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Sonnet: The God of Love and Wrath by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem, “The God of Love and Wrath,” portrays God’s dual nature as both loving and wrathful. It highlights His boundless mercy, seen in sending Christ to save the lost, alongside His daily anger toward the wicked, as sin stirs His righteous fury. While His justice burns against those who reject Him, His love offers grace and a call to repentance. The sonnet concludes by affirming that God’s love and wrath coexist, defining Him as a King who both redeems and judges without end.

A God of love, His mercy flows unbound,
Yet wrath ignites where wickedness takes root,
Each day His gaze surveys the sin-strewn ground,
His righteous anger burns, a fierce pursuit.

For love He sent His Son to bear the cost,
A grace to call the lost from dark’s embrace,
But those who scorn His law, in pride embossed,
Shall meet the fury written on His face.

His heart delights in justice, pure and whole,
No sin escapes the fire of His disdain,
Yet tender is His call to every soul,
To turn from evil, cleansed by holy rain.

Both love and wrath in Him forever blend,
A King who saves, whose judgment knows no end.

Sonnet: Christ-Centered Discipline Over Wrath by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem, “Christ-Centered Discipline Over Wrath,” examines the challenge of managing emotions through a Christ-centered perspective. It begins with the heart overtaken by rage, risking a drift from Christ’s path, yet His peace offers control. It emphasizes standing for righteousness and acting justly, while restraining wrath and leaving judgment to God, who declares, “Vengeance is Mine.” Through discipline, grace, and prayer, Christ’s love overcomes wrath, leading the spirit to rest. Throughout, it urges a steadfast stand for truth and righteousness, resting in Jesus Christ’s just reign.

he heart ignites, a storm of rage unfurls,
Emotions surge, a flood to sweep astray,
Yet Christ commands a peace that gently swirls,
For wrath unchecked obscures His holy way.

One stands for right, with courage firm and true,
To do what’s just, a duty pure and plain,
The wrathful heart leaves judgment to God’s view—
“Vengeance is Mine,” the Lord alone shall reign.

Through discipline, His grace restrains the tide,
A cross to bear, emotions brought to heel,
In prayer, the spirit learns to rest, abide,
His love restores what pride would seek to seal.

Deny wrath’s hold, for truth and right contend,
Let Jesus reign, His justice shall descend.

Sonnet: Convicted, Broken, and Reborn in Christ’s Grace by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem, “Convicted, Broken, and Reborn in Christ’s Grace,” explores a spiritual journey from despair to redemption. It starts with a soul ensnared and shattered by sin or circumstance, lost and blind until mercy intervenes. Some are trapped by their own choices, others by unseen burdens, but the Holy Spirit’s conviction exposes their guilt and pride. The call to deny oneself and take up the cross emerges, leading to a shared crucifixion with Christ that ushers in new life. Through conviction and brokenness, the soul is mended and born again into a personal relationship with Christ, fully redeemed by His grace.

Busted to broken, caught in life’s harsh snare,
A soul adrift, by shame or fracture torn,
One stumbles blind, the heart laid cold and bare,
Till mercy heals what sin had overworn.

Some forge their chains, by choice or folly bound,
Others crack beneath a weight unknown,
The Spirit’s conviction stirs the soul around,
Revealing guilt where pride had once been grown.

“Let him deny himself,” the call resounds,
A cross to bear, the flesh to cast aside,
Crucified with Christ, new life abounds—
Born anew, where living waters bide.

Convicted, broken, mended by His call,
Reborn in Christ’s grace, He redeems it all.

The Gain of Godliness Over the Perilous Pursuit of Prosperity’s Fleeting Riches by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem contrasts the perilous pursuit of wealth by prosperity preachers, where the love of money becomes a root of evil (1 Timothy 6:10), with the true gain of godliness with contentment (1 Timothy 6:6). Their greed traps souls in ruin, while a heart satisfied with simple provision finds wealth in Christ. The rich are urged to trust God, not uncertain riches, and be rich in good deeds (1 Timothy 6:17-19), securing eternal life.

They chase the wind with eager hands,
Prosperity’s priests, with fervent pleas,
“More is yours, just seek the gold,”
But roots of greed pierce hearts with ease.

Their treasure heaps, their souls grow thin,
A trap concealed in glittering piles,
Contentment fades, the fight consumes,
While ruin waits in wealth’s false smiles.

“Great gain is ours,” the Spirit sings,
In godliness, not gleaming hoard,
A heart at rest, with food and cloth,
Finds riches true in Christ the Lord.

The rich, He calls to lift their gaze,
Not trust in coins that swift decay,
But pour out good, a living stream,
To grasp the life that lasts always.

The Path of Truth Through Christ Alone Guiding the Born-Again Soul Beyond the Crooked Roads of Prosperity’s Falsehoods by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem contrasts the deceptive, winding roads of prosperity teachings, luring followers with wealth only to leave them lost, with Christ as the true way, truth, and life (John 14:6). Their greedy paths crumble, while Jesus’ straight road, free of cost, leads through love to the born-again soul (John 3:3), arriving at an eternal, boundless home.

They pave their roads with shining lures,
Prosperity’s guides, with honeyed tones,
“This way to riches, step right up,”
But their trails twist, all jagged stones.

Their signs point wide, their tolls run high,
A maze of greed where shadows fall,
Feet stumble, lost in hollow turns,
No end but dust beyond the call.

“I am the way,” Christ firmly stands,
“The truth, the life, through Me alone,”
No bribe to pass, no wealth to hoard,
A straight road carved by love’s own throne.

Their lanes erode, their maps decay,
While Jesus’ path cuts through the strife,
One walk with Him, the soul arrives,
A home eternal, boundless life.

