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The Shepherd’s Vow: Eternal Life Secured in His Unfailing Hand by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Apr 2025

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This Petrarchan sonnet celebrates the divine promise of John 10:28, portraying Christ as the Good Shepherd who grants eternal life and unyielding protection to His faithful. The octave (ABBA ABBA) establishes Christ’s timeless call, offering redemption that frees the soul from mortality’s grip, ensuring no storm or thief can break His sovereign reign. His promise endures through death’s valley, granting a reborn, eternal life. The sestet (CDE CDE) shifts to the world’s futile opposition, affirming that no force can sever the bond of divine love for those who repent and believe. The sonnet culminates in a triumphant declaration: no foe can snatch the redeemed from Christ’s authoritative decrees, securing their eternal hope. Through vivid imagery of soaring souls, unyielding grips, and divine decrees, the sonnet exalts the majestic, unconquerable assurance of salvation and divine protection.

“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” — John 10:28 (KJV)

His voice, a shepherd’s call through timeless air,
Bestows a gift no mortal hand could weave.
The soul, once bound to dust, now freed to soar,
He cradles close, where none may force to leave.

No storm can tear, no thief can claim His reign,
His grip defies the dark’s unyielding pull.
Through death’s own vale, His promise shall remain,
A life redeemed eternal, born again.

The world may rage, its powers claw and vie,
Yet none can break the bond His love has sealed.
In every heart that repents and believes,
A hope no earthly force can ever steal.

Secure in Him, we rise beyond the fray,
No foe can snatch us from His love’s decrees.

A Sonnet on the Assurance of Prayer According to God’s Will in 1 John 5:14 by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “A Sonnet on the Assurance of Prayer According to God’s Will in 1 John 5:14,” reflects the message of 1 John 5:14 (KJV): confidence that God hears prayers aligned with His will. It describes believers praying with faith and humility, seeking God’s divine plan rather than selfish desires. The poem emphasizes trust in God’s wisdom, finding peace in His purpose, and the unity of human and divine will through Christ. It conveys assurance that prayers, when offered in accordance with God’s will, are heard, fostering hope and spiritual rest.

1 John 5:14 (KJV):
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”

When fervent prayers ascend to heavens high,
In faith we kneel, as John’s sweet words assure,
That if our hearts with God’s own will comply,
His ear attends, His mercy shall endure.
No selfish wish dictates the soul’s request,
But seeks the course Thy wisdom has ordained;
In Christ’s own love, our spirits find their rest,
His will divine, by grace and truth sustained.
Oh, teach us, Lord, to pray with humble mind,
To trust Thy plan, though mysteries unfold;
For in Thy purpose, perfect peace we find,
A hope more precious than the finest gold.
Thus, bold in faith, we seek Thy will alone,
Through 1 John’s truth, Thy heart and ours are one.

Hymn of Triumph for the Redeemed, Radiant in Heaven’s Sacred Call (1 Peter 2:9) by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Apr 2025

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1 Peter 2:9 (KJV): “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

Royally redeemed, with blood divine,
A priesthood crowned by heaven’s sacred call,
Ye born again, in Christ’s own light enthralled,
God’s treasure, radiant in His light sublime.

From darkness deep, He summoned you to shine,
To sing His praises, bold, unmoved by thrall,
With hearts triumphant, breaking every wall,
Your voices soar where mortal hopes align.

Majestic is your charge, O saints of grace,
To bear His glory through the world’s dim haze,
A beacon bright, unyielding, pure, and strong.

Proclaim the King who called you to His face,
And walk as heirs where endless anthems raise,
For you are His, crowned in eternal grace.

Hymn to the Eternal and Almighty Lord God, the Alpha and Omega, Proclaimed in Revelation 1:8 by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem describes God’s creation of the universe, His enduring dominion across endless ages, and His unassailable reign, illuminated by divine grace. The closing couplet, chosen after iterative refinements, is “O King, whose might makes every kingdom kneel, / Your sovereign glory lifts the heavens’ veil,” delivering a triumphant, awe-inspiring finish that emphasizes God’s power and transcendent glory.

Before the heavens bloomed with radiant light,
The Lord God spoke, and galaxies arose,
His sacred name, the Alpha, crowned with might,
From boundless depths, creation’s glory flows.

Through endless ages, His dominion stands,
The Omega, where time and fate entwine,
His sovereign will, a beacon through the lands,
A flame of truth no darkness can confine.

He is, He was, He ever shall remain,
The Almighty, robed in splendor’s holy blaze,
No force can thwart His everlasting reign,
His boundless grace illuminates our days.

O King, whose might makes every kingdom kneel,
Your sovereign glory lifts the heavens’ veil.

Looking Unto Jesus by Debbie Harris

24 Thursday Apr 2025

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So let us look to Jesus Christ so

His radiance, His light, His love,

His mercy, His grace, His forgiveness

can be seen shining in His royal Heirs!

Shining with the Glory of Christ Our King by Debbie Harris

24 Thursday Apr 2025

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Summary of the Poem “Shining with the Glory of Christ Our King”

The poem is a heartfelt call to focus on Jesus Christ, whose love and grace illuminate believers’ lives. It portrays Christ’s radiance as a transformative force, igniting faith, hope, and peace within the heart. Through vivid imagery, it encourages readers to reflect His light in their actions and words, spreading truth and love. The poem culminates in a vision of eternal unity with Christ, where believers rise and shine as heirs of His divine glory, forever bound to Him.

So let us look to Jesus Christ,
His love the flame that warms the night.
With eyes of faith, our hearts ablaze,
His radiance shines through all our days.

In every step, His grace we find,
A gentle peace that soothes the mind.
His mercy flows, a boundless stream,
Awakening hope, fulfilling dreams.

Let’s lift our souls to His embrace,
And mirror light in every place.
Through selfless deeds and words of truth,
His glory blooms in endless youth.

So let us shine, as He has shown,
His love the seed that’s ever sown.
In His great love, we rise and shine,
Eternal heirs of Christ our King.

Sonnet: Divinely Illumined Faces of Triumph: ‘Those Who Look to Him Are Radiant’ (Psalm 34:5) by Debbie Harris

24 Thursday Apr 2025

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Their eyes, uplifted, seize the Savior’s flame,
A cascade of light where Jesus’ brilliance pours.
Their faces bloom like dawn through fog’s thin frame,
Each cheek alight where heaven’s fervor soars.
No ash of shame withstands that holy blaze,
Their brows, once heavy, gleam with starborn dew.
From hearts unbound, dark waves of sorrow raze,
As golden rays their quaking souls renew.
Like beacons lit by sacred, boundless spark,
Their visages glow with hues of endless morn.
No shadow dares to dim the spirit’s lark,
In Christ’s fierce love, their fears are wholly torn.
So let us gaze, till we, with glory crowned,
Proclaim His light, our faces triumph-bound.

A Poetic Tribute to the Great Redeemer, Lord of Endless Might, and Everlasting Comforter, Whose Presence Fortifies the Soul in the Fiercest Fight of Toilsome Duties by Debbie Harris

24 Thursday Apr 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet: A Poetic Tribute to the Great Redeemer, Lord of Endless Might, and Everlasting Comforter, Whose Presence Fortifies the Soul in the Fiercest Fight of Toilsome Duties

Inspired by 2 Timothy 4:17 (KJV), the sonnet portrays a speaker overwhelmed by daunting tasks, likened to towering cliffs and heavy burdens. Despite faltering courage, the speaker finds strength through the constant presence of God, described with grand titles: the Everlasting Comforter and Font, Mighty Fortress, Sovereign Shepherd, and Great Redeemer, Lord of Endless Might. God’s grace renews the speaker’s spirit, dispels fear, and guides them through relentless challenges. The sonnet culminates in a triumphant declaration of God’s boundless strength as a refuge, enabling the speaker to persevere in the fiercest struggles of arduous duties.

When daunting tasks like mountains rise to view,
And weary soul shrinks back from toilsome load,
The Lord, my steadfast guide, stands ever true,
His strength divine upon my heart bestowed.

Though labors steep demand my faltering might,
His presence kindles fire within my breast,
Each arduous step, He bathes in holy light,
And bids my trembling hands to find their zest.

No task too vast, no burden breaks my frame,
When He, my rock, upholds me in His care,
Through trials fierce, His love remains the same,
And scatters fear with grace beyond compare.

O Lord, with Thee, no hardship shall I flee,
Thy strength my shield through all eternity.

Sonnet: The Grass Withers, the Flowers Fall, Yet God’s Holy Word Endures Forever (Isaiah 40:8) by Debbie Harris

23 Wednesday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, a Shakespearean sonnet inspired by Isaiah 40:8, explores the contrast between the fleeting nature of earthly beauty and the eternal endurance of God’s word. It begins by depicting the transience of grass and flowers, which flourish briefly but wither under the sun’s heat and autumn’s chill, symbolizing the impermanence of all earthly things. In contrast, God’s word is presented as an unwavering, everlasting truth, likened to towering mountains that stand firm through time and storms. The sonnet concludes by affirming that, while nature fades, God’s word remains a constant source of peace, hope, and guidance for humanity. Written in 14 lines with iambic pentameter and an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme, the sonnet uses vivid natural imagery to echo the biblical verse’s message of divine permanence amidst mortal frailty.

The tender grass in verdant splendor grows,
Yet wilts beneath the sun’s relentless blaze;
The flowers bloom where fleeting beauty glows,
Then fade to naught in time’s unyielding maze.
Their fragile forms succumb to autumn’s chill,
No earthly root defies the season’s claim;
But God’s great word, with everlasting will,
Burns bright, unquenched, a never-fading flame.
Like mountains tall that stand through countless years,
His truth endures, unmoved by storm or strife;
It speaks of peace to calm our mortal fears,
A steadfast hope to guide the soul through life.
Though grass and blooms in fleeting moments fall,
God’s word remains, eternal, over all.

Sonnet: Jesus Will Not Dilute the Sacred Scriptures to Appease Your Carnal Inclinations by Debbie Harris

23 Wednesday Apr 2025

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The sonnet asserts that Jesus will not alter the Scriptures to cater to human carnal desires. It portrays Scripture as an unyielding, divine truth that pierces darkness and calls for genuine repentance and transformation. Emphasizing Christ’s unwavering love and eternal truth, the poem urges readers to forsake worldly desires, follow His teachings in action, and find true peace through adherence to His enduring Word.

No softened verse shall Christ’s own words remake,
To suit the fleeting whims of fleshly desire.
His truth, a flame, does worldly masks forsake,
And calls the soul to rise from sinful mire.
The Scripture stands, unyielding, sharp, and clear,
A sword to pierce where hearts in darkness dwell.
No carnal taste can bend its holy sphere,
Nor tame the voice that speaks of heaven and hell.
For Jesus, love is not a pliant reed,
But truth eternal, steadfast, uncontained.
He bids us follow, not in word, but deed,
To lose our lives, that life may be regained.
So heed the call, let worldly wants decrease,
His Word endures, and grants the heart true peace.