Do something childlike

Do something childlike

become like a child

cast off the world’s ways

draw closer to God

come to the water’s edge

tromp into the forest

explore creation

create something magical

spend time with God.

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August 30, 2015

Do something childlike

Hebrews 6:1

“Draw Closer to God

by Anita Hahn

devotion for August 25, 2015

read August 25, 2015

&

Hebrews 6:1a

“Does Practice Make Perfect”

by Chris Wilderink

devotion for August 24, 2015

read August 24, 2015

&

“+go on”

August 24, 2015 to August 31, 2015

Devozine for July and August 2015

https://www.facebook.com/devozinemagazine

https://twitter.com/devozinemag

http://devozine.upperroom.org/

www.devozine.org

&

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

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growing, maturing

growing, maturing

keep on trying

striving to gain

a greater understanding

seeking perfection

a way of living

to grow in Christ

and follow Him more fully

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August 30, 2015

growing, maturing

August 30, 2015

the practice of life

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-practice-of-life.html

Hebrews 6:1a

“Does Practice Make Perfect”

by Chris Wilderink

devotion for August 24, 2015

read August 24, 2015

&

“+go on”

August 24, 2015 to August 31, 2015

Devozine for July and August 2015

https://www.facebook.com/devozinemagazine

https://twitter.com/devozinemag

http://devozine.upperroom.org/

www.devozine.org

&

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

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the practice of life

never becoming an expert

never reaching perfection

the practice of life

a way of living

willing to fail

but keeping on trying

the practice of life

a way of living

trying again

when our flesh fails us

following Christ

a way of living

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August 30, 2015

the practice of life

Hebrews 6:1a

“Does Practice Make Perfect”

by Chris Wilderink

devotion for August 24, 2015

read August 24, 2015

&

“+go on”

August 24, 2015 to August 31, 2015

Devozine for July and August 2015

https://www.facebook.com/devozinemagazine

https://twitter.com/devozinemag

http://devozine.upperroom.org/

www.devozine.org

&

Youth Group

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

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 37,760+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s promise is true

God cannot lie

God cannot swear falsely

God’s promise is true

in God’s time only

we must be patient

following God’s calling

walking forward knowing

God’s promise is true

(in God’s time only).

                  

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August 28, 2014

God’s promise is true

James 1:17 (NIV)

Hebrews 6:12-20

Genesis 22:17

Numbers 23:19

devotion “Always the Same”

story about game of Telephone (Gossip)

where the 1^st person and the last person

both said, “God is always the same.”

Upper Room Daily Devotional    

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-08-28  

by Larry Crockett

for August 28, 2014

read August 28, 2014

&

Thought of the Day:

“God is always dependable and trustworthy”

&

Prayer Focus:

“Someone who is doubting God”

&

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for July and August 2014

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/July-Aug%202014

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Abraham received

Abraham received

just as God promised

long after his death

while seated in heaven

many descendants

our father, Abraham

faithful to God’s call

faithful to God’s plan.    

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August 28, 2014

Abraham received

James 1:17 (NIV)

Hebrews 6:12-20

Genesis 22:17

Numbers 23:19

devotion “Always the Same”

story about game of Telephone (Gossip)

where the 1^st person and the last person

both said, “God is always the same.”

Upper Room Daily Devotional    

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-08-28  

by Larry Crockett

for August 28, 2014

read August 28, 2014

&

Thought of the Day:

“God is always dependable and trustworthy”

&

Prayer Focus:

“Someone who is doubting God”

&

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for July and August 2014

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/July-Aug%202014

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An Anchor in the Storm

The Word of God perfect
his promises are truth
his covenants are holy
in Christ we have that proof

From the fall of man
to this very day
we have proven to be unworthy
yet God has been faithful
his promises are true

An anchor in the storm
a light to guide our feet
our hope in the highest heaven
in the coming of our Lord.

July 21, 2010
Hebrews 6:19
Hebrews 6:16-20
Hebrews 6:13-20
&
Day 302, “Anchor for the Soul”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read July 20, 2010, reread July 21, 2010

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Hope behind the Curtain

Within the holy of holies
in the innermost room
within the courts of heaven
there our hope may be found

Within the courts of heaven
with Christ alone
there our hope may be found
eternal and unending
love forevermore

July 21, 2010
Hebrews 6:19
Hebrews 6:16-20
Hebrews 6:13-20
&
Day 302, “Anchor for the Soul”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read July 20, 2010, reread July 21, 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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Certainty of God’s Promise

Nothing more perfect
eternal and everlasting
the certainty of God’s promise
that He will come again

The oath he swore to Abraham
every covenant with his people
the truth of the prophets
and the law that he gives

All of these came to pass
even when we strayed
God faithful to the last
giving himself for us

Assurance in every promise
his word is true
hope for tomorrow
a future with our king


July 21, 2010
Hebrews 6:19
Hebrews 6:16-20
Hebrews 6:13-20
&
Day 302, “Anchor for the Soul”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read July 20, 2010, reread July 21, 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 19,250+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.