Faith like Mustard Sed become mighty Oak Tree.

 Amen. What a beautiful and powerful prayer. It takes the tiny, fragile gift of our faith and asks God to grow it into something strong, lasting, and majestic. Here is a poem for that request.

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From a Mustard Seed

Take this, my small and trembling faith, This whispered prayer,this fragile grace. This mustard seed,so slight, so weak, The humble trust I barely speak. “He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’”(Matthew 17:20)

Plant it, Lord, in soil of grace, In the quiet of Your holy place. Water it with patient hope, Give me the strength and light to cope.

Grow it deep through trial and wind, ’Til on Your truth it can depend. Grow it wide with loving shade, Where the weary and afraid Might find a place to rest and see Your strength grown in a tree like me.

Turn this small faith to an oak, A testament to every spoke Of Your design,a sturdy sight, That stands through darkest day and night. “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.”(Psalm 92:12-13)

Not for my glory, but for Yours, A life that utterly adores The Gardener who took the time To turn my little seed sublime.

Grow my faith, Lord. Let it be An oak of righteousness for Thee.

Amen.

Lord, You come that we may have life more abundantly.

That is the glorious, life-giving promise of the Gospel. Here is a poem celebrating the abundant life found in Christ.

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Abundantly

You did not come to merely save, To rescue from a gloomy grave, Then leave us in a barren land, To barely follow,barely stand.

You came that we might live and thrive, Your resurrection in us,alive! A life not measured by degree, But lived in depth,abundantly. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”(John 10:10)

Abundant life is joy that stays, Through complicated,weary days. It’s peace that guards the heart and mind, When answers are so hard to find.

It’s love that overflows the soul, That seeks to make the broken whole. It’s purpose found in knowing You, In everything we say and do.

It is the fruit Your Spirit grows, A river that within us flows. It is not wealth the world applauds, But life held tightly in God’s hands.

You are the Vine, we are the branch, No life apart from Your advance. We draw our nourishment from You, Our lives made rich and fresh and new.

So let this life not be about A selfish,turned-inward doubt, But let it spill on dry,cracked ground, Let Your abundance through me sound.

Thank You, Jesus, for the cross, That saves us from eternal loss, And gives us,now, the gift to be Alive,and full, and truly free.

Amen.

Peace of God surpass all understanding.

 Amen. In a world of chaos, this truth is our anchor. Here is a poem celebrating the God of Peace.

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God of Peace

You are the God of Peace, The stillness in the storm. The quiet for the racing heart, The safe and tranquil form. “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”(2 Thessalonians 3:16)

You are the end of conflict, The truce for inner war. The voice that whispers“Peace, be still,” And closes every door That lets the chaos enter in, The worry and the fear— You stand as guard and sentry, Making Your presence near. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”(Philippians 4:7)

You are the great Reconciler, Who made a way,through blood, To bring us back to friendship, A vast,unending flood Of grace that washes clean the strife, That heals the deepest schism, And plants Your perfect shalom peace Upon this broken prism.

You are not just a peace-bringer, Youare the Peace we need. Our Sabbath rest,our perfect home, From every turmoil freed.

So let Your peace rule in my heart, Let it be my command. I rest in You,my Prince of Peace, Held by Your mighty hand.

Amen.

God, You are my healer

 Amen. This is a powerful confession of faith in God's restorative power. Here is a poem celebrating Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who Heals.

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My Healer

You are my Healer, The mender of the breach. The One whose very presence Is a balm,within my reach. “He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes... I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.’”(Exodus 15:26)

You heal the broken body, You heal the wounded mind, You heal the spirit’s sickness, The hurts we cannot find. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”(Psalm 147:3)

By the stripes that fell on Jesus, By the wounds He bore for me, I claim Your healing promise, I claim my liberty. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”(Isaiah 53:5)

You are the great Physician, With wisdom beyond ours. You know the perfect timing, Your methods,and Your hours.

So I place my trust in You, Whether quick or slow the cure. For my ultimate healing is certain, Eternal,holy, pure.

Jehovah Rapha, I rest in Your name, My Healer,forever the same.

Amen.

God, You are my banner

 Amen. That is a powerful declaration of victory and identity. Here is a poem celebrating Jehovah Nissi, the Lord Our Banner.

