We #believe our #hearts #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith

We believe our hearts,
what we know within our spirits,
not blind like our eyes
that only see the surface...
 
We walk by faith,
Sure, of God’s promise,
We trust, we believe,
with our whole beings...
 
We move forward courageously,
listening to the Spirit,
We live in the present
walking by faith right now...
 
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February 10, 2026
We believe our hearts
 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #John20:29
Based on #2Corinthians5:7
Based on #Psalm139
Quote by Bohdana Pavieska, February 10, 2026
“Just as you trust the wind exists because you see its effects,
faith trusts God’s promises because of who God is, not because you can see the outcome.”
Quote by Bohdana Pavieska, February 10, 2026
“Faith is confident trust in God that treats His promises as present reality,
even when they are not yet visible.”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
February 10, 2026
this present
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/this-present.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #John20:29
Based on #2Corinthians5:7
Based on #Psalm139
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
Quote by Bohdana Pavieska, February 10, 2026
“Faith is confident trust in God that treats His promises as present reality,
even when they are not yet visible.”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
February 10, 2026
Believe God loves us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/believe-god-loves-us.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/when-demons-come-v5.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
January 31, 2025
change comes - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/change-comes-2.html
re:generation, Week 3, Day 4
February 9, 2026
love one another - 4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/love-one-another-4.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 3, “Facing Self-Centeredness.”
January 31, 2025
Sacrifice – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/sacrifice-2.html
re:generation, Week 3, Day 3
January 30, 2025
The Word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-word-logos.html
January 30, 2026
bring order from my chaos
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/bring-order-from-my-chaos.html
Based on #Matthew7:24-27
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
Edited January 30, 2026
Anchored on Your Rock – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/anchored-on-your-rock-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 1, “Get Out of Your Rut.”
 
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 all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith

this present #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #Hebrews11:1 #John20:29 #2Corinthians5:7 #Psalm139

By faith, impossible belief,
Without touching flesh,
We are called to strive
To live in this present
Believing the unseen
The promises of God...
 
Our lives preordained
Shaped before creation
Held in the hands of God
Living not by our eyes
What we can touch
Strive forward by faith...
 
Confident in this present
In this moment in our walk
Leaning into the unseen
The mysteries, hidden,
Trusting God’s promises,
Alive, right now...
 
------
February 10, 2026
this present
 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #John20:29
Based on #2Corinthians5:7
Based on #Psalm139
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
Quote by Bohdana Pavieska, February 10, 2026
“Faith is confident trust in God that treats His promises as present reality,
even when they are not yet visible.”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
February 10, 2026
Believe God loves us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/believe-god-loves-us.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/when-demons-come-v5.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
January 31, 2025
change comes - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/change-comes-2.html
re:generation, Week 3, Day 4
February 9, 2026
love one another - 4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/love-one-another-4.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 3, “Facing Self-Centeredness.”
January 31, 2025
Sacrifice – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/sacrifice-2.html
re:generation, Week 3, Day 3
January 30, 2025
The Word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-word-logos.html
January 30, 2026
bring order from my chaos
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/bring-order-from-my-chaos.html
Based on #Matthew7:24-27
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
Edited January 30, 2026
Anchored on Your Rock – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/anchored-on-your-rock-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 1, “Get Out of Your Rut.”
 
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 all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith

#Believe #God #loves us #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith

Faith in the unseen
Faith to move mountains, 
Believe God loves us
before Creation,
The beginning of time...
 
Trust God's promise, 
His love and protection,
The assurance of our hope
in the One who created
The conviction of things unseen...
 
Hope on our journey, 
Strength in our struggles  
Life in abundance 
as we trust in God, 
Maker of heaven and earth...
 
Joy overflowing 
Even in trials...
Believe in power,
the goodness of God, 
Assurance in our journey 
The conviction of things unseen...
 
