Saturday, February 28, 2015

we leave that meal free

we come to the table slaves
to the wages of sin, to death;
we sit at the table with them
with the disciples of Christ.
we leave that meal free
from the judgment of God;
Christ’s perfect sacrifice
his body and his blood
paid the way for us.
He gives us new life.

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February 28, 2015
we leave that meal free

February 28, 2015
at that supper
February 28, 2015
at the cross
February 28, 2015
our slavery and deliverance
February 28, 2015
how we became free
February 28, 2015
our most important story
February 28, 2015
we remember our story
February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

at that supper

at that supper
Christ told them
they would desert him
Christ told them
that He would become
the sacrifice, that he
would climb the cross

at that supper
Christ changed the words
the ancient ritual
the words of the Seder
the words of Moses
written in scripture
a new blood covenant

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February 28, 2015
at that supper

February 28, 2015
at the cross
February 28, 2015
our slavery and deliverance
February 28, 2015
how we became free
February 28, 2015
our most important story
February 28, 2015
we remember our story
February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

at the cross

at the cross we are healed
our debt paid
Christ climbed the cross
taking on our stain
the perfect human
full divine, perfect,
paying our price for us
to buy our freedom
at the cross we are healed
restored to God
giving us freedom
to walk beside him
loved while we yet sinned
before we were born.

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February 28, 2015
at the cross

February 28, 2015
our slavery and deliverance
February 28, 2015
how we became free
February 28, 2015
our most important story
February 28, 2015
we remember our story
February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the days are evil – 2 – v4

the days are evil
don’t fool yourself;
you are at risk
the forces against you
from the spiritual realm

not mere mortals
a battle raging
here on the earth;
the days are evil
controlled by Satan
his armies spreading out

we must be vigilant
ever be careful;
you are at risk
the enemy aligned against you
within this walk

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edited February 28, 2015
the days are evil – 2 – v4

edited January 2, 2015
the days are evil – 2 – v3
(merging edits to version 1 and version 2)
edited January 1, 2015
the days are evil – 2 – v2
December 26, 2014
the days are evil - 2
Ephesians 5:15-17
devotion “Choose Wisely”
devotion by Si Robertson
for December 17, 2014
read December 20, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,210+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

our slavery and deliverance

like the Jewish people
in the story of the Passover
their captivity in Egypt
and how God saved them
how God set them free
our slavery to sin
to the wages, death,
since Adam we were convicted
destined for the grave
Christ bought our freedom
the new blood covenant
delivering us from the judgment
that was placed upon us

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February 28, 2015
our slavery and deliverance

February 28, 2015
how we became free
February 28, 2015
our most important story
February 28, 2015
we remember our story
February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

how we became free

we retell the story
the mystery of faith
each time we gather
around the Lord’s Table
we retell the story
how we became free
His body broken,
His blood poured out
for you, for me,
for all humanity
we just have to believe
and submit our will to Him
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
our rock and Redeemer
the Savior who died to save us
to set us free from death.

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February 28, 2015
how we became free

February 28, 2015
our most important story
February 28, 2015
we remember our story
February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

our most important story

as with Passover
for the ancient Jewish people
the story of the Last Supper
Communion, the Eucharist
our most important story
how we became a people
how divergent peoples
became children of God.

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February 28, 2015
our most important story

February 28, 2015
we remember our story
February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Restore me again – v11

You see me down there
You know my pain;
lift me from my pit
my deep anguish
from my struggles, my demons
from the depths I beg You.

Restore me again
I have stumbled
not trusting You enough
listening to the wind;
lift me, I am falling,
sinking beneath the waves.

Save me, Lord, save me
I am bound for the grave.

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edited February 28, 2015
Restore me again – v11

(editing version 3)
edited January 27, 2015
Restore me again – v10
edited January 14, 2015
Restore me again – v9
(editing original again)
edited December 9, 2014
Restore me again – v8
(editing original again)
edited October 16, 2014
Restore me again – v7
(editing original again)
Edited April 22, 2014
Restore me again – v6
(editing original again)
Edited September 20, 2013
Restore me again – v5
(editing original again)
Edited September 13, 2013
Restore me again – v4
(editing original again)
August 29, 2013
Restore me again – v3
(editing original again)
Edited July 30, 2013
“Restore me again – v2”
July 24, 2013
Restore me again
Psalm 85:4-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013
July 22, 2013 to July 28, 2013
“Relationship with the Living God”
by Patricia Wilson
for July 24, 2013
read July 24, 2013
&
Matthew 14:30
Matthew 14:22-33
&
Psalm 85:1-3
Psalm 85:1-13
Psalm 85
Upper Room Disciplines for 2013

July 22, 2013 to July 28, 2013
“Relationship with the Living God”
by Patricia Wilson
for July 23, 2013
read July 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, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

we remember our story

we remember our story
through this meal
through Communion
the Eucharist
when we share in God’s love
we come to the table
as did the disciples
seated with Christ
in the upper room
we each of the same meal
the ritual in scripture
we remember our story
of how Christ redeems us
how His sacrifice saves us
from death for our sins.

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February 28, 2015
we remember our story

February 28, 2015
to become God’s covenant people
February 28, 2015
Jesus invites all humankind
February 28, 2015
God’s liberation of all mankind
Eucharist
Matthew 26:28
Exodus 24:8
Jeremiah 31:31-34
John 15:15
John 13:3-5
Mark 14:12, 22-25
Lenten book study:
Chapter 1. “The Last Supper”
24 Hours That Changed the World
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
other books by Rev. Hamilton studied in Spirit Study groups -
Not A Silent Night
&
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”

All of my poems 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 for usage. See all 36,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.