With Jesus in Our Hearts, Come What May, We Hold the Hope of Eternal Glory by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Jul 2025

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The sonnet, titled “With Jesus in Our Hearts, Come What May, We Hold the Hope of Eternal Glory,” explores the theme of unwavering faith in Jesus as a source of hope and divine glory. It portrays Jesus’ presence in the heart as a radiant light that remains unshaken by life’s trials, such as storms, pain, or doubt. This indwelling love serves as a steadfast anchor, guiding the soul toward eternal life and providing strength to overcome challenges. The poem emphasizes that with Christ within, one possesses an enduring hope that transcends all earthly struggles, ultimately leading to spiritual fulfillment and glory.

When Jesus dwells within our hearts’ embrace,
A light divine illuminates the soul,
No storm can shake, no trial can displace
The hope of glory, making broken whole.
Come what may, through tempest, pain, or strife,
His love remains, an anchor ever sure,
A beacon bright that guides us into life,
Eternal promise, steadfast and secure.
Though shadows fall and doubts may cloud the mind,
His presence burns, a flame that never fades,
In every heart where grace and truth entwined,
We find the strength to face all fleeting shades.
With Christ within, we rise above the fall,
For in His hope, we truly have it all.

Glory to the Lamb: Salvation’s Triumph in Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord Of Lords by Debbie Harris

17 Thursday Jul 2025

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Glory to the Lamb: Salvation’s Triumph in Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The sonnet joyously celebrates the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It begins with a vibrant call to the soul to sing with fervent joy, proclaiming Christ’s victory over sin through His cross, portrayed as a radiant beacon of love. The poem highlights the freedom and triumph of salvation, using vivid imagery of shattered chains, a shining morning sun, and a defeated grave. It expresses boundless gratitude for Christ’s mercy and power, culminating in a triumphant declaration of His eternal reign and the soul’s ecstatic praise. The tone is exuberant and jubilant, perfectly echoing the title’s celebratory spirit.

Arise, my soul, and sing with fervent glee,
For Jesus Christ, our Lord, has set us free!
His cross, a blazing beacon of His love,
Secures our place in heav’nly courts above.

No chains can bind the hearts His blood has won,
The Lamb’s great triumph shines like morning sun!
With shouts of joy, we hail salvation’s grace,
His boundless mercy lights the human race.

Death’s shadow flees before His mighty pow’r,
The grave is vanquished in that holy hour!
Our Savior reigns, His victory complete,
In Him, our souls find ecstasy replete.

O glory to the Lamb, our hearts proclaim,
Forever we exalt His holy name!

The Prodigal’s Return: A Sonnet of Divine Love and Forgiveness by Debbie Harris

16 Wednesday Jul 2025

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The sonnet “The Prodigal’s Return: A Sonnet of Divine Love and Forgiveness” explores the theme of redemption through the lens of the biblical parable of the prodigal son. It depicts a soul wandering far under a “sable sky,” burdened by a “tattered heart” from an “errant way,” yet guided back by the Father’s compassionate gaze and graceful “silken lifeline.” Despite deep flaws and vast distances, the Father’s love, symbolized by “zephyrs pure and art” and a “cascade of mercy,” eagerly embraces the repentant. Drawing from Luke’s parable, the poem portrays the father’s joyful reunion, mending pain with “tender beams” and offering absolution and peace. The closing lines encourage turning to Him despite heavy sins, promising that repentance brings forth an abundant display of grace.

When far you wander ‘neath a sable sky,
With heart in tatters from your errant way,
The Father’s eyes, a beacon soft and high,
His grace a silken lifeline through your pain.

No flaw can quench the splendor of His heart,
No abyss deep enough to bar His stride,
He glides to you on zephyrs pure and art,
A cascade of mercy in a hallowed tide.

As Luke’s dear parable the lost redeems,
The father spies, his spirit fiercely glows,
With arms flung wide, he mends with tender beams,
With love he absolves and harmony bestows.

So turn to Him, though deep your sins may lay,
If you repent, His grace will brightly display.

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus, the Author of Our Faith by Debbie Harris

14 Monday Jul 2025

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The poem, “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus, the Author of Our Faith” (Hebrews 12:2, KJV), celebrates the spiritual benefits of focusing on Jesus. It describes how looking to Him brings joy, strength, courage, wisdom, purpose, grace, peace, and love, transforming the believer’s life. Each stanza highlights a specific blessing, portraying Jesus as the source of hope, guidance, and sustenance through trials. The poem concludes with a challenge to steadfastly fix one’s gaze on Jesus, emphasizing His role as the unwavering source of righteousness and life.

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” —Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)

When we lift our eyes to Jesus,
Author of our faith and rest,
Joy within our spirits surges,
Filling hearts with hope’s sweet zest.

Strength is kindled in our frailty,
Through His might, we rise and stand,
Courage flows to face the tempest,
Held secure by His strong hand.

Wisdom lights our path with clarity,
Guiding choices, pure and true,
In His counsel, we find purpose,
Every step He leads us through.

Grace, unmerited, embraces,
Cleansing wounds and setting free,
Peace, transcendent, calms our chaos,
Anchored in eternity.

Love, unending, wraps around us,
Drawing us to seek His face,
Faith grows bolder, trust unbroken,
As we run this holy race.

Oh, the challenge lies before us,
Fix your gaze, though trials press,
Look to Jesus, ever steadfast,
Source of life and righteousness.

