From Romans 13:11-12: “Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
Turning away from temptation’s path
Following God’s Holy, righteous road
Transforming self into Christ’s image
Experiencing His love, bestowed
Breathing, yet lost in evil’s darkness
Hiding in shame, past sinful landscape
Reaching for Salvation’s lasting grace
Wearing armor of light, faith reshapes
Sharing His Father’s Word, Christ teaches
Loving one another, sharing peace
Witnessing His greatest commandment
Living with openness, life’s new lease
Leaving His advocate, Christ assures
Coming Holy Spirit, lifts each life
Overcoming sin’s flesh-filled desires
Growing in submission, without strife
Offering path to new life, Christ comes
Forsaking life’s bold truth, darkness flees
Walking in faith, stepping into light
Remaining steadfast, in what He sees
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “When we rely on Him [God] instead of ourselves, He produces godly desires within us, empowers obedience, and transforms our character into Christ’s likeness.”
The picture enhances the poem. The poem is beautiful. It says what I am pursuing: “Walking in faith, stepping into light/Remaining steadfast…” Yes! ❤
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Jan, I appreciate your perspective. I agree with the picture’s enhancement. God’s way always brings us into His light.
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Thanks so much for reading. God’s peace!
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Such a beautiful Poem… I love it! ❤
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I appreciate you following my poetry. I have been actively writing and posting for over two years. Blessings and best wishes!
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Amen!
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Sandy, thanks for reading. I continue to find fulfillment in writing Christian poetry.
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A wonderful poem about living in the light of our Lord.
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Amen! Susan, I appreciate your words. Grace and peace of the Lord lights our way.
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Another wonderful poem! “Transforming self into Christ’s image
Experiencing His love, bestowed” totally speaks!
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Renee, I always appreciate your perspective. You have lifted up a couple of verses, and I hope they continue fill you with God’s peace.
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They do indeed 🙂thank you!
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Beautiful words as we live int the light of our. One and only Saviour, no one like Jesus Christ.
Blessings Richard.
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Amen! Your words are a blessed addition to this post. Blessings Crissy
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Blessings Richard.
Keep safe.
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Thank you
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Pastor Jim, thanks for reading. I hope your week of ministry is going forth with joy.
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Thanks for sharing the poem
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