Our weak piety
unable to be faithful
to abide by the law
to live righteously
God waits patiently
the vigil of his faithfulness
present in our day to day
hope we will turn to him
to change our sinful ways
A seed alone planted
when we come to believe
needing care and nurture
if we are to succeed
Guided by the Spirit
the example of Christ’s life
sent into the wilderness
to share his message of love
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Showing posts with label children of God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children of God. Show all posts
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Waiting for Us to Change
God, in his mercy,
his faithfulness to his promise
waiting for us to change
to return from our rebellion
Faithful to his people
even when we deny him
claim our independence
as if we do not need him for life
Our happiness, fulfillment,
our hope in him alone
he is our faithful father
ever calling us to come home.
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
his faithfulness to his promise
waiting for us to change
to return from our rebellion
Faithful to his people
even when we deny him
claim our independence
as if we do not need him for life
Our happiness, fulfillment,
our hope in him alone
he is our faithful father
ever calling us to come home.
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Jezreel
God planting a seed
a hope for reconciliation
one people, one hope in him
after major pruning
Turning his back on us
because we refuse to be faithful
a nascent hope only
to be buried in the ground
for another season
Dormant in the days of Lo-Ammi
not his holy people
praying we may claim that future
walking as children of God
He remains faithful
hope even in judgment
that we would return to him
and cleave once more
to our father, our king
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
a hope for reconciliation
one people, one hope in him
after major pruning
Turning his back on us
because we refuse to be faithful
a nascent hope only
to be buried in the ground
for another season
Dormant in the days of Lo-Ammi
not his holy people
praying we may claim that future
walking as children of God
He remains faithful
hope even in judgment
that we would return to him
and cleave once more
to our father, our king
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Lo-Ammi
The indictment of God
the child of a faithful man
Lo-Ammi (not my people)
turning his face from them
Are we really so different
claiming a Christian nation
yet refusing to be faithful
to walk as our savior lived
The thread too weak
feeble steps only
claiming a belief
but walking in selfishness
Lost and wandering
a faith as thin as rice paper
failing to proclaim
the love of the risen God
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the child of a faithful man
Lo-Ammi (not my people)
turning his face from them
Are we really so different
claiming a Christian nation
yet refusing to be faithful
to walk as our savior lived
The thread too weak
feeble steps only
claiming a belief
but walking in selfishness
Lost and wandering
a faith as thin as rice paper
failing to proclaim
the love of the risen God
July 24, 2010
Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea 1:11
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 24, 2010,
read July 24, 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 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Remembering We are Children
God’s mercy endless
his compassion
more than we can comprehend
that we would ever praise him
our loving God and king
Remembering we are children
that we are made of dust
God staying our judgment
even when we appear lost
Always heaping grace
pouring love upon us
his mercy endless
for this we sing God’s praise
July 15, 2010
Psalm 103:1-14
Psalm 103:13-14
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=7&day=15&year=2010
for July 15, 2010, read July 15, 2010
“God’s Love”,
by Mike Macdonald
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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
his compassion
more than we can comprehend
that we would ever praise him
our loving God and king
Remembering we are children
that we are made of dust
God staying our judgment
even when we appear lost
Always heaping grace
pouring love upon us
his mercy endless
for this we sing God’s praise
July 15, 2010
Psalm 103:1-14
Psalm 103:13-14
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=7&day=15&year=2010
for July 15, 2010, read July 15, 2010
“God’s Love”,
by Mike Macdonald
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 19,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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