The Shepherd’s Voice Guiding the Flock Beyond the Greedy Rods of Prosperity’s Hirelings by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem contrasts the exploitative prosperity hirelings, who lure the flock with promises of wealth only to shear them for profit and abandon them to danger, with Jesus, the good shepherd. Their greedy traps fail, leaving souls vulnerable, while Christ offers selfless protection and guidance, laying down His life freely. His true voice leads to a safe, eternal pasture, far beyond their crumbling schemes.

They herd with rods of glittering bait,
Prosperity’s hirelings, smooth and sly,
“Follow us, your wealth’s assured,”
But their pens are traps where fleece runs dry.

Their voices boom, their hands collect,
Shearing flocks for private gain,
When wolves draw near, they flee the field,
Leaving lambs to storm and pain.

“I am the shepherd,” Christ declares,
A voice that knows each wandering soul,
No fee to join, no gold to give,
He lays down life to make us whole.

Their gates rust shut, their boasts unwind,
While Jesus leads through vale and strife,
His call rings true, His staff holds firm,
A pasture green with endless life.

The Light of Eternity Shining Through Christ Against the Blinding Glare of Prosperity’s Deceit by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem contrasts the blinding, deceptive light of prosperity preachers, who lure followers with promises of wealth, with the eternal, guiding light of Christ. Their fleeting, pride-fueled glow leads to shadows and confusion, while Jesus’ steady radiance offers free, clear direction to true life. The prosperity sparks fade, but His light pierces the haze, illuminating a path to endless, radiant hope.

They flash their beams from polished stages,
Prosperity’s prophets, dazzling bright,
“Follow this glow, your riches wait,”
But the glare blinds, a thief in sight.

Their lamps burn hot with golden hues,
A flicker fed by fleeting gain,
Shadows stretch where truth should stand,
A stumbling path through pride’s domain.

“I am the light,” Christ calmly shines,
A steady ray through darkest night,
No cost to claim, no wealth to chase,
A glow that leads to life aright.

Their sparks flare out, their boasts go dim,
While Jesus’ beam cuts through the haze,
One step with Him, the way grows clear,
A radiant dawn for endless days.

The Bread of Heaven Sustaining Souls Beyond the Empty Crumbs of Prosperity’s Greed by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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This poem pits the fleeting, moldy offerings of prosperity preachers—crumbs of wealth that fail to nourish—against the eternal bread of Christ. Their lavish promises turn to dust, leaving hunger unmet, while Jesus, the true loaf, satisfies the soul freely and forever. His sustenance triumphs over greed’s hollow feast, bringing renewal and life without end.

They scatter crumbs from gilded trays,
Prosperity’s hawkers, bold and loud,
“Feast on wealth, your hunger’s cure,”
But the morsels mold, a starving shroud.

Their tables gleam with hollow fare,
A banquet built on fleeting dust,
Bellies ache, though plates abound,
For greed’s dry crust betrays all trust.

“I am the bread,” Christ softly calls,
“Eat of Me, and never pine,”
No price to pay, no riches weighed,
A living loaf, both yours and mine.

Their stale heaps crumble, fade to ash,
While Jesus feeds the soul’s deep cry,
One taste of Him, and life’s renewed,
A feast eternal, none deny.

The Vine of Life Rooted in Christ Through the Born-Again Soul Against the Withered Branches of Prosperity’s Lies by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem contrasts the false prosperity gospel, which ties fruitfulness to wealth and leaves souls withered, with the true vine of Christ. Prosperity preachers promise a harvest through materialism, but their branches dry up, cut off from life. Only through being born again can souls root into Jesus, the vine who offers abundant life freely, not through riches. His grace sustains, while their lies collapse, yielding a fruitful, eternal existence.

They graft their branches to a hollow stem,
Prosperity’s voices, slick and sure,
“Cling to wealth, and you’ll bear fruit,”
But their vines droop, dry, and poor.

Leaves of greenbacks, roots in gold,
A harvest promised, yet never whole,
Withered hopes beneath the sun,
Cut off from life where true sap runs.

Born again, the soul takes root,
A new shoot breaks through stony ground,
Only then can hearts entwine,
With Him who makes all life abound.

“I am the vine,” Christ gently speaks,
“Abide in Me, and thrive complete,”
No coin to pay, no riches sought,
Just love that blooms where grace is wrought.

Their stalks collapse, their boasts decay,
While Jesus’ branch lifts night to day,
In Him alone, the soul’s sustained,
A fruitful life, forever gained.

The Wells of Living Truth Springing from Christ Alone Against the Stagnant Pools of Prosperity’s Greed by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem contrasts the false wells of prosperity preachers, dug for profit and offering muddy, lifeless water, with the pure, free-flowing living water of Christ. While their greedy promises leave souls thirsty and unfulfilled, Jesus’ voice brings a spring of eternal life to the heart. Their stagnant lies collapse, but His truth washes away greed, reviving souls with refreshing, everlasting hope.

They dig their wells with silver spades,
Prosperity’s heralds, loud and brash,
“Drink here, pay well, and thrive,” they boast,
But the water’s mud, a bitter cash.

Their buckets gleam, their profits rise,
Yet parched souls linger by the brim,
Stagnant pools of hollow hope,
A thirst no coin can ever dim.

But Jesus stands, His voice a stream,
“From Me flows water, pure and free,”
A spring that leaps within the heart,
Life eternal, deep as sea.

Their wells run dry, their lies submerge,
While Christ’s tide washes greed away,
One sip of Him, and souls emerge,
Refreshed, alive, in endless day.