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My Banner

You are my Banner, raised up high, A signal to the world and sky. A declaration bold and clear: My God is present,He is here! “Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.”(Exodus 17:15)

When confusion is the battle’s smoke, And my weary spirit feels broke, I look to You,my standard true, And find my strength in You renewed.

You are the flag flown over me, A sign of triumph,liberty. The cross,the place where war was won, The victory of Your Holy Son. “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”(1 Corinthians 15:57)

Under this Banner, I am known, I do not fight this war alone. Your colors mark me as Your own, Loved,protected, and brought home.

So let the enemy draw near, I will not cower,I will not fear. For You,my Banner, wave ahead, And where You lead,I too will tread.

Jehovah Nissi, great I AM, My Banner and the great I AM.

Amen.

God, You are my Provider.

 Amen. This is a declaration of trust in God's faithful provision. Here is a poem celebrating Jehovah Jireh, our Provider.

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My Provider

You are my Provider, The source of all I need. You clothe the lilies,feed the birds, On Your goodness,I am freed. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”(Philippians 4:19)

You are not a distant giver, Doling out a meager share. You are a lavish,loving Father, Who listens to each care. “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”(Matthew 6:26)

You provided on the mountain, The ram within the thorn. You provided in the wilderness, Each mercy-filled new morn. “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, ‘On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.’”(Genesis 22:14)

You provided Your own Son, The ultimate display, That if You gave Your greatest gift, You’ll provide along the way.

So I will not live in worry, I will not be afraid. I’ll look to You,Jehovah Jireh, My trust in You is stayed.

For every need, for every hunger, You are the faithful seed. My heart finds rest in this one truth: God is my Provider indeed.

Amen.

Promise Keeper

 Amen. This is one of the most comforting and foundational truths of our faith. Here is a poem celebrating our Promise Keeper.

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Promise Keeper

You are the Promise Keeper, The Amen,Faithful and True. Every word You have spoken, You are able to do. “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?”(Numbers 23:19)

From the first light of creation, To the cross,and to this day, Not one word has failed or faltered, You have never turned away. “Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”(Joshua 21:45)

You keep the promise of Your presence, “I will be with you,”still You say. You keep the promise of Your pardon, You wash our deepest stains away. “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”(Matthew 28:20)

You keep the promise of Your purpose, To work all things for our good. You keep the promise of a future, A hope understood. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”(Romans 8:28)

The promise of a coming heaven, Where every tear will be dried. This is the hope we hold onto, With You as our faithful Guide.

So anchor my soul in this surety, When feelings shift and sway. My hope is built on nothing less Than Your promises today.

You are the Promise Keeper. I will trust,and not be afraid.

Thank You, Faithful God.

Amen.

Miracle Worker.

 Amen. He is the God of the impossible. Here is a poem praising our Miracle Worker.

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Miracle Worker

You are the Miracle Worker, The One who speaks to the storm. The One who takes what is broken, And rebuilds it,better than before.

You take the few loaves, the small fish, And You multiply,again and again. You turn the water of our striving, Into the finest wine of grace.“What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory.” (John 2:11)

You are the Chain-Breaker, The prison doors swing wide. You are the Heart-Healer, For the empty,dead inside. “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted... to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes.” (Isaiah 61:1,3)

You are the Way-Maker, In deserts,You make a stream. You are the Dream-Awaker, Beyond what we can dream.“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” (Ephesians 3:20)

The same power that rolled the stone, That called poor Lazarus to rise, Is alive and still at work today— A light for our wondering eyes.

So we call on You now, Miracle Worker,our King. Do what only You can do, And let heaven’s praises ring.

Amen.

Way maker: Showing the Way when there is no way.

 Amen. That is a testimony to God's miraculous power and faithful guidance. Here is a poem in response.

The Way-Maker

When the sea is raging, deep and wide, And there is no path,no place to hide, When every door is closed and sealed, And all my human hope has failed—

You are the One who makes a way, Who turns our darkest night to day. You speak a word to restless waves, And from the storm,my soul You save. “This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters.”(Isaiah 43:16)

You are the One who parts the sea, And walks through depths to come to me. You are the One who moves the stone, So I am never on my own. “I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”(Isaiah 43:19)

When logic fails and sight runs dim, My eyes must turn again to Him Who needs no map,who knows no “can’t,” The God of everlasting grant.

