When Every Breath Becomes A Sacred Prayer by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem “When Every Breath Becomes a Sacred Prayer” captures the transformative power of living with intention. It portrays life as vibrant and purposeful when each breath is infused with prayer, turning routine moments into sacred experiences. Inhales weave hope, exhales mend subtly, and every step resonates with meaning, igniting the heart with joy and connection to the divine. The poem suggests that this Christ- centered approach makes every second thrilling and alive with spiritual significance.

When every breath is a prayer,
Life sparks, a flame in the air.
Each inhale weaves hope’s quiet song,
Each exhale rights the world’s soft wrong.

Steps hum with purpose, eyes alight,
Dawn’s glow ignites the heart’s delight.
No moment fades, no second spares—
All pulse with sacred, thrilling prayers.

Sonnet: Clothed in Divine Royalty, Freed by the Cross of the Eternal Lord by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Clothed in Divine Royalty, Freed by the Cross of the Eternal Lord,” celebrates the triumphant redemption of humanity through Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. It portrays His royal splendor and sovereign love, which calls and redeems each person, clothing them in divine light. The poem highlights Christ’s humility in descending to save humanity through His sacrificial cross, depicted as a throne of love that defeats death. With a joyous tone, it envisions trumpets and angelic praise heralding His victory, as the redeemed, adorned in royal garments, eternally celebrate His glorious reign.

O how our souls in humble joy proclaim,
The King of Kings, with royal splendor bright!
His sovereign love has called us each by name,
And robed us in His everlasting light.

With golden scepter raised, He reigns above,
Yet stooped to lift us from our wretched fall.
His cross, a throne of sacrificial love,
Has shattered death and ransomed one and all.

Let trumpets sound where angels chant His praise,
For Christ, the Lord of Lords, has won the day!
His victory resounds through endless days,
As we, redeemed, in royal garments stay.

All hail the King, whose grace our hearts ignite,
We celebrate His reign in boundless light!

Seventy Times Seven: Emulating Christ Our King’s Endless Forgiveness by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Seventy Times Seven: Emulating Christ Our King’s Endless Forgiveness,” reflects Charles Spurgeon’s quote about Christ’s teaching to Peter to forgive “seventy times seven” times (Matthew 18:22), emphasizing boundless mercy. It explores the idea that just as God forgives us endlessly, we must also forgive others without limit, mirroring Christ’s example as our King. The poem uses a Shakespearean sonnet structure, with three quatrains and a final couplet, culminating in a call to forgive with royal authority: “Like Christ our King, let mercy’s scepter swing.” The title and content together highlight the challenge to emulate Christ’s infinite forgiveness in a majestic, reverent tone.

When Christ to Peter spoke of mercy’s span,
“Till seventy times seven” was His decree,
A boundless grace to mend the heart of man,
For love must flow as vast as heaven’s sea.
We falter oft, yet find not love’s defeat,
Though sins may pile like shadows in the night,
Each pardon blooms where bitterness retreat,
A second chance beneath God’s holy light.
For God Himself forgives beyond our count,
His mercy endless as the stars above,
So we, too, must in kindness e’er surmount,
And mirror Heaven’s unrelenting love.
Let each new dawn a fresh forgiveness bring,
Like Christ our King, let mercy’s scepter swing.

Sonnet: Lord, God, and Savior King to All the World by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Lord, God, and Savior King to All the World,” is a 14-line poem in traditional sonnet form, praising the divine sovereignty, love, and redemptive power of God and Christ. It describes God as the supreme ruler over all creation, whose light dispels darkness and whose voice shaped the universe. The poem highlights Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, which defeated death and redeemed humanity, and the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding the faithful. It concludes with all nations worshiping the eternal King, whose love endures forever.

O Lord, our God, and Savior King supreme,
Thy throne above the heavens’ boundless span,
All worlds, all hearts, within Thy holy plan,
Thy light doth pierce the dark with radiant beam.

From chaos’ void, Thy voice did form the earth,
Each star, each soul, Thy breath of love did mold,
In mercy vast, Thy promises unfold,
To grant the meek a hope of sacred worth.

Thy cross, O Christ, hath conquered death’s cold sting,
Thy blood redeemed what sin had torn apart,
Thy Spirit dwells to guide the contrite heart,
And bids the weary soul to rise and sing.

All nations bow before Thy boundless reign,
Eternal King, whose love shall e’er remain.

Sonnet: The Triumphal Entry (John 12:13) by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, inspired by John 12:13, celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with a majestic, royal tone. It portrays Him as a glorious King, humbly riding a donkey, greeted by fervent crowds waving palms and shouting “Hosanna!” The poem exalts His divine sovereignty and love, emphasizing a kingdom of grace and truth, not earthly power, with enduring majesty and mercy.

O King of glory, hailed with palm-strewn way,
Thy sovereign splendor rides on humble beast.
The throng, with fervor, casts their cloaks to pray,
Their voices soar, a royal anthem’s feast.
“Hosanna!” rings through Zion’s sacred gate,
“Blest is the Son of David’s holy line!”
In majesty, Thou com’st to meet Thy fate,
Yet love, not conquest, crowns Thy will divine.
The branches wave, like scepters of the meek,
Proclaiming Thee the Lord of heav’n’s domain.
Thy throne, O Christ, no earthly pomp shall seek,
But reigns where hearts in truth and grace remain.
Exalted Prince, Thy kingdom shall endure,
Its glory vast, its mercy ever sure.

Hymn for Palm Sunday: Hosanna, King Divine by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The hymn “Hosanna, King Divine” is a six-verse Palm Sunday hymn with a refrain, celebrating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It captures the crowd’s praise, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the anticipation of the Passion, ending with devotion to Christ’s enduring reign. Each verse, followed by a repetitive “Hosanna” refrain, emphasizes joy, humility, and faith, suitable for congregational singing.

