by grace, through faith – v2

We walk different paths
many people, two flocks…
We united in our failures,
our struggles of the flesh,
our sins against man and God…
 
By grace, through faith,
We rise from death…
We are brought into family…
We become one body
in the sacrifice of Christ…
 
Out of many we are one
through the blood of one Savior…
We who were far away,
like a prodigal, a wayward son,
We are welcomed home…
 
By grace, through faith
We gain the inheritance
the promise of God to
our father Abraham,
who believed by faith…
 
We walk different paths…
We are all saved by grace
not by works that we may boast,
but through our faith in Christ
our risen Savior and Lord…
 
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Edited August 3, 2025
by grace, through faith – v2
 
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Ephesians2:7-10
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Men’s morning bible study
North Hills Church
Edited August 3, 2025
in the present tense – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/in-present-tense-v2.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
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in the present tense – v2

We abide outside time
walking with our Savior…
We are citizens of heaven
not of this mortal coil…
 
We are saved already
with Christ before Creation…
We abide in the heavenly realm
already seated in heaven…
 
We live through the Holy Spirit
alive in our faith, God’s mercy…
We stand in the heavenly realm,
living in the present tense…
 
Not only after our earthly deaths,
We are living sons and daughters…
We abide already in heaven,
Children of the Most High…
 
We live by the Spirit,
alive in our faith, God’s mercy…
We stand in the heavenly realm,
living in the present tense…
 
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Edited August 3, 2025
in the present tense – v2
 
glimpses of heaven:
Based on #Mark1:10
2 Kings 6:15-17
Ezekiel 1:1
Mark 1:9-11
Acts 7:55-56
Revelation 4:1-11
2 Corinthians 12:2-4
Colossians 3:1-4 
Based on #Ephesians2:6-10
Based on #Psalm31
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Matthew5:16
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Based on #Luke23:43
Men’s Thursday morning and Men’s Thursday evening bible studies
North Hills Church
Edited August 1, 2025
we are far more than our dust – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/we-are-far-more-than-our-dust-v2.html
Edited August 1, 2025
glimpses of heaven – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/glimpses-of-heaven_1.html
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/by-grace-through-faith.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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in the present tense

We are saved already
with Christ before creation…
We abide in the heavenly realm
already seated in heaven…
 
We live by the Spirit
alive in our faith, God’s mercy…
We stand in the heavenly realm,
living in the present tense…
 
Not only after our earthly deaths,
We are living sons and daughters…
We abide already in heaven,
Children of the Most High…
 
We live by the Spirit,
alive in our faith, God’s mercy…
We stand in the heavenly realm,
living in the present tense…
 
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August 1, 2025
in the present tense
 
Based on #Ephesians2:6-10
Based on #Psalm31
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Matthew5:16
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Based on #Luke23:43
Men’s Thursday morning and Men’s Thursday evening bible studies
North Hills Church

Edited August 1, 2025
we are far more than our dust – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/we-are-far-more-than-our-dust-v2.html
Edited August 1, 2025
glimpses of heaven – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/glimpses-of-heaven_1.html
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/by-grace-through-faith.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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we are far more than our dust – v2

We are far more than our dust…
We are alive in the Spirit,
children of the Most High God…
We are like the returned prodigal,
held in the arms of our Father…
We are sitting with Christ already…
 
We are living sons and daughters,
siblings with our Savior, Christ Jesus…
We are already raised to heaven,
We abide in the spiritual realm…
 
We are far more than our dust,
living clay of our bodies, broken,
sitting on the Potter’s wheel…
We are God’s workmanship,
His works of art, His masterpiece…
We are sitting with Christ already…
 
We are living temples of the Spirit…
God abides within each heart…
We are already raised to heaven…
We abide in the spiritual realm…
 
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Edited August 1, 2025
we are far more than our dust – v2
 
Based on #Ephesians2:6-10
Based on #Psalm31
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Matthew5:16
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Based on #Luke23:43
Men’s morning and Men’s evening Thursday bible study
North Hills Church
Edited August 1, 2025
glimpses of heaven – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/glimpses-of-heaven_1.html
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/by-grace-through-faith.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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#poetry #poem #prayer #God #Christ #Spirit

we are far more than our dust

We are living sons and daughters,
siblings with our Savior, Christ Jesus,
We are already raised to heaven,
We abide in the spiritual realm…
 