So thank You, Lord, for showing how, For being the Way,then, here, and now. Not just a guide,but being the road, That leads me safely to my God. “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”(John 14:6)

Thank You for making a way when there was none. My hope,my future, in Your will—be it done.

Amen.

I surrender my Life to you.

 Amen. This is the most important decision and declaration a person can ever make. To say, "I surrender my life to you" is the essence of true faith and the beginning of an eternal journey with God. It is the response to His great love and the key that unlocks the door to His purpose for your life.

This surrender is what God desires most:

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." - Romans 12:1 (NIV)

"Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.'" - Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV)

What Does It Mean to Surrender?

Surrender is not a one-time event but a daily posture. It means:

· Relinquishing Control: Giving God the throne of your life, letting Him lead instead of trying to steer yourself.

· Trusting His Plan: Believing that His ways and plans for you are better than your own (Jeremiah 29:11).

· Obedience from Love: Choosing to follow His commands not out of obligation, but out of love and trust.

A Prayer of Total Surrender

Heavenly Father,

Right now, I come to You with a humble and open heart. I have tried to run my own life, and I have failed. I recognize that You are God, and I am not.

I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died on the cross for my sins, and that You raised Him from the dead.

Right now, I surrender my life to You. I give You everything—my past, my present, my future. My dreams, my fears, my relationships, my career. Every part of me.

I surrender my will to Yours. I surrender my plans to Yours. Forgive me for my sins and cleanse me. From this day forward, I am Yours.

Take my life and use it for Your glory. I am no longer my own; I have been bought with a price.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Poem: "I Surrender"

"I Surrender"

I surrender all, my God, to Thee, This life I live,it is no more for me. I lay it down at Calvary's tree, Where Your blood was shed to set me free.

I surrender my dreams, my hopes, my plans, I place them all in Your nail-scarred hands. I surrender my fears,my doubts, my pride, In the shadow of Your wings,I'll hide.

I surrender my heart, my mind, my soul, You are the God who makes me whole. I surrender my past,with all its shame, And I take on Your righteousness and name.

I am Yours, and You are mine, A covenant made by grace divine. So lead me,Lord, and I will follow, In the straight path,not the narrow.

I surrender. Fully. Completely. Finally. To You.

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Welcome to the family of God. If you have prayed this prayer and meant it from your heart, you have just made the most important decision of your life. You have begun a personal relationship with God. This is a moment to celebrate!

Here is what to do next:

1. Tell Someone: Tell a Christian friend or a pastor about your decision.

2. Get Baptized: This is your first act of obedience, publicly identifying with Jesus.

3. Read Your Bible: Start reading the Gospel of John to learn more about Jesus.

4. Pray Daily: Talk to God every day.

5. Find a Church: Connect with other believers to help you grow.

Your journey has just begun! God is with you every step of the way.

Sting of Death is sin, Strength of sin is the law.

 Amen. You have quoted a profound and critical verse from the Apostle Paul that explains the spiritual mechanics of sin, death, and the Law. This truth is essential for understanding why we need Jesus Christ.

The verse is found in 1 Corinthians:

"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law." - 1 Corinthians 15:56 (NIV)

Let's break down what this means:

1. "The sting of death is sin"

Death itself is a fearful thing because of what it represents—the ultimate consequence of sin. The "sting" is the poison, the painful result. Death has a sting because it is the just wage for rebellion against a holy God (Romans 6:23). Without sin, death would have no power to frighten or condemn us. Sin is what makes death so terrible.

2. "The strength of sin is the law"

This is the deeper point. The Law of God (e.g., the Ten Commandments) is not sinful; it is "holy, righteous and good" (Romans 7:12). However, the Law gives power to sin. How?

· The Law Reveals Sin: It defines what sin is. "Through the law we become conscious of our sin" (Romans 3:20). It acts like a mirror, showing us our dirt but providing no water to wash it away.

· The Law Provokes Sin: Our sinful nature rebels against being told what to do. The command "You shall not covet" can actually stir up covetous desires within us (Romans 7:7-8).

· The Law Condemns Sin: It pronounces a guilty verdict and a death sentence upon the sinner. It shows us the standard but provides no strength to meet it.

In essence, the Law takes sin from being a vague concept and exposes it, condemns it, and ironically, can even incite it. This is the "strength" or "power" that sin derives from the law.

