God’s Anathema Upon Churches Preaching a False Gospel Leading Souls to Perdition by Debbie Harris

08 Tuesday Jul 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, Spiritual Warfare

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The poem warns of God’s anathema (divine curse) on churches that preach a false gospel, deviating from the true, biblical message of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It portrays liberal churches as distorting scripture with softened teachings, leading souls toward spiritual ruin and eternal perdition. Using vivid imagery of clouded skies, dimming light, and hell’s deceptive gates, the poem contrasts the pure gospel’s clarity with the dangers of falsehood. It urges churches to hold fast to untainted truth, emphasizing God’s resolute judgment and the dire consequences for those who mislead the flock. The tone is somber yet urgent, reflecting evangelical concerns about doctrinal purity and the eternal fate of souls.

Beneath the spire, where voices rise,
A gospel sounds, but clouds the skies.
The Word, once sharp as heaven’s sword,
Is bent, reshaped, its truth ignored.

The Shepherd’s call, so clear, so free,
“By grace, through faith, come unto Me.”
Yet some would weave a softer tale,
Where truth dissolves, and souls may fail.

Anathema, the Lord’s decree,
A holy wrath none dare foresee.
For those who twist His sacred plea,
And lead the flock where none should be.

The gates of hell, with subtle guise,
Wear mercy’s mask in preacher’s eyes.
But light grows dim, the path descends,
Where falsehood reigns, and hope pretends.

Oh, church, beware the siren’s art,
That strays the soul and breaks the heart.
The Gospel’s flame, unyielding, bright,
Must guide the lost through endless night.

God’s voice resounds, His verdict sure,
“Hold fast My truth, untainted, pure.”
Lest anathema’s weight befall,
And souls be lost beyond recall.

God’s Anathema Upon Churches Preaching a False Gospel Leading Souls to Perdition by Debbie Harris

08 Tuesday Jul 2025

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Beneath the spire, where voices rise,
A gospel sounds, but clouds the skies.
The Word, once sharp as heaven’s sword,
Is bent, reshaped, its truth ignored.

The Shepherd’s call, so clear, so free,
“By grace, through faith, come unto Me.”
Yet some would weave a softer tale,
Where truth dissolves, and souls may fail.

Anathema, the Lord’s decree,
A holy wrath none dare foresee.
For those who twist His sacred plea,
And lead the flock where none should be.

The gates of hell, with subtle guise,
Wear mercy’s mask in preacher’s eyes.
But light grows dim, the path descends,
Where falsehood reigns, and hope pretends.

Oh, church, beware the siren’s art,
That strays the soul and breaks the heart.
The Gospel’s flame, unyielding, bright,
Must guide the lost through endless night.

God’s voice resounds, His verdict sure,
“Hold fast My truth, untainted, pure.”
Lest anathema’s weight befall,
And souls be lost beyond recall.

A Lament and Prayer for Texas Flood Victims by Debbie Harris

08 Tuesday Jul 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Prayer

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The poem is a heartfelt prayer for the victims of devastating floods in Texas, where many families and young children lost their lives. It calls on the Lord to wrap His comforting arms around those grieving, offering solace and peace to ease their profound sorrow. The verses seek divine strength to mend broken hearts, restore hope, and provide refuge for those affected by the tragedy.

In Texas, where the waters raged,
Families and young ones, lives upstaged,
Hearts now heavy, torn by loss,
Grieving ‘neath the flood’s cruel cross.

Lord, wrap Your arms around each soul,
Whose light was dimmed, whose days were stole.
Hold tight the children, families gone,
In Your embrace, where love lives on.

Through sorrow’s weight, through endless tears,
Be near to calm their deepest fears.
In shattered homes, where silence dwells,
Let Your peace in broken hearts swell.

For those who mourn, for lives so brief,
Send comfort strong to ease their grief.
Cradle them in Your boundless care,
Till hope returns, and hearts repair.

Amen.

Divine Mercy Unbound: A Poetic Meditation on Romans 11:6 and the Triumph of Grace Over Works by Debbie Harris

05 Saturday Jul 2025

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Based on Romans 11:6 (KJV): And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

The sonnet, inspired by Romans 11:6, explores the concept of divine grace as a free gift from God, unearned by human works. It emphasizes that salvation comes through faith alone, not through human effort or adherence to the law, which cannot overcome sin. The poem highlights God’s mercy, the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice, and the futility of boasting in personal deeds. It concludes by urging reliance on grace, with glory given solely to Christ.

If grace be grace, it comes not by our deed,
For works would bind what freely God bestows.
His mercy flows where human efforts cede,
A gift divine no labor can compose.
No boast of man can claim salvation’s crown,
Nor hands of flesh weave righteousness to wear.
By faith alone His favor doth abound,
A love unearned, yet boundless in its care.
The law’s demand, though just, could ne’er suffice,
For sin’s deep stain no mortal toil can clear.
But God’s elect, through grace, receive the price,
His Son’s own blood, to draw the chosen near.
So let us rest in grace, and works forsake,
For Christ’s alone the glory we partake.

Crowned in Glory: The Bible’s Bejeweled Treasury for the Redeemed by Debbie Harris

04 Friday Jul 2025

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The poem, titled Crowned in Glory: The Bible’s Bejeweled Treasury for the Redeemed, celebrates the Bible as a divine treasury for those redeemed in Christ. Using vivid gemstone imagery, it portrays Scripture as a collection of precious jewels, each symbolizing a spiritual truth: rubies for the redeeming blood of grace, emeralds for eternal hope, sapphires for wisdom, diamonds for the enduring strength of God’s Word, and amethysts for the royal glory of the redeemed. The poem emphasizes the Bible’s unassailable wealth, its role as a guiding light, and the exalted status of the redeemed, crowned by divine love.

