Thursday, May 31, 2012

we are drawn to the storm

we fear nature
the storm raging
yet we are strangely attracted
we are drawn to the storm
to its awesome fury
held in your arms
for you are over nature
over the raging fury
you are almighty God


May 31, 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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enthroned King forever

Above the nations
all of creation
our Lord, God, almighty
enthroned King forever
our strength, our focus
in awe, reverence
sing forth you peoples
praises to our Lord


May 31, 2012
Psalm 29:10
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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Ascribe to the Lord - 2

Ascribe to the Lord
our God almighty
glory and strength
unbounded mercy
Power over all
all of the earth
his word more powerful
than the forces of nature


May 31, 2012
Psalm 29:1
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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In all the storms of my life


in all the storms of my life
you are here with me
right by my side
even when I don’t know it
when I am honest
when I look back
you were there beside me
in all the storms of my life



May 30, 2012
written at NH Bar CLE seminar
Special Education 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
read May 30, 2012

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A path abandoned

Together with the others
knowing all the players
standing in the gate
the circles, the courts
somewhere I once tread

Aware of my own choices
a path abandoned
not standing in the breach
words now somehow empty
a way now out of reach (?)


May 30, 2012
written while attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
“Special Education 2012”
May 30, 2012

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Touching one life

Lives in the balance
young lives, vulnerable
needing voices, advocates
people by their side

To seek justice, rights
that which they need
for a chance at life
to rise with their neighbors
to thrive like the rest


May 30, 2012
written while attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
“Special Education 2012”
May 30, 2012

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Opening the Doors

Their exclusion barred
opening the doors
gathering them in
to grow with their neighbors
together one body
all with one another
hope for inclusion
no one left out


May 30, 2012
written while attending
NH Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar
“Special Education 2012”
PARC and Mills decisions
IDEA law
May 30, 2012

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

His voice above the waters

His voice above the waters
above the power of nature
the firmament, the storm
trials, and tribulations
God, our Lord,
living, risen, reigning
all honor and glory
in the power of the name


May 30, 2012
Psalm 29
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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In awe, in fear

In awe, in fear
in wonder
within nature
the power of the storm
the winds around us raging
swirling, whipping
the force of God moving
His voice above the waters
above the power of nature


May 30, 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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We are afraid of the storm

We stand in the middle
in the storm, here on earth
we are afraid of the storm
the trials of this life
We stand in the middle
within the buffeting winds
in awe of nature’s power
held within its grip


May 30, 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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A healthy fear

Fear of the Lord
awe of our God
a healthy fear, reverence
bowing before our King
Exalting his name
standing when he calls
going where God leads
out into His world


May 30, 2012
Psalm 29
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 27, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Pentecost
“Becoming ‘Anew’”
by R. Scott Sullender
scripture and meditation for May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

in obedience to God

Walking in his presence
guided by the Holy Spirit
listening to the words of Jesus
the Word of the living God
Walking in his presence
sensing God leading
giving me work to do
gifts beyond understanding


May 29, 2012
Romans 8:22-27
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 25, 2012
May 27, 2012

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Conform to Christ

Listen to the Spirit
burning bright inside
turn from the world
conform to Christ
In obedience to God
to the will of God, the Father
guided by Christ’s light
his Spirit inside


May 29, 2012
Romans 8:22-27
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 25, 2012
May 27, 2012

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The Paraclete intervenes

God sends the Advocate
the Spirit here on earth
the Paraclete intervenes
petitions unto God
The Spirit speaks
when we have no words
in moans unto God
cries from our souls


May 29, 2012
Romans 8:22-27
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 25, 2012
May 27, 2012

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The whole earth continuing to change


The state of the universe
according to God’s design
the whole earth continuing to change
to move forward in time
Groaning as in the pain of childbirth
waiting for the end, the climax
the conclusion of God’s plan
unfolding in God’s time
not by any other hand
the whole earth continuing to change
in the rhythms of God


May 29, 2012
Romans 8:22
Romans 8:22-27
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 25, 2012
May 27, 2012

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May my thoughts be pleasing

May my thoughts be pleasing
to you, oh Lord
singing your praises
life evermore
may my words, my actions
be pleasing in your sight
may I serve your always
all of my life


May 29, 2012
Psalm 104:34
Psalm 104:31-35b
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 24, 2012
May 27, 2012
&
Psalm 104:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 23, 2012
May 27, 2012

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May we sing God’s praises

May we join the chorus
may we sing God’s praises
while we have breath,
while we have life
all of God’s people
singing to heaven
ever always



May 29, 2012
Psalm 104:33
Psalm 104:31-35b
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 24, 2012
May 27, 2012
&
Psalm 104:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 23, 2012
May 27, 2012

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Renew the face of the earth


By the Spirit’s power
your breath within us
going forth in service
to share with our neighbors
to renew the face of the earth
every tribe, every nation
the good news of salvation
the love of God for man



May 29, 2012
Psalm 104:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 23, 2012
May 27, 2012

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They are created

From nothing, from the dust
your breath, your Spirit
created from nothing
able now to serve
to share your love richly
to change the face of the world


May 29, 2012
Psalm 104:30
Psalm 104:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 23, 2012
May 27, 2012

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when you send the Spirit

when you send the Spirit
oh Lord, from heaven
to touch the hearts of man
to make us anew
renew us Lord,
your breath, your promise
your witness to us
to change the whole world


May 29, 2012
Psalm 104:30
Psalm 104:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Pentecost
“Come, Holy Spirit”
by Susan Muto
scripture and meditation for May 23, 2012
May 27, 2012

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 18,480+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.