Purposely Choosing – v2

In the world,

but of the Spirit,

made of clay, flesh,

but belonging to Christ;

We must be mindful

of the continuing struggle,

the battle for good and evil

for the desires of our heart

Needing to cleave to the Spirit

the voice of God

welling up in us

guiding our steps;

purposely choosing

to be faithful

the way of the cross

guiding our walk

---------------

edited August 3, 2015

Purposely Choosing – v2

June 28, 2010

Purposely Choosing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/purposely-choosing.html

Galatians 5:22-25

Galatians 5:1, 13-25

and

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 27, 2010,

read June 28, 2010

&

Luke 5:17-26 (New Living Translation)

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (Contemporary English Version)

Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”

and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/sermon-for-time-such-as-this-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

June 27, 2010

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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 38,700+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Remembering His Gifts – v5

In times of crisis, trials,

when Christ feels far away

we must focus on our history;

We must remember God’s gifts

God’s answers to our prayers.

Bits of grace heaped on us

by God, living waters,

when we felt close to God;

Little piece of meaning, the truth,

that God meets our daily needs.

Filling some niche, some space,

something that we needed

though we may not know it at the time;

God is close by us, always,

all of our days.

Even when we wander

when we are in the desert

when we struggle to sense God;

God is with us always

just as God promised

----

edited April 25, 2015

Remembering His Gifts – v5

(editing version 3)

edited April 24, 2015

Remembering His Gifts – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/04/remembering-his-gifts-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited January 18, 2015

Remembering His Gifts – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/remembering-his-gifts-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited October 16, 2014

Remembering His Gifts – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/remembering-his-gifts-v2.html

June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010

Remembering His Gifts

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/remembering-his-gifts.html

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,280+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Focused on Our Master – v2

Like the young prophet

seeking the blessing of God;

Focused on our Master

following where He leads.

Choosing to be faithful

ignoring other voices;

Following our Savior

drawn to our Shepherd’s call.

-----

edited April 24, 2015

Focused on Our Master – v2

June 25, 2010

Focused on Our Master

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/focused-on-our-master.html

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 24, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Focus on His Calling – v3

God is already wooing

calling us to His path;

God wants what is best for us

even when we go the other way.

Focus on God’s calling

so that we would follow Christ;

Heed the Spirit’s calling

that we would walk in the light.

====

edited April 24, 2015

Focus on His Calling – v3

(editing version 2)

edited October 16, 2014

Focus on His Calling – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/focus-on-his-calling-v2.html

June 21, 2010

Focus on His Calling

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/focus-on-his-calling.html

Galatians 5:1, 13-21

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 21, 2010,

read June 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, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Living in Faith – v2

Yielding to the Spirit,

God, the three in one;

Heeding their call

that I may do My master’s work.

Turning from the path

the former course of my life;

Focusing on the future

where God would have me go.

Being a messenger

the word on the wind;

A servant in the field

sowing seeds of love.

Turning myself into the winds

as Christ turned to Jerusalem;

Heeding my Master’s voice

that I may fly with Him.

-----

edited April 24, 2015

Living in Faith – v2

June 23, 2010

Living in Faith

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/living-in-faith.html

Luke 9:51-56

Luke 9:51

Luke 9:51-62

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 22, 2010,

read June 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,250+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Distracted from Your Grace – v2

The clutter of our lives

the little things in the way;

Obscuring our vision

our eyes are off the prize.

Losing the sight of the ball

the important thing, the Christ;

Caught up in our day to day

missing out on eternal life.

Distracted from Your grace

led farther away;

The way of the world calling

that we would lose God.

Needing to be purposeful

the Spirit speaking within us;

Bringing us closer to God

that we would truly live.

====

edited April 24, 2015

Distracted from Your Grace – v2

June 28, 2010

Distracted from Your Grace

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/distracted-from-your-grace.html

Galatians 5:22-25

Galatians 5:1, 13-25

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 27, 2010,

read June 28, 2010

&

Luke 5:17-26 (New Living Translation)

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (Contemporary English Version)

Worship Theme: “How do we know when it’s our time”

and sermon, “For a Time Such As This. . .”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/sermon-for-time-such-as-this-by-pastor.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

June 27, 2010

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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 37,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Remembering His Gifts – v4

In times of crisis

when Christ feels far away;

We need to focus on our history

remembering His gifts

God’s answer to prayer.

The bits of grace heaped on us

when we felt close to Him;

Little pieces of meaning

meeting our daily needs.

Filling some niche

something that we needed;

God is close by us

all of our days.

Even when we wander

struggle to sense His presence;

God is with us always

just as He promised.

====

edited April 24, 2015

Remembering His Gifts – v4

(editing original again)

edited January 18, 2015

Remembering His Gifts – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/remembering-his-gifts-v3.html

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited October 16, 2014

Remembering His Gifts – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/remembering-his-gifts-v2.html

June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010

Remembering His Gifts

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/remembering-his-gifts.html

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Angry about Rejection – v4

The disciples angry

at the lack of welcome;

The Samaritan’s response

to their request for a place of rest.

And yet their anger

at such a small thing,

at the very moment

Christ turned to Jerusalem.

His sacrifice, His submission,

compared with their anger;

How stark the contrast

what they felt that day.

