trapped in #chains #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56 #Acts12 #John11

 
We are trapped in chains
our virtual prisons,
calls from our pasts
for us to return...
 
God makes a way
for the chains to be broken...
We must rise, free...
We must walk in His light...
 
Satan wants us
in our prisons...
God calls us
to rise, to come out...
 
Break every chain, Lord,
that binds me...
I long to walk
in Your glorious light...

================
April 11, 2026
trapped in chains
 
Based on Acts 12:6-11
Based on John 11:43
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
Samson Society meeting
Edited April 10, 2026
What do I fear – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/what-do-i-fear-v2.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
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, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56, Acts 12, John 11,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56 #Acts12 #John11

What do I #fear – v2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

What do I fear
in this time of decision...
Is this life so precious
the wreckage, the chaos,
of my shattered pieces...
 
What do I fear
in my heart, my spirit...
Why do I have these doubts
to trust God only
with my will, my life...
 
What do I fear
in changing, repenting,
on my journey, my walk,
What would I abandon
if I surrender my life...
 
What do I fear
Why do I stumble...
What are my idols
Why do they stop me
from trusting in God...

================
Edited April 10, 2026
What do I fear – v2
 
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
 
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, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

what do I #fear #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

what do I fear
is this life so precious
the wreckage, the chaos,
of my shattered pieces...
 
what do I fear
why do I have these doubts
to trust God only
with my will, my life...
 
what do I fear
in my journey, my walk,
what would I abandon
if I surrender my life...
 
what do I fear
what are my idols
why do they stop me
from trusting in God...

================
April 10, 2026
what do I fear
 
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/help-me-to-walk.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 7, 2026
I have called on Your name
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-have-called-on-your-name.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
April 7, 2026
In depths You made me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-depths-you-made-me.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 6, “Review and Catch Up”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
March 27, 2026
You held me in Your hands
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/you-held-me-in-your-hands.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 1, “God of the Bible: All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present Creator”.
 
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, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

#Help me to walk #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

Help me to walk
in the light of life...
Help me not to fear;
Help me to trust
in You alone
for You are my God...
 
Help me to walk
in safety, assured,
Help me to walk
in Your love, oh Lord...
Alone I am lost
wandering in the world...
 
Help me to cast out
all my fears
though my enemy
surrounds me...
His claws grip me
but in You
I am safe from harm...

================
April 10, 2026
Help me to walk
 
Based on Psalm 56:9-11
Based on Psalm 56:1-13
Based on Ephesians 2:4-5
Based on Hebrews 11:1
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 1, “An Important Decision”.
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, overview
April 8, 2026
In the likeness of our flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-likeness-of-our-flesh.html
Based on Romans 8:1-17
Old Testament class, Overcomers Center
April 5, 2026
Do they see Jesus
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-they-see-jesus.html
April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – 2 (Bodhana)
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness_4.html
Edited April 4, 2026
Do people see His likeness? – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/do-people-see-his-likeness-v3.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
April 7, 2026
I have called on Your name
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-have-called-on-your-name.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
April 7, 2026
In depths You made me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-depths-you-made-me.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Appendix C, “Abuse Supplement”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 6, “Review and Catch Up”.
April 5, 2026
Making mud pies in a slum
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/04/making-mud-pies-in-slum.html
C.S. Lewis quote from essay, “The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses”.
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 5, “God of the Bible: His Desire,
His Dilemma, His Pursuit”.
March 27, 2026
You held me in Your hands
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/03/you-held-me-in-your-hands.html
re:generation, Step 2, Believe, Week 2, Day 1, “God of the Bible: All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present Creator”.
 
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, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, faith, pray, prayer, confession, trust, believe, forgive, change, powerless, admit, Psalm 56,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #pray #prayer #fear #confession #secrets #trust #believe #forgive #forgiveness #change #powerless #admit #Psalm56

In God I Trust – v3

Your hand to protect me

I am ever in Your care;

You alone watch over me,

In God I trust;

I will not be afraid.

================

edited September 10, 2019

In God I Trust – v3

edited September 10, 2019

In God I Trust – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2019/09/in-god-i-trust-v2.html

June 21, 2010

In God I Trust

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/in-god-i-trust.html

Psalm 56

Psalm 56:4

Psalm 56:1-13

Psalm 55:1-57:3

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for June 21, 2010, read June 21, 2010

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, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 51,860+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

America, calling, Christ, disciples, Faith, God, God’s purpose, grace, journey, love, Offering, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 55, Psalm 56, Psalm 57, Raymond A. Foss, trust, MAGA, United States,

#America #calling #Christ #disciples #Faith #God #purpose #grace #journey #love #Offering #Poetry #Psalm56 #Psalm57 #Spirit #trust #MAGA #UnitedStates

In God I Trust – v2

Your hand to protect me

ever in Your care;

You ever watch over me,

In God I trust;

I will not be afraid.

================

edited September 10, 2019

In God I Trust – v2

June 21, 2010

In God I Trust

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/in-god-i-trust.html

Psalm 56

Psalm 56:4

Psalm 56:1-13

Psalm 55:1-57:3

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for June 21, 2010, read June 21, 2010

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, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 51,860+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

America, calling, Christ, disciples, Faith, God, God’s purpose, grace, journey, love, Offering, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 55, Psalm 56, Psalm 57, Raymond A. Foss, trust, MAGA,

#America #calling #Christ #disciples #Faith #God #purpose #grace #journey #love #Offering #Poetry #Psalm56 #Psalm57 #Spirit #trust #MAGA

in the light of life – v2

walking before God

my one true salvation

Christ’s sacrifice alone

delivering me from death

walking with You

in the light of life

Your lamp guiding my way

on Your path

edited March 19, 2014

in the light of life – v2

June 21, 2010

in the light of life

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/in-light-of-life.html

Psalm 56

Psalm 56:13

Psalm 56:1-13

Psalm 55:1-57:3

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,430+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In God I Trust

Your hand to protect me
ever in your care
you ever watching over me
In God I trust;
I will not be afraid

================

edited September 10, 2019

In God I Trust – v2

June 21, 2010

In God I Trust

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/in-god-i-trust.html

Psalm 56

Psalm 56:4

Psalm 56:1-13

Psalm 55:1-57:3

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for June 21, 2010, read June 21, 2010

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, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 51,860+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

America, calling, Christ, disciples, Faith, God, God’s purpose, grace, journey, love, Offering, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 55, Psalm 56, Psalm 57, Raymond A. Foss, trust,

#America #calling #Christ #disciples #Faith #God #purpose #grace #journey #love #Offering #Poetry #Psalm56 #Psalm57 #Spirit #trust

I trust in You

The affirmation of the faithful
with David we stand
sharing his statement
in contrast with the others,
“I trust in you”.

Our God, our fortress
he alone will save us
protected from our enemies
raise us in glory
out of his loving grace


June 21, 2010
Psalm 55:23b
Psalm 55:23
Psalm 55
Psalm 55:1-57:3
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the light of life

walking before God
my true salvation
delivering me from death
walking with you
in the light of life
your lamp guiding my way


June 21, 2010
Psalm 56
Psalm 56:13
Psalm 56:1-13
Psalm 55:1-57:3
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,320+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.