Showing posts with label Jeremiah 20. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeremiah 20. Show all posts

Friday, October 30, 2015

Clay – haiku – 5 – v3

Formed from the Clay,
from the lifeless stuff of earth;
Alive in God’s hands.

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edited October 30, 2015
Clay – haiku – 5 – v3

(editing version 2)
edited August 8, 2014
Clay – haiku – 5 – v2
September 3, 2010
Clay – haiku – 5
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
Jeremiah 18:1-11

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 39,880+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clay – haiku – 4 – v3

dust of the earth, clay
living waters of our God
filled to be poured out

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edited October 30, 2015
Clay – haiku – 4 – v3

(editing version 2)
Edited August 8, 2014
Clay – haiku – 4 – v2
September 3, 2010
Clay – haiku – 4
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
Jeremiah 18:1-11

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 39,870+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, October 12, 2015

A fire aglow – v8

A light is burning
a fire aglow, ignited
yet the fire is a liquid, organic
moving, alive within us;
To be offered, to be given
to be poured out, in love.

A living fire is projected,
growing, spreading
when we empty ourselves
our earthen vessels;
A light, fire is shared,
the fire is burning everywhere.

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edited October 12, 2015
A fire aglow – v8

(editing version 6)
edited October 9, 2015
A fire aglow – v7
(editing version 5)
edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v6
(editing version 6)
edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v5
(Editing original)
edited April 13, 2015
A fire aglow – v4
(editing version 3)
edited March 28, 2015
A fire aglow – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 31, 2014
A fire aglow – v2
January 15, 2014
A fire aglow
January 15, 2014
holding the fire
Jeremiah 20:9
“A Fire in My Heart”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for January 15, 2014
read January 15, 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 39,610+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, October 09, 2015

A fire aglow – v7

a light ignited burning,
a fire aglow, a flame
yet a liquid, a gas,
moving, alive
to be offered
to be poured
to fill us in love

a living fire, to witness,
growing, spreading
when we empty, when we pour out
our earthen vessels
a light, fire,  sharing,
burning everywhere
to offer God’s love

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edited October 9, 2015
A fire aglow – v7
(editing version 5)
edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v6
(editing version 6)
edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v5

(Editing original)
edited April 13, 2015
A fire aglow – v4
(editing version 3)
edited March 28, 2015
A fire aglow – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 31, 2014
A fire aglow – v2
January 15, 2014
A fire aglow
January 15, 2014
holding the fire
Jeremiah 20:9
“A Fire in My Heart”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for January 15, 2014
read January 15, 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 39,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, July 20, 2015

A fire aglow – v6

A light burning
a fire aglow, ignited
yet a liquid, organic
moving, alive within;
To be offered, to be given
to be poured out.

A living fire, projected,
growing, spreading
when we empty ourselves
our earthen vessels;
A light, fire,  shared,
burning everywhere.

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edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v6

(editing version 6)
edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v5
(Editing original)
edited April 13, 2015
A fire aglow – v4
(editing version 3)
edited March 28, 2015
A fire aglow – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 31, 2014
A fire aglow – v2
January 15, 2014
A fire aglow
January 15, 2014
holding the fire
Jeremiah 20:9
“A Fire in My Heart”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for January 15, 2014
read January 15, 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 38,420+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A fire aglow – v5

a light burning
a fire aglow
yet a liquid
moving, alive
to be offered
to be poured

a living fire, witness,
growing, spreading
when we empty
our earthen vessels
a light, fire,  shared,
burning everywhere

------
edited July 20, 2015
A fire aglow – v5

(Editing original)
edited April 13, 2015
A fire aglow – v4
(editing version 3)
edited March 28, 2015
A fire aglow – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 31, 2014
A fire aglow – v2
January 15, 2014
A fire aglow
January 15, 2014
holding the fire
Jeremiah 20:9
“A Fire in My Heart”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for January 15, 2014
read January 15, 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 38,420+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

In the Potter’s Hands – v5

Like malleable clay
warmed and cradled;
We are lovingly held and cherished
in the Potter’s hands.

Our lives, our all
held, ever in His care;
We are watched, guided,
led through our days.

If we will wear His yoke
living our lives with purpose;
We submit our way to Him
giving to the Potter’s hands

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edited April 22, 2015
In the Potter’s Hands – v5

(editing version 3)
edited May 28, 2014
In the Potter’s Hands – v4
(editing original again)
edited January 2, 2010
In the Potter’s Hands – v2
Jeremiah 18:1-11
September 3, 2007 15:05
In the Potter’s Hands
Jeremiah 18:1-11

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 37,200+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Monday, April 13, 2015

A fire aglow – v4

A blaze that does not consume
a light burning brightly
a fire aglow;
Yet a liquid
to be offered
to be poured.

