Soften His Heart, Lord – v2 #poetry #God #love #Christ #Spirit #Pilate #Bulgakov #MasterandMargarita #sin #stain #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #warcrimes #innocentblood #curse #prayer #repentance #genocide #terror #TarasShevchenko #justice #VladimirPutin

Only You, Lord, can change him,
Only you have that power...
Speak into his heart, Lord...
Convict his soul...
 
Soften his heart, Lord,
Change him completely,
May he repent of this evil
his great, great sin...
 
Speak to him, Lord,
as only You can, truly...
May the Holy Spirit speak
May You change him within...
 
Open his eyes, Lord,
to see his destruction,
the consequences of his sin,
Proclaim his evil intent...
 
Convict him, Lord,
as only You are able...
Lead him to repent, to change,
to turn from this awful sin...
 
----------------
Edited June 15, 2026
Soften His Heart, Lord – v2
 
A prayer to God over Vladimir Putin,
based on a statement of a Ukrainian defender
challenging my other poems...
“... you choose to harden your heart like the Russians,
you would call Mr. Putin all sorts of names,
that's not the life of Christ, Raymond...”
Edited June 6, 2026
His name is Death – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/06/his-name-is-death-v2.html
Translated into English May 25, 2026
The enemy has no idea - translated
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-enemy-has-no-idea-translated.html
after massive missile attacks by Russia on Kyiv,
and throughout the 4 years of the war
Edited December 2, 2025
the threat much closer – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-threat-much-closer-v6.html
Edited November 27, 2025
The stain of innocent blood – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-stain-of-innocent-blood-v6.html
This poem is about the character Pontius Pilate in the novel, The Master and Margarita,
by Mikhail Bulgakov, where Pilate is spending eternity, not in heaven or hell,
but trying to wash the innocent blood Jesus Christ from his hands.
This poem is transferring that same nightmarish judgment on Vladimir Putin
for the innocent blood of the people of Ukraine...
originally drafted April 1, 2022, 38 days into the full-scale invasion
Edited April 18, 2025
The stain of their blood – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-stain-of-their-blood-v2.html
May 22, 2024
In the crucible of history
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/in-crucible-of-history.html
About President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський,
and the Ukrainian people
April 1, 2022
The stain of innocent blood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-stain-of-innocent-blood.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, 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, love, Christ, Spirit, Pilate, Bulgakov, Master and Margarita, sin, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, innocent blood, prayer, curse, repentance, genocide, Taras Shevchenko, justice, Vladimir Putin,
 
#poetry #God #love #Christ #Spirit #Pilate #Bulgakov #MasterandMargarita #sin #stain #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #warcrimes #innocentblood #curse #prayer #repentance #genocide #terror #TarasShevchenko #justice #VladimirPutin

Soften His Heart, Lord #poetry #God #love #Christ #Spirit #Pilate #Bulgakov #MasterandMargarita #sin #stain #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #warcrimes #innocentblood #curse #prayer #repentance #genocide #terror #TarasShevchenko #justice #VladimirPutin

Only You, Lord, can change him,
Only you have that power...
Speak into his heart...
Convict his soul...
 
Soften his heart, Lord,
Change him completely,
May he repent of this evil
his great sin...
 
Speak to him, Lord,
as only You can, truly...
May the Holy Spirit
change him within...
 
Open his eyes, Lord,
to see the destruction,
the consequences of his sin,
his evil intent...
 
Convict him, Lord,
as only You are able...
Lead him to repent,
to turn from this sin...
 
