You know me in victory – v2

I have always seen myself as broken
fallen in my sin, my flesh…
You know me in victory,
in the finished work of Christ…
 
You know me in the present tense,
already with Christ in heaven…
I only know my present pain,
my struggles here on earth…
 
Yoke me to Christ, to Your way,
let Him set my pace…
Heal me in Your mercy
wash me in Your grace…
 
Help me to see myself
as You see me in Jesus,
for You know me in victory
in the finished work of Christ…
 
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August 4, 2025
You know me in victory – v2
 
Based on #2Corinthians5:17
Based on #Luke10:22-24
Based on #Ephesians2:6-7
Based on #Matthew11:30
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 2, Day 1, “Follow Christ: A Personal God”
Edited August 7, 2025
the sting of a repeated lie – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-sting-of-repeated-lie-v2.html
Sharing part of my story with a brother in Christ…
August 4, 2025
I spoke the darkness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-spoke-darkness.html
Edited August 7, 2025
Holding onto Shame – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/holding-onto-shame-v2.html
Based on #Isaiah53
August 2, 2025 Counseling training
Edited August 6, 2025
I drove the nails – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-drove-nails-v2.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 2, small group discussion
August 5, 2025
I sin
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-sin.html
Edited August 5, 2025
I spoke the darkness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-spoke-darkness-v2.html
Sharing part of my story with a brother in Christ…
August 3, 2025
I confess my sin
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-confess-my-sin.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 1, Small Group meeting
Edited July 29, 2025
Holding on to Bittersweet – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/holding-on-to-bittersweet-v3.html
re:generation, Step 5, Confess, Week 1, Day 3,
“Acknowledging Sins to Yourself”, page 57 in book
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 1, Small Group meeting
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, regeneration, Ephesians 2, Matthew 11, 2 Corinthians 5, Luke 10, confession, repentance,
 
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You know me in victory

I see myself as broken
fallen in my sin, my flesh,
You know me in victory
in the finished work of Christ…
 
You know me in the present
Already with Christ in heaven
I only know my present
my struggles here on earth…
 
Yoke me to Christ
Let Him set my pace
Heal me in Your mercy
Wash me in Your grace…
 
Help me to see myself
as You see me Lord
for You know me in victory
in the finished work of Christ…
 
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August 4, 2025
You know me in victory
 
Based on #2Corinthians5:17
Based on #Luke10:22-24
Based on #Ephesians2:6-7
Based on #Matthew11:30
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 2, Day 1, “Follow Christ: A Personal God”
August 4, 2025
the sting of a repeated lie
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-sting-of-repeated-lie.html
Based on #1John1:9
Based on #John 3:19-21
Sharing part of my story with a brother in Christ
over lunch today…
August 4, 2025
I spoke the darkness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-spoke-darkness.html
August 4, 2025
My chains fell off
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/my-chains-fell-off.html
August 3, 2025
Hymn, “And Can It Be?”, by Charles Wesley
August 3, 2025
I confess my sin
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-confess-my-sin.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 1, Small Group meeting
August 2, 2025 Counseling training
“The Nature of True Confession and Repentance”
August 3, 2025
Holding onto Shame
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/holding-onto-shame.html
Edited July 31, 2025
Touch my thick scar tissue – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/touch-my-thick-scar-tissue-v2.html
re:generation, Step 7, Follow, Week 1, Day 5, “Humbly Ask God to Change You”,
 
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His thoughts speak through me - v2

When I am silent, at peace,
when I truly listen, deeply,
The Holy Spirit speaks power
Christ’s words alive within me
burning like a brushfire…
 
I am blessed, I am humbled,
His thoughts speak through me,
Love melting deep within me,
My heart becomes a vessel
sharing God’s grace…
 
Speak, Lord Jesus,
bleed love through me,
well up in me, within me,
pour out Your love, your mercy,
to this broken world…
 
Empty me, fill me,
Use me, fill me, pour me,
how I long to be yoked to You,
Lead me in Your ways, Lord,
pour me in love…
 
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Edited July 26, 2025
His thoughts speak through me – v2
 
Based on #Galatians2:5-8
Based on #Matthew11:28-30
Based on #John15:4-5
Based on John 15:1-17 (The Vine and the Branches)
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 3, Large Group meeting
Edited July 23, 2025
I am but a branch – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/i-am-but-branch-v2.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
July 21, 2025
the King of Glory
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-king-of-glory.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 3, Large Group meeting
 
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.
 
