Fire of Heaven - v3

Fire of Heaven - v3

Fire of Heaven

oh come, oh blaze, oh Spirit;

Come down and fill us

with the power of God’s love.

Fall down upon us

as You did at the Jordan;

Impart a blessing, a commission,

as with the flames of Pentecost.

Fire of Heaven

oh come, oh blaze, oh Spirit;

Come down and fill us

with the power of God’s love.

---------------------

edited January 16, 2021

Fire of Heaven - v3

edited January 16, 2021

Fire of Heaven - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/fire-of-heaven-v2.html

edited January 16, 2021

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/flames-of-baptism-fire-in-water.html

January 14, 2021

Flames of Baptism

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/flames-of-baptism.html

January 14, 2021

Fire of Heaven

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/fire-of-heaven.html

January 14, 2021

Water of the Earth

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-of-earth.html

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v6.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fire of Heaven - v2

Fire of Heaven - v2

Fire of Heaven

oh come, oh blaze, oh Spirit;

come down and fill us

with the power of God’s love

Descend down upon us

as You did at the Jordan

impart a blessing, a commission,

like the flames of Pentecost

Fire of Heaven

oh come, oh blaze, oh Spirit;

come down and fill us

with the power of God’s love

---------------------

edited January 16, 2021

Fire of Heaven - v2

edited January 16, 2021

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/flames-of-baptism-fire-in-water.html

January 14, 2021

Flames of Baptism

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/flames-of-baptism.html

January 14, 2021

Fire of Heaven

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/fire-of-heaven.html

January 14, 2021

Water of the Earth

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-of-earth.html

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v6.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faith is a muscle

 Faith is a muscle

Faith is a muscle

to be tested, stressed,

Faith is a muscle

to be exercised, worked

Faith is not dead

static, inert

Faith is a muscle

to be exercised, worked

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January 16, 2021

Faith is a muscle

January 16, 2021

8AM Live

https://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss/videos/10223305661937500

Matthew 6:1-4

Matthew 6:1-8

Cain and Abel – giving the first fruits

shalom, blessings,

God, Christ, Spirit, disciplines, practiced, private, service, gifts, prayer, bible study, worship, faith, trust,

God #Christ #Spirit #disciplines #practiced #private #service #gifts #prayer #bible study #worship #faith #trust

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

rising with our Lord Jesus

anointed to go and do the work

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

together essential, elements,

needed to go and do the work

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

changing lives forever

commissioned to go and do the work

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

the Spirit descending, setting us ablaze,

empowered to go and do the work

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edited January 16, 2021

Flames of Baptism, Fire in the Water

January 14, 2021

Flames of Baptism

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/flames-of-baptism.html

January 14, 2021

Fire of Heaven

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/fire-of-heaven.html

January 14, 2021

Water of the Earth

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-of-earth.html

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v6.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Flames of Baptism

Flames of Baptism

Flames of Baptism

Fire in the Water

rising with Jesus

to do the work

Flames of Baptism

Fire in the Water

together essential

to do the work

Flames of Baptism

Fire in the Water

changing lives forever

to do the work

Flames of Baptism

Fire in the Water

the Spirit descending

to set us ablaze

---------------------

January 14, 2021

Flames of Baptism

January 14, 2021

Fire of Heaven

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/fire-of-heaven.html

January 14, 2021

Water of the Earth

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-of-earth.html

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v6.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Fire of Heaven

Fire of Heaven

Fire of Heaven

oh blaze oh Spirit

come down and fill us

with the power of love

Descend down upon us

as you did at the Jordan

impart a blessing

like the flames of Pentecost

Fire of Heaven

oh blaze oh Spirit

come down and fill us

with the power of love

---------------------

January 14, 2021

Fire of Heaven

January 14, 2021

Water of the Earth

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-of-earth.html

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v6.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Water of the Earth

Water of the Earth

Water of the Earth,

the Fire of God

together in the Jordan

as Christ rose, proclaimed

touched by the Dove, the Spirit,

the living Son of God.

Water of the Earth,

the Fire of God

the man, the servant,

the living Son of God

touched by the Dove, the Spirit,

sent into the world.

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January 14, 2021

Water of the Earth

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v6.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Water and Fire - 2 - v6

 Water and Fire – 2 – v6

Water and Fire of God, eternity,

came together, alive, stirring,

in the Jordan, in baptism

for a moment, for all time;

Essential elements melding

transformed history, our lives,

the breath of God, air, moving,

quickening the dust of the earth.