----------------
Edited June 12, 2026
Soften His Heart, Lord
 
A prayer to God over Vladimir Putin,
based on a statement of a Ukrainian defender
challenging my other poems...
“... you choose to harden your heart like the Russians,
you would call Mr. Putin all sorts of names,
that's not the life of Christ, Raymond...”
Edited June 6, 2026
His name is Death – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/06/his-name-is-death-v2.html
Translated into English May 25, 2026
The enemy has no idea - translated
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-enemy-has-no-idea-translated.html
after massive missile attacks by Russia on Kyiv,
and throughout the 4 years of the war
Edited December 2, 2025
the threat much closer – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-threat-much-closer-v6.html
Edited November 27, 2025
The stain of innocent blood – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-stain-of-innocent-blood-v6.html
This poem is about the character Pontius Pilate in the novel, The Master and Margarita,
by Mikhail Bulgakov, where Pilate is spending eternity, not in heaven or hell,
but trying to wash the innocent blood Jesus Christ from his hands.
This poem is transferring that same nightmarish judgment on Vladimir Putin
for the innocent blood of the people of Ukraine...
originally drafted April 1, 2022, 38 days into the full-scale invasion
Edited April 18, 2025
The stain of their blood – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-stain-of-their-blood-v2.html
May 22, 2024
In the crucible of history
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/in-crucible-of-history.html
About President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський,
and the Ukrainian people
April 1, 2022
The stain of innocent blood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-stain-of-innocent-blood.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, 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, love, Christ, Spirit, Pilate, Bulgakov, Master and Margarita, sin, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, innocent blood, prayer, curse, repentance, genocide, Taras Shevchenko, justice, Vladimir Putin,
 
#poetry #God #love #Christ #Spirit #Pilate #Bulgakov #MasterandMargarita #sin #stain #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #warcrimes #innocentblood #curse #prayer #repentance #genocide #terror #TarasShevchenko #justice #VladimirPutin

#Pray: Soften His #Heart #poetry #God #love #Christ #Spirit #Pilate #Bulgakov #MasterandMargarita #sin #stain #VladimirPutin #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #warcrimes #innocentblood #curse #prayer #repentance #genocide #terror #TarasShevchenko #justice

Soften his heart, Lord,
Change him completely,
to repent for this evil
his great sin...
 
Speak to him, Lord,
as only You can...
May the Holy Spirit
change him within...
 
Open his eyes, Lord,
to see the destruction,
the consequences of his lusts,
his evil intent...
 
Convict him, Lord,
as only You are able...
Lead him to repent,
to turn from this sin...
 
----------------
June 11, 2026
Soften His Heart
 
A prayer to God
over Vladimir Putin,
based on a statement of a Ukrainian defender
challenging my other poems...
“... you choose to harden your heart like the Russians,
you would call Mr. Putin all sorts of names,
that's not the life of Christ, Raymond...”
Edited June 6, 2026
His name is Death – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/06/his-name-is-death-v2.html
Translated into English May 25, 2026
The enemy has no idea - translated
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-enemy-has-no-idea-translated.html
after massive missile attacks by Russia on Kyiv,
and throughout the 4 years of the war
Edited December 2, 2025
the threat much closer – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-threat-much-closer-v6.html
Edited November 27, 2025
The stain of innocent blood – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-stain-of-innocent-blood-v6.html
This poem is about the character Pontius Pilate in the novel, The Master and Margarita,
by Mikhail Bulgakov, where Pilate is spending eternity, not in heaven or hell,
but trying to wash the innocent blood Jesus Christ from his hands.
This poem is transferring that same nightmarish judgment on Vladimir Putin
for the innocent blood of the people of Ukraine...
originally drafted April 1, 2022, 38 days into the full-scale invasion
Edited April 18, 2025
The stain of their blood – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-stain-of-their-blood-v2.html
May 22, 2024
In the crucible of history
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/in-crucible-of-history.html
About President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський,
and the Ukrainian people
April 1, 2022
The stain of innocent blood
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-stain-of-innocent-blood.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, 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, love, Christ, Spirit, Pilate, Bulgakov, Master and Margarita, sin, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, war crimes, innocent blood, prayer, curse, repentance, genocide, Taras Shevchenko, justice,
 
