a commandment
but a great rule of thumb
if you know it is wrong
it is sin, done and done,
the choices we make
the voice inside
choosing the God
nothing that is wrong
answer the call
each decision you make
focus on God
listen for His voice


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May 29, 2014
maybe not a commandment
James 4:17
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do
and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.” (NIV)
“Knowing the Good”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 29, 2014
read May 29, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson
&
James 4:7
“Making the Change”
devotion by Jon Gimber
for May 18, 2014
read May 18, 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 30,010+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, April 07, 2014

For His Good

purpose within each moment
within each joy, each sorrow
God can make it for good
to conform us, to heal the nations
whatever we go through
for good or for ill
God can make it holy
God can make it good.


April 7, 2014
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Devozine for April 7, 2014
“Use It for Good”
by Chase Martin
&
Devozine for 4/7/2014 to 4/13/2014
“+why?”
&
Patten Methodist Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 6, 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 28,870+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, February 01, 2014

a silent shout

words unspoken
from another plane
an alternate reality
a place far away
a silent shout
in my mind, my spirit,
yearning to reach me
to speak some truth
not reaching me somehow
something afoot


====
February 1, 2014
page 11
Part 1, “The Finding”
“Midwinter Eve” (Chapter 1)
book, The Dark is Rising
copyright 1973
see also
Published November 30th 1986 by Aladdin
by Susan Cooper
2nd book of The Dark is Rising series
and movie –
“The Seeker: The Dark is Rising”
(screenplay by John Hodge -


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 27,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Good Soil and Good Seed – v6

Our prayer together
that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
open to love, to cherish
loving the seed given
the word of God living
planted within our hearts
sowing in our time
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds
planting a garden, the fields
preparing a harvest for our God


Edited December 15, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v6”
(editing version 3)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v3”
(editing original)
edited July 28, 2012
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v2”
June 16, 2010
“Good Soil and Good Seed”
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010

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 26,940+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Good Soil and Good Seed – v5

Our prayer in this moment, always
that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
our hearts open to You

that we would be worthy
nurturing the seeds given
bearing true witness
the Word of God living
planted within our own hearts

sowing in our time,
where we have been planted
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds
planting a garden, tending,
preparing a harvest for the Lord



Edited December 15, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v5”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v3”
(editing original)
edited July 28, 2012
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v2”
June 16, 2010
“Good Soil and Good Seed”
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010

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 26,940+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, September 02, 2013

Good Soil and Good Seed - v4


Our prayer in this moment, always
in our hearts, from our lips
that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
loving the good seed
that we would be worthy
nurturing the seeds
bearing true witness
the Word of God living
planted within our own hearts
sowing in our time, scattering seeds
where we have been planted
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds
planting a garden, tending,
preparing a harvest for our God


Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v3”
(editing original)
edited July 28, 2012
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v2”
June 16, 2010
“Good Soil and Good Seed”
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17

and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010

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 25,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Good Soil and Good Seed – v3


Our prayer together
that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
loving the seed
the word of God living
planted within our hearts
sowing in our time
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds
planting a garden, the fields
preparing a harvest for God


Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v4”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 2, 2013
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v3”
(editing original)
edited July 28, 2012
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v2”
June 16, 2010
“Good Soil and Good Seed”
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17

and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010

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 25,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Good Soil and Good Seed – v2


Our prayer in this moment, always
that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
that we would be worthy
nurturing the seeds
bearing true witness
the Word of God living
planted within our own hearts
sowing in our time,
where we have been planted
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds
planting a garden, tending,
preparing a harvest for the Lord




edited July 28, 2012
“Good Soil and Good Seed – v2”
June 16, 2010
“Good Soil and Good Seed”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/good-soil-and-good-seed.html
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-31%e2%80%93june-6/
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010

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 21,950+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Good Soil and Good Seed

Our prayer that we would sow good seed
that we ourselves
would be the good soil
the word of God living
planted within our hearts
sowing in our time
from the fruits we have grown
sharing the fruits, the seeds
planting a garden
preparing a harvest for the Lord



June 16, 2010
Luke 8:4-8, 11-17
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-31%e2%80%93june-6/
for May 31, 2010 to June 6, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for June 6, 2010,
read June 16, 2010


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 19,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.