Through the Holy Spirit – v2

We are washed by these waters
by the blood of Jesus Christ,
We are cleaned, we are restored,
by His sacrifice of love…
 
But the fire of the Spirit,
the flames of Pentecost,
God’s love abiding
light fills our lungs…
 
God speaks to us,
We are transformed
through the Holy Spirit
our new life begins…
 
Life is in the journey
being changed, transformed,
fired in the flames, the crucible,
We are healed, restored….
 
We are washed in the sacrifice
of our risen Lord, Jesus,
But the Spirit guides us,
as we walk on the way…
 
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Edited July 25, 2025
Through the Holy Spirit – v2
 
Based on #Roman12:2
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 25, 2025
until our last breath
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/until-our-last-breath-through-holy.html
Based on #Roman12:2
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
Edited July 25, 2025
soften our hearts – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/soften-our-hearts-v3.html
Based on #Galatians3:3
Based on #Ezekiel36:26
Based on #Isaiah64:8
Based on #Jeremiah18:1-6
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
conforming my steps
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/conforming-my-steps.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
His thoughts speak through me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/his-thoughts-speak-through-me.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John 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 John Cruice
 
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, Romans 12, calling, purpose,
 
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Through the Holy Spirit

God speaks to us,
We are transformed
through the Holy Spirit
our new life begins…
 
We are washed by the waters
We are cleaned by Christ’s blood,
but the fire of the Spirit,
fills our lungs…
 
Life is in the journey
being changed, transformed,
fired in the crucible,
We are healed, restored….
 
We are washed in the sacrifice
of our risen Lord Jesus
but the Spirit guides us,
on the path, the way…
 
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July 25, 2025
Through the Holy Spirit
 
Based on #Roman12:2
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 25, 2025
until our last breath
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/until-our-last-breath-through-holy.html
Based on #Roman12:2
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
Edited July 25, 2025
soften our hearts – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/soften-our-hearts-v3.html
Based on #Galatians3:3
Based on #Ezekiel36:26
Based on #Isaiah64:8
Based on #Jeremiah18:1-6
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
conforming my steps
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/conforming-my-steps.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
His thoughts speak through me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/his-thoughts-speak-through-me.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John 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 John Cruice
 
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, Romans 12, calling, purpose,
 
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until our last breath

Through the Holy Spirit
We are changed, transformed,
On the journey, the path,
God has placed us on…
 
We are transformed by the Spirit,
We are given new life
Our demons, our idols,
Are left in the dust…
 
We grow, we are changed,
We are healed, restored,
We are transformed
In walking with our Lord…
 
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July 25, 2025
until our last breath
 
Based on #Roman12:2
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
Edited July 25, 2025
soften our hearts – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/soften-our-hearts-v3.html
Based on #Galatians3:3
Based on #Ezekiel36:26
Based on #Isaiah64:8
Based on #Jeremiah18:1-6
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
conforming my steps
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/conforming-my-steps.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
His thoughts speak through me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/his-thoughts-speak-through-me.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John 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 John Cruice
 
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, Romans 12, calling, purpose,
 
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ruts, familiar patterns

ruts in our paths,
familiar patterns, our steps,
our willfulness, not trusting,
trying to live our lives on our own
away from God,
making a mess…
 
we must walk a different path,
conforming our steps,
walking with God,
climbing out of our ruts,
giving God control,
His will for our lives…
 
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March 4, 2025
ruts, familiar patterns
 
Based on #Romans12:2
re:generation, Week 6, Day 2
March 4, 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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perfect justice – v2

release my grip, my chains,
my desire for retribution,
vengeance in Your hands,
perfect justice, mercy,
in Your righteousness,
in Your love, Your grace,
caring for all of us...
 
free me from a burden,
stones that I carry,
seeking human justice,
lifting us from chains,
of anger, revenge, retribution,
putting You in Your rightful place,
sitting on the Judgement Seat...
 
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Edited February 15, 2025
perfect justice – v2
 
Based on #Psalm5:4-12
Based on #Romans12:9-21
re:generation Week 4 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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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Psalm 5, Romans 12, peace,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #prayer #peace

perfect justice

vengeance in Your hands,
releasing my grip,
perfect justice, mercy,
in Your righteousness,
in Your love, grace,
caring for all of us...
 
we are freed from a burden,
to seek human justice,
lifting us from chains,
of anger, revenge, retribution,
putting You in Your rightful place,
sitting on the Judgement Seat...
 
