Saturday, February 04, 2012

in solitude to pray

even Jesus
the Son of the Father
precious little time
here on the earth
even Jesus
seeking silence
in solitude to pray
to draw closer to God



February 4, 2012
Mark 1:35-39
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 4, 2012
read February 4, 2012

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Evangelizing widely

Christ did not want to become rooted
not staying in one place
bound to one people
Christ preached widely
moving about
evangelizing throughout
the whole region
sharing God’s message
the kingdom drawn near


February 4, 2012
Mark 1:35-39
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 4, 2012
read February 4, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Power over the voices

Christ displaying power
power over the voices
those which would destroy
that would attack his holy name
We have a protector
a God who watches over us
He will be that rock, that shelter
against the stormy blast


February 4, 2012
Mark 1:29-34
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 3, 2012
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Power over the demons

Early in ministry
walking with the first disciples
still close to the waters
not far from the seas
Christ healing a man
possessed by demons
power over the demons
proof of authority.


February 4, 2012
Mark 1:29-34
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 3, 2012
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to keep his secret

Christ silenced the demons
to keep his secret
in control of the time
to reveal his identity
not letting the demons
the minions of Satan
decide when to review
his person, his face


February 4, 2012
Mark 1:29-34
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 3, 2012
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He Silenced the Demons


Christ healing the broken
he silenced the demon
cast out from the person
wracked with their presence
the voices within him
letting go of his life
the Savior speaking
silencing the demons
casting them out.



February 4, 2012
Mark 1:29-34
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 3, 2012
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

that seek to destroy us

You know the world Lord
the dangers it holds
we pray for your presence
your protection
Silence the demons
that seek to destroy us
cast them to the shadows
while we walk in your light


February 4, 2012
Mark 1:29-34
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 3, 2012
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Silence the Demons

Lord, I know your power
your authority in life
to cast out the demons
to silence their voice

Silence the demons
the ones who would hurt me
lift up me from the ground
the fit of their leaving


February 4, 2012
Mark 1:29-34
Mark 1:39-39
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 3, 2012
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,400+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He binds up their wounds

God heals the brokenhearted
He binds up their wounds
his word alone a balm
his touch to bring healing
Our fears assuaged
our doubts cast away
walking with our Savior
each and every day


February 4, 2012
Psalm 147:3
Psalm 147:1-11
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=3&year=2012
for February 3, 2012
“God’s Mosaic”,
by Lou Ann Stewart
read February 3, 2012

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He Heals the brokenhearted

God heals the brokenhearted
those in distress
offering kindness
his holiness
Life different
when we walk with him
healed, redeemed
raised from our prison
our chains cast off
walking with a purpose
in the way of the cross


February 4, 2012
Psalm 147:3
Psalm 147:1-11
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=3&year=2012
for February 3, 2012
“God’s Mosaic”,
by Lou Ann Stewart
read February 3, 2012

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He assigns each star a name


In the canvas of the heavens
the shimmering light
the hand of the creator
setting each to right

He assigns each star a name
in the whole cosmos
loving us richly
holding us closely,
in his loving hand



February 4, 2012
Psalm 147:4
Psalm 147:1-11
Psalm 147:3
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=3&year=2012
for February 3, 2012
“God’s Mosaic”,
by Lou Ann Stewart
read February 3, 2012


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Praise is Fitting


Praise is fitting
for our Creator, our God
able to fix us
to heal beating hearts
God, our Maker,
our Savior, our life
let us walk
in his love, his light.



February 4, 2012
Psalm 147:1
Psalm 147:1-11
Psalm 147:3
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=3&year=2012
for February 3, 2012
“God’s Mosaic”,
by Lou Ann Stewart
read February 3, 2012


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Something beautiful - 2

God making something beautiful
from our lives, our situations
something beautiful
from what has already been broken
stitching the pieces,
gluing the shards of our lives
the potter redeeming
putting all of this to right.


