I Give Them Eternal Life, and They Shall Never Perish; No One Will Snatch Them Out of My Hand (John 10:28) by Debbie Harris

04 Sunday May 2025

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Below is a sonnet inspired by John 10:28, which reads in the NIV: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” The sonnet reflects the themes of divine protection, eternal security, and the unyielding love of the Shepherd.

In hands divine, where mortal fears grow still,
My soul finds rest, secure from every snare.
No force of darkness, with its fleeting will,
Can wrest me from the love that holds me there.
Eternal life, a gift that knows no end,
Bestowed by Him whose voice the heavens sing.
Through storms and trials, He shall still defend,
And shield my heart beneath His mighty wing.
No thief can steal, no power can unbind,
The promise sealed by grace that never fades.
In Christ’s embrace, my spirit is entwined,
His steadfast grip defies the fleeting shades.
Forever safe, I trust His holy plan,
Held fast within the Savior’s sovereign hand.

Sonnet: Habakkuk 2:14 by Debbie Harris

04 Sunday May 2025

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The sonnet, inspired by Habakkuk 2:14, envisions a future where the earth is filled with the knowledge and glory of God, likened to waters covering the seas. It portrays a world illuminated by divine truth, with no darkness or evil untouched by God’s light. Despite present injustices, the poem expresses faith in God’s promise of a coming day when righteousness will prevail, urging patience and hope for this radiant, divine fulfillment.

The earth shall brim with knowledge of the Lord,
As waters swell to cover boundless seas.
His glory, radiant, shall be all-ador’d,
Its light to shine through hearts with gentle ease.

No corner dark, no shadow left to hide,
For truth divine will flood the world’s expanse.
From mountain high to valley deep and wide,
His holy name shall lead the sacred dance.

Though evil reigns and justice seems to sleep,
The promise holds, unyielding, ever sure.
The Lord’s great day approaches, swift and deep,
When righteousness shall reign, serene, and pure.

O patient soul, await the coming morn,
When God’s bright glory shall the earth adorn.

Title: In an Age Where Good Is Called Evil and Evil Good, Christ’s Truth in Scripture Prevails by Debbie Harris

04 Sunday May 2025

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Summary of “In an Age Where Good Is Called Evil and Evil Good, Christ’s Truth in Scripture Prevails”

This sonnet laments the moral inversion of a world where good is mislabeled as evil and evil is celebrated as good, defying the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible. Drawing from Matthew, John, and Luke, it highlights Christ’s definition of righteousness—love, mercy, and truth—as the enduring standard. Despite society’s rejection of biblical values and the persecution of the faithful, the poem affirms that Christ’s gospel remains unyielding, offering redemption and clarity through Scripture’s eternal truth.

In this age, where truth is turned to shade,
Good is named as evil, scorned by men,
While evil, cloaked in light, ascends again,
Defying Christ, whose blood for souls was paid.
The pure, whom Jesus blessed in Matthew’s pen,
Are mocked, their faith in Scripture’s truth betrayed.
Yet sin is praised, as John’s dire words portrayed,
When men twist right, and wrong’s dark path commend.
Still, Jesus’ gospel, radiant, holds the line—
His love in Luke, His mercy’s boundless call.
The heart that clings to Biblical design,
Shall stand unmoved, though wicked tongues appall.
Though good be cursed, and evil crowned divine,
Christ’s Word in Romans shines, redeeming all.

Sonnet: The Hope Of The Biblical Doctrine Of The Rapture by Debbie Harris

04 Sunday May 2025

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The sonnet defends the theological doctrine of the rapture, portraying it as a divine gift of hope from Jesus to believers. It argues that dismissing the rapture, as described in Scripture, rejects the promise of resurrection and eternal glory, where the faithful meet Christ. The poem emphasizes the rapture’s role as a beacon of joy and grace, urging believers to embrace this hope as a cornerstone of their faith.

To scorn the rapture’s promise, bright and true,
Is to reject the hope Christ freely gave.
A gift divine, where saints shall rise anew,
To meet their Lord beyond the mortal grave.

In Scripture’s word, the trumpet’s call is clear,
The dead shall rise, the living swift ascend.
No fear of death, for Christ Himself draws near,
His faithful bride to glory without end.

This doctrine shines as beacon through the night,
A pledge of joy, eternal and complete.
To minimize its truth obscures the light,
And dims the grace that makes our hearts replete.

O cling to hope, the rapture’s sure embrace,
Christ’s gift of love, our everlasting place.

Sonnet: The Triumph of the Unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18) by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet, inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:18, celebrates the triumph of focusing on eternal, unseen realities over temporary, visible things. It contrasts the fleeting nature of earthly struggles with the enduring glory of faith in the divine. With a triumphant tone, it emphasizes that trials fade in light of hope and God’s eternal promise, urging steadfast faith in Christ for everlasting joy.

We fix our gaze beyond this fleeting veil,
Where mortal eyes grow dim with passing strife.
The seen, though grand, shall crumble, fade, and fail,
Its transient pomp no match for endless life.
Yet unseen realms, eternal, pure, and bright,
Defy the chains of time’s unyielding sway.
In faith we soar, our hearts alight with might,
To grasp the glory that shall never fray.
What trials come, what shadows cloud our way,
They shrink before the hope that burns within.
For God’s own light, unyielding, shall array
Our souls in triumph over death and sin.
So let us stand, exultant, bold, and free,
Our eyes on Christ, our joy eternally.

