A moment of decision, of commitment

Not for the faint of heart, the grazers,
in truth, they aren’t wanted,
no, this is diving much deeper,
not a need to but a want to,
an investment in our eternal lives…
 
A moment of decision, of commitment,
to put our all into the effort, the time,
to bear witness, to challenge ourselves,
peeling back the layers of the onion,
being transparent in our lives…
 
This is the challenge before us,
choosing to say in the fight, this moment,
to lean into the words of scripture,
to trust God more truly, more fully,
with every moment of our lives…

 
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January 17, 2025
A moment of decision, of commitment
 
Edited January 17, 2025
Transparent – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/transparent-v3.html
&
edited January 17, 2025
For just today – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/for-just-today-v3.html
#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4
&
Edited January 16, 2025
A gift of life – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-gift-of-life-2-v2.html
Summer of 2003
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

Transparent – v3

I want to live my life transparent,
to admit my scars, my stains,
where I am broken, jagged,
to be fully, totally, honest,
to free me of their power
the lies, the curses over me,
their control over my life…
 
I want to be transparent,
with myself, and all others,
to be open, brutally honest,
to be emptied, to be filled,
to be a witness to God's grace,
God's love for every prodigal,
everyone broken like me...
 
I strive to be transparent,
the truth of my sins, my failing,
the scars, the weights I have carried,
with every word I offer, my words,
authentic, real, true and open,
so that others will find peace,
living their lives transparent too…

‐---‐--
Edited January 17, 2025
Transparent – v3
 
&
edited January 17, 2025
For just today – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/for-just-today-v3.html
#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4
&
Edited January 16, 2025
A gift of life – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-gift-of-life-2-v2.html
Summer of 2003
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

For just today – v3

I cannot fathom forever,
it is too much for me,
but I can trust today,
one day at a time, oh God…

I fall into prayer, Lord,
in praise, in worship of You,
I seek Your face, oh God,
to feel You with me now…

Not for eternity, forever,
for the future, a hope,
for just today, these minutes,
I seek You now, oh Lord…

Walk with me, oh God,
lift me up, oh Lord Jesus,
for I am broken, mortal,
I need Your unending love…

Not forever, eternity, Lord,
though that is my wish, truly,
for today, right now, oh God,
I trust fully in You…

‐---‐--
edited January 17, 2025
For just today – v3

January 16, 2025
For just today
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/for-just-today.html
#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4

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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, prayer, faith, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #prayer #faith

The suffering servant - 2

Christ’s very first disciple,
the suffering servant,
the Mother of God, Mary,
mortal like all of us…
 
A willing vessel, a handmaiden,
a daughter of David, of Jacob,
brought to a place of glory,
yet bearing so much….
 
She knows our struggles,
our suffering in this life,
for she has walked that journey,
from the manger to the cross…
 
A willing servant, a disciple,
who raised the baby Jesus,
Mary walked with Him in life,
from the cross, to heaven above…
 
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January 17, 2025
The suffering servant - 2
 
Edited January 16, 2025
The incarnation - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-incarnation-v2.html
Edited January 16, 2025
Nine months before the manger – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-before-manger-v4.html
Based on Luke1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm139:13-16
Based on John8:59
Based on John8:48-59
Based on Luke1:39-45
Based on Philippians2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John1:1-3
Based on John1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
January 5, 2025
was it the light John spoke of
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/was-it-light-john-spoke-of.html
Edited January 5, 2025
in the kernel of creation – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/in-kernel-of-creation-v2.html
Edited January 5, 2025
Christ heard Mary’s heart beating – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/christ-heard-marys-heart-beating-v2.html
Edited January 4, 2025
Their hearts beating together – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/their-hearts-beating-together-v2.html
January 4, 2025
Nine months within Mary
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-within-mary.html
January 4, 2025
Conscious of His divinity
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/conscious-of-his-divinity_4.html
Edited January 3, 2025
Constrained by His flesh – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/constrained-by-his-flesh-v2.html
Based on #Philippians2
January 1, 2025
a tear in the fabric of time - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-tear-in-fabric-of-time-2.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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

The incarnation - v2

in the moment of miracle,
the epiphany of conception,
time changed forever,
light entered the world...
 
the indwelling of Christ
within the well of her body
the incarnation, the miracle,
the coming of our Savior…
 
an instant, a flash, a moment,
infinity joining creation,
a schism, a tear in the fabric,
in time, for all time…
 
the indwelling of Christ
within the well of her body
the incarnation, the miracle,
the coming of our Savior…
 