Poetry, poem, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, John 15, Matthew 11, Galatians 2, prayer,
 
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conforming my steps

conforming my steps
to the pace of Jesus
becoming stronger,
growing within me
as I am yoked with Him…
 
conforming my steps
to the pace of Jesus
walking with my Savior,
learning from Him
in my walk on earth…
 
conforming my steps
to the pace of Jesus
spending time in scripture,
praying to my Father,
as my Savior did…
 
conforming my steps
to the pace of Jesus
feeling Him close to me
leading me forward,
His witness here on earth…
 
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July 24, 2025
conforming my steps
 
Based on #Matthew11:28-30
Based on #Galatians5:22-25
Based on #Proverbs11:14
Based on #Proverbs18:1
Based on #Ecclesiastes4:12
Based on #James5:16
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor Jon Cruice
July 24, 2025
His thoughts speak through me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/his-thoughts-speak-through-me.html
Based on #Galatians2:5-8
Based on Matthew 11:28-30
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor Jon Cruice
Edited July 23, 2025
I am but a branch – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/i-am-but-branch-v2.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor Jon Cruice
July 21, 2025
the King of Glory
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-king-of-glory.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
 
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.
 
Poetry, poem, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Matthew 11, Galatians 5, Proverbs 11, Proverbs 18, Ecclesiastes 4, James 5, calling, purpose,
 
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His thoughts speak through me

When I am silent,
when I truly listen,
the Spirit speaks power
Christ’s words within me…
 
His thoughts speak through me,
melting deep within me,
my heart becomes a vessel
sharing God’s love…
 
Speak, Lord Jesus,
through me, within me,
pour out Your love
to this broken world…
 
Use me, fill me, pour me,
how I long to be yoked to You,
lead me in Your ways, Lord,
pour me in love…
 
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July 24, 2025
His thoughts speak through me
 
Based on #Galatians2:5-8
Based on #Matthew11:28-30
Based on #John15:4-5
Based on John 15:1-17 (The Vine and the Branches)
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
Edited July 23, 2025
I am but a branch – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/i-am-but-branch-v2.html
Based on #John15:4-5
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
July 21, 2025
the King of Glory
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-king-of-glory.html
Based on #Psalm24:1-10
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
 
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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Yoked with Christ

Yoked with Christ
saved by my fetters
my choice of the cross,
His perfect sacrifice…
 
Yoked with Christ
trusting He is my Savior,
Christ is my risen Lord,
The One who came to save me…
 
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May 7, 2025
Yoked with Christ
 
Based on #Matthew11:28-29
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1
written April 26, 2025
April 25, 2025
I trust God to heal me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/i-trust-god-to-heal-me.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1
April 17, 2025
Christ came for me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/christ-came-for-me.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1
April 12, 2025
You saved me for a purpose
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/you-saved-me-for-purpose.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, 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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walking in step with You

today, this step,
present, in this moment,
walking in step with You,
at peace in my struggle…
 
You give me all I need,
for today, this moment,
You are all I need,
my Creator, my Savior, God…
 
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March 21, 2025
walking in step with You
 
Based on #SerenityPrayer by #ReinholdNiebuhr
Based on #Matthew6:11
Based on #Lamentations3:22-23
Based on Matthew 6:34
Based on #Psalm68:19
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 5
March 21, 2025
only You, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/only-you-lord.html
Based on #Matthew11:28-29
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 4
March 21, 2025
we long for real peace
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/we-long-for-real-peace.html
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 4
March 21, 2025
I am broken, helpless
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/i-am-broken-helpless.html
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 3
March 21, 2025
God made us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/god-made-us.html
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, 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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only You, Lord

only You, Lord,
can heal me,
only You
can give me rest…
 
only You, Lord,
can free me,
only You
can save my life…
 
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March 21, 2025
only You, Lord
 
Based on #Matthew11:28-29
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 4
March 21, 2025
we long for real peace
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/we-long-for-real-peace.html
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 4
March 21, 2025
I am broken, helpless
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/i-am-broken-helpless.html
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 3
March 21, 2025
God made us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/god-made-us.html
re:generation, Week 8, Steps 1-3, Week 2, Step 1, Admit, Day 2
 
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standing aghast, agape

standing aghast, our mouths agape,
in the field before Jesus
hearing His words of authority
His power over Sabbath,
over soul rest…
 
how life would have been different…
if only they had believed Him
their Messiah before them,
the Son of God, of Man,
offering them salvation,
true Sabbath rest…
 
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March 20, 2025
standing aghast, agape
 
Based on #Matthew12:1-8
Based on #Daniel7:13
Based on #Colossians2:8-17
Based on #Matthew11:25-30
He spoke power
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/he-spoke-power.html
March 16, 2025
standing in the wheat field
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/standing-in-wheat-field.html
 
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He spoke power

Christ stood before them,
honoring his disciples,
stepping in to defend them,
against the Law, the Pharisees…
 
Christ spoke power,
His authority, His own name,
claiming the mantle of eternity,
that He was the Son of Man…
 
They were shocked, amazed,
frozen in that moment,
nothing further is said
as Christ walked away…
 
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March 16, 2025
He spoke power
 
Based on #Matthew12:1-8
Based on #Daniel7:13
Based on #Colossians2:8-17
Based on #Matthew11:25-30
March 16, 2025
standing in the wheat field
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/standing-in-wheat-field.html
 
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standing in the wheat field

standing aghast, mouths agape,
standing in the wheat field
before the living Jesus
hearing His words of authority,
His power over Sabbath,
offering soul rest…
 
how life would have been different…
if only they had believed Him
their Messiah standing before them,
the Son of God, of Man,
offering them Salvation,

true Sabbath rest...
 
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March 16, 2025
standing in the wheat field
 
Based on #Matthew12:1-8
Based on #Daniel7:13
Based on #Colossians2:8-17
Based on #Matthew11:25-30
Edited March 8, 2025
in a word unspoken – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/in-word-unspoken-v2_8.html
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
Edited March 8, 2025
Come to Me, repentant – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/come-to-me-repentant-v2.html
 
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in a word unspoken – v3

hearing an extra word
richness of meaning
what is important
in a word unspoken
in the call of holy scripture
in the words of the living Christ…
 
“Come to me, all who are weary,
broken, who are hurting,
and I will give you rest…”;
but the word most important
unwritten, unspoken
from the mouth of Christ…
 
how we come before God,
the condition of our hearts,
that is what is matters,
the word repentant unspoken;
but that is what is important,
when we kneel before Christ…
 
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Edited March 8, 2025
in a word unspoken – v3
 
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
Edited March 8, 2025
Come to Me, repentant – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/come-to-me-repentant-v2.html
 
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Come to Me, repentant – v2

Come to Me, my son,
come to Me, repentant,
ready to change, humbly,
in need of My saving grace…
 
Come to Me, ready,
come to Me, repentant,
open to My redemption, the power,
to change the path of your life…
 
Come to Me, again,
come to Me, repentant,
I want to heal you fully,
to redeem the path of your days…
 
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Edited March 8, 2025
Come to Me, repentant – v2
 
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
 
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 a word unspoken – v2

sitting in my pew, open,
feeling a revelation, a gift,
an epiphany from God,
hearing the pastor’s reading,
of Your Word, oh God,
life, a revelation, this time…
 
hearing a word essential,
layered in richness of meaning
that which is important
in a word unspoken
in the call of holy scripture
in the words of the living Christ…
 
“Come to me, all who are weary,
all who are broken, who are hurting,
and I will give you rest…”,
but the word most important
was unwritten, unspoken
from the mouth of Christ…
 
how we come before Him,
the condition of our hearts,
that is what is matters to God,
the word repentant unspoken,
but that is what is important,
when we kneel before the Christ…
 
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Edited March 5, 2025
In a word unspoken – v2
 
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
March 3, 2025
in a word unspoken
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/in-word-unspoken.html
March 3, 2025
Come to me, repentant
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/come-to-me-repentant.html
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
March 3, 2025
Help me to let go
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/help-me-to-let-go.html
Based on #Psalm37:15
re:generation, Week 6, Day 5
March 3, 2025
turning a page
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/turning-page.html
Based on #2Corinthians1:3-4
re:generation, Week 6, Day 4
March 3, 2025
in service
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/in-service.html
Based on #Mark10:45
re:generation, Week 6, Day 3
Overcomers’ Tuesday nights
March 3, 2025
ruts, familiar patterns
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/ruts-familiar-patterns.html
Based on #Romans12:2
re:generation, Week 6, Day 2
March 3, 2025
Desperation is good
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/desperation-is-good.html
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, 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, Matthew 11, Psalm 34,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

in a word unspoken

hearing an extra word
a richness of meaning
that which is important
in a word unspoken
in the call of holy scripture
in the words of the living Christ…
 
“Come to me, all who are weary,
broken, who are hurting,
and I will give you rest…”,
but the word most important
was unwritten, unspoken
from the mouth of Christ…
 
how we come to Him,
the condition of our hearts,
that is what is matters,
the word repentant unspoken,
but that is what is important,
when we kneel before Christ…
 
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March 3, 2025
in a word unspoken
 
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
March 3, 2025
Come to me, repentant
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/come-to-me-repentant.html
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
March 3, 2025
Help me to let go
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/help-me-to-let-go.html
Based on #Psalm37:15
re:generation, Week 6, Day 5
March 3, 2025
turning a page
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/turning-page.html
Based on #2Corinthians1:3-4
re:generation, Week 6, Day 4
March 3, 2025
in service
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/in-service.html
Based on #Mark10:45
re:generation, Week 6, Day 3
Overcomers’ Tuesday nights
March 3, 2025
ruts, familiar patterns
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/ruts-familiar-patterns.html
Based on #Romans12:2
re:generation, Week 6, Day 2
March 3, 2025
Desperation is good
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/desperation-is-good.html
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, 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, Matthew 11, Psalm 34,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

Come to me, repentant

Come to me, my child,
come to me, repentant,
ready to change, humble,
in need of my saving grace…
 
Come to me, ready,
come to me, repentant,
open to my redemption, the power,
changing the path of your life…
 
Come to me, again,
come to me, repentant,
I want to heal you fully,
to redeem the path of your days…
 
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March 3, 2025
Come to me, repentant
 
Based on #Matthew11:28
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, Day 1
re:generation, Week 6, Day 7
March 3, 2025
Help me to let go
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/help-me-to-let-go.html
Based on #Psalm37:15
re:generation, Week 6, Day 5
March 3, 2025
turning a page
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/turning-page.html
Based on #2Corinthians1:3-4
re:generation, Week 6, Day 4
March 3, 2025
in service
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/in-service.html
Based on #Mark10:45
re:generation, Week 6, Day 3
Overcomers’ Tuesday nights
March 3, 2025
ruts, familiar patterns
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/ruts-familiar-patterns.html
Based on #Romans12:2
re:generation, Week 6, Day 2
March 3, 2025
Desperation is good
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/03/desperation-is-good.html
Based on #Psalm34:18
re:generation, Week 6, 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, Matthew 11, Psalm 34,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer

Come to Me – v2

Come to Me,
my brothers, my sisters,
children of God.
Come rest in Me
be at peace.
 
I know you are tired,
that you are weary,
lay down your burdens.
Fear not, trust in Me,
be at peace.
 