#poetry #God #love #Christ #Spirit #Pilate #Bulgakov #MasterandMargarita #sin #stain #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #warcrimes #innocentblood #curse #prayer #repentance #genocide #terror #TarasShevchenko #justice

change me before the #battle #war #Satan #Enemy #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

arm me for the challenge
the moment before it happens
prepare my heart within me
change me before the battle
so the enemy does not defeat me…
 
guard my heart, oh God,
put Your hedge of protection around me,
fill the hedge with the blood of Christ
infuse me with Your Spirit
I give You my life, control…
 
arm me before the battle
with the armor of holy scripture
clad me with Your Word,
that I might witness, that I may testify
to Your goodness, Your protection…
 
save me in this fight
in the war on earth raging
the attacks of the Enemy
no match for Your protection,
protect me now, oh Lord…
 
==============
January 9, 2026
change me before the battle
 
written July 18, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
Based on Ephesians 6:11-18
Based on Ecclesiastes 4:2-12
Based on James 4:1-17
Based on Proverbs 15:31-32
Based on Proverbs 2:1-6
Based on Proverbs 29:25
January 9, 2026
arm myself
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/arm-myself.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
our passions, our anger
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/our-passions-our-anger.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
Based on James 4:1-7
January 8, 2026
welcome reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/welcome-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
How can we be open
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/how-can-we-be-open.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
the value of reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-value-of-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
use their evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/use-their-evil.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, 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, 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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

arm myself #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

When I see the Enemy approaching
the battle raging within me
a fight or flight moment
letting my flesh take control…
 
I need to prepare for battle,
to withstand the slings and arrows,
I must prepare, I must arm myself,
to defeat my fears, my passions…
 
Every attack is from Satan
seeking to harm, to kill me,
I must put on the armor
of scripture, of God’s holy Word…
 
Only from that place of protection
that holy sense of peace
Am I able I rise victorious
from my passions, my fears,
my flesh, my disbelief…
 
==============
January 9, 2026
arm myself
 
written July 18, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
Based on Ephesians 6:11-18
Based on Ecclesiastes 4:2-12
Based on James 4:1-17
Based on Proverbs 15:31-32
Based on Proverbs 2:1-6
Based on Proverbs 29:25
January 8, 2026
our passions, our anger
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/our-passions-our-anger.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
Based on James 4:1-7
January 8, 2026
welcome reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/welcome-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
How can we be open
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/how-can-we-be-open.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
the value of reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-value-of-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
use their evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/use-their-evil.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, 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, 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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

our #passions, our #anger #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

we quarrel, we fight,
we struggle in this life,
our passions, our anger
getting the better of us….
 
we live by the flesh
making ourselves idols
we cleave to our passions
turning away from God…
 
our passions, our anger,
warring factions, fighting,
wanting to be right
to be in control…
 
we must turn,
we must surrender,
we must submit our lives,
our wills to God…
 
only in turning,
from our passions, our anger,
can we walk with God,
with our risen Lord…
 
==============
January 8, 2026
our passions, our anger
 
written July 18, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
Based on James 4:1-7
January 8, 2026
welcome reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/welcome-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
How can we be open
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/how-can-we-be-open.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
the value of reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-value-of-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
use their evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/use-their-evil.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, 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, 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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

welcome #reproof #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

use this criticism to refine you
iron sharpening iron,
even when they seek to harm you,
to tear you down…
 
welcome reproof, rebuke,
to gain eternal wisdom,
trust in God’s forgiveness
Christ’s finished work on the cross…
 
listen with attention,
listen with intention,
use their reproof to heal you,
to make you more like Christ…
 
gain Godly wisdom,
welcome their reproof
all their charges were forgiven
by Christ on the cross…
 
==============
January 8, 2026
welcome reproof
 
written July 16, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
How can we be open
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/how-can-we-be-open.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
the value of reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-value-of-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
use their evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/use-their-evil.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, 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, 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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

How can we be open #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

our fear of man defiles us,
holding us in chains,
our weak flesh defeats us,
condemning us to the grave…
 
their judgment is nothing,
every reproof has been paid,
the love of Christ defines us,
we are risen from the grave…
 
we must welcome reproof,
rebuke not itself evil,
we must listen for wisdom,
to draw us closer to God…
 
we have been freed of these chains,
so do not reclaim them,
use what they seek to harm you,
to bring you to Christ, God’s Son…
 