Her Heart, His Throne: Honouring Women Who Truly Love the Lord by Debbie Harris

14 Monday Jul 2025

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The poem, “Her Heart, His Throne: Honouring Women Who Truly Love The Lord , inspired by Psalm 46:5 (KJV: “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early”), celebrates women who love the Lord. It portrays their unwavering faith, strength, and divine connection. The poem depicts a woman’s heart as a sacred space where God’s presence resides, granting her resilience against life’s storms. Her soul, described as a fortress built on grace, holds God’s love, and her faith remains unshaken. Guided by His Spirit, she rises with hope and truth, finding divine support at dawn. The poem culminates in the imagery of her heart as God’s throne, emphasizing her intimate, steadfast devotion.

For Women Who Love the Lord

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” (Psalm 46:5, KJV)

Within her heart, a sacred flame,
God’s presence whispers, calls her name.
She stands unyielding, firm, and tall,
For with His strength, she cannot fall.

At dawn’s first light, His mercy flows,
Through trials deep, His promise grows.
Her soul, a fortress, built on grace,
She holds the love His grace imparts.

No storm can break her steadfast trust,
Her faith a rock, untouched by dust.
With every step, His Spirit guides,
In Him, her hope forever hides.

O woman of the Lord, arise,
His truth shines bright within your eyes.
At break of day, His hand you’ll see,
God dwells in her—her heart His throne.

Exchanging Glory for Dust: Humanity’s Descent in Pride by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Jul 2025

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Summary of the Poem “Exchanging Glory for Dust: Humanity’s Descent in Pride”

The poem, inspired by Romans 1:18-25, explores the theological themes of God’s revelation through creation, humanity’s rejection of divine truth, and the resulting descent into idolatry and moral corruption. It reflects the passage’s message that God’s “eternal power and divine nature” are evident in creation (Romans 1:20), leaving humanity without excuse for denying Him. The poem portrays how people, despite knowing God, fail to glorify or thank Him (Romans 1:21), leading to futile thinking and darkened hearts. They exchange God’s glory for idols resembling “mortal human beings and birds and animals and reptiles” (Romans 1:23), choosing lies over truth (Romans 1:25). As a consequence, God gives them over to their sinful desires (Romans 1:24), resulting in spiritual and moral degradation. The poem concludes with a hopeful note, affirming the Creator’s enduring glory and love, urging a return to Him, who is “forever praised” (Romans 1:25).

The poem uses vivid imagery of nature—stars, mountains, rivers, and sun—to illustrate God’s clear revelation (Romans 1:19-20), while depicting humanity’s prideful rebellion and idolatry as a tragic fall from divine truth. It emphasizes the futility of human wisdom apart from God (Romans 1:22) and the justice of God’s response, yet ends with a call to rediscover His light and love.

Beneath the vault of heaven’s dome,
Where stars in silent chorus roam,
God’s truth is etched in every sphere,
His power sings, eternal, clear.
The mountains rise, the rivers run,
The dawn submits to blazing sun—
No voice is needed, yet they cry,
“Behold the Maker, lifted high!”

His unseen hand, His boundless might,
In woven worlds of day and night,
Declares a truth no heart denies,
Though clouded minds may close their eyes.
For what is known, God made it plain,
In whispering winds, in falling rain,
So none may stand with empty plea,
Excuseless in eternity.

Yet still the heart of man rebels,
And builds its towers, crafts its spells.
They knew the Lord, His glory grand,
Yet spurned the touch of His command.
Ungrateful, they refused His name,
No thanks arose, no praise they came.
Their thoughts grew vain, their wisdom dim,
Their souls estranged, adrift from Him.

In boasted pride, they claimed to know,
Yet sank where foolish rivers flow.
The immortal One, whose glory gleams,
Was traded for their hollow dreams.
They carved their gods from wood and stone,
Gave breath to beasts, to forms alone,
And bowed to idols, frail and small,
Forgetting Him who made them all.

So God, in justice, stepped aside,
Let loose the reins of human pride.
Their hearts, now chained to lust’s deceit,
Degraded flesh in base defeat.
The truth they knew, they cast away,
Embraced the lie, and there they stay—
Adoring what their hands have made,
While glory fades in twilight’s shade.

But still the Creator’s name endures,
His endless praise forever sure.
Though man may wander, lost, astray,
His light remains to guide the way.
O heart, return, and see the One,
Whose love outshines the rising sun!
For He, immortal, reigns above,
Forever praised, forever love.

Hymn: Thou Art Worthy by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Jul 2025

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The hymn Thou Art Worthy, O Lord, inspired by Revelation 4:11, is a six-verse worship song with a repeating refrain, designed for congregational singing in a traditional style (suitable for a tune like Ode to Joy). It exalts God’s worthiness, glory, and creative power, reflecting the verse’s themes of divine honor and creation’s purpose. Each verse emphasizes God’s sovereignty, the worship of angels and creation, and His merciful, eternal reign. The refrain reinforces the central message: “Worthy, worthy, God Almighty, Honor, glory, power to Thee! All creation lifts its anthem, Praising Thee eternally.” The hymn blends biblical imagery with calls to worship, uniting heaven and earth in praise of God’s majesty.

Verse 1
Thou art worthy, Lord most holy,
Glory, honor, power are Thine.
All creation bows before Thee,
Crafted by Thy hand divine.
Heavens sing Thy endless praises,
Earth and sky Thy will proclaim.
For Thy pleasure all was fashioned,
Worthy is Thy holy name.