In Christ, the royally redeemed we stand,
Our Bible, a treasury blessed in hand.
A radiant vault where gemstones gleam,
Each verse a jewel, each truth a dream.

Like rubies bold, the blood of grace,
Pours from the cross, our hiding place.
Its crimson fire lights up the soul,
Redeeming love that makes us whole.

The emerald shines, eternal spring,
Of promises kept, of life to bring.
In pages green, God’s mercy grows,
A verdant hope that ever flows.

Sapphires deep, of wisdom’s hue,
Reflect the truths that guide us through.
Their starry blaze in Scripture’s night,
Illumes our path with holy light.

The diamond, pure, unyielding, bright,
God’s Word endures, our steadfast might.
No storm can crack its sacred core,
Its strength our shield forevermore.

And amethyst, with royal glow,
Adorns the redeemed, His grace to show.
In purple splendor, we are crowned,
By love divine, in glory bound.

This treasury, no thief can claim,
Its gems outshine all earthly fame.
For royally redeemed we sing,
The Bible’s wealth, our endless spring.

Every Poem Is A Flower by Debbie Harris

04 Friday Jul 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Christ-Created Nature, Christian Poetry, Inspirational

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The poem portrays every poem as a flower, with words as petals that bloom, carrying soft, colorful whispers of emotion that unfold in the heart.

Every poem is a flower,
Petals of words in bloom,
Soft whispers of color,
Unfurling in heart’s room.

In Christ, Our Constitution Stands by Debbie Harris

04 Friday Jul 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Inspirational, Patriotic

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The poem, “In Christ, Our Constitution Stands”, is a celebratory ode for Independence Day (July 4, 2025), honoring the U.S. Constitution as a document inspired by biblical principles, with Jesus Christ as the ultimate guide and source of freedom. It portrays the Constitution’s creation as rooted in Scripture’s truth, with its checks, balances, and rights (e.g., speech, arms) reflecting God-given liberties. The poem emphasizes that Jesus, not the Constitution, is the true Guide, ensuring the document remains secondary to Christ. Across four stanzas, it celebrates freedom from tyranny, upholds a Christ-centered vision of liberty, and calls for fidelity to this faith-inspired framework, culminating in praise for Christ’s eternal light as the foundation of America’s hope.

From Holy Scripture’s boundless grace,
A nation’s charter found its place.
In halls where freedom’s hope was sown,
God’s truth inspired the Founders’ tone.

With branches checked, and rights made clear,
The Bible’s call to justice near,
From speech to arms, its laws defend,
The liberties that Christ did send.

No king to chain, no fear to bind,
A covenant for heart and mind.
Its words, though mortal, strive to trace,
The freedom born of Christ’s embrace.

O Jesus Christ, our Guide, our Way,
May we stay true through night and day.
In Constitution’s frame, we see Your light—
Christ first, our freedom’s source and might.

Celebrating July 4th: One Nation Under God, Fireworks’ Waltz Beneath the Stars by Debbie Harris

04 Friday Jul 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Christian Poetry, Inspirational, Patriotic

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The poem, titled “Celebrating July 4th: One Nation Under God, Fireworks’ Waltz Beneath the Stars,” vividly captures the spirit of Independence Day through rich, sensory imagery. It portrays a vibrant celebration across a summer day and night, beginning with a bright morning where poppies bloom and fireflies glow. The American flag, with its radiant stripes and stars, symbolizes “one nation under God,” uniting the festivities. The poem describes lively scenes of barbecues, children chasing sparklers, and parades with thundering drums and brass horns honoring heroes. As night falls, fireworks explode in crimson, emerald, and sapphire bursts, reflected in lakes, while families share stories on checkered blankets. The poem concludes with a sense of unity and hope, celebrating freedom and pride from coast to coast, as hearts soar under a glowing sky.

Beneath a sky of sapphire sheen,
The sun ignites the morning green,
Where scarlet poppies burst in bloom,
And fireflies weave through twilight’s loom.

Flags unfurl, their stripes aglow,
Red as embers, white as snow,
Stars like diamonds stitched in blue,
Pledging one nation under God, so true.

Grills hiss hot with smoky charm,
Sizzling dreams on summer’s arm,
While children chase with sparklers’ gleam,
Tracing laughter, stitching dreams.

Parades march bold down Main Street’s spine,
Drums throb loud, their cadence fine,
Brass horns blaze with golden notes,
Saluting heroes, freedom’s oath.

As dusk descends, the heavens flare,
Fireworks fracture midnight’s stare—
Crimson comets, emerald streams,
Chrysanthemum bursts in sapphire dreams.

Lakes reflect the radiant show,
Mirrors of light in liquid glow,
Families sprawl on checkered spreads,
Sharing stories, breaking bread.

From sea to sea, the night’s alive,
With hope and pride that still survive,
This July Fourth, our hearts take flight,
In freedom’s glow, we shine tonight.

I Find My Hope In Jesus by Debbie Harris

03 Thursday Jul 2025

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The original hymn “I Find My Hope in Jesus” is a newly composed Christian hymn with six stanzas and a refrain, created to fulfill your request. Each stanza emphasizes finding hope in Jesus through various aspects of His love, sacrifice, guidance, promises, and eternal salvation. The refrain reinforces Jesus as the unwavering source of hope, guiding believers through life and death. Written in a traditional hymn style with a common meter (8.6.8.6), it is suitable for congregational singing and focuses on themes of trust, redemption, and eternal hope in Christ.

Stanza 1
I find my hope in Jesus’ name,
His mercy flows, His love the same.
Through darkest trials, He is near,
My strength, my peace, my heart to cheer.