A way to death – v2

a way only to death
the call of the one
cheating on her spouse
leading only to destruction
leading to death…
 
no returning from this
from betrayal
cut off, unclean
no walking in the light
the path of life…
 
her sweet words enticing
wooing the weak
but only cancer, a trap,
leading only to destruction
leading to death.
 
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Edited May 17, 2025
A way to death – v2
 
May 9, 2014
A way to death
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-way-to-death.html
Proverbs 2:18-19
Proverbs 2:16-19
Proverbs 2:10-22
Proverbs 2:1-22
&
“Strong and Courageous”
devotion by Willie Robertson
for March 6, 2014
read March 7, 2014
&
“The Bonds of Love”
devotion by Kay Robertson
for March 4, 2014
read March 4, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional 
 
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Only through You am I able – v2

I am mortal, I am made from the dust,
my clay in in Your hands, oh God,
You mold me on the Potter’s wheel,
I long to be used by You, my God,
to be a worthy vessel filled,
to be poured, to be shared,
oh Spirit, my risen Lord…
 
Only through You I am able,
to mountains, to get out of bed,
to overcome my fears, my trials,
to leave my past behind me,
to greet the new day, the morning,
You are my strength, my strong fortress,
You are the power that gives me life…
 
I pray that I am Your willing servant,
Even as I am broken, broken, Lord,
an empty vessel to be filled,
held in Your hands, filled,
that I may pour out a blessing,
that Your message would be shared,
that I may go where I am lead…
 
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Edited September 24, 2024
Only through You am I able – v2
 
Based on #Philippians4:13
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
Edited September 25, 2024
Through God I am able – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/through-god-i-am-able-v2.html
 
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Through God I am able – v2

I can tear down false idols, lies,
I can turn from the ways of the flesh,
I can move mountains with my faith,
in You alone, my God…
 
Through You, Lord, I am strong,
able to stand against the Enemy,
I can stand in the breach, the gap,
unafraid of Satan’s slings and arrows…
 
Through You, God, I am able,
to move forward in my faith,
I stand on Your promises to me,
I feel You right by my side…
 
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Edited September 25, 2024
Through God I am able – v2
 
Based on #Philippians4:13
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
&
Edited August 29, 2024
Lord, grant me Peace – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/lord-grant-me-peace.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
 
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Through You, God, I am able – v2

Through You alone, my God
I can tear down false idols,
I can turn from the ways of the flesh,
I can move mountains with my faith…
 
Through You, Lord, I am strong,
I am able to stand against the Enemy,
I can stand in the breach, the gap,
unafraid of his slings and arrows…
 
Through You, God, I am able,
to move forward in my faith,
I stand on Your promises to me,
I feel You, Lord, right by my side…
 
--------------  
Edited September 17, 2024
Through You, God, I am able – v2
 
Based on #Philippians4:13
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
September 17, 2024
Only through You am I able
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/only-through-you-am-i-able.html
September 17, 2024
Through God I am able,
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/through-god-i-am-able.html
 
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Through You, God, I am able

Through You alone, my God
I can tear down false idols,
I can turn from the ways of the flesh,
I can move mountains with my faith…
 
Through You, Lord, I am strong,
able to stand against the Enemy,
standing in the breach, the gap,
unafraid of his slings and arrows…
 
Through You, God, I am able,
to move forward in my faith,
I stand on Your promises to me,
I feel You right by my side…
 
--------------
Edited September 17, 2024
Through You, God, I am able
 
Based on #Philippians4:13
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
September 17, 2024
Only through You am I able
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/only-through-you-am-i-able.html
September 17, 2024
Through God I am able,
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/through-god-i-am-able.html
 
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Only through You am I able

I am mortal, I am made from the dust,
You mold me on the Potter’s wheel,
I long to be used by You, my God,
oh Spirit, my risen, Lord…
 
Only through You I am able,
to mountains, to get out of bed,
You are my strength, my strong fortress,
the power that gives me life…
 
I pray that I am Your willing servant,
an empty vessel to be filled,
that I may pour out a blessing,
that I may go where I am lead…
 
