Sonnet of Forgiving the Judas Who Betrays the Trust of the Heart by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Christmas, easter, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, gospel, hope, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, jesus-christ, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, salvation, scripture, theology, worship

Summary of “Sonnet of Forgiving the Judas Who Betrays the Trust of the Heart”

The sonnet explores the pain of betrayal by a “Judas” figure, a trusted person whose deceit wounds deeply, breaking the bonds of trust. It acknowledges the universal experience of encountering such traitors, whose false smiles hide harmful intentions. Despite the lasting scars, the poem advocates for forgiveness as a path to healing, suggesting that mercy strengthens the soul and fosters inner peace. By releasing resentment, one discovers a divine grace and achieves personal liberation, finding freedom in forgiving the betrayer.

In shadows cast by trust, a Judas stands,
His kiss a blade that carves the tender soul.
With whispered lies, he breaks the sacred bands,
And leaves behind a heart no longer whole.
We all have known such traitors in our days,
Their smiles a mask, their words a hidden sting.
Yet in the wound, forgiveness finds its ways,
To mend the hurt and bid the heart to sing.
For though the scar remains, a silent mark,
The soul grows strong when mercy takes its place.
In letting go, we light the inner spark,
And find in grace a mirror of God’s face.
So pardon those who wrong you, set them free,
And in their freedom, find your liberty.

The Echoes of Golgotha: Christ’s Cross Resounds in Triumphant Victory Over Satan’s Dominion in Celestial Harmony by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, easter, faith, hope, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, jesus-christ, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

The poem, “The Echoes of Golgotha: Christ’s Cross Resounds in Triumphant Victory Over Satan’s Dominion in Celestial Harmony”, portrays Good Friday as the moment Christ’s sacrifice on Golgotha reverberates as a celestial anthem of redemption. Majestic imagery—hallowed cross, riven skies, crimson wood, and cosmic lyres—captures the sorrow and divine grandeur of His death. Rhetorical questions probe the splendor, power, and mercy resounding from His wounds, breaking sin’s curse. The Savior’s cry, “Finished!” rends the heavens, as faithful hearts hear His eternal strain. The poem closes with a majestic proclamation of Christ’s eternal reign, his cross resounding glory as grace abounds, shattering Satan’s dominion with triumphant, celestial hope.

On Golgotha’s sublime ascent,
The cross, a throne, with glory rent,
Its hallowed beams, by blood enshrined,
Proclaim a King, eternal, kind.

What sacrifice resounds this day?
What love divine does death array?
The thorns that crown, the wounds that sing,
Exalt a Sovereign, heaven’s King.

Through riven skies, where seraphs weep,
The echoes stir from sorrow’s deep.
What anthem breaks the chains of night?
What mercy hails the dawning light?

The cosmos trembles, stars align,
As sacred cries transcend the shrine.
The Savior’s voice, a clarion call,
Dissolves the curse that bound us all.

What splendor rings from crimson wood?
What power flows from holy blood?
The cross, a lyre of cosmic grace,
Its chords redeem the fallen race.

In faithful hearts, they hear His strain,
A love supreme o’er death’s domain.
“Finished!” His edict rends the skies,
The tyrant’s reign in ruin lies.

No mortal song could match this might,
Golgotha’s echoes pierce the night.
From holy cross, His glory resounds,
Christ reigns eternal, grace abounds!

The Veil of Eternity Torn Asunder: Christ’s Sacrifice Unveils God’s Glory in Triumphant Redemption Over Satan’s Dominion by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, easter, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, hope, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, jesus-christ, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

The poem, “The Veil of Eternity Torn Asunder: Christ’s Sacrifice Unveils God’s Glory in Triumphant Redemption Over Satan’s Dominion”, portrays Good Friday as the moment Christ’s sacrifice tears the temple veil, symbolizing eternal reconciliation with God. Ethereal imagery—bloodied cross, fraying veil, starless dusk, and radiant scars—captures the sorrow and majesty of His death. Rhetorical questions explore the love, grace, and glory that dissolve humanity’s separation, with Christ’s outpoured blood as redemption’s key. The earth’s convulsions and Christ’s cry, “Finished!” herald victory, as faithful hearts behold His light. The poem closes with a triumphant proclamation of Christ’s eternal reign and blazing glory, shattering Satan’s dominion, blending solemnity with exultant hope.

On shadowed hill, the cross ascends,
Its bloodied beams where heaven bends.
No temple holds this sacred hour,
But skies unveil a greater power.

What sacrifice does this day weave?
What love makes ancient barriers cleave?
The thorns that crown, the wounds that bleed,
Proclaim a King whose blood’s outpoured.

Through starless dusk, the mourners kneel,
Their trembling hands the anguish feel.
What veil of old begins to fray?
What grace reveals the holy way?

The earth convulses, rocks divide,
As sacred threads are cast aside.
The Savior’s cry, a piercing call,
Dissolves the rift that held in thrall.

What glory streams where shadows part?
What mercy floods the contrite heart?
The cross, a gate to realms divine,
Its scars illume where heavens shine.

In faithful hearts, they see His light,
A radiant love through endless night.
“Finished!” His voice the cosmos shakes,
The chain of sin in ruin breaks.

No mortal veil could bar such grace,
The cross unveils God’s holy face.
From rended cloth, His triumph blazes,
Christ reigns forever, glory blazes!

The Cross as Throne: Christ’s Blessed Love Vanquishes Sin in Redemptive Majesty by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, easter, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, hope, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

The poem, “The Cross as Throne: Christ’s Blessed Love Vanquishes Sin in Redemptive Majesty”, portrays Good Friday as Christ’s enthronement on the cross, a paradoxical throne of sacrifice and victory. Vivid imagery—thorned crown, bloodied robe, nail-pierced hands, and quaking earth—conveys the sorrow and majesty of His sacrifice. Rhetorical questions ponder the love, mercy, and power flowing from this throne, redeeming humanity. Faithful hearts envision Christ’s sovereign gaze and hear His triumphant cry, “It is finished.” The poem closes with a bold declaration of Christ’s victory over Satan’s claim, blending solemnity with exultant hope, proclaiming the cross as the eternal source of light and freedom.

On barren hill, no palace stands,
Yet there a throne, by nail-scarred hands.
Its beams of wood, with blood adorned,
A kingly seat, by suffering torn.

What sacrifice does this throne bear?
What love descends through anguished air?
The crown of thorns, a jagged crest,
Proclaims a King whose love is blest.

Through dust and cries, the heavens mourn,
A robe of crimson, tattered, worn.
What scepter falls from pierced embrace?
What mercy flows to save the race?

The earth grows still, its heart does quake,
As shadows flee for light’s own sake.
The King’s own breath, a final vow,
Binds broken souls to freedom now.

What power breaks the serpent’s chain?
What glory rises through the pain?
The throne of wood, with blood-stains bright,
Reveals a dawn beyond the night.

In faithful hearts, they see His gaze,
A sovereign love through darkened days.
“It is finished,” His edict rings,
A victor’s cry that heaven sings.

No mortal crown could bear such might,
Yet on this throne, the world finds light.
Where death once ruled, the cross holds reign,
Christ’s triumph casts out Satan’s claim.

Sonnet: Habakkuk 3:19 – Exalted by the Power of the Ever-Reigning King by Debbie Harris

17 Thursday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, Poetry, theology

The sonnet based on Habakkuk 3:19, titled “Sonnet: Habakkuk 3:19 – Exalted by the Power of the Ever-Reigning King,” celebrates the universal triumph and strength provided by the Sovereign Lord. It portrays God as the source of resilience, guiding all people through challenges with the agility of deer on high peaks. His power overcomes all adversaries and trials, leading the faithful to victory and divine glory. The imagery of climbing heights and soaring skies reflects the exaltation of those who trust in Him, while the heavens and earth proclaim His eternal reign. The sonnet emphasizes collective strength, divine guidance, and the ultimate triumph of God’s people under His everlasting rule.

