Coming for the Orcs of Mordor – v2

Hell is coming for its children,
for their escaped demons,
subhuman Orcs, vermin, evil,
loosed on the earth, this world,
seeking only to kill, to destroy…
 
May this prayer rise to the heavens,
to the ear of the risen, living Christ,
to the heart of our living just God,
may there be a great awakening,
may justice rise in Middle Earth…
 
May the eyes of their leader, Sauron,
be a beacon for their coming, targets,
may Satan’s demons rise to gather them,
to bring the Orcs to justice, to heel,
to gather them all to Hell…
 
May the gates of Hell be opened,
may the demons rise from the depths,
rising to consume them, to take them,
the brutal Orcs of Mordor, devils,
to return them to the Pit…
 
May Satan’s demons come for them,
coming for the Orcs of Mordor,
those committing terror, genocide,
may they be dragged back to Hell,
so that there may be peace…
 

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Edited February 3, 2025
Coming for the Orcs of Mordor – v2
 
February 2, 2025
Coming for the Orcs of Mordor
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/coming-for-orcs-of-mordor.html
Edited February 1, 2025
May the cauldrons of Hell – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/may-cauldrons-of-hell-v2.html
Edited/new name January 31, 2025
May the cauldrons of Hell
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/may-cauldrons-of-hell.html
after attacks on Odesa
and a request for prayers
Ukrainian drone strikes
on Russian oil refineries and oil depots.
Edited January 29, 2025
The cauldrons of Hell – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-cauldrons-of-hell-v3.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, 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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May this prayer rise to the heavens,
to the ear of the risen, living Christ,
to the ear of our living just God,
may there be a great awakening,
may justice rise in Middle Earth…
 
May the eyes of their leader, Sauron,
be a beacon for their coming,
may the demons rise to gather them,
to bring the Orcs to justice,
to gather them all to Hell…
 
May the gates of Hell be opened,
may the demons rise from the depths,
rising to consume them, to take them,
the brutal Orcs of Mordor, devils,
to return them to the Pit…
 
May the demons come for them,
coming for the Orcs of Mordor,
those committing terror, genocide,
may they be dragged back to Hell,
so that there may be peace…

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February 2, 2025
Coming for the Orcs of Mordor
 
Edited February 1, 2025
May the cauldrons of Hell – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/02/may-cauldrons-of-hell-v2.html
Edited/new name January 31, 2025
May the cauldrons of Hell
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/may-cauldrons-of-hell.html
after attacks on Odesa
and a request for prayers
Ukrainian drone strikes
on Russian oil refineries and oil depots.
Edited January 29, 2025
The cauldrons of Hell – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-cauldrons-of-hell-v3.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, 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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Lord, grant me Peace

Lord, grant me peace,
power in this moment,
let Your faith protect me,
in my body, in my spirit…
 
Defeat every attack,
of the Enemy, of Satan,
do not let me be devoured,
today, in this season…
 
Lord, grant me peace,
let me walk more boldly,
bury Your love in my heart,
speak through me, oh Spirit…
 
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Lord, grant me Peace
 
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Edited August 29, 2024
Peace from God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/peace-from-god-v2.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Bile rising – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/bile-rising-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
In the Presence of Evil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-presence-of-evil-v2.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Peace from God – v2

The peace we carry,
joy deep within us
is not from the world
our peace comes from God…
 
Peace from God,
more than everlasting,
informing every steps,
as we journey right now…
 
The peace within us,
life-sustaining, living,
alive within our spirits,
guiding every step…
 
Peace from God
defines us on the journey
gifting us to Love,
to walk in God’s Spirit
to share a life above…
 
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Edited August 29, 2024
Peace from God – v2
 
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
July 25, 2024
Peace from God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/peace-from-god.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Bile rising – v2

I was facing his demons,
his body tormented,
twisted in fear, in rage,
moving, out of his control…
 
Bile rising, climbing,
from the depths within him,
not wanting to give oxygen,
to ignite his evil, his fire…
 
Sensing the demons,
his body twisted, bending,
caught in the rhythm, cadence,
a dance of his Master…
 
Bile rising, fomenting,
from the pit, from Satan,
demon-possessed, spewing,
Evil, a lie word-salad…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
Bile rising – v2
 
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
Edited August 28, 2024
In the Presence of Evil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-presence-of-evil-v2.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/be-on-guard-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.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, 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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In the Presence of Evil – v2

Knowing without question,
this was an attack of Satan,
a man possessed by demons,
his body shaking, words spewing out…
 
In the presence of Evil,
aware of my surroundings,
yet a bit naked, exposed, his bile
singeing my flesh…
 
His face twisted, distorted,
his whole presence created,
fighting his demons, tormented,
but giving them sway…
 
Only prayer, a hedge of protection.
guarding me from within, without,
against the attack of Evil,
the lies that he spoke…
 
Out in the open, exposed,
chains he carried, pulling his body,
outside the cave, the walls,
the prison of his body…
 
In the presence of Evil,
aware of my surroundings, exits,
yet a bit naked, exposed, for his bile,
his flaming arrows of Satan…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
In the Presence of Evil – v2
 
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/be-on-guard-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.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, 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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Your words a prayer – v2

Your words are a prayer,
a cloak of protection,
surrounding me with a hedge,
against evil, this battle…
 
I was exposed in the world,
to the bile of his evil,
his words of death,
groaned from his lips…
 
I had forgotten to pray,
for God’s hedge of protection,
but thankfully You cloaked me,
in God’s mercy, His care…
 
I was saved from the spewing,
his staccato of evil, his lies,
by Your words of protection,
by Your breath-prayer…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
Your words a prayer – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/your-words-prayer-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-guttural-utterances-v2.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/be-on-guard-v2.html
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.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, 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.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, 1 Corinthians 16, strong, courageous, vigilance, demons, enemy, armor,
 
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In guttural utterances – v2

A banter, a blather,
spewing lies, growls,
a Demon before me
trying to avert my eyes…
 
Possessed by Demons,
chained outside his cave,
taunting, jeering,
seeking my response…
 
Speaking in rhythm, in rhymes,
in grunts, guttural utterances,
a man possessed, dancing,
by the rope that held him…
 
Possessed, seeking, trying,
to draw me into the fight,
unprotected by armor,
not letting my guard down…
 
Speaking in rhythm, in rhymes,
dialogue of horror, of terror,
the enemy testing, jeering,
shaking the ground under my feet…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
In guttural utterances – v2
 
July 25, 2024
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…
He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,
from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami,
recently released from prison. His banter was
phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia
and horror films, at least in part…
&
I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil
emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't
an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons
had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment.
I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved
side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and
a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Be on Guard – v2

Be on Guard,
stand in your Faith,
be Strong, be Courageous,
when the Enemy attacks…
 
Do not engage Demons,
the words of their mouths,
stand in your conviction,
in the salvation of God…
 
Be on Guard,
stand in your Faith,
be Strong, be Courageous,
when the Enemy attacks…
 
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Edited August 28, 2024
Be on Guard – v2
 
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Edited August 28, 2024
Do everything in Love – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/do-everything-in-love-v2.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.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, 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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Lord, grant me Peace

Lord, grant me peace,
Power in this moment,
Let Your faith protect me,
In my body, in my spirit…
 
Defeat every attack,
Of the Enemy, of Satan,
Do not let me be devoured,
Today, in this season…
 
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Lord, grant me Peace
 
July 25, 2024
Peace from God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/peace-from-god.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Peace from God

The peace we carry,
The joy within us
Is not from the world
This peace comes from God…
 
Peace from God,
More than everlasting,
Informing our steps,
As we journey right now…
 
The peace within us,
Life-sustaining, living,
Alive within our spirits,
Guiding every step…
 
Peace from God
Defines us on the journey
Gifting us to Love,
To walk in God’s Spirit…
 