--------------
September 17, 2024
Only through You am I able
 
September 17, 2024
Through God I am able,
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/through-god-i-am-able.html
Based on #Philippians4:13
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Through God I am able

I can tear down false idols,
I can turn from the ways of the flesh,
I can move mountains with my faith,
In You alone, my God…
 
Through You, Lord, I am strong,
Able to stand against the Enemy,
Standing in the breach, the gap,
Unafraid of his slings and arrows…
 
Through You, God, I am able,
To move forward in my faith,
I stand on Your promises to me,
I feel You right by my side…
 
--------------
September 17, 2024
Through God I am able,
 
Based on #Philippians4:13
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
&
Edited August 29, 2024
Lord, grant me Peace – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/lord-grant-me-peace.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
 
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Lord, grant me Peace

Lord, grant me peace,
power in this moment,
let Your faith protect me,
in my body, in my spirit…
 
Defeat every attack,
of the Enemy, of Satan,
do not let me be devoured,
today, in this season…
 
Lord, grant me peace,
let me walk more boldly,
bury Your love in my heart,
speak through me, oh Spirit…
 
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Lord, grant me Peace
 
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Edited August 29, 2024
Peace from God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/peace-from-god-v2.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Bile rising – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/bile-rising-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
In the Presence of Evil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-presence-of-evil-v2.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.html
 
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Peace from God – v2

The peace we carry,
joy deep within us
is not from the world
our peace comes from God…
 
Peace from God,
more than everlasting,
informing every steps,
as we journey right now…
 
The peace within us,
life-sustaining, living,
alive within our spirits,
guiding every step…
 
Peace from God
defines us on the journey
gifting us to Love,
to walk in God’s Spirit
to share a life above…
 
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Edited August 29, 2024
Peace from God – v2
 
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
July 25, 2024
Peace from God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/peace-from-god.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Bile rising – v2

I was facing his demons,
his body tormented,
twisted in fear, in rage,
moving, out of his control…
 
Bile rising, climbing,
from the depths within him,
not wanting to give oxygen,
to ignite his evil, his fire…
 
Sensing the demons,
his body twisted, bending,
caught in the rhythm, cadence,
a dance of his Master…
 
Bile rising, fomenting,
from the pit, from Satan,
demon-possessed, spewing,
Evil, a lie word-salad…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
Bile rising – v2
 
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
Edited August 28, 2024
In the Presence of Evil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-presence-of-evil-v2.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/be-on-guard-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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In the Presence of Evil – v2

Knowing without question,
this was an attack of Satan,
a man possessed by demons,
his body shaking, words spewing out…
 
In the presence of Evil,
aware of my surroundings,
yet a bit naked, exposed, his bile
singeing my flesh…
 
His face twisted, distorted,
his whole presence created,
fighting his demons, tormented,
but giving them sway…
 
Only prayer, a hedge of protection.
guarding me from within, without,
against the attack of Evil,
the lies that he spoke…
 
Out in the open, exposed,
chains he carried, pulling his body,
outside the cave, the walls,
the prison of his body…
 
In the presence of Evil,
aware of my surroundings, exits,
yet a bit naked, exposed, for his bile,
his flaming arrows of Satan…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
In the Presence of Evil – v2
 
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/be-on-guard-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Your words a prayer – v2

Your words are a prayer,
a cloak of protection,
surrounding me with a hedge,
against evil, this battle…
 
I was exposed in the world,
to the bile of his evil,
his words of death,
groaned from his lips…
 
I had forgotten to pray,
for God’s hedge of protection,
but thankfully You cloaked me,
in God’s mercy, His care…
 
I was saved from the spewing,
his staccato of evil, his lies,
by Your words of protection,
by Your breath-prayer…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/be-on-guard-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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In guttural utterances – v2

A banter, a blather,
spewing lies, growls,
a Demon before me
trying to avert my eyes…
 
Possessed by Demons,
chained outside his cave,
taunting, jeering,
seeking my response…
 
Speaking in rhythm, in rhymes,
in grunts, guttural utterances,
a man possessed, dancing,
by the rope that held him…
 
Possessed, seeking, trying,
to draw me into the fight,
unprotected by armor,
not letting my guard down…
 