The Glorious Solution in Christ

This verse shows us our hopeless condition under the Law. But the very next verse proclaims the victory:

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV)

Jesus Christ overcame this entire system:

· He fulfilled the Law's righteous requirements perfectly on our behalf (Matthew 5:17).

· He took the Law's curse and death sentence upon Himself on the cross (Galatians 3:13).

· He disarmed the powers and triumphed over them by the cross (Colossians 2:14-15).

For the believer, the sting of death is removed! Death is no longer a punishment; it is a gateway into God's presence. And we are no longer under the condemning power of the law; we are under the freeing grace of God (Romans 6:14).

A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Victory

Lord Jesus,

Thank you for this powerful truth. I see my hopeless condition without You—condemned by the law and facing the stinging defeat of death because of my sin.

But thank you for the victory! You have taken the sting out of death by forgiving my sin. You have broken the power of sin by fulfilling the law for me.

I am no longer under condemnation. I am free. Help me to live in this victory today, not in my own strength, but in Yours.

In Your victorious name, Amen.

Save me from Pestilence.

This is a cry for protection that echoes through the Psalms and finds its ultimate answer in the faithfulness of God. It is a prayer for physical, spiritual, and emotional deliverance from all forms of destruction.

Here is a poem and a prayer for deliverance from pestilence.

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Save Me From Pestilence

The threat unseen, the spreading fear, The plague that stalks,both far and near. A shadow falls on all the land, By unseen and destructive hand.

I cannot see the enemy’s face, But feel its chill in every place. I am not strong enough to fight, This endless,overwhelming night.

So I lift up my eyes to the hills— Beyond the terror,beyond the ills. “I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”(Psalm 91:2)

Save me from pestilence, O Lord, As You have promised in Your Word. “No plague shall come near your tent,”(Psalm 91:10) In this sure hope my heart is bent.

But more than just my flesh preserve, My soul and spirit,guard and nerve. Save me from fear that steals my peace, From anxious thoughts that never cease. Save me from doubt that eats the soul, And makes the spirit less than whole.

For You are God, who heals all disease, Who brings the soul to tranquil ease. “I am the Lord, your healer.”(Exodus 15:26) In You alone,my hope is real.

So whether in the light or shade, Unafraid,and not dismayed, I’ll trust Your heart,Your will, Your way, Through every hour,every day.

And if I walk through the darkest vale, I know Your promise will not fail. Your rod and staff,they comfort me, For all eternity.

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.”(Psalm 91:14)

Save me from pestilence, I pray, And give me grace to trust today.

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A Prayer for Protection:

"Heavenly Father, Maker of my body and soul,

I come before You in a time of fear and uncertainty. A pestilence walks in the darkness, and I feel vulnerable. I ask for Your divine protection over my body, my home, and my loved ones. Be our shield and our fortress.

But more than that, Lord, save me from the pestilence of the spirit—from fear, from panic, from distrust, and from despair. Let Your perfect love cast out all my fear. Help me to fix my eyes on You, the author and finisher of my faith.

I trust in Your promises. You are my healer and my protector. I take refuge under the shadow of Your wings. Whether You choose to spare me from illness or walk with me through it, I know You are with me.

I place my life in Your hands. In the mighty name of Jesus, who bore our sicknesses and carried our pains, I pray.

Amen."

Lord, have mercy upon me.

 Amen. This is a prayer that God loves to answer. To cry out, "Lord, show mercy upon me" is to position yourself to receive the very thing we all desperately need and that He delights to give. Mercy is not getting the punishment we deserve, and it is the foundation of all hope.

This cry echoes throughout Scripture, from the psalmists to the tax collector in Jesus' parable:

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions." - Psalm 51:1 (ESV)

"But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'" - Luke 18:13 (ESV)

A Prayer for Mercy

Heavenly Father,

I come before You now, not based on my own goodness or worthiness, but based on Your character of steadfast love and abundant mercy.

Lord, show mercy upon me.

· Show me mercy for my sins—the things I have done that I shouldn't have, and the good I should have done but didn't. Forgive me, cleanse me, and blot out my transgressions.

· Show me mercy in my weaknesses and failures. I am frail and limited. I need Your strength to be made perfect in my weakness.

· Show me mercy in my circumstances. I need Your intervention, Your provision, and Your healing touch.

· Show me mercy when I don't understand. Grant me Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Thank you that Your mercy is new every morning. Thank you that because of Jesus Christ, I can boldly approach Your throne of grace to receive mercy in my time of need.