==============
January 8, 2026
How can we be open
 
written July 16, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting and small group
January 8, 2026
the value of reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-value-of-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
use their evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/use-their-evil.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, 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, 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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

the value of #reproof #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

we long to be honest
to be transparent in our walk
we strive to be faithful
to turn from the flesh…
 
we struggle with the fear of man
to find worth in their judgment
when God took all of our shame
and made us worthy on the cross…
 
we must change our vision
to see the value of reproof
no matter their evil motives
to turn closer to God…
 
we struggle with the fear of man
our pride convicts us
but every sin we ever committed
have been left on the cross…
 
==============
January 8, 2026
the value of reproof
 
written July 16, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
Based on Proverbs 15:31-32
Based on Proverbs 4:13
Based on Proverbs 6:23
Based on Proverbs 10:17
Based on Proverbs 2:1-6
Based on Proverbs 9:8
January 8, 2026
use their evil
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/use-their-evil.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small 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, 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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

use their #evil #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

use their evil words
their rebuke to hurt you
listen attentively to them
to draw closer to God…
 
gather wisdom in these moments
exposing our motivations
when fear of man holds us
give this over to God…
 
no matter the posture of their hearts,
even if they seek to harm us,
know they your sins are forgiven,
Christ took them to the cross…
 
use their evil words
listen intentionally to them,
their rebukes do not condemn you,
draw closer to God…
 
==============
January 8, 2026
use their evil
 
written July 16, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
Based on Proverbs 15:31-32
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/their-judgment-has-been-paid.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

their judgment has been paid #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

do not listen to the lies
of Satan, of the Devil,
of your sinful flesh
your value in the eyes of man…
 
whatever they may say,
even when their reproof is valid,
their judgment has been paid
when Christ climbed the cross…
 
every sin you ever committed,
any evil for which they rebuke you,
all of them have been paid in full,
God alone defines us…
 
our sins do not define us,
our value, our worth in the eyes of God,
their judgment has been paid
when Christ climbed the cross…
 
listen to every reproof,
no matter what their motives,
use them to gain wisdom,
to walk closer to God…
 
==============
January 8, 2026
their judgment has been paid
 
written July 16, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-teachable-spirit.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

a teachable spirit #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

What matters is our heart,
the posture of our spirit,
open to reproof, to judgment,
to grow in wisdom, in Christ…
 
a teachable spirit, open,
that is what matters,
to God, to eternity,
to our life here on earth…
 
live your life transparently,
be open to wisdom,
drawing closer to God
with each waking breath…
 
though they may attack us,
We can learn from their rebuke,
Their motives do not matter,
what matters is our hearts…
 
==============
January 7, 2026
a teachable spirit
 
written July 16, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/treasure-reproof.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

treasure reproof #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

listen with attention,
with the intention to change,
to turn from your sin,
to seek God’s way…
 
treasure reproof,
iron sharpening iron,
value in true listening,
to change our steps…
 
we do not have to fear
the judgment of man
for our sins are already forgiven
in the eyes of God…
 
treasure reproof
to guide your steps,
wisdom for the journey,
to stay on our path…
 
==============
January 7, 2026
treasure reproof
 
written July 15, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/davids-response.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

#David’s Response #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance #rebuke #Psalm51

“I have sinned against the Lord”
 
pure confession
not holding anything back,
speaking truth, transparent,
“I have sinned against God”…
 
David’s response
When he heard the rebuke
not denying, but confessing,
“I have sinned against God”…
 
pure confession
Should be our posture in life
to restore us to the Father,
“I have sinned against God”…
 
our response, our words,
when we are reproved, rebuked,
should follow David’s example,
“I have sinned against God”…
 
==============
January 7, 2026
David’s Response
 
written July 15, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
Based on Psalm 51:31-32
Based on 2 Samuel 12:7
Based on 2 Samuel 12:1-23
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/nathans-rebuke.html
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
July 15, 2025
a casual suggestion
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-casual-suggestion.html
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

Nathan’s Rebuke #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

“You are the Man”

Nothing sugar-coated,
Speaking a righteous truth
The enormity of his sin,
“You are the man!”
 
A curse, a judgment,
On his king, his master,
Speaking the sentence of God,
“You are the man!”
 
Anger that had been kindled
In David’s heart
Directed at himself,
“You are the man!”
 
His secret exposed,
His rebellion against God,
In Nathan’s rebuke,
“You are the man!”
 
==============
January 6, 2026
Nathan’s Rebuke
 
written July 15, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
July 14, 2025, Large Group meeting
Talk, “Redeeming Reproof”
Based on Psalm 51:31-32
Based on 2 Samuel 12:7
Based on 2 Samuel 12:1-23
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/god-is-waiting-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
July 15, 2025
a casual suggestion
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-casual-suggestion.html
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
Based on Psalm 23
Based on the Lord’s Prayer
Based on John 10:1-18 (The Good Shepherd)
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

God is waiting – 2 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

God is waiting
for us to come
for us to show up
with an open heart…
 
God has a message for us
Wisdom to impart
when we show up
with an open heart…
 
God is not distant
He is waiting for us
for when we are ready
with an open heart…
 
==============
January 6, 2026
God is waiting - 2
 
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
about how God speaks to us through sermons and scripture
when we are open to His message,
when we show up for worship…
January 6, 2026
a casual suggestion – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-casual-suggestion-2.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2
small group meeting
July 15, 2025
a casual suggestion
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-casual-suggestion.html
Meeting John Cruice,
Pastor of Life Group Ministries,
one of the pastors at North Hills Church
at the Greenville Drive baseball game,
May 31, 2024,
which lead me to the Conquer Series group and
to the Re:generation 12-step program.
January 5, 2026
one singular psalm
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/one-singular-psalm.html
written July 15, 2025
July 14, 2025, re:generation, large group meeting
Based on Psalm 23
Based on the Lord’s Prayer
Based on John 10:1-18 (The Good Shepherd)
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/suffering-in-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
January 5, 2026
turn from this world
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/turn-from-this-world.html
written July 18, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
January 5, 2026
let me die to my flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die-to-my-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
January 5, 2026
it is not too late
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/it-is-not-too-late.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5, “Entirely Ready to Turn Toward a Good God.”
January 5, 2026
do everything for God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-everything-for-god.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance
 

suffering in the #flesh #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

suffering in the flesh
in our life on earth
for man or for the Gospel,
That is our choice…
 
turning from the world
to follow the Christ
healing in our turning
in starting a new life…
 
suffering as an investment
not a burden to carry
resistance of temptation
for our heavenly reward…
 
not earning salvation, but
storing up treasure in heaven
not living for the flesh
but following Christ Jesus…
 
==============
January 5, 2026
suffering in the flesh
 
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
and sermon at Griggs Memorial Baptist Church
Based on 1 Peter 4:1-6
January 5, 2026
turn from this world
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/turn-from-this-world.html
written July 18, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
January 5, 2026
let me die to my flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die-to-my-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
January 5, 2026
it is not too late
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/it-is-not-too-late.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5, “Entirely Ready to Turn Toward a Good God.”
January 5, 2026
do everything for God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-everything-for-god.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
abundantly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/abundantly.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
whatever the cost
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/whatever-cost.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4, “Consider the Cost of Following Jesus.”
January 3, 2026
Let me die
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4
January 3, 2026
Trust Me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/trust-me.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 3, “The Way of Christ is Good.”
January 2, 2026
I have doubted Your Goodness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/i-have-doubted-your-goodness.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 2, “Redirected: Confession and Repentance”
January 2, 2026
We must repent
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/we-must-repent.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 1, “Respond to God’s Grace”
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

turn from this world #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

turn from this world

from your old self
cleave to the Spirit
to God speaking within
turn from the flesh
return to God…
 
turn from this world
from your old self
turn from the flesh
return to God
to a place of holiness
trust in the Lord…
 
turn from this world
your passions, temptations,
put on Christ Jesus
abide in the vine
turn from the flesh,
return to God…
 