We are far more than our dust,
the living clay of our bodies,
We are God’s workmanship,
His works of art, His masterpiece
We are seating with Christ already…
 
We are living temples of the Spirit
God abides within each heart,
We are already raised to heaven,
We abide in the spiritual realm…
 
---------------
August 1, 2025
we are far more than our dust
 
Based on #Ephesians2:6-10
Based on #Psalm31
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Matthew5:16
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Based on #Luke23:43
Men’s morning and Men’s evening Thursday bible study
North Hills Church
Edited August 1, 2025
glimpses of heaven – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/glimpses-of-heaven_1.html
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/by-grace-through-faith.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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glimpses of heaven - v2

We are changed in our spirits
open to the Spirit
as dreams come alive
glimpses of heaven
not in the future,
The promise of God
dwelling now, today,
alive in the heavenly realm…
 
The Spirit alive, indwelling,
our salvation in an instant
a twinkling of the eye
The moment we believe
a perfect restoration
believing, dying, rising,
with Christ, right now,
alive in the heavenly realm…
 
Grace, God’s promise of life
is beyond our comprehension
standing on faith, on trust,
Our lives are saved by grace
not by our works, our efforts,
by love, the mercy of God…
We are raised to life eternal
alive in the heavenly realm…
 
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Edited August 1, 2025
glimpses of heaven – v2
 
Based on #Ephesians2:6-10
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Based on #Luke23:43
Men’s morning and Men’s evening bible study
North Hills Church
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/by-grace-through-faith.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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glimpses of heaven

open to the Spirit
as dreams come alive
glimpses of heaven
not in the future
dwelling now, today,
in the heavenly realm…
 
salvation in an instant
a twinkling of the eye
a perfect restoration
believing, dying, rising,
with Christ, right now,
in the heavenly realm…
 
beyond comprehension
standing on faith, on trust,
our lives saved by grace
by love, the mercy of God,
raised to life eternal
in the heavenly realm…
 
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August 1, 2025
glimpses of heaven
 
Based on #Ephesians2:7-10
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Men’s morning and Men’s evening bible study
North Hills Church
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/by-grace-through-faith.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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by grace, through faith

different paths to this moment
many people, two flocks,
united in our failures,
struggles of the flesh,
our sins against God…
 
by grace, through faith,
We rise from death
We are brought into the family
We become our body
in the sacrifice of Christ…
 
out of many we are one
through the blood of one Savior
We who were far away,
like the prodigal, the son,
we are welcomed home…
 
by grace, through faith
We gain the inheritance
the promise of God
to our father Abraham,
who believed by faith…
 
different paths to this moment
We are all saved by grace
not by works that we may boast
but through our faith in Christ
our risen Savior and Lord…
 
---------------
July 31, 2025
by grace, through faith
 
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Ephesians2:7-10
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Men’s morning bible study
North Hills Church
Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body-v2.html
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Within the tabernacle of my body – v2

Within my broken clay,
the tabernacle of my body,
I am building a holy place of dwelling,
a royal home, a temple,
for the Spirit of God, present,
to indwell within our bodies
our living tabernacles, a temple,
alive because of the grace of Christ
His climbing our cross for us…
 
By grace we have been set free,
by faith alone imparted to us,
the Spirit indwelling within us
the temple of our bodies
alive in the faith, abiding,
within our tabernacle present
journeying with our Savior
the Spirit guiding our steps,
the path that was written…
 
Within the tabernacle of my body,
stone by stone rising, rising,
on the foundation of believers
on the cornerstone of Christ…
All for Your glory, our journey,
our living witness, our lives,
saved by grace, through faith,
hard clay made supple,
open to Your touch…
 
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Edited July 31, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body – v2
 
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
Based on #Ephesians2:7-10
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Men’s morning bible study
North Hills Church
July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/saved-by-grace-through-faith.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Saved by #grace, through #faith

We are saved by grace, through faith,
brought into family, communion…
We become God’s people,
not by works, but by faith…
We are beloved children of God
like Abraham, our father,
not by flesh but in spirit…
We are brought close to God,
We are redeemed as His children…
 