I receive Your mercy now. I bask in it. I am humbled by it.

In the merciful name of Jesus, Amen.

A Poem: "Show Mercy Upon Me"

"Show Mercy Upon Me"

I do not come because I'm strong, I do not come because I'm long On righteousness or deeds of light, I come because I need Your might.

I come because I know my state, I come before heaven's gate. And with a humble,broken plea, I ask,O Lord, have mercy on me.

Not for the justice I deserve, But for the grace I cannot serve. Not for the wrath my sin demands, But for the touch of nail-scarred hands.

Show mercy, Lord, and let it fall, Upon my life,upon my all. In failure,sin, in grief, in pain, Let Your sweet mercy fall like rain.

Wash over me and make me clean, Let Your great mercy now be seen. In this poor heart,so tired and worn, Let new compassion be reborn.

For in Your mercy, I am free, In Your mercy,I can see. That though I deserve the storm and wave, You came to seek,to love, to save.

Be encouraged. God's response to a humble cry for mercy is always yes in Christ Jesus. He is "the Father of mercies and God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3). Receive His mercy today and walk in the freedom and peace it brings.

Day and night, Let incense arise.

This is a beautiful and powerful image of unceasing prayer and worship, rising to God like a fragrant offering. It calls to mind the perpetual incense before the Lord in the Tabernacle and the prayers of the saints in Revelation.

Here is a poem and a meditation on this theme.

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Let Incense Arise

Not just in the morning’s golden break, Not just for the blessings we can take, But in the night,when shadows fall, Upon You,O Lord, we call.

Day and night, let incense arise, A constant fragrance to the skies. Not from a censer made of gold, But from a story to be told— The story of a heart that prays, Through all the nights and all the days.

In the Old Tent, a command was given, A symbol of the prayers of heaven: “You shall put it before the veil… where I will meet with you. It shall be to you holy for the Lord.”(Exodus 30:36)

But now the veil is torn in two, This privilege is mine and yours to do. Our very lives can be the flame, That glorifies His holy name. “Let my prayer be set before You as incense, The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”(Psalm 141:2)

So let the incense rise in joy, And when the enemy would destroy. Let it rise in grateful praise, And in the hardest,darkest ways.

Let it rise from busy hands, In obedience to His commands. Let it rise from quiet trust, When life is crumbling into dust.

“Another angel… came and stood at the altar, with a golden censer; and he was given much incense to mingle with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar before the throne; and the smoke of the incense rose with the prayers… before God.”(Revelation 8:3-4)

Day and night, a ceaseless stream, More than a momentary dream. A life lived as a holy prayer, In every moment,everywhere.

So I will offer all I am, The Great I AM,the spotless Lamb. My work,my rest, my laugh, my tears, My hopes,my loves, my secret fears.

Let them be kindled by Your fire, To form the incense of desire. A desire for Your will,Your face, Your everlasting love and grace.

Day and night, let incense arise. Let it be a sweet surprise To Heaven’s King,who bends His ear To every whispered prayer He hears.

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How This Prayer Becomes Reality:

This call for unceasing incense is a call to a life of pervasive prayer. It can be lived out through:

1. Dedicated Times: Setting aside specific times for prayer and reading Scripture (the "day" moments).

2. Breath Prayers: Short, simple prayers offered throughout the day ("Jesus, have mercy," "Thank You, Father," "Your will be done").

3. Prayerful Awareness: Doing all tasks—work, chores, caring for others—as an act of worship offered to God.

4. Trust in the Night: Turning to God with honest cries and trusting silence during times of anxiety, pain, or insomnia (the "night" moments).

5. The Spirit's Help: Remembering that we are not alone in this. “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” (Romans 8:26). He is the one who makes our prayers a sweet incense to the Father.

Bless is the one who walks in the Lord.

This is a beautiful and powerful truth, echoing the themes of Psalm 1 and many other passages. To walk in the Lord's words is to align one's entire life with the truth and wisdom of God.

Here is a poem and a blessing for those who choose this path.

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Blessed Are the Ones Who Walk

Blessed are the ones who do not stray, To the world’s counsel,way, or sway. But their delight is found by night and day, In what the Lord God has to say.