Verse 1
The streets of Zion ring with praise,
As palm branches the people raise.
The King on humble donkey rides,
Hosanna to the One who guides!

Refrain
Hosanna, hosanna, our Savior we acclaim!
With shouts of joy we bless His name!
Hosanna, hosanna, forever He shall reign!
All glory to our King, amen!

Verse 2
The cloaks are spread upon the way,
The children sing in bright array.
“Blessed is He who comes!” they cry,
The Lord of lords is drawing nigh.

Refrain
Hosanna, hosanna, our Savior we acclaim!
With shouts of joy we bless His name!
Hosanna, hosanna, forever He shall reign!
All glory to our King, amen!

Verse 3
O Son of David, promised One,
Your kingdom comes, Your will be done.
Through gates of grace You lead us still,
Your mercy reigns on Zion’s hill.

Refrain
Hosanna, hosanna, our Savior we acclaim!
With shouts of joy we bless His name!
Hosanna, hosanna, forever He shall reign!
All glory to our King, amen!

Verse 4
Yet soon the cross will pierce this day,
The crowd’s acclaim will fade away.
Still we will follow, Lord, to You,
Our King, our Hope, forever true.

Refrain
Hosanna, hosanna, our Savior we acclaim!
With shouts of joy we bless His name!
Hosanna, hosanna, forever He shall reign!
All glory to our King, amen!

Verse 5
The prophets’ words in truth unfold,
Messiah comes, as long foretold.
With joy we greet the Holy One,
God’s kingdom dawns, His reign begun.

Refrain
Hosanna, hosanna, our Savior we acclaim!
With shouts of joy we bless His name!
Hosanna, hosanna, forever He shall reign!
All glory to our King, amen!

Verse 6
O Lord of peace, Your love endures,
Your mercy heals, Your grace assures.
We lift our hearts in faithful song,
To You, our King, we all belong.

Refrain
Hosanna, hosanna, our Savior we acclaim!
With shouts of joy we bless His name!
Hosanna, hosanna, forever He shall reign!
All glory to our King, amen!

A Sonnet Of Thanks For Daily Gifts Divine by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “A Song of Thanks for Daily Gifts Divine”, expresses heartfelt gratitude for God’s daily provisions. It begins with the dawn’s light awakening the earth, inspiring the speaker to reflect on divine grace, encapsulated in the phrase “taste and see the Lord is good.” Imagery of warm bread, rich with the flavors of God’s love, symbolizes sustenance, while clear streams, shelter, and breath represent His constant care. Each provision—food, water, shelter, air—reflects God’s steadfast goodness. The poem culminates in a joyful hymn, with the speaker’s spirit lifted in ceaseless thankfulness for the boundless love that meets every need.

Each dawn unveils the sun’s renewing flame,
Its golden rays awaken earth’s embrace,
My heart in humble gratitude lays claim—
To taste and see the Lord is good, His grace.
The bread upon my table, warm and sweet,
Each golden grain a token of His hand,
Bears flavors rich where love and mercy meet,
A banquet from the soil of His command.
Clear streams that quench, the roof above my head,
The breath of air that fills my lungs with song,
All woven by His care, in kindness spread,
Proclaim His goodness steadfast, deep, and strong.
For every gift Thy boundless love provides,
My spirit lifts its joyful hymn to Thee.

Blossoms of Divinity: Christ’s Cherry Tree in Glory by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Blossoms of Divinity: Christ’s Cherry Tree in Glory”, vividly describes a cherry tree crafted by Christ, blooming with delicate pink petals under the dawn’s light. Its branches, adorned with crystalline dew, reflect divine radiance, while the blossoms release a sweet, honeyed perfume that fills the air with joy. The tree’s sacred beauty, shaped by God’s hand, dances in the spring breeze, evoking a sense of eternal bliss and spiritual upliftment, celebrating the divine artistry of creation.

Beneath the dawn’s caress, a cherry tree,
Christ-crafted, blooms with silken petals’ grace,
Each pink-hued flower, twilight’s tender plea,
Exudes a perfume, lighting joy’s embrace.
Its branches, shaped by winter’s sacred hand,
Now gleam with holy dew, a crystal crown,
Each droplet holds the light, by God’s command,
Where heaven’s hues in radiant splendor drown.
The blossoms dance, a choir on spring’s soft breeze,
Their fragrance sweet, like nectar’s gentle call,
A scent of honeyed warmth, divine with ease,
That weaves a bliss to lift the heart’s own thrall.
O tree of Christ, in bloom’s eternal spring,
Thy beauty, God’s own work, makes souls take wing.

Hymn: With Valiant Courage, We Serve Our King by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The hymn With Valiant Courage We Serve Our King is a six-verse worship song in Common Meter (8.6.8.6), rooted in Acts 5:29 and the sonnet With Courage Bold We Stand for God Against the World’s Command. It boldly urges believers to obey God’s word in the Bible over human authority when the two conflict, proclaiming Christ’s supreme reign with triumphant resolve. Through vivid imagery of divine light, enduring truth, and a holy crown, it inspires fearless defiance of unbiblical human decrees, anchored by God’s victorious grace. The stirring refrain—“With courage bold we stand for God, His truth shall never fall! Against the world’s command we rise, To crown our King o’er all!”—rallies worshipers to honor Christ alone. Its majestic tone, echoing All Praise to Christ Our King, suits services celebrating Christian fortitude, biblical fidelity, or divine sovereignty, with organ or brass amplifying its grandeur.

Verse 1
When men decree what God forbids,
Our hearts to Christ stay true.
His holy word shall guide our steps,
Its light will shine anew.