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Edited January 16, 2025
The incarnation - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-incarnation-v2.html
Edited January 16, 2025
Nine months before the manger – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-before-manger-v4.html
Based on Luke1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm139:13-16
Based on John8:59
Based on John8:48-59
Based on Luke1:39-45
Based on Philippians2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John1:1-3
Based on John1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
January 5, 2025
was it the light John spoke of
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/was-it-light-john-spoke-of.html
Edited January 5, 2025
in the kernel of creation – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/in-kernel-of-creation-v2.html
Edited January 5, 2025
Christ heard Mary’s heart beating – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/christ-heard-marys-heart-beating-v2.html
Edited January 4, 2025
Their hearts beating together – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/their-hearts-beating-together-v2.html
January 4, 2025
Nine months within Mary
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-within-mary.html
January 4, 2025
Conscious of His divinity
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/conscious-of-his-divinity_4.html
Edited January 3, 2025
Constrained by His flesh – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/constrained-by-his-flesh-v2.html
Based on #Philippians2
January 1, 2025
a tear in the fabric of time - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-tear-in-fabric-of-time-2.html
January 1, 2025
the sentience of Christ
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-sentience-of-christ.html
January 1, 2025
Drafted December 28, 2024
He humbled himself – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/he-humbled-himself-2.html
December 26, 2024
Eternal God donned human flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/12/eternal-god-donned-human-flesh.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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

The incarnation

the indwelling of Christ

within the well of her body

the incarnation, the miracle,

the coming of our Savior…

an instant, a flash, a moment,

infinity joining creation,

a schism, a tear in the fabric,

in time, for all time…

the indwelling of Christ

within the well of her body

the incarnation, the miracle,

the coming of our Savior…

-----

January 16, 2025

The incarnation

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-incarnation.html

Edited January 16, 2025
Nine months before the manger – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-before-manger-v4.html
Based on Luke1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm139:13-16
Based on John8:59
Based on John8:48-59
Based on Luke1:39-45
Based on Philippians2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John1:1-3
Based on John1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
January 5, 2025
was it the light John spoke of
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/was-it-light-john-spoke-of.html
Edited January 5, 2025
in the kernel of creation – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/in-kernel-of-creation-v2.html
Edited January 5, 2025
Christ heard Mary’s heart beating – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/christ-heard-marys-heart-beating-v2.html
Edited January 4, 2025
Their hearts beating together – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/their-hearts-beating-together-v2.html
January 4, 2025
Nine months within Mary
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-within-mary.html
January 4, 2025
Conscious of His divinity
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/conscious-of-his-divinity_4.html
Edited January 3, 2025
Constrained by His flesh – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/constrained-by-his-flesh-v2.html
Based on #Philippians2
January 1, 2025
a tear in the fabric of time - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-tear-in-fabric-of-time-2.html
January 1, 2025
the sentience of Christ
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-sentience-of-christ.html
January 1, 2025
Drafted December 28, 2024
He humbled himself – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/he-humbled-himself-2.html
December 26, 2024
Eternal God donned human flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/12/eternal-god-donned-human-flesh.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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

Nine months before the manger – v4

To understand time, eternity, the infinite, God, history,
power in Christ's decision to submit, to descend into the finite,
nine months before the manger, the arc of the cosmos bent,
not a line, a ray or tangent striving toward infinity—
but eternity carving the intimate singularity, life,
a new axis where time and timelessness fused as one...
 
Not a fissure, not chaos breaking the frame, in a flash,
shattering the line between us and God, a twinkling,
but an intersection, an unyielding point, a promise—
a tear, yes, but a joining also, melding, a melting together,
where the infinite wove itself into creation, a thread,
where life began anew, a new continuum started...
 
Time folded, shifted, rippled in this moment,
not outward as a wave but inward, into flesh,
melding, transforming history, every future,
changed forever in a blazing instant, a burst,
eternity, once vast and formless, ephemeral,
clay in the vessel of His mother Mary’s womb...
 
Nine months before the manger, Christ’s birth,
a tear in the fabric of time, the veil between
eternal God and man, in this child growing,
a moment that defies comprehension, faith,
where the infinite became mortal, finite,
and the finite carried all of infinity...
 