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July 25, 2024
Peace from God
 
Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Come before God – v2

Come before God,
With confidence, with singing,
Raise up your prayers,
To Almighty God…
 
Rejoice within you,
Your spirit, to God’s calling,
Lift your prayer to heaven,
Be one, be at peace…
 
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Edited July 25, 2024
Come before God – v2
 
July 25, 2024
Come before God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/come-before-god.html
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Come before God

Come before God,
With confidence, singing,
Raise up your prayers,
To Almighty God…
 
Rejoice within you,
Your spirit, God’s calling,
Prayer to heaven,
Be at peace in the Lord…
 
--------------
July 25, 2024
Come before God
 
Based on #Philippians4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
&
July 25, 2024
Bile rising
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/bile-rising.html
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…
He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,
from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami,
recently released from prison. His banter was
phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia
and horror films, at least in part…
&
I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil
emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't
an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons
had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment.
I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved
side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and
a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Bile rising

Facing his demons,
His body tormented,
Twisted in fear, in rage,
Out of his control…
 
Bile rising, climbing,
From deep within him,
Not wanting to give oxygen,
To ignite his evil…
 
Sensing the demons,
His body twisted, bending,
Caught in the rhythm, cadence,
The dance of his Master…
 
Bile rising, fomenting,
From the pit, from Satan,
Demon-possessed, spewing,
Evil, a lie word-salad…
 
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July 25, 2024
Bile rising
 
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-presence-of-evil.html
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…
He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,
from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami,
recently released from prison. His banter was
phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia
and horror films, at least in part…
&
I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil
emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't
an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons
had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment.
I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved
side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and
a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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In the Presence of Evil

Knowing without question,
This was an attack of Satan,
His body shaking, words spewing out…
 
In the presence of Evil,
Aware of my surroundings,
Yet a bit naked, exposed, for his bile…
 
His face twisted, distorted,
His whole presence created,
Fighting his demons, but giving them sway…
 
Only prayer, a hedge of protection.
Guarding me from within, without,
Against the attack of Evil…
 
Chains he carried, pulling his body,
Outside the cave, the walls,
The prison of his body…
 
In the presence of Evil,
Aware of my surroundings, exits,
Yet a bit naked, exposed, for his bile
His flaming arrows of Satan…
 
--------------
July 25, 2024
In the Presence of Evil
 
July 25, 2024
Your words a prayer
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html
July 25, 2024
In guttural utterances
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html
Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally
while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…
He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,
from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami,
recently released from prison. His banter was
phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia
and horror films, at least in part…
&
I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil
emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't
an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons
had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment.
I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved
side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and
a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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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Your words a prayer

Your words a prayer,
A cloak of protection,
Surrounding me with a hedge,
Against evil, this battle…
 
Exposed in the world,
To the bile of his evil,
The words of death,
Groaned from his lips…
 
Forgetting to pray,
For God’s hedge of protection,
But thankfully you cloaked me,
In God’s mercy, His care…
 
I was saved from the spewing,
His staccato of evil,
By your words of protection,
By your breath-prayer…
 
--------------

July 25, 2024

Your words a prayer 

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html

July 25, 2024

In guttural utterances 

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html

Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally

while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…

He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,

from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami, 

recently released from prison. His banter was

phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia 

and horror films, at least in part…

&

I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil 

emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't 

an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons 

had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment. 

I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved 

side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and 

a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.

&

Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, 1 Corinthians 16, strong, courageous, vigilance, demons, enemy, armor,
 
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In guttural utterances

A banter, a blather,
Spewing of lies,
A Demon before me
Trying to avert my eyes…
 
Possessed by a Demon,
Chained outside his cave,
Taunting, jeering,
Seeking my response…
 
Speaking in rhythm, in rhymes,
In grunts, guttural utterances,
A man possesses, dancing,
By the string that hold him…
 
Possessed, seeking, trying,
To draw me into the fight,
Unprotected by armor,
Not letting my guard down…
 
Speaking in rhythm, in rhymes,
Dialogue of horror, of terror,
The enemy testing, jeering,
Shaking the ground under my feet…
 
--------------

July 25, 2024

Your words a prayer 

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/your-words-prayer.html

July 25, 2024

In guttural utterances 

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-guttural-utterances.html

Demon-possessed man attacked me verbally

while I tried to have dinner-break last night at work…

He claimed to be a black-Irish leprechaun, a unicorn,

from Brooklyn, a former coroner from Miami, 

recently released from prison. His banter was

phrases from super-hero, anti-hero dystopia 

and horror films, at least in part…

&

I tried not to engage him, not to give more oxygen to the evil 

emanating from his words. I knew instantly that this wasn't 

an attack from him, but was an attack from Satan, that demons 

had control of his spirit. Strange to be aware in the moment. 

I know that sounds strange but I am certain. The way his jaw moved 

side to side, the way he went from speaking in riddles to grunts and 

a word-bile rising from deep down his throat was ugly.

&

Based on #1Corinthians16:13-14 (NIV)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
&
Based on #Mark5:1-20
story of demon possessed man
Based on #Ephesians6:10-18
The whole armor of God
&
July 25, 2024
Be on Guard
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/be-on-guard.html
July 25, 2024
Do everything in Love
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/do-everything-in-love.html
Edited July 25, 2024
Words for Battle – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle-v2.html
July 25, 2024
Words for Battle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/07/words-for-battle.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, 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.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, 1 Corinthians 16, strong, courageous, vigilance, demons, enemy, armor,
 
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Keeping our demons at bay – v2

Christ knows all too well
that primal adrenaline rush,
darkness, our carnal nature,
that yearns to steal our bodies,
that speaks in nights of chaos,
poison, our hearts racing in flight…
 
Keeping our demons at bay
holding onto Christ Jesus,
calling Him in the darkness,
for the Spirit to rise within us
to push the demons out
to have peace within our bodies…
 
An ancient struggle repeating,
our higher brain ascendent,
reason battling the forces,
deep within, the terror,
the demons, the beast waiting,
to catch us in our weakness…
 
Keeping our demons at bay,
in the power of Christ Jesus,
cleaving to our Savior,
the Lamb on His throne,
He knows all too well the names,
of each and every demon…
 
--------------  
Edited June 28, 2024
Keeping our demons at bay – v2
 
Based on #1Peter2:9-17
 
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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Keeping our demons at bay

He knows all too well
that primal adrenaline rush,
darkness, our carnal nature,
that yearns to steal our bodies,
that speaks in nights of chaos,
poison, our hearts racing in flight…
 
Keeping our demons at bay
holding onto Christ Jesus,
calling Him in the darkness,
for the Spirit to rise within us
to push the demons out
to have peace in our bodies…
 
An ancient struggle repeating,
our higher brain ascendent,
reason battling the forces,
deep within, the terror,
the demons, the beast waiting,
to catch us in our weakness…
 
Keeping our demons at bay,
in the power of Christ Jesus,
cleaving to our Savior,
the Lamb on His throne,
He knows all too well the names,
of each and every demon…
 
--------------  
June 28, 2024
Keeping our demons at bay
 
Edited June 18, 2024
Rebuke Evil – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/rebuke-evil-v2.html
Based on #1Peter2:9-17
 
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.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, hope, demons,
 
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I am Scared, risk averse

I am scared, risk averse,
Afraid of my own shadow,
Fear is my Demon,
My constant companion...
 
So many years, what is,
What might have beens,
Not following my dreams,
Afraid of my own shadow...
 
----------------
March 24, 2024
I am Scared, risk averse
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/03/i-am-scared-risk-averse.html
&
Edited March 22, 2024
Fear is my Enemy – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/03/fear-is-my-enemy-v2.html
Edited March 22, 2024
Fear is my Enemy
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/03/fear-is-my-enemy.html
March 21, 2024
Fear is my guide
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