The Soul’s Restraint in Grief’s Deep Pain, Yielding Vengeance to God’s Eternal Reign by Debbie Harris

26 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “The Soul’s Restraint in Grief’s Deep Pain, Yielding Vengeance to God’s Eternal Reign,” is a Shakespearean sonnet inspired by Romans 12:19, which urges against seeking revenge and trusting God’s justice. It explores the emotional struggle of enduring grief caused by wrongs, advocating restraint from vengeful impulses. The speaker advises clinging to faith, as God alone will judge and avenge justly. Through patience and trust in divine retribution, the heart finds peace, leaving vengeance to God’s righteous and eternal authority.

When wrong doth strike the heart with bitter sting,
Let not thy soul in vengeful fury rise,
But hold thy wrath, and to the heavens cling,
Where justice reigns beneath eternal skies.
The wounds of grief may burn with fiery pain,
Yet mortal hands must shun revenge’s call;
For God alone shall judge, His will made plain,
His righteous hand shall balance each and all.
Leave room for grace, let patience guide thy way,
And trust the Lord to right the cruelest wrong.
No deed escapes His sight, no sin’s delay,
His vengeance falls, precise, where it belongs.
So stay thy grief, and in His peace abide,
For God repays, with justice as His guide.

The Contemporary Sin of Ungrateful Feasts: Forgetting to Give Thanks Before a Meal by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Apr 2025

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In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

I Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

The poem, titled “The Contemporary Sin of Ungrateful Feasts: Forgetting to Give Thanks Before a Meal,” laments the modern neglect of giving thanks before meals, portraying it as a spiritual failing. It contrasts the abundance on dinner tables with the absence of gratitude, attributing all sustenance to Jesus Christ’s divine provision. The poem critiques the rushed, distracted nature of contemporary life, where people eat without acknowledging the sacred source of their food. It recalls Christ’s example of blessing bread and wine, urging readers to pause and offer humble thanks, recognizing each meal as a gift of His enduring love and grace.

Rarely now, the table falls silent,
No murmured grace, no hearts compliant.
Plates brim with bounty, yet none confess,
The sacred source of all we possess.
In this rushed age, we scorn the pause,
And spurn the Giver of life’s great cause.

From Jesus Christ, all blessings flow,
His hand sustains the seeds that grow.
Through sun and soil, through rain’s soft call,
His love transforms the meekest thrall.
Each loaf, each fruit, a testament,
To grace divine, so freely sent.

Yet modern haste blinds eyes to see,
The holy thread in what we eat.
Forks rise, unblessed, in thoughtless greed,
As if no Savior meets our need.
This is our sin, this callous slight,
To feast in dark, ignoring light.

Was not His body broken, shared,
To teach us how to love, to care?
Did He not bless the bread, the wine,
And bid us dwell in grace divine?
Each meal a chance to echo Him,
To sing His praise, to quell the dim.

But screens now glow where prayers once bloomed,
And gratitude lies half-entombed.
We gorge, distracted, numb, and proud,
Forgetting Him who feeds the crowd.
This thankless heart, this hurried sin,
Shuts out the Christ who dwells within.

Oh, let us halt, let souls awake,
And honor Him for all we take.
Before the bite, a moment spare,
To lift our thanks in humble prayer.
For every morsel, Christ’s love reigns,
His boundless grace forever sustains.

Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness: A Poetic Meditation on Grace by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness: A Poetic Meditation on Grace”, reflects on the assurance and hope found in Christ, inspired by Romans 8:1 and Hebrews 12:2a (KJV). It encourages believers not to be overwhelmed by fears or past failures, emphasizing that in Christ, there is no condemnation. Instead, they should strive for holiness and virtue without despairing over imperfections, as Christ’s perfect obedience secures their salvation. The poem urges the reader to look to Jesus, the author of faith, who provides grace and freedom from sin, fear, and death, renewing the spirit through His love and mercy.

Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

Hebrews 12:2a
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;”

In Christ’s Embrace
Do not, dear soul, let trembling fears distress,
Nor failures past your burdened heart dismay,
In Christ, no condemnation shall oppress—
His righteousness shall light your darkened day.

Seek holiness, pursue the virtuous way,
Yet never let despair your spirit bind,
For in your imperfections, humbly pray—
In Christ, the Alpha, Omega, you’ll find.

His perfect obedience, pure and true,
Becomes your saving grace, your steadfast plea,
Through Him, God’s love and mercy shall renew,
And set your burdened, weary spirit free.

Look unto Jesus, author of our faith,
In Him, we conquer sin, and fear, and death.

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.