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perfect justice
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/perfect-justice_11.html
Based on #Psalm5:4-12
Based on #Romans12:9-21 

re:generation Week 4 large group meeting
February 11, 2025
groaning 
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/groaning_11.html
Based on #Psalm5:1-3 
 
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, Psalm 5, Romans 12, peace,
 
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opportunities for praise - v2

within our prayers, our struggle,
our wandering in the darkness,
in the toils, the snares,
of our daily lives,
opportunities for praise,
for joy, for worship,
raised up to heaven,
to God’s listening ear…
 
within our prayers, our witness,
our confession of God’s presence,
in the midst of our journey,
a message of hope, compassion,
opportunities for prayer,
for love, for faith, certainty,
of God’s presence with us,
in all of our days…
 
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Edited May 3, 2024
opportunities for praise – v2
 
May 2, 2024
opportunities for praise
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/opportunities-for-praise.html
May 2, 2024
Devote yourself to prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/devote-yourself-to-prayer.html
Based on Colossians 4:2
Edited May 2, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/stand-strong-courageous-v2.html
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
Edited May 1, 2024
a daily journey of surrender – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-daily-journey-of-surrender-v2.html
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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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Michael W. Smith - Healing Rain

Healing Rain
 
Faith in this moment,
Of toil, of struggle,
Rising from earth,
Falling from heaven…
 
Healing rain falling,
Washing over the earth,
Our joy welling up,
In love, in return…
 
Love of the Father,
Of our risen, Lord Jesus,
The Spirit indwelling,
Guiding our steps…
 
Healing rain falling,
Washing sin, fear,
Renewing our spirits,
Our bodies from within…
 
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May 2, 2024
Healing Rain
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/healing-rain.html
May 2, 2024
Facebook Poem prompt
by Poetry After Dark Media
https://www.facebook.com/PoetryAfterDarkMedia/posts/pfbid0oa7hfk51oMLE4Ejd9PGoYNtv8gyHbf7fvJSEip7VSgPBoS3WQ1pb1M5ug5nAZtUQl
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=954217356705223&set=a.513999124060384
“Healing Rain”,
By Michael W. Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNFu93Fgzyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1bjTOFbZA
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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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#Healing #Rain #MichaelWSmith

Faith in this moment,
Of toil, of struggle,
Rising from earth,
Falling from heaven…
 
Healing rain falling,
Washing over the earth,
Our joy welling up,
In love, in return…
 
Love of the Father,
Of our risen, Lord Jesus,
The Spirit indwelling,
Guiding our steps…
 
Healing rain falling,
Washing sin, fear,
Renewing our spirits,
Our bodies from within…
 
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May 2, 2024
Healing Rain
 
May 2, 2024
Facebook Poem prompt
by Poetry After Dark Media
https://www.facebook.com/PoetryAfterDarkMedia/posts/pfbid0oa7hfk51oMLE4Ejd9PGoYNtv8gyHbf7fvJSEip7VSgPBoS3WQ1pb1M5ug5nAZtUQl
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=954217356705223&set=a.513999124060384
“Healing Rain”,
By Michael W. Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNFu93Fgzyg
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May 2, 2024
opportunities for praise
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/opportunities-for-praise.html
May 2, 2024
Devote yourself to prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/devote-yourself-to-prayer.html
Based on Colossians 4:2
Edited May 2, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/stand-strong-courageous-v2.html
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
Edited May 1, 2024
a daily journey of surrender – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-daily-journey-of-surrender-v2.html
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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, faith, prayer, Colossians 4, Psalm 73, Joshua 1, Romans 12, surrender, control, trust, believe, servant, abundance, National Day of Prayer, Healing Rain, Michael W. Smith,
 
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opportunities for praise

within our prayers, our struggle,
our wandering in the darkness,
in the toils, the snares,
of our daily lives,
opportunities for praise,
for joy, for worship,
raised up to heaven,
to God’s listening ear…
 
within our prayers, our witness,
our confession of God’s presence,
in the midst of our journey,
a message of hope,
opportunities for pray,
for love, for faith,
of God’s presence with us,
all of our days…
 
---------------  
May 2, 2024
opportunities for praise
 
May 2, 2024
Devote yourself to prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/devote-yourself-to-prayer.html
Based on Colossians 4:2
Edited May 2, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/stand-strong-courageous-v2.html
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
Edited May 1, 2024
a daily journey of surrender – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-daily-journey-of-surrender-v2.html
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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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Stand Strong, Courageous – v2

Stand Strong, Courageous,
in this time, this moment,
do not move, do not waver,
though the winds may blow,
though the earth may shake…
 
Stand Strong, Courageous,
for our God goes with you,
the Lord, our heavenly Father,
is our fortress, our strong tower,
our portion, and our strength…
 
Stand Strong, Courageous,
in this time, in this moment,
in the storms, the struggles,
go forward, confident,
in God’s plan for your life…
 
Stand Strong, Courageous,
witness to God’s presence,
share your hope, your faith,
in the living, risen Jesus,
our Savior and our Lord…
 
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Edited May 2, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous – v2
 
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
May 2, 2024
Devote yourself to prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/devote-yourself-to-prayer.html
Based on Colossians 4:2
Edited May 1, 2024
a daily journey of surrender – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-daily-journey-of-surrender-v2.html
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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, faith, prayer, Colossians 4, Psalm 73, Joshua 1, Romans 12, surrender, control, trust, believe, servant, abundance, National Day of Prayer,
 
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Devote yourself to prayer

Take time to listen,
To talk with God, this moment,
To be open to His abundance,
To God’s blessing today.
 