We are saved by grace, through faith,
to do good works for God’s glory
while we a journey here below…
We are planted by the streams
of life, of living waters…
We are one with Christ,
in our bodies, our spirits…
We dwell in the heavenly places,
alive already in heaven…
 
We are saved by grace, through faith
so that we cannot boast
of our power, our works…
We are gifted life, abundance,
through the sacrifice of Jesus,
brought into the family,
by grace, through our belief,
We walk as we must, by faith,
to bring glory to the Father…
 
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July 31, 2025
Saved by grace, through faith
 
Based on #Ephesians2:7-10
Based on #Hebrews11:8-19
Men’s morning bible study
North Hills Church
July 30, 2025
Within the tabernacle of my body
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/within-tabernacle-of-my-body.html
Based on Ephesians 2:1-22
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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pray in dependence – v2

pray in dependence, connected,
within the vine, the body,
seek first to praise Him
God who gives us life…
 
pray first my brothers, sisters,
all of us children of God,
pray first, always,
bring your life to God…
 
pray in dependence, beholden,
needing God’s protection,
His provision, His hand
upon us in every step…
 
pray first my brothers, sisters,
for we are all children of God,
pray to our Father,
in heaven above…

 
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Edited February 10, 2025
pray in dependence – v2
 
Based on #John15:7
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 3
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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be honest with God – v2

bring your cares, your burdens,
to the throne of Grace,
to the feet of Jesus,
be honest with God,
with your prayers, in life…
 
seek God first, always,
as you are, broken,
be real, authentic,
come openly, honestly,
before God’s throne…
 
strive to be transparent,
where God is all-knowing,
approach the throne of salvation,
even as you are broken,
be honest with God...

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Edited February 10, 2025
be honest with God – v2
 
Based on #John15:7
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 3
February 6, 2025
The Silence before the train
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-silence-before-train_6.html
January 27, 2025 testimony
re:generation Week 2 group meeting
February 6, 2025
pray in dependence
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/pray-in-dependence_6.html
February 6, 2025
peace in confessing
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/peace-in-confessing.html
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
Edited February 6, 2025
worry is a poison, a cancer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison-cancer_6.html
 
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peace in confessing – v2

We find peace in confessing,
laying down our burdens,
in coming before Almighty God,
humbly, in prayer…
 
We find peace in leaving
our burdens, our worries,
every stumbling block we carry,
at the feet of the risen Christ…
 
We find peace in prayer,
praying without ceasing,
praying first, always,
submitting our petitions to God…
 
We find peace in leaving,
our worries before Christ Jesus,
He will give us peace in our spirit,
if we trust and believe…

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Edited February 10, 2025
peace in confessing – v2
 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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worry is a poison, a cancer – v2

worry is a poison, a cancer,
in our walk, in this life,
stress wicks joy, happiness,
from our days, our steps…
 
we must bring our cares, our worries,
our struggles and our burdens,
we must leave them all,
at the feet of Christ Jesus…
 
worry is a poison, a cancer,
stealing our joy, our strength,
whispers of the Devil, to defeat us,
to take our eyes off God…
 
we must bring our worries,
our fears, our doubts,
all the burdens we carry
and lay them at the feet of Christ…

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Edited February 10, 2025
worry is a poison, a cancer – v2
 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
November 23, 2020
worry is a cancer, a poison
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2020/11/worry-is-cancer-poison.html
Luke 12:25-31
Luke 12:22-34
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer, 1 Peter 5, Matthew 6, Philippians 4,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

I bring my cares – v2

I bring my cares, my burdens,
I lay my worries, every thought,
at the feet of Christ Jesus…
 
I am so weak, I am troubled;
my Father God in heaven,
oh, Spirit, calm my trembling feet…
 
Give me peace, Lord,
for I am broken,
I long to be a vessel
of Your boundless Love…
 
I am so weak, I am troubled,
but You are the Almighty,
I lay all my worries, my cares,
before Your throne…

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Edited February 10, 2025
I bring my cares – v2

 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
February 6, 2025
Trust God to restore you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/trust-god-to-restore-you_6.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer, 1 Peter 5, Matthew 6, Philippians 4,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

