their jaws dropped #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray

Like all of them, my neighbors,
we couldn’t believe it,
the words he was speaking
with power, authority,
Jesus, the son of Joseph,
Mary’s first-born,
Speaking words of the Prophet,
Claiming divinity...
 
Their jaws dropped, and mine with them,
Jesus claimed he was the Messiah,
The boy we watched grow up,
Sitting with his parents in the synagogue,
Now saying he was holy,
The long-awaited one...
Blasphemy we all thought...
What else could we believe?
 
-------------
July 23, 2026
their jaws dropped
 
Luke 4:16-21
Isaiah 61:1-2
(but not Isaiah 61:2(b))
Luke 3:21-22
Isaiah 58:6
Leviticus 25:8-38
Deuteronomy 15:1-11
2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Sermon, “This Scripture is Fulfilled”
Sermon series, “Written in Red”
July 23, 2026
Why do You love us so?
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/07/why-do-you-love-us-so.html
Praise songs before the sermon
Faith Renewed Church, July 19, 2026
Edited July 23, 2026
pour out your praise – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/07/pour-out-your-praise-v2.html
praise and intense prayer by whole congregation
Faith Renewed Church, May 31, 2026
May 28, 2026
Surrender - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/surrender-2.html
Song, “I Surrender All”,
led by the praise team
and Creative Pastor, Adam Rogers
Faith Renewed Church
May 18, 2026
Believe – 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/believe.html
Based on Matthew 9:27-31
Sermon, “Your Faith”
Faith Renewed Church
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, admit, trust, believe, surrender, praise, worship, prayer, pray,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray

Why do You love us so? #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray

It makes no sense to me
Your choice to live as a man,
to enter the darkness
to live, to walk,
to serve, to heal,
to sacrifice, to die in our place,
Your choice to climb our cross...
 

Why do You love us so,

Why did You come

to open Paradise,

to give us hope here

while we walk here

in the darkness of this world,

while we curse Your holy name?

 

In the end it is love,
Your love, Lord, God,
that is why You love us...
It is nothing we deserve,
nothing we can offer...
You love us because
You are Love, Lord...
 
-------------
July 23, 2026
Why do You love us so?
 
Praise songs before the sermon
Faith Renewed Church, July 19, 2026
Edited July 23, 2026
pour out your praise – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/07/pour-out-your-praise-v2.html
praise and intense prayer by whole congregation
Faith Renewed Church, May 31, 2026
May 28, 2026
Surrender - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/surrender-2.html
Song, “I Surrender All”,
led by the praise team
and Creative Pastor, Adam Rogers
Faith Renewed Church
May 18, 2026
Believe – 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/believe.html
Based on Matthew 9:27-31
Sermon, “Your Faith”
Faith Renewed Church
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, admit, trust, believe, surrender, praise, worship, prayer, pray,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray

pour out your #praise – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray #sing

Pour out your oil,
Pour out your praise
to the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
Bow down before Him,
Sing out your praise
to the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
Pour out glory,
Pour out your praise,
to the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
Bow down in worship,
Come to His throne, His altar
before the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
-------------
Edited July 23, 2026
pour out your praise – v2
 
no sermon (unplanned), just praise
and intense prayer by whole congregation
Faith Renewed Church
May 31, 2026
May 28, 2026
Surrender - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/surrender-2.html
Song, “I Surrender All”,
led by the praise team
and Creative Pastor, Adam Rogers
Faith Renewed Church
May 18, 2026
Believe – 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/believe.html
Based on Matthew 9:27-31
Hebrews 11
Matthew 13:58
Mark 6:5-6
Mark 11:22-24
Sermon, “Your Faith”
Faith Renewed Church
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, admit, trust, believe, surrender, praise, worship, prayer, pray,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray 
#sing

Falling at Your #Throne #Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #prayer #submission #worship #child #children #love #praise #pray #praying #prayer

I saw him moving so quickly
running from his pew, his seat,
on legs so tiny, so small,
Falling before at Your altar,
Falling at Your throne, oh Lord...
not looking for attention
but convicted, Father,
Singing Your praises,
The glory of Your name...
 
He fell to his knees,
in submission, modeled,
by his elders, his family...
He came forward running,
with reckless abandon, falling,
knowing You alone are worthy
of our worship and praise,
Falling to his knees in worship,
Offering You his heart, his day...
 
--------------
July 13, 2026
Falling at Your Throne
 
Faith Renewed Church
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, prayer, submission, worship, child, children, love, praise, prayer, praying, pray,
 
#Poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #prayer #submission #worship #child #children #love #praise #pray #praying #prayer

pour out your #praise #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray

Pour out your oil
Pour out your praise
to the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
Bow down before Him
Sing out your praise
to the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
Pour out glory
Pour out praise
to the One who saved you,
who raised you from the grave...
 
-------------
June 3, 2026
pour out your praise
 
no sermon (unplanned), just praise
and intense prayer by whole congregation
Faith Renewed Church
May 31, 2026
May 28, 2026
Surrender - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/surrender-2.html
Song, “I Surrender All”,
led by the praise team
and Creative Pastor, Adam Rogers
Faith Renewed Church
May 18, 2026
Believe – 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/believe.html
Based on Matthew 9:27-31
Hebrews 11
Matthew 13:58
Mark 6:5-6
Mark 11:22-24
Sermon, “Your Faith”
Faith Renewed Church
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, admit, trust, believe, surrender, praise, worship, prayer, pray,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #admit #believe #trust #surrender #praise #worship #prayer #pray

like Job after his testing #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #isolation #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

like Job after his testing
 
we will be redeemed
out of God’s mercy...
we will be renewed
climbing on eagle’s wings
like Job after his testing...
we are raised from the pit...
 
God is all-powerful
He is eternally good
merciful in His judgment...
we are restored in abundance
more than we had lost...
 
we are renewed in our hearts...
 
================
May 29, 2026
like Job after his testing
 
Psalm 103:2-5
Isaiah 40:28-31
Job 42:10-17
re:generation, Step 2, Believe.
Written March 17, 2026
Edited March 18, 2026
Sift my soil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/sift-my-soil-v2.html
Poem based on prayer at end of re:generation
small group meeting last night...
March 16, 2026
one moment at a time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-moment-at-time.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Rely on God for “Today””.
Edited March 16, 2026
our pieces on the ground, shattered – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/our-pieces-on-ground-shattered-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 11, 2026
Accept Help – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/accept-help-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 5, “Accept Help”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 4, Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
March 10, 2026
a cancer spreading
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-cancer-spreading.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 2, Day 1, “Realize the Disease of A Sinful Nature”.
Edited March 10, 2026
one wage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-wage-v2.html
Sermon, “AI: Artificial Injustice”
Edited March 10, 2026
We died in the Garden – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-died-in-garden-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 3, “Face the Damage of Sinful Choices”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, Appendix C, Abuse Supplement.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 2, “Step Out of Hiding”.
re:generation, Step 1, Admit, Week 1, Day 1, “Realize There Is Hope”.
Edited March 6, 2026
Powerless to change – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/powerless-to-change-v2-poetry-god.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
Edited March 6, 2026
We must Admit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/we-must-admit-v2.html
re:generation, Step 1, "Admit".
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, isolation, fear, confession, secrets, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #isolation #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit

Proof of change so much greater #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #admit #Matthew21

In the fields with our Father
serving in the vineyard, working,
going, doing the Savior’s work,
washed clean of our sin...
 
Proof of change in our lives
in our walk on this earth
so much greater than merely
mouthing the word, repentance...
 
It is our turning, going,
the power in our action,
in serving in laboring,
in the vineyard of God...
 
We demonstrate we are changed
that our lives are now Jesus’ own,
when we turn from our sin
when we confess, when we go...

================
May 3, 2026
Proof of change so much greater
 
Matthew 21:28-32
Sermon, “Part 1 – A Father and 2 Sons”
April 28, 2026
Matthew 21:22-27
April 21, 2026
Matthew 21:18-22
April 14, 2026
angels in the temple
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/angels-in-temple.html
Based on 2 Kings 6:15-18
Based on Matthew 21:12-17
Sermon, “A House of Prayer”
North Hills Church
April 14, 2026
but some doubted
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/but-some-doubted.html
Based on Matthew 28:17b
Sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
April 11, 2026
trapped in chains
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/trapped-in-chains.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
Samson Society meeting
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, admit, Matthew 21,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #admit #Matthew21

people will read your #gospel – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #image #likeness

People will read your gospel
long before they read the Gospel...
if they ever do read God’s word
written in holy scripture
in their time on earth...
 
You may be the only Christ they see
You might be their Gospel -
How you walk in this life
is far more important
than any words you speak...
 
Do not quench the Spirit,
the good news of scripture,
with your words and actions...
Put on Christ daily
as you live out your life...
 
Be present, mindful,
of these words of truth...
 
People will read your gospel
long before they read the Gospel...
if they ever do read God’s word
written in holy scripture
in their time on earth...
 
================
Edited April 25, 2026
people will read your gospel – v2
 
conversation with a customer
at the deli counter at Publix
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
Based on John 1:14
Based on John 8:12
Based on John 13:35
Based on John 14:9
Based on John 15
Easter Sunday
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, fear, confession, secrets, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, image, likeness,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #image #likeness

people will #read your #gospel #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #image #likeness

People will read your gospel
long before they read the gospel
if they ever do read God’s word
written in holy scripture...
 
You may be the only Christ they see
You might be their gospel -
how you walk in this life
more than any words...
 
Do not quench the Spirit
by your words and actions...
Put on Christ daily
as you live your life...
 
Be present, mindful...
 
People will read your gospel
long before they read the gospel
if they ever read God’s word
written in holy scripture...
 
================
April 18, 2026
people will read your gospel
 
conversation with a customer
at the deli counter at Publix
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
Based on John 1:14
Based on John 8:12
Based on John 13:35
Based on John 14:9
Based on John 15
Easter Sunday
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, fear, confession, secrets, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, image, likeness,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #image #likeness

#angels in the #temple #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #admit #angels #2Kings6 #Matthew21

a presence palpable, an army,
though my vision was clouded,
sensing their hands in prayer
resting on every shoulder...
 
angels in the temple
saints who love us
praying for us, touching,
our bodies, our souls...
 
we cannot see them
but I felt them with us
guardians of our hearts
seeking our good...
 
just for those moments
as he prayed this scripture
love surrounding each saint,
worshiping, in prayer...

================
April 14, 2026
angels in the temple
 
Based on 2 Kings 6:15-18
Based on Matthew 21:12-17
Sermon, “A House of Prayer”
North Hills Church
April 14, 2026
but some doubted
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/but-some-doubted.html
Based on Matthew 28:17b
Sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
April 11, 2026
trapped in chains
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/trapped-in-chains.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
Samson Society meeting
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, admit, angels, 2 Kings 6, Matthew 21,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #admit #angels #2Kings6 #Matthew21

but some #doubted #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Matthew28 #commissioned

Even in joy
after the Resurrection
some of them doubted
while worshiping God...
 
Some doubted
standing with Jesus
our risen Lord and Savior
alive, now wholly God...
 
Yet, they were commissioned
to make disciples
so we too walk
with stumbling feet...
 
We are commissioned
with the saints before us
even when we doubt
when we struggle in this life...
 
Christ is still risen
sanctified in heaven
We work in these fields
until He returns...

================
April 14, 2026
but some doubted
 
Based on Matthew 28:17b
Based on Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 11, 2026
trapped in chains
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/trapped-in-chains.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
Samson Society meeting
Edited April 10, 2026
What do I fear – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/what-do-i-fear-v2.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Matthew 28, commissioned,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Matthew28 #commissioned

trapped in #chains #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56 #Acts12 #John11

 
We are trapped in chains
our virtual prisons,
calls from our pasts
for us to return...
 
God makes a way
for the chains to be broken...
We must rise, free...
We must walk in His light...
 
Satan wants us
in our prisons...
God calls us
to rise, to come out...
 
Break every chain, Lord,
that binds me...
I long to walk
in Your glorious light...

================
April 11, 2026
trapped in chains
 
Based on Acts 12:6-11
Based on John 11:43
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
Samson Society meeting
Edited April 10, 2026
What do I fear – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/what-do-i-fear-v2.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56, Acts 12, John 11,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56 #Acts12 #John11

What do I #fear – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

What do I fear
in this time of decision...
Is this life so precious
the wreckage, the chaos,
of my shattered pieces...
 
What do I fear
in my heart, my spirit...
Why do I have these doubts
to trust God only
with my will, my life...
 
What do I fear
in changing, repenting,
on my journey, my walk,
What would I abandon
if I surrender my life...
 
What do I fear
Why do I stumble...
What are my idols
Why do they stop me
from trusting in God...

================
Edited April 10, 2026
What do I fear – v2
 
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

what do I #fear #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

what do I fear
is this life so precious
the wreckage, the chaos,
of my shattered pieces...
 
what do I fear
why do I have these doubts
to trust God only
with my will, my life...
 
what do I fear
in my journey, my walk,
what would I abandon
if I surrender my life...
 
what do I fear
what are my idols
why do they stop me
from trusting in God...

================
April 10, 2026
what do I fear
 
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 7, 2026
I have called on Your name
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-have-called-on-your-name.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
April 7, 2026
In depths You made me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-depths-you-made-me.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 6, “Review and Catch Up”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
March 27, 2026
You held me in Your hands
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/you-held-me-in-your-hands.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 1, “God of the Bible: All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present Creator”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

#Help me to walk #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

Help me to walk
in the light of life...
Help me not to fear;
Help me to trust
in You alone
for You are my God...
 
Help me to walk
in safety, assured,
Help me to walk
in Your love, oh Lord...
Alone I am lost
wandering in the world...
 
Help me to cast out
all my fears
though my enemy
surrounds me...
His claws grip me
but in You
I am safe from harm...

================
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
 
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Based on Romans 8:1-17
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 7, 2026
I have called on Your name
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-have-called-on-your-name.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
April 7, 2026
In depths You made me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-depths-you-made-me.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 6, “Review and Catch Up”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
March 27, 2026
You held me in Your hands
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/you-held-me-in-your-hands.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 1, “God of the Bible: All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present Creator”.
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

when we hear Your #voice #poetry #God #confess #repent #forgive #prayer #forgiveness #pray

You are here, with us,
You are our shepherd
with us in the storm
We walk by faith...
 
You hear our cries
You come and protect us
tearing down our enemies
You will repay them
for You are the Righteous Judge...
 
We will sing Your praise
You alone are sovereign
You have mercy on us
We will sing for joy
in Your mighty fortress...
 
====
April 10, 2026
when we hear Your voice
 
written August 18, 2025
Based on Psalm 28, 1-9
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, large group
April 10, 2026
Crucify my flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/crucify-my-flesh.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 1, Day 1, “Facing Christ; Ready for Change”.
April 10, 2026
within You we bear fruit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/within-you-we-bear-fruit.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Overview
April 10, 2026
Free me through Your blessing
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/free-me-through-your-blessing.html
re:generation, Overview to Steps 7, 8, 9, “Respond to God’s Grace”
April 9, 2026
I have sinned, I have been broken
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-have-sinned-i-have-been-broken.html
re:generation, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”, Step 7, Follow.
April 9, 2026
Help me to Honor You
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-honor-you.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 6, “Review and Catchup”.
April 9, 2026
I must make amends
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-must-make-amends.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
Seeds of hurt that I planted
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/seeds-of-hurt-that-i-planted.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
This is why I am here
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/this-is-why-i-am-here.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
I need to die to myself
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-need-to-die-to-myself.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
Reconciliation - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/reconciliation-2.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
Merged January 25, 2026
Living in God’s forgiveness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/living-in-gods-forgiveness-v2.html
January 20, 2026
Living in God’s forgiveness – 2 - Bohdana
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/living-in-gods-forgiveness-2.html
written by Bohdana Pavieska
on January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
Living in God’s forgiveness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/living-in-gods-forgiveness.html
Written August 15, 2025
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 2, “Whom and What Do I Forgive?”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, regeneration, confess, repent, forgive, prayer, forgiveness, pray,
 
#poetry #God #confess #repent #forgive #prayer #forgiveness #pray

#Crucify my #flesh #poetry #God #confess #repent #forgive #prayer #forgiveness #pray

Crucify my flesh, my will,
change me completely
May I abide in the vine
restored forever, ever
walking with my Savior
God’s Spirit indwelling
guiding my steps...
 
Put to death my sin,
my will, my flesh
Conform my heart
to Your way
to Your calling
Your purpose for me
Crucify my flesh
oh God, into Your servant...
Transform me...
 
====
April 10, 2026
Crucify my flesh
 
Written August 18, 2025
Based on Luke 15:3-7
Based on John 15:4-5
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 1, Day 1, “Facing Christ; Ready for Change”.
April 10, 2026
within You we bear fruit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/within-you-we-bear-fruit.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Overview
April 10, 2026
Free me through Your blessing
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/free-me-through-your-blessing.html
re:generation, Overview to Steps 7, 8, 9, “Respond to God’s Grace”
April 9, 2026
I have sinned, I have been broken
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-have-sinned-i-have-been-broken.html
re:generation, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”, Step 7, Follow.
April 9, 2026
Help me to Honor You
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-honor-you.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 6, “Review and Catchup”.
April 9, 2026
I must make amends
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-must-make-amends.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
Seeds of hurt that I planted
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/seeds-of-hurt-that-i-planted.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
This is why I am here
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/this-is-why-i-am-here.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
I need to die to myself
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-need-to-die-to-myself.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
April 9, 2026
Reconciliation - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/reconciliation-2.html
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 5, “Become Willing to Make Amends”.
Merged January 25, 2026
Living in God’s forgiveness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/living-in-gods-forgiveness-v2.html
January 20, 2026
Living in God’s forgiveness – 2 - Bohdana
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/living-in-gods-forgiveness-2.html
written by Bohdana Pavieska
on January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
Living in God’s forgiveness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/living-in-gods-forgiveness.html
Written August 15, 2025
re:generation, Step 8, Forgive, Week 2, Day 2, “Whom and What Do I Forgive?”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, regeneration, confess, repent, forgive, prayer, forgiveness, pray,
 
#poetry #God #confess #repent #forgive #prayer #forgiveness #pray