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Edited January 16, 2025
Nine months before the manger – v4
 
Incorporating suggested edits by Bohdana Paievska
Based on Luke1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm139:13-16
Based on John8:59
Based on John8:48-59
Based on Luke1:39-45
Based on Philippians2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John1:1-3
Based on John1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
January 5, 2025
was it the light John spoke of
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/was-it-light-john-spoke-of.html
Edited January 5, 2025
in the kernel of creation – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/in-kernel-of-creation-v2.html
Edited January 5, 2025
Christ heard Mary’s heart beating – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/christ-heard-marys-heart-beating-v2.html
Edited January 4, 2025
Their hearts beating together – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/their-hearts-beating-together-v2.html
January 4, 2025
Nine months within Mary
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/nine-months-within-mary.html
January 4, 2025
Conscious of His divinity
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/conscious-of-his-divinity_4.html
Edited January 3, 2025
Constrained by His flesh – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/constrained-by-his-flesh-v2.html
Based on #Philippians2
January 1, 2025
a tear in the fabric of time - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-tear-in-fabric-of-time-2.html
January 1, 2025
the sentience of Christ
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-sentience-of-christ.html
January 1, 2025
Drafted December 28, 2024
He humbled himself – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/he-humbled-himself-2.html
December 26, 2024
Eternal God donned human flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/12/eternal-god-donned-human-flesh.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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

For just today – v2

I fall into prayer, Lord,
in praise, in worship,
I seek Your face, God,
to feel You with me…

Not for eternity,
for the future,
For just today,
I seek You, Lord…

Walk with me, oh God,
lift me up, oh Lord,
For I am broken,
I need Your love…

Not forever, eternity, Lord,
though that is my wish, truly,
For today, right now,
I trust fully in You…

‐---‐--
edited January 16, 2025
For just today – v2

#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4

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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, prayer, faith, regeneration,

 

#poetry #God #Christ #prayer #faith

Transparent - v2

I want to live my life transparent,
to admit my scars, my stains,
to be fully, totally, honest,
to free me of their power
their control over my life…
 
I want to be transparent,
to be open, brutally honest,
to be a witness to God's grace,
God's love for every prodigal,
everyone broken like me...
 
I strive to be more transparent,
the truth of my sins, my failing,
with every word I offer, my words,
so that others will find peace,
living their lives transparent too…

‐---‐--
Edited January 16, 2025
Transparent – v2
 
&
January 16, 2025
For just today
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/for-just-today.html
#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4
&
Edited January 16, 2025
A gift of life – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-gift-of-life-2-v2.html
Summer of 2003
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

A mission of love – v2

A mission of love, of redemption,
His love, His life for us, sinners,
God sent His Son, but Christ chose
to descend, to come to heal us
to redeem us, to life, to live,
to bring us hope, redemption,
to bring us eternal life…
 
A mission of love, of salvation,
when Christ entered creation
a schism in time, a cleave, a split,
a tear in the fabric, a flash, light,
that singular moment, conception,
when Christ brought us salvation,
through His life, His choice of the cross…
 
=====================
Edited January 16, 2025
A mission of love – v2
 
January 15, 2025
A mission of love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-mission-of-love.html
John 3:16-17
January 14, 2025
Edited/renamed A schism in time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-schism-in-time.html
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

A gift of life – 2 – v2

 
Surely You were with me, beside me,
on that day in that parking lot
a schism of time, a moment,
that changed my life forever,
when You protected me,
when You saved my life…
 
A gift of life You gave me, precious,
bringing me back to my faith, to You,
falling in tears in humble prayer,
for that I am eternally grateful
Father God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
in You alone I have life…
 
=====================
Edited January 16, 2025
A gift of life – 2 – v2
 
January 15, 2025
A gift of life - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-gift-of-life-2.html
Summer of 2003
Edited January 16, 2025
A schism in time – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-schism-in-time-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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, salvation, redemption, grace, love, protection,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #salvation #redemption #grace #love #protection

A schism in time – v2

A schism in time, forever,
a split, a cleave, a point,
a tear in the fabric
a moment of creation…
 
Life changing in a flash,
in that vital instant,
the world different
in that second
that infinitesimal
fraction of time…
 
God entered creation
in flesh, as a mortal,
in a blessed kernel
Light came to earth…
 
=====================
Edited January 16, 2025
A schism in time – v2
 
January 14, 2025
In a schism of time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/in-schism-of-time.html
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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.
 
==================
Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

For just today

I fall into prayer, Lord,
in praise, in worship,
I seek Your face,
to feel You with me.

Not for eternity,
for the future,
For just today,
I seek You, Lord.

Walk with me,
lift me up, Lord,
For I am broken,
I need Your love.