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Edited December 10, 2023
Come to Me – v2
 
December 10, 2023
Do you demonstrate trust
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/do-you-demonstrate-trust.html
Edited/new name December 10, 2023
Let go of your burdens
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-go-of-your-burdens.html
December 10, 2023
Let go of your burdens, your cares
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-go-of-your-burdens-your-cares.html
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
&
Edited December 3, 2023
Find rest in Christ
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/find-rest-in-christ.html
December 3, 2023
Find rest in Him
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/find-rest-in-him.html
December 3, 2023
Come to Me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/come-to-me.html
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
&
December 2, 2023
A gift of grace
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-gift-of-grace.html
Ephesians 2:8
&
Edited November 27, 2023
Stay close to me, Lord – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me-lord-v2.html
Edited November 26, 2023
Stay close to me, Lord – haiku
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me-lord-haiku.html
Edited November 26, 2023
Stay close to me, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me-lord.html
November 26, 2023
Stay close to me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me.html
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and
saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18
&
Edited November 20, 2023
Take hold of God’s promises – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/take-hold-of-gods-promises-v2.html
November 20, 2023
Take hold of God’s promises
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/take-hold-of-gods-promises.html
Edited November 20, 2023
Abiding, thriving – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/abiding-thriving-v3.html
Edited November 20, 2023
Abiding, thriving – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/abiding-thriving-v2.html
November 20, 2023
Abiding, thriving
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/abiding-thriving.html
John 15:5
John 15
&
November 19, 2023
God is with us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/god-is-with-us.html
Edited November 19, 2023
Fear not – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/fear-not-2-v2.html
November 19, 2023
Fear not - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/fear-not-2.html
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:13
Joshua 1:9
&
Edited November 18, 2023
You fight for me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/you-fight-for-me-v2.html
October 29, 2023
Your fight for me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/10/you-fight-for-me.html
Exodus 14:14
&
Edited November 17, 2023
Guard my heart, oh God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/guard-my-heart-oh-god-v2.html
Edited November 17, 2023
Even when I am Blind – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/even-when-i-am-blind-v2.html
Edited November 16, 2023
Your Grace wakes with the morning – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/your-grace-wakes-with-morning-v2_16.html
edited November 9, 2023
Your grace wakes with the morning - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/your-grace-wakes-with-morning-v2.html
November 5, 2023
Your grace wakes with the morning
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/your-grace-wakes-with-morning.html
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.”
Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord’s Prayer)
&
November 16, 2023
Even when I am blind
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/even-when-i-am-blind.html
John 13:7
&
November 10, 2023
Guard my heart, oh God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/guard-my-heart-oh-god.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, and 2023. 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, prayer, faith, God, Christ, Spirit, protection,
 
#poetry #prayer #faith #Christ #God #Spirit #protection
 
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Poetry, prayer, God, faith, trust, John 13, path, calling, purpose,
 
#poetry #prayer #God faith #trust #John13 #path #calling #purpose
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, prayer, Lamentations 3, Matthew 6, Lord’s Prayer,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer #Lamentations3 #Matthew6 #LordsPrayer
 
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Poetry, God, faith, prayer, calling, purpose, trust, love, grace,
 
#poetry #God #faith #prayer #calling #purpose #trust #love #grace
 
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Poetry, God, faith, prayer, calling, purpose, trust, love, grace, Isaiah 41, Joshua 1,
 
#poetry #God #faith #prayer #calling #purpose #trust #love #grace #Isaiah41 #Joshua1
 
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Poetry, God, faith, prayer, calling, purpose, trust, love, grace, John 15, vine, branches, abide, fruit, abundance, promises, protection,
 
#poetry #God #faith #prayer #calling #purpose #trust #love #grace #vine #branches #abide #fruit #abundance #John15 #promises #protection
 
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poetry, prayer, faith, God, Christ, Spirit, protection, Psalm 34,
 
#poetry #prayer #faith #Christ #God #Spirit #protection #Psalm34
 
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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Ephesians 2, love, grace,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Ephesians2 #love #grace
 
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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 11, 1 Peter 5, love, grace, comfort, rest, peace, trust, believe, faith,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew11 #1Peter5 #love #grace #comfort #rest #peace #trust #believe #faith

Find rest in #Christ

Find rest in Him,
In Christ, our risen Savior;
Cleave to our Lord, our Master,
The Way to eternal life.