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February 10, 2026
Believe God loves us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/believe-god-loves-us.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 4, Day 1, “Faith That God Can Restore You.”
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/when-demons-come-v5.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
January 31, 2025
change comes - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/change-comes-2.html
re:generation, Week 3, Day 4
February 9, 2026
love one another - 4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/love-one-another-4.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 3, “Facing Self-Centeredness.”
January 31, 2025
Sacrifice – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/sacrifice-2.html
Based on #1John4:10-11
re:generation, Week 3, Day 3
January 30, 2025
The Word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-word-logos.html
January 30, 2026
bring order from my chaos
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/bring-order-from-my-chaos.html
Based on #Matthew7:24-27
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
Edited January 30, 2026
Anchored on Your Rock – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/anchored-on-your-rock-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 1, “Get Out of Your Rut.”
 
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 all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith

#God is with you – v2 #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

“Right is on your side”
against the evil of Moscow,
You will be victorious
when, God knows alone…
 
God is with you,
in this fight, in this battle,
the struggle of the ages,
to win your hope for freedom…
 
“Fight, and you will overcome,
God helps you in your struggle.”
Evil will be vanquished...
The sun will surely rise…
 
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Edited February 9, 2026
God is with you – v2
 
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited February 9, 2026
in this fight – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/in-this-fight-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, and a quote from Taras Shevchenko, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus.”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited February 9, 2026
in this fight – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/in-this-fight-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, and a quote from Taras Shevchenko, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus.”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
From his poem, “The Caucasus.”
Edited February 6, 2026
People will live on this earth - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/people-will-live-on-this-earth-v2.html
Based on quote from Shevchenko’s poem, “Neophytes”
"And on the renewed earth / There shall be no enemy, no oppressor /
But there shall be a son, and there shall be a mother /
And there shall be people on the earth"
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html  
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

in this #fight – v2 #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

In this fight, in this moment,
an existential threat before them,
We pray for God’s protection
His presence in this storm…
 
God helps you, God provides,
in the crucible of great struggle,
God speaks, “Fight, I am with you”,
He is with you in this storm…
 
You will prevail, you will overcome
the attacks waged against you,
God fights for you. He is faithful,
He guides you through this storm…
 
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Edited February 9, 2026
in this fight – v2
 
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, and a quote from Taras Shevchenko, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus.”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
From his poem, “The Caucasus.”
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
Edited February 6, 2026
People will live on this earth - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/people-will-live-on-this-earth-v2.html
Based on quote from Shevchenko’s poem, “Neophytes”
"And on the renewed earth / There shall be no enemy, no oppressor /
But there shall be a son, and there shall be a mother /
And there shall be people on the earth"
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

#Drench me, #Lord – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

Flood me with Your mercy, heal me,
Drench me, Lord, wash me
with Your grace, Your forgiveness…
Wash me with the love You pour out
that lifts me, that protects me,
that saves me from my grave…
 
Help me, Lord, to release my chains
the ache of the sins against me,
my resentments, my anger…
Help me to release, to open my hands
clutched around my neighbor’s throat
holding their debts as pearls…
 
Soften me as clay on Your wheel, heal me,
to be open to Your forgiveness…
The debt I can never repay
is the same debt as my neighbor…
Help me to forgive everyone
As You have forgiven me…
 
---------------
Edited February 9, 2026
Drench me, Lord – v2
 
Based on Matthew 18:21-35
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you".
Mark 7:47b
Matthew 20:28
1 John 1:7-9
Mark 11:25
Romans 12:19a
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Sermon, “The Healing of Relationships – Getting/Giving Forgiveness”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
https://northhillschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-8-26-sermon-slides-final.pdf
February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-case-of-first-impression.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, forgiveness,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

#love one another - 4 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

help us see our neighbors

help us decrease ourselves
like John in the wilderness
let them increase
Help us to love one another
as You have loved us…
 
open our hearts to Your calling
help us to turn from ourselves
to see our neighbors as greater
to see the best for them
humbly offering ourselves
as You have loved us…
 