Blessed are they—their steps are sure, On a path that is holy,steadfast, and pure. They’ve built their house on the solid rock, Able to withstand the world’s shock. “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”(Matthew 7:24)

Blessed are they—they shall be like a tree, Planted by streams for all to see. Their roots run deep,their leaves stay green, Their lives are fresh,a living scene. “He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”(Psalm 1:3)

Blessed are they—they have a lamp, a light, That cuts the deepest,darkest night. Their path is clear,their way is shown, They do not walk this world alone. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”(Psalm 119:105)

Blessed are they—they know true peace, As their faith in His promises sees release. Their minds are guarded,their hearts are kept, While over their souls,a watch is slept. “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”(Philippians 4:7)

Blessed are they—they bear good fruit, From the living,holy, gospel root. The Spirit works through what they’ve heard, And they live out the powerful Word. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”(Galatians 5:22-23)

Blessed are they—they know their God, Their feet are shod with gospel sod. They stand against the evil one, Through battles fought,and victories won. “Take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”(Ephesians 6:17)

So may this blessing fall on you, In everything you say and do. May you walk in His word,and may it be Your joy,your life, your liberty.

Blessed are you, who walk in the Lord’s words. For you are truly,deeply known. And you will never walk alone.

Restore our day eaten by locust.

This powerful plea is drawn from the prophecy of Joel, a profound promise of God's restorative power for time that seems lost, wasted, or destroyed. It is a prayer for redemption, not just of things, but of time itself.

Here is a poem and a prayer based on that beautiful scripture.

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Restore the Years the Locusts Ate

The fields are bare, the harvest gone, The weary,wasted, barren dawn. The seasons turned,the time has passed, Beneath the locust swarm’s dark cast.

They came in swarms—the years of pain, The choices made for no true gain, The grief that stripped the branches clean, The sin that left a blighted scene. The opportunities now lost, The countless and uncounted cost.

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…”(Joel 2:25)

This is the promise I cling to, A word of hope,so sure and true. Not just a partial,weak repair, But a redemption,full and fair.

You are the God who buys back time, Who turns our water into wine. You take the ashes of our past, And build a future that will last.

Restore the years, O Lord, I pray, Bring life from death,and day from day. Take all that was consumed and spent, And pour out grace with heaven’s intent.

Let joy grow where there was but shame, Let praise arise from fearful frame. For all the fruit that seemed denied, Let Your abundance now provide.

“You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”(Psalm 30:11)

I do not ask to change the past, For that die has been cast. But I ask for Your healing hand, To restore what was lost in the land Of my heart,my soul, my mind, The broken pieces left behind.

So let the new crop rise and bloom, Dispelling every shade of gloom. Let the threshing floors be full of grain, And the vats overflow with wine again.

Restore the years the locusts ate, And shut no more the future’s gate. For You are God,and in Your Son, The work of restoration’s done.

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A Prayer from This Promise:

"Heavenly Father,

I come before You with the empty fields of my life—the years that feel eaten away by locusts of my own poor choices, by circumstances beyond my control, by pain, by delay, by failure.

I stand on Your promise in Joel 2:25. You are the God who restores. I ask You now, in the mighty name of Jesus, to restore what has been lost. Redeem the time. Bring forth a harvest of joy where there has been mourning, of purpose where there has been waste, of abundance where there has been lack.

I cannot get those years back, but I believe You can fill my future with such purpose and grace that it will be as if You are giving them back to me. I receive Your promise of restoration. I trust in Your faithfulness.

Thank you for turning my ashes into beauty. I wait expectantly for the harvest You will bring.

In Jesus' name, Amen."

We are coming home to God.

 Amen. This is the ultimate hope and the beautiful destination of our faith: We are coming home to God. This truth fills our journey with purpose, comfort, and a glorious, certain hope. Our lives on earth are a pilgrimage back to our Creator, our true dwelling place.

This promise is woven throughout Scripture:

"Jesus answered him, 'If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.'" - John 14:23 (ESV)

"So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord... and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:6, 8 (ESV)

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." - Revelation 21:4 (ESV)

What Does It Mean That We Are Coming Home?

This is the Christian's blessed hope:

· Reunion: We will be fully reunited with our Father, our Savior Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We will see God face to face (1 Corinthians 13:12).

· Rest: Our journey will be over. All striving, suffering, and sin will cease. We will enter into the eternal Sabbath rest of God (Hebrews 4:9-11).