Find rest in Christ,
Lay down your burdens;
Take up your cross,
Follow the Christ.
 
Find rest in Christ,
Heed the Spirit’s calling;
Go as you are lead,
To a place of peace.
 
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Edited December 3, 2023
Find rest in Christ
 
December 3, 2023
Find rest in Him
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/find-rest-in-him.html
December 3, 2023
Come to Me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/come-to-me.html
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
&
December 2, 2023
A gift of grace
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-gift-of-grace.html
Ephesians 2:8
&
Edited November 27, 2023
Stay close to me, Lord – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me-lord-v2.html
Edited November 26, 2023
Stay close to me, Lord – haiku
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me-lord-haiku.html
Edited November 26, 2023
Stay close to me, Lord
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me-lord.html
November 26, 2023
Stay close to me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/stay-close-to-me.html
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and
saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18
&
Edited November 20, 2023
Take hold of God’s promises – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/take-hold-of-gods-promises-v2.html
November 20, 2023
Take hold of God’s promises
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/take-hold-of-gods-promises.html
Edited November 20, 2023
Abiding, thriving – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/abiding-thriving-v3.html
Edited November 20, 2023
Abiding, thriving – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/abiding-thriving-v2.html
November 20, 2023
Abiding, thriving
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/abiding-thriving.html
John 15:5
John 15
&
November 19, 2023
God is with us
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/god-is-with-us.html
Edited November 19, 2023
Fear not – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/fear-not-2-v2.html
November 19, 2023
Fear not - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/fear-not-2.html
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:13
Joshua 1:9
&
Edited November 18, 2023
You fight for me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/you-fight-for-me-v2.html
October 29, 2023
Your fight for me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/10/you-fight-for-me.html
Exodus 14:14
&
Edited November 17, 2023
Guard my heart, oh God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/guard-my-heart-oh-god-v2.html
Edited November 17, 2023
Even when I am Blind – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/even-when-i-am-blind-v2.html
Edited November 16, 2023
Your Grace wakes with the morning – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/your-grace-wakes-with-morning-v2_16.html
edited November 9, 2023
Your grace wakes with the morning - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/your-grace-wakes-with-morning-v2.html
November 5, 2023
Your grace wakes with the morning
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/your-grace-wakes-with-morning.html
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.”
Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord’s Prayer)
&
November 16, 2023
Even when I am blind
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/even-when-i-am-blind.html
John 13:7
&
November 10, 2023
Guard my heart, oh God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2023/11/guard-my-heart-oh-god.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, and 2023. 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, prayer, faith, God, Christ, Spirit, protection,
 
#poetry #prayer #faith #Christ #God #Spirit #protection
 
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Poetry, prayer, God, faith, trust, John 13, path, calling, purpose,
 
#poetry #prayer #God faith #trust #John13 #path #calling #purpose
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, prayer, Lamentations 3, Matthew 6, Lord’s Prayer,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer #Lamentations3 #Matthew6 #LordsPrayer
 
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Poetry, God, faith, prayer, calling, purpose, trust, love, grace,
 
#poetry #God #faith #prayer #calling #purpose #trust #love #grace
 
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Poetry, God, faith, prayer, calling, purpose, trust, love, grace, Isaiah 41, Joshua 1,
 
#poetry #God #faith #prayer #calling #purpose #trust #love #grace #Isaiah41 #Joshua1
 
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Poetry, God, faith, prayer, calling, purpose, trust, love, grace, John 15, vine, branches, abide, fruit, abundance, promises, protection,
 
#poetry #God #faith #prayer #calling #purpose #trust #love #grace #vine #branches #abide #fruit #abundance #John15 #promises #protection
 
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poetry, prayer, faith, God, Christ, Spirit, protection, Psalm 34,
 
#poetry #prayer #faith #Christ #God #Spirit #protection #Psalm34
 
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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Ephesians 2, love, grace,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Ephesians2 #love #grace
 
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poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 11, love, grace, comfort, rest, peace, trust, believe,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #Matthew11 #love #grace #comfort #rest #peace #trust #believe