Speaking in rhythm, in rhymes,
dialogue of horror, of terror,
the enemy testing, jeering,
shaking the ground under my feet…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
 
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…
He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,
from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami,
recently released from prison. His banter was
phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia
and horror films, at least in part…
&
I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil
emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't
an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons
had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment.
I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved
side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and
a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.html
 
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Be on Guard – v2

Be on Guard,
stand in your Faith,
be Strong, be Courageous,
when the Enemy attacks…
 
Do not engage Demons,
the words of their mouths,
stand in your conviction,
in the salvation of God…
 
Be on Guard,
stand in your Faith,
be Strong, be Courageous,
when the Enemy attacks…
 
--------------  
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
 
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Though the nations may be against us – v2

Though the nations may be against us
powers here on earth may fight us,
we must strive forward courageous,
for God is by our side…
 
We must stand in the gap, we must be strong,
though the nations may be against us,
we must not turn, we must not waver,
for God is by our side…
 
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Edited August 21, 2024
Though the nations may be against us – v2
 
Based on #Deuteronomy31:1-8
Based on #Joshua1:1-9
Edited August 21, 2024
We must not be afraid – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/we-must-not-be-afraid-in-our-times-of.html
July 11, 2024
Though the nations may be against us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/though-nations-may-be-against-us.html
July 11, 2024
We must not be afraid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/we-must-not-be-afraid.html
Edited July 11, 2024
You will lead My people – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/you-will-lead-my-people-v2.html
July 11, 2024
You will lead My people
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/you-will-lead-my-people.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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We must not be afraid - v2

We must not be afraid,
in our times of struggle, in trials,
God goes with us, before us,
God is by our side…
 
Be strong and courageous,
do not turn, do not waver,
stay on the path God has written,
for God is by our side…
 
We must not be afraid,
we are called to act boldly,
God goes with us, before us,
God is by our side…
 
--------------  
Edited August 21, 2024
We must not be afraid – v2
 
Based on #Deuteronomy31:1-8
Based on #Joshua1:1-9
July 11, 2024
We must not be afraid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/we-must-not-be-afraid.html
Edited July 11, 2024
You will lead My people – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/you-will-lead-my-people-v2.html
July 11, 2024
You will lead My people
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/you-will-lead-my-people.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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We do not fight alone – v2

God is here with us, He will not forsake us,
in the battle, We do not fight alone,
in the storms, in our struggles,
when the Enemy seems the strongest,
God is here with us; God is by our side…
 
We are never alone, for God is with us,
God fights our battles, the Enemy,
our enemies with us, for us, We can trust in God,
though our enemies have gathered against us,
God is here with us; God is by our side…
 
--------------
Edited July 29, 2024
We do not fight alone – v2
 
July 27, 2024
We do not fight alone
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/we-do-not-fight-alone.html
Based on #Joshua1:5-9
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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We do not fight alone

God is with us, He will not forsake us,
We do not fight alone, in the battle,
In the storms, in our struggles,
When the enemy seems the strongest,
God is here with us; God is by our side…
 
We are never alone, for God is with us,
God fights our battles, the enemy,
Our enemies with us, for us, we can trust in God,
Though our enemies have gathered against us,
God is here with us; God is by our side…
 
--------------
July 27, 2024
We do not fight alone
 
Based on #Joshua1:5-9
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Lord, grant me Peace

Lord, grant me peace,
Power in this moment,
Let Your faith protect me,
In my body, in my spirit…
 
Defeat every attack,
Of the Enemy, of Satan,
Do not let me be devoured,
Today, in this season…
 
--------------
Lord, grant me Peace
 
July 25, 2024
Peace from God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/peace-from-god.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Peace from God

The peace we carry,
The joy within us
Is not from the world
This peace comes from God…
 
Peace from God,
More than everlasting,
Informing our steps,
As we journey right now…
 
The peace within us,
Life-sustaining, living,
Alive within our spirits,
Guiding every step…
 
Peace from God
Defines us on the journey
Gifting us to Love,
To walk in God’s Spirit…
 
--------------
July 25, 2024
Peace from God
 
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.html
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
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