Living fire of the Spirit
growing, spreading
when we empty ourselves;
A light, a fire,
our vessels,
filled, poured,
burning everywhere.

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edited April 13, 2015
A fire aglow – v4

(editing version 3)
edited March 28, 2015
A fire aglow – v3
(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 31, 2014
A fire aglow – v2
January 15, 2014
A fire aglow
January 15, 2014
holding the fire
Jeremiah 20:9
“A Fire in My Heart”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for January 15, 2014
read January 15, 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 38,710+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

A fire aglow – v3

a blaze that does not consume
a light burning brightly
a fire aglow
yet a liquid
to be offered
to be poured

living fire of the Spirit
growing, spreading
when we empty ourselves,
a light, fire,
our vessels,
filled, poured,
burning everywhere

------
edited March 28, 2015
A fire aglow – v3

(merging edits to original and version 2)
edited March 31, 2014
A fire aglow – v2
January 15, 2014
A fire aglow
January 15, 2014
holding the fire
Jeremiah 20:9
“A Fire in My Heart”
devotion by Alan Robertson
for January 15, 2014
read January 15, 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 36,770+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sunday, December 07, 2014

Clay in the Potter’s Hands – v3

When we puff ourselves up
go our separate ways
following other gods
we are led utterly astray

Forgetting our station
the distance from God
the Creator of the universe
when we are but dust

Clay in the Potter’s hands
fashioned by His desires
made in His image
but far from at His level

When we puff ourselves up
how far we do fall
in the pit, in despair
crying out to God



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edited December 7, 2014
Clay in the Potter’s Hands – v3

edited May 28, 2014
Clay in the Potter’s Hands – v2
September 2, 2010
Clay in the Potter’s Hands
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
In the Potter’s Hands
Jeremiah 18:1-11

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 34,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Sticky Clay – v3

To be sticky clay
not too far gone, hardened,
still wet, supple, giving,
in the hands of the Potter
malleable to His touch
fingered by His hands
ready for His direction

Going back on the wheel,
my choice, my submission
Seeking His guidance
the Spirit leading
conformed to Him
changing my life around
that I would follow Christ


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edited October 10, 2014
Sticky Clay – v3

edited August 28, 2014
Sticky Clay – v2
September 3, 2010
Sticky Clay
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
In the Potter’s Hands
Jeremiah 18:1-11

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 32,730+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Sticky Clay – v2

To be sticky clay
in the hands of the Potter
malleable to His touch
fingered by His hands
ready for His direction

Seeking His guidance
the Spirit leading
conformed to Him
changing my life around
that I would follow Christ


-----
edited August 28, 2014
Sticky Clay – v2

September 3, 2010
Sticky Clay
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
In the Potter’s Hands
Jeremiah 18:1-11

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 32,060+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, August 08, 2014

Ever Let Me be Clay – v2

Not finished pottery
good china in the cabinet
never to be used
not risking it might be chipped.

Ever let me be clay
never hardened to break
ever pliable to Your touch
to the leading of Your hands.

Let me be wet, pliable,
feeling the Potter’s hands
ever molded to His needs
conformed to His plans.


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edited August 8, 2014
Ever Let Me be Clay – v2

September 2, 2010
Ever Let Me be Clay
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
Jeremiah 18:1-11


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 34,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clay – haiku – 5 – v2

Formed by the Potter,
from the lifeless stuff of earth;
alive in God’s hands.


----
edited August 8, 2014
Clay – haiku – 5 – v2

September 3, 2010
Clay – haiku – 5
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
Jeremiah 18:1-11


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 36,410+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clay – haiku – 4 – v2

The dust of the earth
living waters of our God
shaped to be poured out


----
Edited August 8, 2014
Clay – haiku – 4 – v2

September 3, 2010
Clay – haiku – 4
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Jeremiah 16:10-20:18
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 27, 2010, read September 2, 2010
&
Isaiah 56:6-8
Isaiah 55:1-60:9
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 20, 2010, read August 30, 2010
&
earlier poem
-----------------------
In the Potter’s Hands

I am clay in the potter’s hands
Mold me, shape me, make me
What you will of me
Use me for your purposes
Imbue me with the skills, the spirit
To serve where you would have me serve
Performing the services you would intend
Wherever you would send me
However you would will me
To send me forth
From this space, this place
Into the world
As your servant, your son
Your child, in your image,
The image of your son,
Our brother, our example,
Our savior, like us clay
Held in the potter’s hands

September 3, 2007 15:05
Jeremiah 18:1-11


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 36,500+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.