‐---‐--
February 9, 2026
love one another - 4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/love-one-another-4.html
Based on #1John4:10-11
Based on #James4:2
Based on #Matthew22:37-39
Based on #Matthew18:21-35
Based on #John2:30-35
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 3, “Facing Self-Centeredness.”
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/when-demons-come-v5.html
Based on #Ecclesiastes4:9-12
Based on #Romans8:31-39
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
January 31, 2025
change comes - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/change-comes-2.html
Based on #1Corinthians1:5-33
re:generation, Week 3, Day 4
January 31, 2025
Sacrifice – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/sacrifice-2.html
Based on #1John4:10-11
re:generation, Week 3, Day 3
January 30, 2025
The Word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-word-logos.html
January 30, 2026
bring order from my chaos
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/bring-order-from-my-chaos.html
Based on #Matthew7:24-27
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
Edited January 30, 2026
Anchored on Your Rock – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/anchored-on-your-rock-v3.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 2, “Why Should I Read the Bible?”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 1, “Get Out of Your Rut.”
 
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 all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

when the #demons come – v5 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

We are not alone, abandoned,
for God surely is with us,
here to protect, to guide us,
in every step of our life...
 
Pain, fear, temptation, and doubts are lurking,
spirits that stalk us, relentlessly, daily,
minions of the Devil, of Satan,
seeking to separate us from God…
 
Share your struggles, your burdens,
don’t carry your stones alone,
reach out to one another, transparent,
when the demons come…
 
Pain, fear, temptation, and doubts are stalking,
all seek to divide us, destroy us,  to tear us,
fighting against our best interests,
trying to separate us from God…
 
Reach out to your kinsmen, brothers,
When your burdens are too heavy,
God has put them on your path,
to help you carry the load…
 
Pain, fear, temptation, doubts are relentless,
They are part of Satan’s tactics
But our God is forgiving, loving,
Nothing can separate us from God…
 
‐---‐--
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v5
 
Based on #Ecclesiastes4:9-12
Based on #Romans8:31-39
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
(editing version 3)
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/when-demons-come-v4.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
(editing version 1)
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5Edited February 2, 2025
when the demons come – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/when-demons-com-v3.html
Edited February 1, 2025
when the demons come – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/when-demons-come-v2.html
Based on #Ecclesiastes4:9-12
Based on #Romans8:31-39
re:generation, Week 3, Day 5
February 1, 2025
when the demons come
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/when-demons-come_1.html
January 31, 2025
change comes - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/change-comes-2.html
Based on #1Corinthians1:5-33
re:generation, Week 3, Day 4
January 31, 2025
Sacrifice – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/sacrifice-2.html
Based on #1John4:10-11
re:generation, Week 3, Day 3
January 30, 2025
The Word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-word-logos.html
Edited January 30, 2025
anchored on Your rock – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/anchored-on-your-rock-v2.html
Based on #John1
Based on #Matthew7:24-27
re:generation, Week 3, Day 2
 
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 all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace 

when the #demons come – v4 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

pain, fear, temptation, lurking,
the things that stalk us,
schemes of the Devil, of Satan,
that separate us from God…
 
share your burdens, your struggles,
don’t carry your stones alone,
reach out to one another, transparent,
when the demons come…
 
pain, fear, temptation, stalking,
all seek to divide us, destroy us,
fighting against our best selves,
separating us from God…
 
reach out to your kinsmen, brothers,
when burdens are too heavy,
God has put them on your path,
to help you carry the load…
 
pain, fear, temptation, is relentless,
They are part of Satan’s tactics
But our God is forgiving, loving,
Nothing can separate us from God…
 