February 4, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11
Psalm 147:3
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=3&year=2012
for February 3, 2012
“God’s Mosaic”,
by Lou Ann Stewart
read February 3, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Not Stopping Judas

What it means to love
to love as Christ loves us
not stopping Judas
the betrayer into the night
Loving others who don’t deserve this
who have actively done you wrong
loving them unconditionally
though they wish you harm



February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


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Letting Judas Betray Him

Christ could have stopped him
denying the betrayer exit
yet loving us enough
Letting Judas betray him

Christ came for this purpose
to fulfill the law, the prophets
come to save his people
to become the sacrifice

This is what he means
to love as he loves us
to give ourselves
to those who are unworthy

Christ let Judas go
even with Satan within him
out into the night
to bring the leaders to him

Christ did not hold back
he did not deny the plan, fulfillment
we are to love as he loved
this is his new commandment.


February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

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As He Loves

Not to merely love one another
as we love ourselves
to put on the fabric, garment
to put on the love of God

To love as he loves
spoken on the night of his betrayal
letting the betrayer leave
Satan into the night

Christ saying something important
why this was a new commandment
to love not just as we would love
but to love as God loves us


February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Loving us enough to let us kill him

Maybe if we can put the pieces together
if we can face our sin
what Christ meant to love one another
our neighbors as ourselves
to love as he loved us
to let the betrayer go
knowing what was to come
loving God so

Loving us enough to let us kill him
atoning for all of our sin
becoming the lamb, submissive
climbing the cross for us
taking on our stain
the bile of our wickedness
drinking of that cup
loving us that much


February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Why is this a new command


Christ in the upper room
after Satan left
asking them to love
a fateful new command

Why is this a new command
the law says to love
to love our sovereign God
our neighbors as ourselves

Context what this is about
from whom the command spoken
the Son of God, the Lamb
on the night of his betrayal



February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Love, as Christ loved

Not to love
but to love as Christ loved
to offer our all
submissive to God’s plan
knowing pain was to come
letting Judas go
fulfilling the will of God
loving us that much


February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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the quality of our love

The ancient law
to love one another
yet the quality of our love
to love as Christ did
as Christ loves us
to love us enough
to let the betrayer leave
Satan into the dark
to let God’s plan
be fulfilled that night


February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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After Satan had left them

The eleven remaining
after Satan had left them
sent into the darkness by Jesus
faithful to God’s plan

How we are to love
sacrificially, like Jesus
loving our neighbors completely
giving up our lives

Not that we should love
this was the ancient law
how we are to love
the covenant of blood.



February 4, 2012
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,910+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

How we should love


Not that we should love
this was no new commandment
ancient words, the love
handed down by Moses

What was new, important
making this a new commandment
to love our neighbors as ourselves
to love them all like Jesus



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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As I have loved you - 2

How we are to love
not that we should love
the ancient words, written down
the law, unchanging

A new command to us
not that we should love
but how we are to love
as Christ loved us


February 4, 2012
John 13:31
John 13:34
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Gloried because he let Judas go

Christ glorified
the Father with him
because he let Judas go
to fulfill his purpose
the journey, the cross
beginning with the betrayal
the betrayer lost
but we are raised with Jesus
because he let Judas go
leaving the upper room
to the leaders, to betray him
on that Passover eve.


February 4, 2012
John 13:31
John 13:34
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Glorified, according to God’s plan

Christ was glorified
the Father in Him
life changing forever
faithful to God’s plan
submitting to the moment
casting the devil out
to fulfill God’s holy purpose
the betrayal that night
the die cast, broken
the world to be put to right.


February 4, 2012
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,390+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

What would the others have done

Perhaps the ambiguity helpful
for God’s holy purpose
that the others did not know the betrayer
until Christ gave him the morsel

What would the others have done
if they were aware it was Judas
how would they have reacted
to the betrayer walking beside them


February 4, 2012
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

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Was it through tears of sadness


Speaking to Judas, Satan within him
the Messiah at that moment
casting the betrayer out
yet not sending him away
with a curse, malevolent,
merely saying go if you must,
but go, do this quickly.

