We are Transformed

We are transformed

by the Spirit

not our own doing

not by half

We are transformed

for a purpose

down from the mountain

to the valley of life

We are transformed

by the Spirit

we speak truth

we speak life

We are transformed

for a purpose

to share our gifts

to give light.

----

August 23, 2014

We are Transformed

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 22, 2014

read August 22, 2014

&

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,930+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

transformation a gift

moved by the Spirit

transformed in love

transformation a gift

from God above

changed within

saved by Christ

sent in God’s service

His children in life.

----

August 22, 2014

transformation a gift

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 22, 2014

read August 22, 2014

&

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Speak Holy Spirit

Speak Holy Spirit

sing God’s call

His plan for me

Bless me with discernment

I need God’s renewal

transform my flesh

for Your holy work.

----

August 21, 2014

Speak Holy Spirit

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

sensing the Spirit

sensing the Spirit

the part of God within us

crying out, listen,

change your direction

God wants more

more from your living

stretch your dreams

to God’s dimensions

move the mountains

standing in the way.

----

August 21, 2014

sensing the Spirit

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Discerning God’s Will

not the newest fashion

orange the new black

not as the world dictates

conforming our souls

discerning God’s will

that must be our focus

God’s perfect plan

His call on our lives.

----

August 21, 2014

Discerning God’s Will

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

changed within

the prayer to follow

to turn from the world

changed within

a new way of thinking

then able to hear the Lord

the same call to us

to be transformed by the Spirit

not to be conformed to the world.

God calling, will we answer,

will we hear

His perfect plan for us?

----

August 21, 2014

changed within

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-8

(part of Romans 12:1-20

“Give Your Lives to God” (NCV))

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 21, 2014

read August 21, 2014

&

overview page questions regarding Matthew 16:13-20

“Who do you say that Jesus is?”

&

about white-water rafting

Psalm 124

“The Lord Saves His People” (NCV)

“A Song of Ascents”

“A Song for going up to worship. Of David” (NCV)

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for August 18, 2014

read August 18, 2014

&

August 18, 2014 to August 24, 2014

“I Choose You”

by Steve Garnaas-Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/steve.garnaasholmes

his site Unfolding Light

http://unfoldinglight.net/

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Matthews-United-Methodist-Church/231793480236965

&

overview page

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Moses saved as an infant

Psalm 124

Song of Ascents

Romans 12:1-8

transformed by the Spirit

Matthew 16:13-20

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,900+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Clothed for Eternity

Our new lives waiting
our bodies to be transformed
putting on a new garment
clothed for eternity
washed by our savior’s blood

In bodies that
cannot be destroyed
never more to dies
radiant vessels of our king
rising to heaven above


June 19, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
John 12:24
1 Corinthians 15:58
John 12:26
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=25&year=2010
for May 25, 2010, read June 19, 2010
“Not in Vain”,
by Michael A. MacDonald



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Of the Spirit

Not of flesh alone
one body, of the earth
clay of the dust
destined to perish
made of greater stuff

Born of the spirit
dwelling within
each of us walking
closer to God

Christ redeeming
giving us a future
changed forever
going on with him
into eternity


May 13, 2010
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

&
Day 232, “The Transformed Life”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/12/2010

&
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:26
and Day 114, “Renewing Our Strength”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,710+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Out of the Chrysalis of the World

On new wings flying
out of the chrysalis of the world
changed by the love of Christ
utterly reborn

Not like I was before
conformed to the cross
walking with Christ
all the days of my life

Using the gifts I was given
to spread the good news
Jesus came to save,
the love of God revealed


May 12, 2010
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

&
Day 232, “The Transformed Life”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/12/2010

&
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:26
and Day 114, “Renewing Our Strength”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Entirely Changed

Not by increment or measure
in Christ entirely changed
from the darkness of the earth
to the light of heaven above

Washed entirely clean
our lives turned around
made utterly new
built up from the ground


May 12, 2010
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

&
Day 232, “The Transformed Life”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/12/2010

&
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:26
and Day 114, “Renewing Our Strength”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 18,710+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Not tied to the earth

Like a butterfly, yet
totally different from the caterpillar
able to take wing and fly
like angels fitted with eagle’s wings
rising that we may soar

No longer tied to the earth
walking alone, this mortal coil
made to rise with Christ
transformed from within
redeemed forevermore

Our hearts change in an instant
when Jesus came in
salvation for each believer
his sheep evermore

Going as he was sent
to the work of God
empowered to spread the word
until everyone has heard.


May 12, 2010
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

&
Day 232, “The Transformed Life”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/12/2010

&
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah 40:26
and Day 114, “Renewing Our Strength”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Into the Light

Stopping in his tracks
on the Damascus Road
stepping into the light
never the same again

Changed by the word of God
understanding his folly
the error of his ways
spoken by the living Christ

Transformed on that day
undoing his error
spreading the love of God
all the rest of his life


April 13, 2010
Acts 9:1-6
the conversion of Paul
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for April 12, 2010 to April 18, 2010,
“Transformed by Grace”,
by Yong Hui V. McDonald
for April 12, 2010, read April 13, 2010

&
Acts 9:10-20
conversion of Paul
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for April 12, 2010 to April 18, 2010,
“Transformed by Grace”,
by Yong Hui V. McDonald
for April 13, 2010


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Turned Around

On that dusty road
wrong-headed, yet driven
brought to his knees, blinded,
standing in the light

Turned around completely
his life’s work reversed
transformed by Christ
hearing his heavenly voice

Becoming a zealot of the way
bringing the world to Christ
changed in an instant
coming into the light


April 13, 2010
Acts 9:1-6
the conversion of Paul
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for April 12, 2010 to April 18, 2010,
“Transformed by Grace”,
by Yong Hui V. McDonald
for April 12, 2010, read April 13, 2010



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A different beating of the heart

When we come to believe
turning from the world
born anew in the word
leaving our past behind

Changed completely, utterly,
a different beating of the heart
following the path laid out for us
doing the will of God


April 6, 2010
John 3:7
John 3:1-21
John 3:1-8
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
and
Day 196, “Born Again”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
for April 6, 2010
read April 6, 2010


Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
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for usage.