‐---‐--
Edited February 9, 2026
when the demons come – v4
 
Based on #Ecclesiastes4:9-12
Based on #Romans8:31-39
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5, “Phone A Friend.”
(editing version 1)
February 1, 2025
when the demons come
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/when-demons-come_1.html
Based on #Ecclesiastes4:9-12
Based on #Romans8:31-39
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 3, Day 5
January 31, 2025
change comes - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/change-comes-2.html
Based on #1Corinthians1:5-33
re:generation, Week 3, Day 4
January 31, 2025
Sacrifice – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/sacrifice-2.html
Based on #1John4:10-11
re:generation, Week 3, Day 3
January 30, 2025
The Word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-word-logos.html
Edited January 30, 2025
anchored on Your rock – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/anchored-on-your-rock-v2.html
Based on #John1
Based on #Matthew7:24-27
re:generation, Week 3, Day 2
 
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 all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace

#Drench me, #Lord #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

Flood me with Your mercy, heal me,
Drench me, Lord, wash me,
with Your grace, Your forgiveness…
The love You pour down on me
that saves me from my grave…
 
Help me, Lord, to release my chains
my resentments, my anger…
Help me to open my hands
clutched around my neighbor’s throat
holding their debts as pearls…
 
Soften me as clay on Your wheel, heal me,
to be open to Your forgiveness…
The debt I could never repay
is the same debt as my neighbor…
Help me to forgive…
 
---------------
February 8, 2026
Drench me, Lord
 
Based on Matthew 18:21-34
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you".
Mark 7:47b
Matthew 20:28
1 John 1:7-9
Mark 11:25
Romans 12:19a
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Sermon, “The Healing of Relationships – Getting/Giving Forgiveness”
https://northhillschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-8-26-sermon-slides-final.pdf
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-case-of-first-impression.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, forgiveness,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #forgiveness

a case of first impression #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #law #court

Each of us is sacred
hand-made by the Creator,
Each of us is precious
in the eyes of God…
 
There is no precedent, no roadmap,
There is no recipe to follow…
We are original, a masterpiece,
We each are a one-of-a-kind…
 
Our neural pathways,
How we are wired
is unique to each of us,
a mystery divine…
 
Who we are fully
underneath the surface
is a case of first impression,
crossing sacred ground…
 
Humbly we relate to
one another in this journey
aware only of what we don’t know
the unique path we each take…
 
Untangling the nuance,
mystery within our questions,
We trust God to reveal
what we need in His time…
 
-------
February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

#People will live on this #earth - v2 #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

People will live on this earth,
on this rich black soil,
Life will rise again
like a Kyivan sunrise…
 
The sun will rise over Donbas,
from the west to the east…
War will give way to peace…
Life will spring from this earth…
 
People will live on this earth,
together, as one people, united,
they will sustain each other in recovery,
from the effects of Moskal’s rage…
 
Life will come again,
as her children return home,
exiles from their homeland
will again live on this black soil…
 
People will live on this earth,
this nation will rise victoriously,
Life will be different, forever changed,
but Ukraine will rise again…
 
-------- 
Edited February 6, 2026
People will live on this earth - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/people-will-live-on-this-earth-v2.html
Based on quote from Shevchenko’s poem, “Neophytes”
"And on the renewed earth / There shall be no enemy, no oppressor /
But there shall be a son, and there shall be a mother /
And there shall be people on the earth"
Edited November 24, 2025
the mother and the martyr – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-mother-and-martyr-v5.html
based on the poem, “Neophytes”,
by Taras Shevchenko
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Sitting at the well #Poetry #John4 #livingwater #water #Jacob #Genesis33 #John7 #Jesus #Christ #Messiah,

sitting at the well

offering love to others

living waters of Jesus 

there a Jacob's well...

all the tribes had been there 

before kings, before the schism,

before they were divided 

this holy ground...

washing away the veil

the curtain of the schism 

offering water to her

to seal the ancient breach...