Was it through tears of sadness
was there a moment of trepidation
did Christ send him out into the night
fearing what would come
or was he confident, purposeful
glad the die was cast
for God’s purpose to be revealed.



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,390+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

What did Christ’s voice sound like


In the words spoken to Judas
sending him into the night
was there joy, resignation
was there relief at the coming
that the time finally was now
was there sadness in heaven
that the Devil had won somehow



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,390+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

only a willing heart

The inclusion of Judas
with them in the upper room
the language of the Savior
in calling them the chosen
all twelve of them chosen
by the Christ to walk with him
yet one of them to betray him
to give in to the devil
to turn his back on Christ
only a willing heart
to redeem us from the dust
that is why he could claim them chosen
when one of them was lost.


February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Christ did not shun Judas

What does this say about God
about his Son, Jesus,
what does it say about love
that Christ did not shun Judas

Christ, fully human,
yet totally divine,
knew before he was born
that Judas would betray him

Speaking of this publicly,
before the upper room
yet not naming the betrayer
letting the steps unfold

Christ did not shun Judas
allowing him free will
though he had chosen him
given the right to kill


February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Jesus didn’t send him away


Foreshadowing the upper room
when other disciples bled away
Jesus didn’t send him away
allowing the betrayer to stay

Christ spoke of the one
that one of them would betray him
yet he didn’t send him away
he kept Judas close beside him



February 4, 2012
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Satan entered him


Satan entered Judas
acknowledging betrayal
accepting the sacrifice, the bread
given to him by Jesus
Satan entered Judas
cast out by Jesus
go, do quickly,
go and do what you must


February 4, 2012
John 13:27
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Many disciples left Jesus

An earlier moment in scripture
in the telling of betrayal
Christ already knew
speaking about the betrayer.
Many disciples left Jesus
many bled away
the twelve remaining, including
the one who would betray him this day


February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Was there a hush in heaven


As the Devil/Judas left them
closing the door behind them
the eleven only with Jesus
in the upper room
The events soon upon them
in moments before he began speaking
was there a hush in heaven
was the a gasp upon the heights



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Acted out in silence


Christ gave him the morsel
and Satan entered Judas
no words were exchanged
in the midst of transformation
Only Christ spoke then,
“what you must do, do quickly”,
Satan/Judas left immediately
all this acted out in silence.



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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Was Christ speaking to Judas

Once Judas had eaten
taking the bread Christ offered
is this the bread
the other gospels speak of
Was Christ speaking to Judas
the one who had followed
one of the twelve he had chosen
his disciples in this journey
Could he reach him
after the Devil entered
was this truly Judas
who went into the night
Christ said to go,
to go quickly if you must
was he speaking to Judas
or did he send the Devil out


February 4, 2012
John 13:27
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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To whom was Christ speaking


The scriptures say the devil
entered into Judas
when Christ gave him the bread
the morsel dipped in oil
To whom was Christ speaking
when he said to go quickly
was he speaking to Judas
or was he speaking to the Devil



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Was Christ speaking to the Devil

When the words were spoken
what you must do, do quickly
was Christ speaking to Judas
or was he speaking to the devil
Knowing what he knew
how Judas had seen the leaders
how money have been exchanged
for Judas to betray him
As Christ gave him the morsel
the bit of the bread
the Devil entered Judas
prepared to do his work
Christ said to go,
to go quickly into the night
to enter the darkness quickly
to do what he must do
But was then speaking
to his disciple, to Judas
or was the Son speaking
to the Devil, fallen angel,
to the prince of darkness


February 4, 2012
John 13:27
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
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The die was then cast

That night in the upper room
Christ time now come
knowing the betrayer’s heart
the one who was chosen

The die was then cast
Christ’s words the quickening
the devil entering into him
going to the street

Christ called the others
a new commandment, to love others
not as the ancient words
but as He loves us

Letting Judas go out
sending him to go quickly
all to show us love
to be the lamb, the sacrifice

Such was the love he gave us
what he called us to share
to love our neighbor richly
as Christ did for us that night


February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,380+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

From those Christ had chosen

From one of you I have chosen
yet not chosen by God
one of you will betray me
the Son, the Lamb of God
There in the upper room
hard words that Holy Thursday
the last supper eaten
the betrayer leaving their midst
Go, do quickly, what you must do
the die cast, the day begun
the day Christ would die.