Not forever, Lord,
though that is my wish, truly,
For today, right now,
I trust in You.

‐---‐--
January 16, 2025
For just today
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/for-just-today.html
#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4
&
January 15, 2025
A mission of love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-mission-of-love.html
John 3:16-17
&
January 15, 2025
A gift of life - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-gift-of-life-2.html
Summer of 2003
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, prayer, faith, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #prayer #faith

transparent

wanting to live my life transparent
to be fully, totally honest,
to admit my scars, my stains,
to free me of their power..
 
wanting to be transparent,
to be open, honest,
to be a witness to God's grace,
God's love for every prodigal...

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January 15, 2025
Transparent
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/transparent.html
&
January 16, 2025
For just today
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/for-just-today.html
#Psalm23
#Psalm68:19
#LordsPrayer
#Matthew6:9-13
#Luke11:1-4
&
January 15, 2025
A mission of love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-mission-of-love.html
John 3:16-17
&
January 15, 2025
A gift of life - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-gift-of-life-2.html
Summer of 2003
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

Fearing less and Striving more - v2

Fearing less and striving more
grabbing hold of my future
a new year’s resolution, a promise,
to be transparent, to be honest,
a prayer I make to myself…
 
Knowing my history, my struggles,
my pain, my bad choices,
but not letting them chain me,
a promise in the turning,
to rise on this new page…
 
Fearing less and striving more,
a promise I make to myself,
a challenge to my spirit,
but one I cannot fail,
as I lean into my future…
 
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Edited January 15, 2025
Fearing less and Striving more – v2

Edited January 7, 2025
A new year, a new page – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-new-year-new-page-v2.html
Edited January 7, 2025
A prayer for Ukraine – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-prayer-for-ukraine-v3.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, 2024, and 2025. 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.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer

A mission of love #John3:16-17

A mission of love, of redemption,
His love, His life for us,
God sent His Son but Christ chose
to descend, to come to heal us
to redeem us, to live,
to bring us hope, redemption,
to bring us eternal life…
 
A mission of love, of salvation,
when Christ entered creation
a schism in time, a cleave, a split,
a tear in the fabric of time,
that singular moment, conception,
when Christ brought us salvation,
through His life, His choice of the cross…
 
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January 15, 2025
A mission of love
 
John 3:16-17
January 14, 2025
Edited/renamed A schism in time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-schism-in-time.html
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

A gift of life - 2

Surely You were with me
on that day in that parking lot
a schism of time, a moment,
when You protected me,
when You saved my life…
 
A gift of life You gave me
bringing me back to my faith
for that I am eternally grateful
Father God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
in You I have life…
 
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January 15, 2025
A gift of life - 2
 
Summer of 2003
January 14, 2025
Edited/renamed A schism in time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-schism-in-time.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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, salvation, redemption, grace, love, protection,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #salvation #redemption #grace #love #protection

A schism in time

A schism in time,
a split, a cleave,
a tear in the fabric
a moment of creation,
life changing forever
in that vital instant,
the world different
in that second
that infinitesimal
fraction of time
God entered creation
in a blessed kernel
light came to earth…
 
=====================
January 14, 2025
Edited/renamed A schism in time
 
January 14, 2025
In a schism of time
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/in-schism-of-time.html
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

The Mother of God – v2

Her name is invoked in the fire’s shadow,
praying with the virgin, with our Mother,
in power to steady trembling hands,
a shield of protection we carry with us,
she stands eternally with the wounded
holding fast the grieving, the broken,
Mary, the Mother of God…
 
Remembered for that moment
of hope, of joy, of submission,
changing time forever, conception,
her vessel, Mary, the handmaiden,
a willing child, God’s servant,
in her name we find strength,
Mary, the Mother of God…
 
Called by the angel, she answered—
her courage cradled eternity, the infinite,
her faith opened the path of salvation,
overshadowed, yet steadfast, faithful,
she bore the weight of the world’s hope,
her baby, our Savior, the Christ,
Mary, the Mother of God…
 
Each moment she is beside us, watching,
with Christ, the Spirit, the eternity of God,
our Mother, Mary, the virgin who suffered,
for she knows our journey, our struggle,
with us in the trenches, in the battles,
in the crucible of history, this moment,
Mary, the Mother of God…
 
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Edited January 14, 2025
The Mother of God – v2
 
Edited January 14, 2025
His mother, His daughter – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/his-mother-his-daughter-v2.html
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation, Mary,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation #Mary

