Changing My Direction – v3

My path not working

of that I am certain;

changing my direction

slowly, slowly,

to the calling of the Lord

Hearing the guidance

of God’s Spirit

trusting in His plan,

but wanting control

far too timid, fearful

Tentatively, unsure

not trusting enough yet;

stepping out in faith,

“here I am, Lord;

fill me, use me.”

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edited July 12, 2015

Changing My Direction – v3

(editing version 2)

edited March 7, 2014

Changing My Direction – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/changing-my-direction-v2.html

Jeremiah 29:11

January 13, 2010

Changing My Direction

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/01/changing-my-direction.html

Proverbs 19:21

Acts 9:1-30

Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,

Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,

“Change Direction”

titles drafted 1/12/2010

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 38,270+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

That Unknown Voice – v2

Letting go of clutter

of the chaos of our lives

seeking God’s always

the warmth of His embrace

Listening ever

in the depth of prayer

for the message to us

that we would go there

That unknown voice calling

whispering on the wind

calling ever to us

for the path God has for us

wanting us to come to Him

to leave our past behind us

to walk in His grace

to let Him be our Shepherd

edited March 19, 2014

That Unknown Voice – v2

September 27, 2011

That Unknown Voice

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2011/09/that-unknown-voice.html

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Letting Go of My Plans

Letting go of my plans

surrendering my will

turning to the calling of God

Using the gifts I have received

for the glory of my Lord

Dropping the files, the notes,

the briefs, taking up the pen, the keys

writing his love, his glory revealed

God’s grace, unmerited gift

Stepping out, so I feel called

speaking deep from within

a voice echoing down to this age

calling me to go forth for him

following my master’s plan for me

January 13, 2010

Proverbs 19:21

Acts 9:1-30

Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,

Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,

“Change Direction”

titles drafted 1/12/2010

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,430+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Changing My Direction – v2

My path not working

of that I am certain

changing my direction

slowly, slowly

to the calling of the Lord

trusting in His plan

but wanting control

far too timid

hearing the guidance of the Spirit

tentatively, unsure

not trusting enough yet

stepping out in faith,

“here I am”

edited March 7, 2014

Changing My Direction – v2

Jeremiah 29:11

January 13, 2010

Changing My Direction

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/01/changing-my-direction.html

Proverbs 19:21

Acts 9:1-30

Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,

Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,

“Change Direction”

titles drafted 1/12/2010

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,260+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

That Unknown Voice

Letting go of clutter
of the chaos of our lives
seeking God’s always
the warmth of His embrace

Listening ever
in the depth of prayer
for the message for us
that we would go there

That unknown voice calling
whispering on the wind
calling ever to us
for the path God has for us
wanting us to come to him
to walk in his grace

September 27, 2011
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Letting Go of My Plans

Letting go of my plans
surrendering my will
turning to the calling of God
Using the gifts I have received
for the glory of my Lord

Dropping the files, the notes,
the briefs, taking up the pen, the keys
writing his love, his glory revealed
God’s grace, unmerited gift

Stepping out, so I feel called
speaking deep from within
a voice echoing down to this age
calling me to go forth for him
following my master’s plan for me


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

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 13,470+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

Letting Go of My Plans

Letting go of my plans
surrendering my will
turning to the calling of God
Using the gifts I have received
for the glory of my Lord

Dropping the files, the notes,
the briefs, taking up the pen, the keys
writing his love, his glory revealed
God’s grace, unmerited gift

Stepping out, so I feel called
speaking deep from within
a voice echoing down to this age
calling me to go forth for him
following my master’s plan for me


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

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.

Changing Direction to Follow God

Not what the world will understand
my life, my course, changing again
changing direction to follow the Lord
to answer when I feel called

To do the thing that God has revealed
to walk in the disciples’ shoes
to leave my nets, my plans on the shore
to go where I am led


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

A Different Path

A different path
a different way
to lead my life
Turning myself over
to the calling from within

Listening to the voice I hear
answering my savior’s call
going down a different path
with my hope,
my trust, my all


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

Another Direction

The path of my life
changing course once more
another direction
this time, the calling of the Lord
words burgeoning up from my soul
needing to be shared

The love of God
over and over again
in these words to make known
the calling to write deep in my heart
in listening, I must write
his grace to reveal


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

The Lord’s Plan

Unlike other choices in my life
calling from deep within
an answer to countless prayers
that I must begin, leave the past
my earthly plans

To turn to God alone
to speak the words
I am given
to not withhold
one thought

To listen, to seek
to do the Lord’s plan
God’s will for my life
to answer, “here I am”
when he calls


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

A Different Plan

Giving my life over
to the calling of the Lord
charting a new course
a different plan
following the Lord

Changing my direction
turning from the world
the calling of my heart
the word I hear within

Seeking to do your will
to repent of my ways
to follow the calling of my God
serving as I am called
every single day


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010

Changing My Direction

My path not working
changing my direction
to the calling of the Lord
trusting in his plan
the guidance of the spirit
stepping out in faith,
“here I am”


January 13, 2010
Proverbs 19:21
Acts 9:1-30
Called Magazine: Women in Ministry,
Weekly Devotional - January 11, 2010,
“Change Direction”
titles drafted 1/12/2010