February 4, 2012
John 13:18
John 13:21
John 13:27
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Was there silence in the upper room

Two moments of amazement
words of Jesus
one of them would betray him
and go quickly, what you must do
spoken to Judas
was there silence in the upper room
did the earth shift its axis



February 4, 2012
John 13:21
John 13:27
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A hush in the upper room

A silence in the room
gathered for the Passover feast
the words of Jesus
hanging like a weigh
one of them to betray him
yet what did that mean
how could any of us who love him
do anything to hurt our Lord.



February 4, 2012
John 13:21
One of you is going to betray me.
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

One of you will betray me

Those who I have lived with
who I have walked with on this journey
with me by the seaside
leaving their lives behind

One of you will betray me
I know the appointed one
one of you around this table
to betray the Chosen One.


February 4, 2012
John 13:21
One of you is going to betray me.
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,370+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

He foreknew who would betray

The gospels, in retrospect,
showing what Christ foreknew
the Savior, the Messiah
he knew who would betray him
he spoke of this openly
He did not stop the traitor
letting Judas go his own way
Appointed for a purpose
for that purpose faithful
Christ foreknew who would betray him
and he didn’t stand in the way


February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Never told Judas not to betray

Christ could have stopped this
he knew what was to come
he never told them
who was the betrayer, the one
Christ never told Judas
he never said not to betray him
he could silence the demons
had no words of silence that day



February 4, 2012
John 13:27
John 6:70
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,370+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

I know those I have chosen

Christ’s words to them
immediately before betrayal
words echoing earlier words
when others would leave him
I know those I have chosen
numbered by God
knowing too the betrayer
those who would run away
Christ speaking to us
his children some day


February 4, 2012
John 13:18
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,370+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

This Blog, Poetry Where You Live, is 8 years old


Today Poetry Where You Live, www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com is 8 years old. I had written less than 300 poems then. I now am up to 15,370. Thank you God for the words you have blessed me with to share.

As I pray going into bible study time each day, “Lord, please be with me as I spend this time in your Word. I pray that you would give me a message for my heart. And, Lord, if it be your will, please share with me a message for the world.”

And thank you to all who have commented on these poems over the last eight years.

Let me be emptied, let me be filled. As you give me, so should I give.

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,370+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

do it quickly

Jesus exposed,
revealed the betrayer
sending Judas,
from their midst

no more charade
the mask taken away
go now if you must
but do it quickly



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,370+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

What you must do

Christ knowing, Judas knew
aware of his treason
that he would betray
were the coins heavy
hanging from his waistband
did he know the chaos
he would release

Christ let him go,
words of acceptance
what you must do,
not weighed with judgment
resignation, affirming
go now quickly
let it be so.



February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

What you must do, do it quickly

Jesus’ words, spoken to Judas
after awareness, his heart exposed
what you must do, do it quickly
Christ loving us enough
to left Judas go
This moment, as in the garden
the prayers lifted up to God
submission, acceptance
willingly going
Christ choosing
the servant’s way.


February 4, 2012
John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
John 13:31-38
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
John 13:18
John 13:26-30
John 13:27
John 13:31
John 13:34
Luke 10:25-29
Good Samaritan
Leviticus 19:18
John 6:60-71
Many disciples left Jesus
John 6:70
Psalm 41:9
bible study with Jean Anocibar on February 2, 2012
John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes the Disciples
John 13:6
John 13:10
1 John 4:7-21
God’s Love and Ours
Matthew 3:13-15
The Baptism of Jesus
Hebrews 2:5-18
Jesus made fully human
Bible study with Jean Anocibar, January 24, 2012
revisited at start of 2/2/12 study time

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,370+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, February 03, 2012

look around with eyes open

Wonder in creation
the power of God’s love
look around with eyes open
our Father, our God
with us each day
all of our lives
his hand still guiding
the universe, creation
moving in time.