A mystery of life – v3

A mystery of life, understanding,
of that moment of holy conception
when the Spirit overshadowed
Mary, that humble servant girl…
 
An inflection point, a cleave, a break,
a split in time, torn forever, vulnerable,
when infinity entered this world
in a singular kernel of life…”
 
A mystery of life, being faithful,
the eternal made mortal,
the conception of Christ,
God here in the flesh…
 
Our understanding of time transformed
forever, a split, a tear in the fabric,
a radical truth, light, hidden,
within her virgin womb…
 
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Edited January 14, 2025
A mystery of life – v3
 
Based on Luke1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm139:13-16
Based on John8:48-59
Based on Luke1:39-45
Based on Philippians2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation, Mary,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation #Mary

In a schism of time

In a schism of time,
a moment of creation,
life-changing forever
in that vital instant,
the world different
in that second
that infinitesimal
fraction of time
when God entered creation…
 
=====================
January 14, 2025
In a schism of time
 
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation

The Mother of God

A name important, with power,
recognizing her station, her standing,
in human history, in life itself,
a moment changing time forever,
the vessel, the handmaiden,
the willing child, the servant,
Mary, the Mother of God…
 
Called by the angel for a holy calling,
overshadowed by the Spirit,
the eternal entering time,
so much mystery, beyond
understanding, comprehension,
in her name, in her title,
Mary, the Mother of God…
 
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January 14, 2025
The Mother of God
 
Edited January 14, 2025
His mother, His daughter – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/his-mother-his-daughter-v2.html
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation, Mary,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation #Mary

A mystery of life – v2

A mystery of life, understanding,
of that moment of conception
when the Spirit overshadowed
that humble servant girl…
 
An inflection point, a cleave, a break,
a split, a change in time forever,
infinity entered the world
in a kernel of life…
 
A mystery of life, being faithful,
the eternal made mortal,
the conception of Jesus,
God here in the flesh…
 
Our understanding of time changed
forever, a split, a tear in the fabric,
a radical truth, light, hidden,
within her virgin womb…
 
=====================
Edited January 14, 2025
A mystery of life – v2
 
January 13, 2025
A mystery of life
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-mystery-of-life.html
Based on Luke1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm139:13-16
Based on John8:48-59
Based on Luke1:39-45
Based on Philippians2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation, Mary,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation #Mary

His mother, His daughter – v2

His mother, His daughter,
the willing vessel, the handmaiden,
the one chosen, anointed,
consecrated by God,
the mother of our Savior,
the Babe in the manger,
the man who climbed the cross,
the One now seated on His throne…
 
His mother, His daughter,
His first love, His first disciple,
an intimacy with Mary
sharing, their hearts beating
in the womb, on the cross,
an ongoing conversation
from conception until her death
to her rising to Him in heaven…
 
His mother, His daughter,
what a mystery to ponder,
the dual nature of their lives,
the cord and the vine, feeding,
sharing, mortality, eternity, life,
what a burden, what a calling,
the handmaiden, willing vessel,
the risen Mother of God…
 
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Edited January 14, 2025
His mother, His daughter – v2
 
Based on Luke 1:46-55, The Magnificat
Based on Psalm 139:13-16
Based on John 8:48-59
Based on Luke 1:39-45
Based on Philippians 2:5-11
Based on Genesis 1:26
Based on John 1:1-18
Based on I Am statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John
 
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, and 2025. 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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Poetry, God, Christ, incarnation, Mary,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #incarnation #Mary

We have made our choice – v3

In a state of war, of devastation,
a moment of reflection, of clarity,
one nation, one people, a democracy,
speaking to the whole world…
 
“We have made our choice,”
his words of defiance, of resolve,
on the cusp, the start of a new year,
continuation of war, of invasion…
 
He made a statement for his nation
no matter what others may choose
standing defiant before the aggressor
while the missiles still rain down…
 
“We have made our choice”,
even if our friends grow weary
we will regain our ground, our land,
we will not back down, united,
“as long as we have breath”…
 
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Edited January 13, 2025
We have made our choice – v3
 
Edited January 18, 2023
We have made our choice – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/01/we-have-made-our-choice-v2.html
January 18, 2023
We have made our choice
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/01/we-have-made-our-choice.html
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmyrto Kuleba
Interview by Mary Louise Kelly
On NPR’s Consider This
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1149167871
 
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, and 2025. 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.
 
Poetry, Ukraine, America, NATO, EU, Russia, war, aggression, resolve, choice, Dmyrto Kuleba,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #DmyrtoKuleba