Saturday, May 25, 2013

perseverance produces character


we fight through the struggle
because God is with us
the Spirit strengthening our hearts
knowing perseverance produces character
our lives guided, we are led
by the Spirit, abiding
knowing the love of God
sure of our future


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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

suffering produces perseverance


we do not complain
we trust in God
because He is with us
the Spirit within
God can comfort
uplift and steel us
we know God will provide
all of our needs
suffering produces perseverance
sticking through, to finish
the race set before us
the path of our lives
God here with us
the Spirit abiding
safe in God’s loving arms
peace in the storms



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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we rejoice in our suffering


we do not weep with sorrow
we do not curse God
we rejoice in our suffering
trusting in the Lord
God will provide
God’s Spirit abiding
we can count on the promise
we shall surely live


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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God


we rejoice, are joyful
in the hope of the glory of God
to walk in the garden one day
our hope to be restored
we rejoice, sing God’s praises
for the coming of the Son
for the Spirit guiding, within us
leading us safely home



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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we stand on that grace


in the light of God
in the love divine
we stand on that grace
on the gift of Christ
dying for us
rising from the grave


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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we stand in this grace


we stand in this grace
in the love of God
for we could not stand on our works
in the judgment, the storm
we stand in this grace
in the love of God
healing our brokenness
in God we are restored


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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

gained access by faith


we have gained access by faith
able to approach God
healed by Christ’s sacrifice
restored by his love
we come to the Lord
assured of Christ’s victory
the Spirit guiding our steps
in our journey of faith



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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

peace with God through Christ


nothing I can do as a human
my clay too weak
we are at peace with God
through Jesus, the Christ
He alone was faithful
abiding by God’s law
yet he became our sacrifice
giving us his all



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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Justified through Faith


we are justified through faith
our belief in the Christ
who suffered and died
who rose from the dead
by faith, not by works,
we are brought close to God
through the curtain of Christ
we are raised, reborn



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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

engender hope


raise your voices
engender hope
in others in the faith
in those who would follow
lives downstream from us
looking to us, older
those who have gone before
as we do to the disciples
who stood long ago


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May 25, 2013
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 25, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Romans 5:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 24, 2013
read May 25, 2013
&
Psalm 8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
May 20, 2013 to May 26, 2013
“God’s Wisdom, Hope, and Promise”
by Laurence Hull Stookey
for May 23, 2013
read May 23, 2013


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,390+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

June Morning – v2


Dawn on my lake
The world is still.
Water like a mirror.
Land and water blur.
Bold bright colors in morning light.

Steam rises from the still surface
In wisps and swirls, gossamer
Soon to evaporate in the warming air.

Birds and I stir
Ready to face a new day.
Above a chorus
Joins my world.

A flock of Canadian geese
A squadron of at least
Twenty-five land off the point.
A great splash,
Squawking and trumpeting
Their arrival.

Tea on the porch
Soaking it in,
wonder of God’s creation.
Oops, time for work.


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edited January 7, 2016
June Morning – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
Edited May 25, 2013
“June Morning – v2”
posted 2/17/04
written June 8, 2000 9:53pm
“June Morning”
about morning in the summer of 2000
Swains Lake
Barrington, NH


All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Place Where We Belong – v2


We needing that community
that sense of family, welcome;
we all need that comfort
a place where we belong

We are ever seeking
but God is right by our side;
He is our place of safety
the rock where we are secure

In God, in community,
in the faith we share here;
all of us are welcome,
all of us family


Edited May 25, 2013
“A Place Where We Belong – v2”
January 29, 2011
“A Place Where We Belong”
John 14:1-3 (The Message Bible)
Posting: “Welcome One and All”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 28, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fragrance of their colors – v2


pungent, sweet, decay
giving up their color,
an aerosol of autumn
deep, rich aroma

maples leaves fallen
almost like ripe tomatoes
their colors dripping, urgent
giving off fragrance
in the wet fall morning

offering up for our pleasure
in their appointed season;
a whisper of springtime
of our planting in the soil


Edited May 25, 2013
“Fragrance of their colors – v2”
October 14, 2011
“Fragrance of their colors”


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

filled with the Spirit - 2


Peter almost spitting the words
alive, vibrating, emboldened
changed as we all were
filled with the Spirit
give heavenly power

We stood with him
alive as he was now
wanting to shout,
to gather them in
that they would know the Lord


new poem May 25, 2013
“filled with the Spirit”
May 25, 2013
“spoke with bold urgency”
Pentecost Sunday
Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”
Acts 2:1-21
Joel 2:28-32
John 14:15-17 (CEB)
Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)
Message for Children
and sermon “Flame On!”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 19, 2013
Eighth Sunday of Easter
Pentecost Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

listen carefully


this is life or death
the Spirit moving within me
leading me to speak
listen carefully
all you who believe
God have imparted upon me
the prophet’s ancient word
the time have come for fulfillment
Joel’s words of grace
God living among us
changing the world within
the heaven will proclaim
our sons and daughters will prophesy
the day of the Lord coming
is soon, it is nigh

May 25, 2013
Pentecost Sunday
Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”
Acts 2:1-21
Joel 2:28-32
John 14:15-17 (CEB)
Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)
Message for Children
and sermon “Flame On!”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 19, 2013
Eighth Sunday of Easter
Pentecost Sunday
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,380+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

spoke out with bold urgency


the Spirit filling their lungs, their lives
steeled for the work to come
standing before them
the gathering throng
speaking with power
Peter spoke with bold urgency
the words of the ancient prophets
the time soon to begin
when the prophet’s words come to life
the day of the Lord’s return
the waiting, in expectancy
the hope welling up within
feeling the urgency of the moment
to turn the hearts of men



May 25, 2013
Pentecost Sunday
Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”
Acts 2:1-21
Joel 2:28-32
John 14:15-17 (CEB)
Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)
Message for Children
and sermon “Flame On!”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 19, 2013
Eighth Sunday of Easter
Pentecost Sunday


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Before the Day of the Lord arrives


we will see wonders,
we will see signs
we will prophesy,
we will dream
the Spirit empowering
giving us sight
life in the journey
heading for life


May 25, 2013
Pentecost Sunday
Worship Theme: “Holy Spirit”
Acts 2:1-21
Joel 2:28-32
John 14:15-17 (CEB)
Romans 8:14-17 (CEB)
Call to Worship (Psalm 104:33-34 (CEB))
Unison Prayer (Prayer to the Holy Spirit (UMH 329))
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 Acts 2:1-21)
Message for Children
and sermon “Flame On!”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 19, 2013
Eighth Sunday of Easter
Pentecost Sunday

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 23,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.