‐------- 

February 6, 2026

Sitting at the well 

Genesis 33:18-20

John 4

John 4:4-26

John 7:37-39

Isaiah 44:3

Isaiah 55:1-2

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. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in this fight #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

In this fight, in this moment,
an existential threat before them,
praying for God’s protection
His presence in the storm…
 
God helps you, God provides,
in the crucible of great struggle,
God speaks, “Fight, I am with you”,
He is with you in the storm…
 
You will prevail, overcome,
the attacks waged against you,
God fights for you, faithful,
He guides you through the storm…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
in this fight
 
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, and Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited November 25, 2025
with blood ever watered – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/with-blood-ever-watered-v3.html
after poem, “with blood ever watered”,
based on the poem, “The Caucasus”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
dedicated to his friend
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

#Taras saw this future - v2 #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

So much a part of Ukraine,

its heart beating within him,

though he was far from her,

He was forever Ukraine...

His words are prophetic, prescient,

Taras saw this future, this moment,

He is the Kobzar, the Prophet,

He foresaw Ukraine’s victory…

He saw, he knew her weakness,

the weakness of her leaders

submitting to the Moskals,

ransoming her legacy, her destiny…

But he foresaw his beloved people,

united in this great struggle,

He foresaw Ukraine’s victory

over Moskal’s horde…

So, sing songs of the Kobzar,

His words a prayer over Ukraina

Rising from war's ashes...

Hope, in her victory…

--------  

Edited February 5, 2026

Taras saw this future - v2

This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026 from Oleksandra Moskalenko,

Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,

on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet, 

someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”

Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,

“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”

Edited October 17, 2024

peace in his spirit – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html 

after poem, “peace in his spirit”, 

based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,

by Taras Shevchenko,

about Maria Markovich

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

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. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

People will live on this earth #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

People will live on this earth,
on this rich black soil,
Life will rise again
like a Kyivan sunrise…
 
The sun will rise over Donbas,
from the west to the east…
War will give way to peace…
Life will spring from this earth…
 
People will live on this earth,
together, as one people, united,
sustaining each other in recovery,
from the effects of Moskal’s terror…
 
Life will come again,
as people return home,
exiles from their homeland
will again plant deep roots…
 
People will live on this earth,
a nation will rise victoriously,
Life will be different, forever changed,
but Ukraine will rise again…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
People will live on this earth
 
Based on quote from Shevchenko’s poem, “Neophytes”
"And on the renewed earth / There shall be no enemy, no oppressor /
But there shall be a son, and there shall be a mother /
And there shall be people on the earth" 
Edited November 24, 2025
the mother and the martyr – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-mother-and-martyr-v5.html
based on the poem, “Neophytes”,
by Taras Shevchenko
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

God is with you #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

“Right is on your side”,
against the evil of Moscow,
You will be victorious
in a time, God knows alone…
 
God is with you,
in the fight, in this battle,
the struggle of the ages,
to win your hope for freedom…
 
“Fight and you will overcome;
God helps you in your fight.”
Evil will be vanquished,
The sun will surely rise…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
God is with you
 
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited November 25, 2025
with blood ever watered – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/with-blood-ever-watered-v3.html
after poem, “with blood ever watered”,
based on the poem, “The Caucasus”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
dedicated to his friend
February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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.
 
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His words were prophetic, prescient,
Taras saw this future, this moment,
He was the Kobzar, the prophet,
He foresaw Ukraine’s victory…
 
He knew her weakness,
the weakness of leaders
submitting to the Moskals,
ransoming her destiny…
 
But he saw his beloved people,
united in this great struggle,
He foresaw Ukraine’s victory
over Moskal’s horde…
 
So, sing songs of the Kobzar,
his words a prayer over Ukraina
rising from the ashes,
hope, in victory…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future

This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026 from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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.
 
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hold each other gently #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

humbly we walk with our brothers,

our sisters on this walk,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We humbly submit,
laying bare the truth
of our walk in this life...
 
We honor our commitment,
our faith in our walk,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We hold the mirror of scripture
before our sisters, our brothers,
but first before ourselves...
 
when we fail, we confess, we repent,
to walk closer to God,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
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Edited/ new name February 2, 2026
hold each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/hold-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
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.
 
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