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January 5, 2026
turn from this world
 
written July 18, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
Based on Philippians 4:19
Based on 1 Corinthians 10:13
Based on Psalm 55:22
Based on Ephesians 4:22-24
January 5, 2026
let me die to my flesh
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die-to-my-flesh.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1
January 5, 2026
it is not too late
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/it-is-not-too-late.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5, “Entirely Ready to Turn Toward a Good God.”
Based on Joel 2:12-14
January 5, 2026
do everything for God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-everything-for-god.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
abundantly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/abundantly.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
whatever the cost
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/whatever-cost.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4, “Consider the Cost of Following Jesus.”
January 3, 2026
Let me die
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4
January 3, 2026
Trust Me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/trust-me.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 3, “The Way of Christ is Good.”
January 2, 2026
I have doubted Your Goodness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/i-have-doubted-your-goodness.html
 
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 2, “Redirected: Confession and Repentance”
January 2, 2026
We must repent
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/we-must-repent.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 1, “Respond to God’s Grace”
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

let me die to my flesh #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

let me die to my flesh,
to my desires, my passions,
May my fears no longer hold me,
let me walk in Your light…
 
help me, Lord, to turn,
to change my life completely,
Give me a heart to follow You,
to give myself to You fully…
 
make a new way for me,
help me to cleave to You,
May I take off myself
and put on Christ freely…
 
teach me, Lord God,
Your message to me,
Heal me as only You can,
Redeem me, I pray…
 
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January 5, 2026
let me die to my flesh
 
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Day 1, “Personal Repentance”
Based on Ezekiel 36:26-27
Based on 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1
January 5, 2026
it is not too late
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/it-is-not-too-late.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5, “Entirely Ready to Turn Toward a Good God.”
Based on Joel 2:12-14
January 5, 2026
do everything for God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-everything-for-god.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
abundantly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/abundantly.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
whatever the cost
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/whatever-cost.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4, “Consider the Cost of Following Jesus.”
January 3, 2026
Let me die
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4
January 3, 2026
Trust Me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/trust-me.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 3, “The Way of Christ is Good.”
January 2, 2026
I have doubted Your Goodness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/i-have-doubted-your-goodness.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 3
January 2, 2026
blot out my sin - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/blot-out-my-sin-2-poetry-god-christ.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 2, “Redirected: Confession and Repentance”
January 2, 2026
We must repent
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/we-must-repent.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 1, “Respond to God’s Grace”
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

it is not too late #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance

drop your false gods
your idols of dust
turn from the flesh
altars that will rust…
 
stand upright before God
it is not too late
draw close to God
He will restore your life…
 
==============
January 5, 2026
it is not too late
 
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5, “Entirely Ready to Turn Toward a Good God.”
Based on Joel 2:12-14
January 5, 2026
do everything for God
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/do-everything-for-god.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
abundantly
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/abundantly.html
written July 13, 2025
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 5
January 3, 2026
whatever the cost
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/whatever-cost.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4, “Consider the Cost of Following Jesus.”
January 3, 2026
Let me die
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/let-me-die.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 4
January 3, 2026
Trust Me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/trust-me.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 3, “The Way of Christ is Good.”
January 2, 2026
I have doubted Your Goodness
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/i-have-doubted-your-goodness.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 3
January 2, 2026
blot out my sin - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/blot-out-my-sin-2-poetry-god-christ.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 2, “Redirected: Confession and Repentance”
January 2, 2026
a quick fix
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-quick-fix.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 2
January 2, 2026
to live in freedom
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/to-live-in-freedom.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 2
January 2, 2026
We must repent
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/we-must-repent.html
Based on re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 1, Day 1, “Respond to God’s Grace”
 
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, sin, confession, repentance,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #repentance