Saturday, December 29, 2012

follow when he is grown


stay by the manger
our joy of Christmas
in the coming of Christ
but follow when he is grown
out into the world

share the love of Jesus
the Messiah, the Christ
God here with us
come to save us fully
to save us from ourselves


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas



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stay by the manger


stay by the manger
our joy of Christmas
the coming of Christ
his birth in the world
stay by the manger
but stay by Jesus
follow where he leads
out into the world


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas



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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

grow in your faith

grow in your faith
ever closer to Jesus
to the delight of God
our Savior, our Creator
grow in your faith
ever closer to Jesus
walk in his light
follow his example


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas



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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

follow Jesus - 2


follow his ways
the lessons of witness
his life our example
how we should live
what we study
what we discern
follow Jesus
in all that we do


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas

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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

walk beside Jesus


shine in reflection
the glow of the master
our shepherd, our master
Christ’s light to guide us
walk beside Jesus
as did the first disciples
learning from his teachings
all that he gives us


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

pray with Jesus



pray with Jesus
lifting up to God
our concerns, celebrations
our petitions, our fears
pray with Jesus
follow his example
time set apart
quiet, in relations
sure of his answer
giving God our heart


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

study with Jesus


listen to his lessons
the wisdom of the ages
the love of heaven
poured down on us
study with Jesus
our high priest, our savior
the light of God
given unto us


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
http://enumaokoro.com/
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
http://enumaokoro.com/
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
http://enumaokoro.com/
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
http://enumaokoro.com/
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Faithfulness of Hannah, of Mary



Believing, grateful
acting on God’s promise
thankful, praising
God’s presence in their lives
Caring for their children
though given unto God
the faithfulness of Hannah, of Mary
lessons to us all


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sit with Jesus



Sit with Jesus
as Samuel did
at the feet of his master
being taught

Sit with Jesus
our High Priest, our master
to be taught
to share God’s blessing


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December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Light into the Darkness

as at Creation
the Word bringing Light
Light into the darkness
God’s Word alive
in the manger
the stable bed
God’s work of redemption
coming to life
Light into the darkness
casting out the shadows
life from heaven
when Christ came to earth


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December 29, 2012
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas



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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Eternal Word

The Word of God
eternal, over creation
spoken into the world
to redeem all the nations
God’s Word alive
Emmanuel, God with us
the Light of God alive
placed in the manger

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December 29, 2012
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A victor over death


God here with us
life for all people
a victor over death
come to give us freedom

God here with us
the babe in the manger
the Word alive
come to save God’s people


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December 29, 2012
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,990+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A king of creation


a king for eternity
a king of creation
a king for the people
to set them free
a king of creation
a king of love
God’s love for us
written on the Word


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December 29, 2012
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A king is born today



Light from heaven
God, Emmanuel
a king is born today
to set God’s people free

Light from heaven
God, Emmanuel
the hope for God’s people
a king for you and me


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December 29, 2012
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
for December 24, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas


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 21,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.