Trust God to restore you – v2

bow before God’s throne,
lay your fears at the feet of Jesus,
do not carry your burdens alone,
there are far too heavy…
 
Trust God to restore you,
for God to heal your completely,
your brokenness a journey,
a path to your righteousness…
 
bring all you are, hurting,
to the feet of Jesus,
abide in the vine, the waters,
of God’s redeeming love…
 
Stand resolute, faithful,
sure of God’s provision for you,
know in your heart, by faith,
that healing will soon come…

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Edited February 10, 2025
Trust God to restore you – v2
 
February 6, 2025
Trust God to restore you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/trust-god-to-restore-you_6.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

be honest with God

bring your cares, your burdens,
to the throne of Grace,
be honest with God,
with your prayers, in life…
 
seek God first, always,
be real, authentic,
come openly, honestly,
before God’s throne…

 
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February 6, 2025
be honest with God
 
Based on #John15:7
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 3
February 6, 2025
pray in dependence
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/pray-in-dependence_6.html
February 6, 2025
peace in confessing
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/peace-in-confessing.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
Edited February 6, 2025
worry is a poison, a cancer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison-cancer_6.html
February 6, 2025
worry is a poison
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison_6.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
February 6, 2025
I bring my cares
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/i-bring-my-cares_6.html
February 6, 2025
Trust God to restore you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/trust-god-to-restore-you_6.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer, 1 Peter 5, Matthew 6, Philippians 4, John 15,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

pray in dependence

pray in dependence
within the vine, the body,
seek first to praise Him
who gives us life…
 
pray first my siblings,
all of us children of God,
pray first, always,
bring your life to God…
 
pray in dependence,
needing God’s protection,
His provision, His hand
upon us in every step…
 
pray first my siblings,
for we are all children of God,
pay to our Father,
in heaven above…

 
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February 6, 2025
 
Based on #John15:7
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 3
February 6, 2025
peace in confessing
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/peace-in-confessing.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
Edited February 6, 2025
worry is a poison, a cancer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison-cancer_6.html
February 6, 2025
worry is a poison
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison_6.html
February 6, 2025
I bring my cares
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/i-bring-my-cares_6.html
February 6, 2025
Trust God to restore you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/trust-god-to-restore-you_6.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer, 1 Peter 5, Matthew 6, Philippians 4, John 15,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

peace in confessing

we find peace in confessing,
in laying down our burdens,
in coming before Almighty God,
humbly, in prayer…
 
we find peace in leaving
our burdens, our worries,
every stumbling block we carry,
at the feet of the risen Christ…
 
we find peace in prayer,
praying without ceasing,
praying first, always,
submitting our petitions to God…
 
we find peace in leaving,
our worries to Christ Jesus,
He will gift us peace in our spirit,
if we trust and believe…

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February 6, 2025
peace in confessing
 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
Edited February 6, 2025
worry is a poison, a cancer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison-cancer_6.html
February 6, 2025
worry is a poison
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison_6.html
February 6, 2025
I bring my cares
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/i-bring-my-cares_6.html
February 6, 2025
Trust God to restore you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/trust-god-to-restore-you_6.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer, 1 Peter 5, Matthew 6, Philippians 4,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

worry is a poison, a cancer

worry is a poison, a cancer,
stress wicks joy, happiness,
in our walk, in this life,
we must bring our cares, our worries,
our struggles and our burdens,
we must leave them all,
at the feet of Christ…
 
worry is a poison, a cancer,
stealing our joy, our strength,
whispers of the Devil, to defeat us,
to take our eyes off God,
we must bring our worries,
all the burdens we carry
and lay them at the feet of Christ…

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Edited February 6, 2025
worry is a poison, a cancer
 
Based on #Hebrews11:1
Based on #1Peter5:6-7
Based on #Matthew6:27
Based on #Philippians4:6-8
re:generation, Week 4, Day 2
February 6, 2025
worry is a poison
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/worry-is-poison_6.html
February 6, 2025
I bring my cares
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/i-bring-my-cares_6.html
February 6, 2025
Trust God to restore you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/trust-god-to-restore-you_6.html
Based on #Hebrews11:1
re:generation, Week 4, Day 1
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Hebrews 11, prayer, 1 Peter 5, Matthew 6, Philippians 4,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer