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Sonnet: Called to Serve the King of Kings by Debbie Harris

17 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet emphasizes that Christians are called to serve God, the King of Kings, rather than pursue wealth, power, or fame. It highlights the duty to uphold Biblical truth and proclaim the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, prioritizing spiritual devotion over material gain. The poem reflects humility, faith, and commitment to sharing God’s grace as His servants, sons, and daughters.

We seek not wealth, nor power, nor fleeting fame,
But bow as servants to the King of Kings.
Our hearts, aflame with truth, His Word proclaim,
To share the gift His boundless mercy brings.
No earthly gain shall turn our eyes aside,
Nor profit dim the light of Heaven’s call.
In Christ alone, our souls shall e’er abide,
His love the strength that lifts us when we fall.
Salvation’s grace, through Jesus, freely given,
A treasure pure, no gold could ever buy.
We stand for truth, our gaze fixed firm on Heaven,
To spread His Word beneath the endless sky.
O Lord of Lords, we humbly seek Your face,
Your faithful sons and daughters, saved by grace.

A Sonnet on the Eternal Beauty of Our Hope in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior by Debbie Harris

13 Tuesday May 2025

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The sonnet celebrates the enduring hope and divine beauty found in Jesus Christ. It portrays Christ as a radiant, merciful light who dispels darkness, offers redemption, and provides unwavering love. Through His grace, the broken find worth, and no storm or sin can diminish His splendor. The poem concludes by affirming Christ as the eternal guide and source of hope for believers.

In realms where mortal hearts do falter, frail,
A light divine doth pierce the shadowed veil,
Our Savior, Christ, with love that cannot wane,
Bestows on us a hope to rise again.

His mercy, like the dawn’s first golden ray,
Illumes the soul and chases night away.
Through cross and grace, His beauty doth abide,
A boundless spring where weary hearts reside.

No storm can dim the splendor of His face,
No sin too vast to flee His warm embrace.
In Him, the broken find their sacred worth,
And heaven’s song resounds o’er all the earth.

O Jesus, Lord, Thy beauty is our stay,
Our hope eternal, guiding all our way.

Rejoicing in the Eternal Truth of Divine Prophecy by Debbie Harris

12 Monday May 2025

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The poem, titled Rejoicing in the Eternal Truth of Divine Prophecy, is a sacred and joyous celebration of prophecy fulfilled. It expresses profound awe as ancient promises, etched in time, manifest with radiant clarity. The heavens and earth join in reverence, with imagery of humming skies, trembling mountains, and streams bearing divine truth. The poem culminates in a heart uplifted in delight, basking in the holy moment where faith and vision unite. Its tone is reverent, vibrant, and uplifting, evoking a timeless connection to divine fulfillment.

What a divine and holy joy
to see prophecy become reality,
where ancient words, etched deep in time,
unfold in truth with radiant clarity.

The heavens hum with silent awe,
their vault a witness to the foretold.
Each sacred vow, once held in hope,
now burns like embers in the soul’s stronghold.

The earth responds with trembling praise,
its mountains echoing grace’s call.
In every stream, in every stone,
the hand of God inscribes its all.

O hallowed moment, O sacred sight,
when faith and vision weave as one.
The heart, now lifted in delight,
rejoices in the holy sight.

Sonnet on Psalm 92:1-5 by Debbie Harris

12 Monday May 2025

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Psalm 92:1-5 (KJV):
1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
5 O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

With joyful hearts, we raise our voice in praise,
To sing of God’s great name, Most High, divine.
At dawn, His steadfast love our souls does raise,
At night, His faithfulness in stars does shine.
The guitar’s sweet strings and harp’s exultant call
Resound with gladness for His mighty deeds.
His works, so vast, inspire our hearts to fall
In awe, where worship blooms like springtime seeds.

How great His hands have shaped the world’s design,
How deep His thoughts, beyond our human mind!
Our spirits leap, our songs with His entwine,
For He has wrought such wonders without end.
O Lord, Your name shall ever be our song,
In jubilation, we to You belong.

Sonnet: Christ, the Sole Head of the Church by Debbie Harris

11 Sunday May 2025

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The sonnet declares Jesus Christ as the sole head of the Church, emphasizing His supreme authority and rejecting any human claim to that role. It cites scriptural support from Ephesians and Colossians, portraying Christ as the eternal guide and Lord of the Church, His “bride.” The poem underscores that only Christ’s divine power and Spirit lead the faithful, with His Word as their light, culminating in praise for His everlasting, pure leadership.

O Christ, the King, the Head of Church alone,
Thy sovereign grace commands the faithful throng.
No mortal crown can claim Thy sacred throne,
For Thou art Lord, to Thee all hearts belong.
In scripture’s truth, Thy role is brightly shown,
Ephesians calls Thee Head, the Body’s guide.
Colossians hails Thy name, no rival known,
The Church Thy bride, with Thee forever tied.
No human hand can wield Thy holy might,
No earthly voice Thy perfect will decree.
Thy Spirit leads through darkness into light,
Thy Word the lamp that sets the captive free.
All praise to Thee, our Savior, ever near,
The Church’s Head, eternal, pure, and clear.

Sonnet To A Christ-Centered Mother by Debbie Harris

10 Saturday May 2025

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Dedicated to my amazing, brilliant, Christ-centered Mom!

The sonnet celebrates a mother whose life is deeply rooted in Christ’s love. It portrays her as a radiant, graceful figure whose faith guides her nurturing actions. Her laughter, prayers, and wisdom reflect her devotion, making her a beacon of kindness and mercy. Her soul surpasses the beauty of gems, and her love creates a sacred space where Christ’s grace flourishes.

Upon a heart where Christ’s own light doth shine,
A mother weaves her love, both pure and grand.
Her gentle hands, with grace of saintly kind,
Craft days of warmth, as led by heaven’s hand.

Her laughter rings like bells in sacred halls,
Her prayers ascend, a fragrant offering sweet.
In every step, she heeds her Savior’s calls,
Her faith a rock where love and mercy meet.

No gem could match the radiance of her soul,
No star outgleam the kindness in her eyes.
She guides her own with wisdom, soft yet bold,
A beacon bright beneath eternal skies.

O precious mother, Christ’s own love dost show,
Thy heart’s a garden where His graces grow.

Sonnet On Isaiah 64:8 by Debbie Harris

10 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet inspired by Isaiah 64:8 portrays God as a sovereign and triumphant Potter, majestically shaping humanity, His clay, into a glorious masterpiece. With a royal tone, it celebrates God’s divine authority and creative power, emphasizing His ability to mold souls through trials into radiant reflections of His will. The 14-line Shakespearean sonnet uses iambic pentameter and an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme to convey humanity’s exalted role as God’s victorious creation, destined to shine under His eternal reign.

O Sovereign Lord, our Father, King supreme,
Your mighty hands as Potter shape the clay!
From formless dust, You weave a royal dream,
And crown Your work with light of endless day.

Your throne commands the stars, yet You descend,
To mold our souls with artistry divine.
Each stroke proclaims Your glory without end,
Your sacred seal on hearts that brightly shine.

No flaw can dim the splendor You decree,
Your boundless power bids the broken rise.
Through trials fierce, Your will shall ever be,
To forge in us a triumph in the skies.

Great Potter, King, Your hands our fate have won,
We reign as Yours, Your masterpiece begun!

A Sonnet Celebrating the Unyielding Work of Grace in Crafting Life’s Victorious Narrative Philippians 1:6 by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet

The sonnet, titled A Sonnet Celebrating the Unyielding Work of Grace in Crafting Life’s Victorious Narrative, is a poetic reflection on Philippians 1:6, which assures believers that God, who began a good work in them, will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Written in a victorious, beautiful, exquisite, and celebratory tone, the sonnet exalts God’s enduring promise and Christ’s role as the divine author of life’s purpose.

It begins by describing a divine spark kindled in the soul, enduring through life’s storms, and upheld by God’s eternal decree. The poem progresses with images of golden faith, sacred light, and unquenchable love, portraying the believer’s journey as a triumphant ascent fueled by grace. Joyful worship and confidence in God’s majestic plan are celebrated, with vivid imagery of dawn and an eternal spring underscoring the certainty of divine fulfillment. The sonnet culminates in a call to rejoice, affirming that Christ, the brilliant author, will complete His work, crafting life’s true narrative into a victorious, whole destiny.

The final line, “Victorious, complete, Christ pens our life’s true scroll,” encapsulates the theme of Christ’s authorship, tying the poem’s imagery to the assurance of Philippians 1:6. The sonnet uses a traditional structure with fresh, evocative language to avoid trite expressions, creating a powerful ode to divine faithfulness and triumph.

O radiant promise, kindled in the soul,
A spark divine, by heaven’s hand set free,
Through storms that rage, where mortal hopes may toll,
God’s work endures, eternal, vast, decree.
With golden faith, we rise on wings of grace,
Each step a triumph, bathed in sacred light,
His love, a flame, no shadow can erase,
Ignites the heart to soar in boundless flight.
Exquisite joy, in every breath we sing,
The Author’s plan, majestic, pure, and sure,
From dawn’s first glow to Christ’s eternal spring,
His purpose shines, unyielding, ever pure.
Rejoice, O saints, for He shall make us whole,
Victorious, complete, Christ pens our life’s

Sonnet: The Perversion of Holy Words to Quell Christian Courage Against Wickedness by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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The sonnet condemns the misapplication of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” to suppress Christians who resist evil. It highlights how this scripture is distorted to criticize and restrain those who zealously oppose wickedness. Contrasting this with Jesus’ model of judging sin while loving sinners, the poem encourages Christians to courageously confront evil without malice. It rejects the use of manipulated scripture to silence the righteous pursuit of divine truth.

“Judge not, lest ye be judged,” the scripture cries,
Yet twisted now to silence righteous tongues.
The heart that stands against the serpent’s lies
Is mocked, as if its zeal for truth wrongs.
When evil festers, cloaked in honeyed guise,
And bids the faithful bow to wicked reigns,
The Word’s intent is warped by compromise—
To mute the bold, to bind them in false chains.
But Christ, who flipped the tables, judged the sin,
Yet loved the sinner, calling them to rise.
So too must we, with courage, fight within,
To name the wrong, yet seek to save, not despise.
Let not the verse be weaponized to still
The Christian heart that wars for Heaven’s will.

Saving Faith Through Repentance and Belief in Christ by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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The Christ upon the cross, with love outpoured,
Will not redeem unless the heart repents,
For sin’s dark chains, by grace, must be abhorred,
And faith in Him as Savior break their rents.

Not mere belief, as demons quake and know,
That Jesus reigns as King and Lord of all,
But saving faith, where contrite spirits grow,
And heed the voice that through the conscience calls.

No cross alone can cleanse the soul’s deep stain,
Without the cry, “My Savior, make me whole!”
His blood avails for those who turn from pain,
And crown Him King in hearts the Spirit calls.

Believe, repent, let Christ your soul ignite,
For only saving faith shall win His light.