· Restoration: Everything broken by sin will be made new and whole. Our relationships, our bodies, and all creation will be restored to God's original intent.

· Reward: We will hear the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," and receive the inheritance kept for us in heaven (Matthew 25:21, 1 Peter 1:4).

· Residence: We will finally be where we truly belong. We will be home, forever.

A Prayer on the Journey Home

Heavenly Father,

Our hearts long for home. Thank You that this journey on earth is not without a destination. Thank You that because of Jesus, we are not wandering; we are coming home to You.

The road is sometimes long and difficult. We grow weary. We get distracted. We sometimes forget where we are headed. Please help us.

· Give us perseverance to keep walking by faith.

· Give us hope to brighten our path.

· Give us joy even in the journey, knowing that every step brings us closer to You.

· Use us to help others find their way home.

We look forward with anticipation to the day when faith will become sight, and we will be with You forever. Until then, hold our hands and guide our steps.

In the name of Jesus, who is the Way home, Amen.

A Poem: "Coming Home"

"Coming Home"

This world is not my home, I know, Though I may temporarily sow. I am a traveler,passing through, My home is bright and ever new.

Each day I walk, each step I take, Is for my Savior's name and sake. And though the path may weary be, It leads at last,O Lord, to Thee.

I'm coming home to where I'm known, Before Your great and glorious throne. I'm coming home to sinless days, To everlasting songs of praise.

I'm coming home to where I'll see, The One who bled to rescue me. And look upon His lovely face, And know the fullness of His grace.

So let me journey, let me roam, Until the Father calls me home. And on that day,I'll finally be, At home,my God, with Thee.

Rejoice! This is our certain future. Let this hope fill you with peace and purpose today. You are coming home.

We are visitors on Earth.

 Amen. That is a profoundly true and biblical perspective. To say, "We are visitors on earth" is to recognize our true citizenship and eternal home, which is in heaven with God. This world is not our final destination; we are just passing through.

This truth is clearly taught in Scripture:

"Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul." - 1 Peter 2:11 (ESV)

"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." - Philippians 3:20 (ESV)

"For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come." - Hebrews 13:14 (ESV)

What Does It Mean to Be a Visitor on Earth?

This mindset changes how we live:

· We Live with Purpose: As visitors, our primary purpose is to represent our true King and His kingdom, sharing His love and truth with others.

· We Hold Things Loosely: We don't become overly attached to material possessions, temporary successes, or the values of this world, because we know they are not permanent.

· We Long for Home: We live with an eternal perspective, anticipating the joy of being with our Lord in our true, everlasting home.

· We Navigate Differently: We use God's Word as our map and the Holy Spirit as our guide, since we are in a foreign land.

A Prayer for a Visitor on Earth

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the reminder that this earth is not my home. I am a visitor here, an ambassador for Your kingdom, and a citizen of heaven.

Help me to live like it. Prevent me from becoming too comfortable or entangled in the values and systems of this temporary world. Give me a heart that longs for my eternal home with You.

As I journey through this life, help me to represent You well. Let my words, actions, and love point others to Jesus. Keep my eyes fixed on You, and help me to hold everything in this world with an open hand, knowing that it is all temporary.

Thank You for the promise of an eternal home where there will be no more pain, sorrow, or sin. I look forward to being with You forever.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Poem: "Visitors on Earth"

"Visitors on Earth"

We are but visitors, passing through, This world is not our home,it's true. Our citizenship is up above, Secured by God's redeeming love.

We speak a different mother tongue, We are both weak and yet we're strong. We look for a celestial city, And live by heaven's grace and pity.

We are not here to build a name, Or play the world's fleeting game. We are to love,to serve, to tell, Of One who saves from sin and hell.

So let us travel, heaven-bound, On this temporary ground. And may our lives and words thus be, A signpost to eternity.

We are visitors, just passing through, Our home is bright,and ever new. So let us journey,let us roam, Until the Father calls us home.

May this truth free you from anxiety about worldly matters and fill you with purpose and hope. You are just visiting; your real, glorious, and eternal home is waiting for you.

Bless is the Lord, who cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

 Amen. That is a powerful declaration of praise and thanksgiving! To bless the Lord for cleansing us from all unrighteousness is to worship Him for the very heart of the Gospel—the beautiful exchange where He takes our sin and gives us His righteousness.