The Sovereign Lord, the strength of all who call,
Grants feet like deer to tread the rugged height.
Through barren lands, He guides both great and small,
His boundless might transforms the soul’s dark night.

No foe can stand where His great name is known,
No trial dims the splendor of His reign.
Through storm and fire, His faithful path is shown,
He leads to triumph over grief and pain.

Victorious, His people scale the skies,
His hand sustains through every perilous climb.
The heavens shout, the earth in awe complies,
As glory crowns the ages with His rhyme.

O God eternal, reigning evermore,
In You the world finds strength to rise and soar.

Easter Hymn: The Risen King in Glory Reigns by Debbie Harris

17 Thursday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian Poetry, christianity, easter, faith, god, Inspirational, jesus, Royally Redeemed, theology

This six-stanza Easter hymn, with a four-line refrain, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a glorious, majestic, and exquisite tone. Written in 8.8.8.8 meter, it is designed for congregational singing, blending triumphant imagery, theological depth, and heartfelt devotion. The hymn proclaims Christ’s victory over death, His eternal reign, and His role as the universal hope, culminating in worship of His sustaining love and glory.

Stanza 1
The dawn of Easter breaks in light,
The tomb lies empty, death is slain;
The Son of God, with sovereign might,
Has burst the grave’s unyielding chain.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 2
The stone is rolled, the angels sing,
Their voices echo through the skies;
Proclaim the triumph of the King,
Who lives forever, crowned to rise.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 3
The cross, once stained with sorrow’s cost,
Now stands as emblem of His grace;
The Lamb, though slain, redeems the lost,
And shines with heaven’s radiant face.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 4
O death, where now is all your sting?
O grave, your victory is o’er!
The Risen One, our conquering King,
Has opened wide salvation’s door.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 5
Our hearts now sing with fervent love,
To Christ, who lives beyond the grave;
His glory fills the courts above,
And earth below His power to save.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 6
We worship Thee, O Risen Lord,
Thy throne above all worlds adored;
Through earth and heaven, Thy glory reigns,
In love that evermore sustains.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

If Jesus Wept, So Can We by Debbie Harris

14 Monday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Royally Redeemed

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

Below is a short poem inspired by the theme “If Jesus wept, so can we,” building on the idea from the sonnet “The Tears of Christ, Our Solace and Our Stay” and the verse John 11:35 (“Jesus wept”). It emphasizes that Jesus’ tears validate our own, affirming His empathy and permission for us to grieve, in a concise, Malcolm Guite-inspired style with theological depth and emotional resonance.

If Jesus wept, so can we,
His tears a stream where sorrows meet;
No shame in grief’s sincerity,
For Christ has blessed its flowing sweet.
His heart, with ours, in anguish joins,
And bids our tears to fall, yet rise.

No Sin Beyond the Cross of Christ(A Hymn of Redemption and Grace) by Debbie Harris

14 Monday Apr 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Royally Redeemed

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, hope, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, jesus-christ, Poetry, Praise, salvation, theology, worship

The hymn “No Sin Beyond the Cross of Christ” celebrates Jesus’ redemptive love that surpasses all human failings. Across six stanzas, it portrays Christ’s mercy pursuing the lost, His cross triumphing over pain and despair, and His Eucharistic presence renewing souls through broken bread and poured-out blood. As Shepherd-King, He guides wanderers with a tender gaze, breaking guilt’s chains. The cross’s enduring power heals and seals believers in peace, culminating in eternal praise for the Savior. Each stanza ends with a refrain affirming that no sin or shame can outmatch Christ’s atoning grace, which redeems and crowns believers forever.

Stanza 1
No sin too deep for Christ to mend,
No fault His mercy cannot span;
His wounded hands our souls defend,
And lift us from our broken plan.
Through darkest vales He seeks His own,
His gentle voice shall lead us home.