Petty problems

growing too large;

When our focus, our goal,

is turned away from Christ.

----

edited April 21, 2015

Angry about Rejection – v4

(editing original again)

edited January 18, 2015

Angry about Rejection – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/01/angry-about-rejection-v3.html

(merging edited to original and version 2)

edited October 16, 2014

Angry about Rejection – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/angry-about-rejection-v2.html

June 22, 2010

Angry about Rejection

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/angry-about-rejection.html

Luke 9:51-56

Luke 9:51

Luke 9:51-62

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 22, 2010,

read June 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,190+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God Then and Now – v3

In every generation

God has been there with us

God writing the story

though His footprints are unseen

God is always with us

Through the ancient history

to the present age;

our hope is in the Lord,

God then and now;

may God our comfort be.

-----

edited January 18, 2015

God Then and Now – v3

edited October 16, 2014

God Then and Now – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/god-then-and-now-v2.html

June 26, 2010

God Then and Now

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/god-then-and-now.html

Psalm 77:13-20

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 26, 2010,

read June 26, 2010

&

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,250+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Remembering His Gifts – v3

In times of crisis, trials,

when Christ feels far away

we must focus on our history;

we must remember God’s gifts

God’s answer to our prayers

The bits of grace heaped on us

by God, living waters,

when we felt close to God;

little piece of meaning

God meets our daily needs

Filling some niche

something that we needed

though we may not know it at the time;

God is close by us

all of our days

Even when we wander

when we are in the desert

when we struggle to sense God;

God is with us always

just as He promised

----

edited January 18, 2015

Remembering His Gifts – v3

(merging edits to original and version 2)

edited October 16, 2014

Remembering His Gifts – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/remembering-his-gifts-v2.html

June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010

Remembering His Gifts

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/remembering-his-gifts.html

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,240+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Angry about Rejection – v3

The disciples were angry

the lack of welcome

the Samaritan’s response

to their request for a place of rest

And yet their anger

at such a small thing

at the very moment

Christ turned to Jerusalem

Christ’s sacrifice juxtaposed

compared with their anger

how stark the contrast

how they felt that day

Petty problems

growing too large

when our focus

is turned away from Christ

We need to change

to offer forgiveness

not getting our backs up

over every little slight

edited January 18, 2015

Angry about Rejection – v3

(merging edited to original and version 2)

edited October 16, 2014

Angry about Rejection – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/angry-about-rejection-v2.html

June 22, 2010

Angry about Rejection

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/angry-about-rejection.html

Luke 9:51-56

Luke 9:51

Luke 9:51-62

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 22, 2010,

read June 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,250+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Remember God’s Gifts

Remember God’s gifts

speak of them openly

repeat them often

within the circle

to all generations

In times of crisis

when Christ feels far away

focus on our history

remember God’s gifts

God’s answer to prayer

Bits of grace heaped on us

by God, living waters,

when we felt close to Him

little pieces of meaning

meeting our daily needs

God close by us

filling some niche

something that we needed

though we may not be aware

all of our days

Even when we wander

when we are in the desert

struggle to sense Him

God with us always

just as God promised

====

edited October 16, 2014

Remember God’s Gifts

edited October 16, 2014

Remembering His Gifts – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/10/remembering-his-gifts-v2.html

June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010

Remembering His Gifts

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/remembering-his-gifts.html

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,820+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Remembering His Gifts – v2

In times of crisis

when Christ feels far away

focus on our history

remembering His gifts

God’s answer to prayer

The bits of grace heaped on us

by God, living waters,

when we felt close to Him

little piece of meaning

meeting our daily needs

Filling some niche

something that we needed

though we may not know it at the time

God close by us

all of our days

Even when we wander

when we are in the desert

struggle to sense Him

God with us always

just as He promised

====

edited October 16, 2014

Remembering His Gifts – v2

June 25, 2010 and June 26, 2010

Remembering His Gifts

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/remembering-his-gifts.html

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,820+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Angry about Rejection – v2

The disciples angry

at the lack of welcome

the Samaritan response

to their request for a place of rest

And yet their anger

at such a small thing

at the very moment

Christ turned to Jerusalem

His sacrifice juxtaposed

compared with their anger

how stark the contrast

what they felt that day

Petty problems

growing too large

when our focus

is turned away from Christ

We need to change

to offer forgiveness

not getting our backs up

over every little slight

====

edited October 16, 2014

Angry about Rejection – v2

June 22, 2010

Angry about Rejection

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/angry-about-rejection.html

Luke 9:51-56

Luke 9:51

Luke 9:51-62

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 22, 2010,

read June 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,820+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God Then and Now – v2

In every generation

God there with us

God writing the story

though His footprints are unseen

God is there with us

Through the ancient history

to the present age,

our hope is in the Lord

God then and now;

may God our comfort be.

-----

edited October 16, 2014

God Then and Now – v2

June 26, 2010

God Then and Now

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/god-then-and-now.html

Psalm 77:13-20

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 26, 2010,

read June 26, 2010

&

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-12

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

and

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for June 21, 2010 to June 27, 2010,

“Trust in Times of Trial”

by Neil T. Oosthuizen

for June 25, 2010,

read June 25, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 32,820+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.