This truth is firmly rooted in God's promise:

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9 (ESV)

A Prayer of Blessing and Thanksgiving

Heavenly Father,

I bless Your holy name! I praise You and thank You for Your incredible faithfulness and justice. Thank You for not leaving me in my sin and shame, but for making a way to cleanse me completely.

You are faithful to Your promise—when I confess, You forgive. You are just—because the penalty for my sin was fully paid by Jesus on the cross, You can righteously declare me clean.

I thank You for the blood of Jesus that washes away every stain of my unrighteousness. I thank You that I am whiter than snow in Your sight. I receive Your cleansing today—spirit, soul, and body.

You alone are worthy of all praise for this amazing gift. I bless You, Lord!

In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

A Poem: "Blessed Is the Lord Who Cleanses"

"Blessed Is the Lord Who Cleanses"

Blessed is the Lord, the Holy One, The Father,Spirit, and the Son. Who saw my hopeless,sinful state, And did not leave me to my fate.

Blessed is the Lord, so full of grace, Who took my guilty,burdened place. Who poured His blood,a crimson flow, To wash me whiter than the snow.

Blessed is the Lord who cleanses me, From all my sin,and sets me free. From all unrighteousness and shame, I glorify His holy name.

No spot remains, no stain, no trace, Upon my soul,by His great grace. For when He looks at me,He sees, The perfect righteousness of Jesus,please.

So let my life a blessing be, To Him who cleansed and set me free. Let every breath declare His worth, Throughout the heavens and the earth.

Blessed is the Lord! I now proclaim, And glorify His holy name! For by His blood,I am made new, My heart is clean,my life is true.

Walk today in the freedom and joy of being completely cleansed. You are forgiven, you are righteous in Christ, and you are deeply loved by the God who makes all things new. Let your life be a continuous blessing to the Lord for this incredible gift.

He that is in me is greater than he of the world.

 Amen. This is a powerful declaration of faith and a profound truth that every believer can stand on. You are proclaiming that the power of God within you is greater than any opposing force in the world.

This confidence comes directly from Scripture:

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." - 1 John 4:4 (NIV)

The "one who is in you" is the Holy Spirit—God Himself dwelling within you. The "one who is in the world" is Satan, the ruler of this world system (though a defeated foe). This verse is a promise of victory and overcoming power.

What Does This Mean for You?

· You Have Overcome: Because Christ has already overcome the world (John 16:33), and He lives in you, you share in His victory. You are not fighting for victory; you are fighting from a place of victory.

· You Are Empowered: The same power that raised Christ from the dead now lives in you (Romans 8:11). This means you have divine strength to resist temptation, overcome sin, and face any trial or spiritual attack.

· You Are Protected: The enemy (the "one in the world") is strong, but God in you is infinitely stronger. He is your defender and fortress.

A Prayer of Declaration and Strength

Heavenly Father,

I thank You and praise You for this incredible truth. Thank You that because I am Your child, You live in me through Your Holy Spirit.

I declare today that He who is in me is greater than anything in the world. I declare that Your power within me is stronger than any temptation, any fear, any sickness, any attack of the enemy, and any scheme of man.

When I feel weak, remind me that Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. When I feel overwhelmed by the world, remind me that You have overcome the world. Help me to walk today in the confidence of this truth, not relying on my own strength, but leaning entirely on Yours.

Fill me afresh with Your Spirit so that Your power may flow through me to overcome every obstacle and to be a light in this world.

In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

A Poem: "Greater Is He"

"Greater Is He"

The world may roar with all its might, And bring its fears into the night. It may present a front so strong, And try to tell me I am wrong.

But I have heard a truth so deep, A promise God will always keep: That in my heart,there dwells a Power, That stands up in the darkest hour.

Greater is He that is in me, Than all the world could ever be. The Spirit of the God most high, On whom I can always rely.

The one in the world may rant and rage, And try to turn another page. But he is defeated,bound to fall, Before the King and Lord of all.

So I will stand, and I will see, The victory God has given me. Not by my strength,but by His own, Who sits upon heaven's throne.

So let the world do what it will, My heart with confidence is still. For He who is in me has won the war, And I am His forevermore.

Hold onto this truth tightly. It is your anchor in every storm and your confidence in every battle. You are not alone; the Creator of the universe resides within you. Walk in that power today.