February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the wonder and awe of God

His hand upon creation
with us even still
the echo of the creator
in the rhythm, the motion
the natural laws
his hand to guide us
our Lord over all



February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I fail to thank God for my daily provision

If I am truly honest
aware of myself
failing to acknowledge
the presence of God
his hand upon my living
grace on my life
I fail to thank God
for my daily provision
Your presence in my life.



February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the greatest miracles around us – v2

Creation
(the greatest miracles around us)
not by human hands
but the mind of God
shaped, conjured from nothing
set all in motion, precision
in balance sublime

Creation
the waters, the dome,
the sky above our living
ground, dry land
the boundaries of each portion

God showing us
his love for us in creation
in the order of the universe
the invisible laws
all by the hand of God
beautiful are his works,
miracles in each moment.


February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the greatest miracles around us

Creation
(the greatest miracles around us)
not by human hands
but the mind of God
conjured from nothing
set all in motion
the waters, the dome,
the sky above our living
ground, dry land
the boundaries of each portion
God showing us
his love for us in creation
in the order of the universe
the invisible laws
all by the hand of God
miracles each moment.


February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the glory of God’s might in creation

We sing, too rarely
we down not rise in wonder
singing our praise
your power, your glory
the glory of God’s might
in creation, in wonder
the beauty of your works
your loving hand to form us
all that there is in life
from the beating of the heart
the sky, the lands, the waters
all by your hand, oh God.


February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the beauty of your wonderful work

I apologize, my God
for failing to praise you
so much I cannot comprehend
yet your work all around me

the beauty of your wonderful work
the movement of creation
all that ever was, what is
all to be, because of you



February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God delights in those who fear

The Lord delights
in those who fear him
who are mindful of
his mighty works
who put their hope
in his unfailing love,
who follow, who come
when the Master call them.


February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:11
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He determines the number of stars

God in the heaven,
knowing the stars, the host
he determines the number of stars
and calls them by name
God of creation
creator of all that is
his glory in the heavens
the beauty of his work


February 3, 2012
Psalm 147:4
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for February 1, 2012
read February 1, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,360+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like a skin of the drum

Like a new skin of a drum
pulled into position, new music
the hand of God
stretching the tent of the heavens
over the dome, the foundation
the arc of the heavenly firmament
seeking to show us majesty
the stars across the night sky



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Having trust in our blindness

We can count God
leading us in this journey
In this world of darkness
walking about in blindness
yet sure of your protection
having trust in our blindness
able to rely on God
God here with us
Guiding us as we journey
on our path, set before us
illuminating our steps, our way
even in our blindness
protecting us in holiness
lifting us on wings like eagles.



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Trust in our blindness


In this world of darkness
walking about in blindness
yet trust in our blindness
needing to rely on God
God here with us
guiding us, on our path
illuminating our steps
even in our blindness
wrapping us in holiness.



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

driving into the darkness

in our modern age
perhaps time to change the metaphor
no longer merely walking
into the digital age
a more apt metaphor
driving into the darkness
giving up the wheel
trusting in our Savior


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a glorious destination

The promise for the victors
those who have run the race
faithful to God’s calling
not turning right or left

A glorious destination
eternity with God
focused on his teaching
his love for one and all

We must not give in
accepting when we are weary
lifting up our feet
following the Master’s calling

Faithful to the end
trusting in God’s promise
a glorious destination
for all of our tomorrows.



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the road home

illuminated by his promise
light for the journey
guiding to the narrow path
the road home
in freedom
God showing the way
a light to guide our steps
lifting us up
when we grow tired, weary
there to show us hope
a promise of a future
there to raise us up
on wings such as eagles.


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Through the darkness

On the journey, focused
through the darkness
when we wander
when we are pulled away
lost in our own selves
Through the darkness
on the journey
God’s holy presence
a light to guide our way
to illuminate our path
to guide our stumbling feet.