Sonnet: God’s Ways Are Higher by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet reflects on the biblical verse from Isaiah 55:8-9, emphasizing the vast difference between God’s divine wisdom and human understanding. It portrays God’s thoughts and ways as far superior, like stars or heavens beyond earthly reach. While human plans are limited, God’s purposes unfold perfectly through time and mystery. The poem acknowledges life’s challenges and human limitations but affirms trust in God’s guiding love and grace, which lead believers back to Him despite uncertainties.

Above the earth, as heavens stretch afar,
God’s thoughts transcend the limits of our mind.
His ways, like stars, outshine the thoughts we find,
A wisdom vast, no mortal can unbar.
Our plans, though bold, are bound by what we know,
Yet His designs unfold in sacred time.
Through trials deep, His purpose climbs sublime,
In mysteries where faith alone may go.
When shadows fall and human sight grows dim,
His higher path still leads to perfect grace.
Though we may stray, His love will not erase,
For every step is guided back to Him.
O Lord, Your ways, so high, we cannot trace,
Yet trust Your heart to light our earthly place.

The Sin Of Shattered Trust by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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I see way too much of this in the church!

The sonnet “The Sin of Shattered Trust” condemns the act of breaking confidence and falsely claiming to be a fixer. It portrays betraying trust as a profound sin that defiles sacred bonds and leaves the soul in betrayal. The poem criticizes the prideful boast of mending what one has broken, emphasizing that true healing cannot come from deceit. It concludes with a call to repent and seek redemption, warning of the lasting spiritual consequences of such betrayal.

To break a trust, a sacred bond of heart,
And boast as fixer, mending what is torn,
Is sin profound, a vile and wretched art,
That leaves the soul in shadows, lost, forlorn.
The whispered secrets, shared in quiet faith,
Are pearls entrusted to a keeper’s care;
To cast them wide, to scorn their tender wraith,
Is to defile the truth we swore to bear.
No healer thou, who breaks what others mend,
Thy hollow claims but echo in the night.
The fixer’s crown is not for thee to bend,
For lies and pride eclipse thy fleeting light.
Repent, and seek the grace to make amends,
Lest broken trusts thy soul forever rend.

Sonnet: For God’s Applause: : In Pursuit of God’s Glory and Eternal Acclaim by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet explores the pursuit of God’s glory and eternal acclaim over transient earthly desires. It contrasts the fleeting allure of fame and wealth with the soul’s deep yearning for divine honor and God’s everlasting kingdom. Amid life’s trials, the poem emphasizes seeking God’s grace and boundless love, aligning with His righteous path. It concludes by advocating a life dedicated to God’s divine acclaim, forever proclaiming His eternal glory.

In fleeting breath of earthly days we strive,
To chase the shadows cast by mortal dreams.
Yet deep within, where sacred hopes revive,
We seek the glow of heaven’s holy beams.

Not fleeting fame, nor gold’s deceitful gleam,
Can sate the soul’s eternal, yearning plea.
God’s honor calls, His glory reigns supreme,
His kingdom vast, where hearts are truly free.

Through trials faced, we lift our eyes above,
To find His grace in every joy and pain.
His boundless love, the measure of our love,
His timeless throne, where righteous shall remain.

So let us live for His divine acclaim,
His glory ours, forever to proclaim.

Sonnet: Planted by Rivers of God’s Holy Word by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Planted by Rivers of God’s Holy Word,” is a 14-line poem in the Shakespearean form, crafted to express the delight in God’s Word and a flourishing relationship with Him, using rich, triumphant imagery inspired by the metaphor of trees planted by rivers (Psalm 1:3). Through multiple revisions based on your feedback, the sonnet evolved to ensure clarity, vividness, and a powerful, awe-inspiring conclusion.

O let our chief delight be God’s sweet Word,
A radiant scroll where heaven’s glories gleam,
Its verses dance like sunlight on a stream,
Their truths with love and wisdom richly stirred.
In Christ, our Savior, every line is heard,
His voice a river, flowing pure and free,
That bids our souls to root in sacred glee,
Where faith, like mighty oaks, is deeply spurred.

As trees by living waters firmly stand,
Our hearts, in prayer, entwine with God’s own breath,
Each whispered plea a rose in His command.
Through storms of life, we rise in triumph’s crown,
His blessings cloak our boughs with endless spring,
Where joy’s great surge in hallelujahs ring.

A Sonnet for the Christ-Created Pink Rose by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet celebrates the delicate beauty of a pink rose, envisioned as a creation of Christ. Its vivid imagery portrays the rose’s soft, blushing petals as a reflection of divine love and dawn’s light, with a velvety texture and pure fragrance likened to prayer. The rose’s subtle thorns symbolize protection and Christ’s sacrifice, while its spiraled petals form a sacred chalice holding eternal love. The poem presents the rose as a fleeting yet profound emblem of God’s grace and celestial design.

O rose, from Christ’s own hand, a tender glow,
Thy petals blush with heaven’s dawning light,
Soft pink, as if His love did gently flow
To paint thy form with grace of morning’s sight.
Each velvet curve, a testament of care,
Unfolds beneath the watch of angel eyes;
Thy fragrance, pure as prayer, ascends the air,
A sacred breath that lifts to starry skies.

Thy thorns, though small, defend a holy trust,
Their quiet strength a whisper of His cross;
Thy petals spiral, woven by His dust,
A chalice cradling love that knows no loss.
O bloom of Christ, thou art His tender sign,
A fleeting glimpse of glory’s boundless design.