Open your heart,
Your spirit to God’s calling,
Cleave to the Savior,
Who knows what you need.
 
Breathe prayer, witness,
Conforming to the Spirit,
Adopt a servant’s heart,
Take up your cross…
 
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May 2, 2024
Devote yourself to prayer
 
Based on Colossians 4:2
Edited May 1, 2024
a daily journey of surrender – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-daily-journey-of-surrender-v2.html
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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, faith, prayer, Colossians 4, Psalm 73, Joshua 1, Romans 12, surrender, control, trust, believe, servant, abundance, National Day of Prayer,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #faith #prayer #Colossians4 #Psalm73 #Joshua1 #Romans12 #surrender #control #trust #believe #servant #abundance #NationalDayofPrayer

a daily journey of surrender – v2

A turning, a changing,
A transforming, a silence,
A daily journey of surrender,
of seeking God’s presence,
of giving God control…
 
An instant, a moment,
A renewing of our spirit,
Acquiring a servant’s heart,
of love, of compassion,
of giving God control…
 
A daily journey of surrender,
A submitting to God’s will,
A conforming our steps to God’s plan,
of walking slowly with Him,
of giving God control…
 
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Edited May 1, 2024
a daily journey of surrender – v2
 
April 29, 2024
a daily journey of surrender
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-daily-journey-of-surrender.html
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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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a daily journey of surrender

A turning, a changing,
A transforming, a silence,
A daily journey of surrender,
of giving God control…
 
Not in an instant, a moment,
but a renewing of our spirit,
Acquiring a servant’s heart,
of giving God control…
 
A daily journey of surrender,
of submitting to God’s will,
Conforming our steps to God’s plan,
of giving God control…
 
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April 29, 2024
a daily journey of surrender
 
based on Romans 12:2
Edited April 29, 2024
Stand Strong, Courageous
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/stand-strong-courageous.html
based on Joshua 1:9
Edited April 28, 2024
My flesh may fail me – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/04/my-flesh-may-fail-me-v2.html
based on Psalm 73:26
 
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, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. 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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I am not ready – v3

I remember so clearly his sharing these words,
in memory, in prayer, welling up within him,
a word of caution for all of us gathered,
hearing these words of challenge,
of preparation, for what will be...
 
“Here it comes and I’m not ready”,
not ready to meet my Maker,
a balancing of the scales,
to have an accounting,
measuring my life…
 
Wishing there had been that there was more time,
All that I have done, my history, failings,
time for me to change, to turn,
to walk more closely to You,
the rest of my days, oh God…
 
These words that he shared, with us,
a measure of his witness, his truth,
of his daily walk, his struggles,
walking more humbly
each day of his life…
 
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Edited March 28, 2024
I am not ready – v3
 
edited August 17, 2015
I am not ready – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/i-am-not-ready-v2.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/i-am-not-ready-v2_17.html
edited August 15, 2015
Here it comes – v3
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/here-it-comes-v3.html
(conversation by Dean McKenney about his
bad car accident 41 years ago)
Romans 14:10-12
Romans 14:1-12
Men’s Bible Study led by Steve Curtis
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 12, 2014
&
edited/merged August 17, 2015
God can make Good – v2
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/god-can-make-good-v2.html
August 17, 2015
God’s timing is perfect
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/gods-timing-is-perfect.html
August 17, 2015
God can make Good
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/god-can-make-good.html
August 17, 2015
prayers for understanding
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/prayers-for-understanding.html
August 17, 2015
one taken, one added
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/one-taken-one-added.html
on the birth of a son
to Zackery and Helene Crabtree
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008260147538
Thursday morning August 13, 2015
August 16, 2015
Room to Spare
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/room-to-spare.html
John 14:1-3
August 16, 2015
Gone Fishing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/gone-fishing.html
funeral for Dean McKenney
http://www.clayfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3274776&fh_id=14080
http://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituaries/bdnmaine/obituary.aspx?n=dean-e-mckenney&pid=175508885
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 16, 2015
 
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, and 2024. 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, Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, calling, witness, Spirit, Savior, saved, works, Romans 10, Romans 11, Romans 12, Romans 13, Romans 14, poetry, Dean McKenney,
 
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