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

We will have renewed strength

God sees us struggling
he is watching our feet
are we walking on the path
or are we straying in the street
We will have renewed strength
we can soar on eagle’s wings
God will lift us up
he will protect us when we are weary


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Those who hope in the Lord

The promise of strength, of presence
God’s promise of love
those who hope in the Lord
cleaving to his promise
to raise, to lift them up
of whatever age,
as even youth grow tired
hope in the Lord
the source of all that is
hope in the Lord
to soar on eagles’ wings.



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Strength to the weary

Lifting up the believers
those who walk by faith
hands to the plow
shoulders to the wheel
God gives them strength
strength to the weary
those who heed his voice
serving in his world.


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:29
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

moving ahead through the dark

Not knowing our destination
more than the words of faith
trusting in the Father,
a place for us
Moving ahead through the dark
trusting in the Spirit
the living piece of Christ
burning deep within us


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

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A beam of light to guide us

A pillar of fire
a light in the darkness
God leaves for us
a beam of light to guide us
a means to the future
the promise of the Savior
the Spirit burning brightly
to illuminate our way



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God has promised a future

We are to be confident
bold in our living
God has promised a future
if we would follow
a final destination
a place with him above
if we share his message
if we offer his love.



February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,340+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

illuminate my path

illuminate oh Lord
illuminate my path
with the light of your love
your Spirit my guide
Let me be blind
let me lean on you
trusting in your leading
in all I say and do


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 31, 2012
read January 31, 2012
&
Isaiah 40:21-28 (NIV)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like a skin over the foundation – v2

Living fabric of heaven
like a new skin of a drum
pulled into position, taut
by the loving hand of God

Like a skin over the foundation
visible arc of the dome
fastened into position
ringing out God’s love

Shimmering sound
brilliant living colors, stars,
like jewels beyond number
yet God knows each name

Stretched fabric of the cosmos
galaxies, quasars,
all of the heavenly host
set in motion by God.


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like a skin over the foundation

The fabric of the heavens
like a skin of a drum
pulled into position
by the loving hand of God

Like a skin over the foundation
the arc of the dome
fastened into position
ringing out God’s love

Shimmering sound
brilliant living colors
jewels beyond number
yet God knows each name

The fabric of the cosmos
galaxies, quasars,
all of the heavenly host
set in motion by God.


February 3, 2012
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

He stretched the heavens like a canopy – v2

Over the foundations of the living earth
the arc of the dome, the sky, the stillness
God stretched the heavens
living tissue, giving to his hand
like a canopy, with bright colors
shades, and depth, without end
shimmering light, his presence
galaxies, stars beyond number
yet he knows, can name,
each and every one.



February 3, 2012
February 2, 2012
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like a tent stretched over the dome – v3

A living canvas, the heavens
The azure sky, the blackness
space, the fabric,
held by the hand of God
stretched like a skin,
a drum face, new, living tissue,
pulled into alignment
tested for its sound, resonance

Like a tent stretched over the dome
over the firm foundations
brightly painted, stitched together
an arc of the heavens
pure wonder of creation
all of the world, as it should be
placed in position, set in motion
by the word of the creator
created, formed, placed
by the hand of the potter


February 3, 2012
February 2, 2012
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like a tent stretched over the dome – v2

A living canvas, the heavens
The azure sky, the blackness
space, the fabric,
held by the hand of God
stretched like a skin,
a drum face, living tissue,
like a tent stretched over the dome
over the firm foundations
the arc of the heavens
the wonder of creation
all of the world
placed in position, set in motion
by the word of the creator
created, formed
by the hand of the potter


February 3, 2012
February 2, 2012
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,330+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Your watchful care

We know you are with us Lord
we are in your watchful care
hands strong enough to create
the potter of the universe
the maker of all that is
yet hands gentle and loving
like a baby’s kiss



February 2, 2012
Isaiah 40:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012,
“Rediscovering God’s Presence”
by Dion Forsten
scripture and meditation for January 30, 2012
read January 30, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 15,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.