Water of sacrifice, of redemption ,

Christ’s blood that was spilled, offered,

poured out upon us, we are drenched, filled;

Fire of the Holy Spirit, descending like a dove,

wash us, fill us, imbue us with your love,

God’s breath within us, moving,

stir us, mold us, move us,

change us that we would live.

---------------------

edited January 14, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v6

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v5.html

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Water and Fire - 2 - v5

 Water and Fire – 2 – v5

Water and Fire

came together, alive,

in the Jordan, in baptism

for eternity, for all time;

Essential elements melding

transformed history, our lives,

the breath of God, air, moving,

quickening the dust of the earth.

Water of sacrifice, of redemption

His blood that was spilled, offered

poured out on us, drenched;

Fire of the Holy Spirit

wash us, fill us, imbue us,

God’s breath within us,

stir us that we would live.

---------------------

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v5

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v4.html

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Water and Fire - 2 - v4

 Water and Fire – 2 – v4

Water and Fire

came together, alive,

in the Jordan, in baptism

for eternity, all time;

Essential elements

change history, our lives,

quickening the dust of the earth.

Water of sacrifice, redemption

blood that was spilled, offered

poured out on us, drenched;

Fire of the Holy Spirit

wash us, fill us,

God’s breath within us,

that we would live.

---------------------

edited January 13, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v4

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v3.html

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Water and Fire - 2 - v3

 Water and Fire – 2 – v3

Water and Fire

coming together,

in the Jordan, in baptism;

Essential elements

changing history, our lives,

the dust of the earth.

Water of sacrifice, redemption

blood that was spilled, offered;

Fire of the Holy Spirit

washing us, filling us,

God’s breath within us,

that we would live.

---------------------

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v3

adding earth and air, the other two elements

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire-2-v2.html

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss, blood, sacrifice, elements,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood #elements

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Water and Fire - 2 - v2

 Water and Fire – 2 – v2

Water and Fire

coming together,

in the Jordan, in baptism;

Essential elements

changing history, our lives.

Water of sacrifice, redemption

blood that was spilled, offered;

Fire of the Holy Spirit

washing us, filling us,

that we would live

---------------------

edited January 12, 2021

Water and Fire – 2 - v2

January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Pastor Ruth Foss,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

water and fire - 2

 water and fire - 2

water and fire

coming together

in the Jordan, in #baptism

changing history, our lives

water of sacrifice, redemption

the blood that was spilled

fire of the Sspirit

that we would live

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January 12, 2021

water and fire – 2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/water-and-fire.html

https://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss/posts/10158161212283003

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348938931715371009

January 10, 2021

Followers of the Way

#BaptismoftheLord Sunday #sermon https://facebook.com/groups/343150586366899/permalink/691935238155097/

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/1348816456104996865

@PastorRuthFoss

poem, poetry, Christ, God, Spirit, Holy Spirit, fire, water, baptism, Baptism of the Lord,

#poem #poetry #Christ #God #Spirit #HolySpirit #fire #water #baptism #blood

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

beyond the lee of the mountain

 beyond the lee of the mountain

beyond the lee of the mountain

downwind from Katahdin

the great mountain, the sentinel,

the terminus of the trail

beyond the lee of the mountain

within its influence, its passion

pushed by the wind, the motion,

roaring down its flanks

off into the distance

across this land, this plain

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edited January 11, 2021

beyond the lee of the mountain

January 11, 2021

in the lee of the mountain

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2021/01/in-lee-of-mountaint.html

poetry, poem, hope, Mount Katahdin, Katahdin, Patten, Maine, winter, wind,

#poetry #poem #hope #MountKatahdin #Katahdin #Patten #Maine #winter #wind

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the lee of the mountain

 In the lee of the mountain

in the lee of the mountain

downwind from Katahdin

the great mountain, the sentinel,

within its influence, its passion

pushed by the wind, the motion,

roaring down its flanks

off into the distance

across this land, this place

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January 11, 2021

in the lee of the mountain

poetry, poem, hope, Mount Katahdin, Katahdin, Patten, Maine, winter, wind,

#poetry #poem #hope #MountKatahdin #Katahdin #Patten #Maine #winter #wind

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 and 2021. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,540+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.