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The Savior’s Kingdom Stands Unshaken (Hebrews 12:28) by Debbie Harris

23 Sunday Mar 2025

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The sonnet, titled “The Savior’s Kingdom Stands Unshaken (Hebrews 12:28),” is a Shakespearean poem (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter) that celebrates the unshakable kingdom of the Savior amidst a perpetually shaken world, inspired by Hebrews 12:28: “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken…” (NIV). The first quatrain contrasts the world’s raging chaos with Christ’s steadfast domain, a kingdom immune to fear and time’s decay. The second quatrain depicts the earth’s instability—empires falling and shadows fading—against the enduring light and strength of the Savior’s reign. The third quatrain emphasizes His sovereign seat’s resilience, offering unbreakable peace and eternal might despite worldly strife. The final couplet proclaims the triumph of His throne over transient ruins, affirming its growing glory. Written without first-person references, the sonnet exalts the Savior’s kingdom as an unshakable refuge, fulfilling the biblical promise with a victorious tone.

The world reels wild, its tempests fiercely rage,
Yet Christ’s domain defies all quaking dread,
His kingdom towers firm through every age,
A rock where mortal tumult finds no tread.
The earth convulses, empires crack and sway,
While shadows flee before His steady light,
The Savior’s reign holds fast through storm and fray,
Its might unshaken, boundless in its height.
Though chaos grips the lands with ceaseless woe,
His sovereign seat remains forever sure,
No power breaks the peace His rule bestow,
Eternal strength in Him shall long endure.
Let trembling realms their fragile ruin know,
The Savior’s throne stands firm, His glories grow!

O Church of Acts, Arise Anew by Debbie Harris

23 Sunday Mar 2025

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The sonnet “O Church of Acts, Arise Anew” is a Shakespearean poem (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter) that expresses a triumphant longing for the revival of churches mirroring the vibrant, unified communities of the Book of Acts, particularly Acts 2:42-47. The first quatrain evokes a Spirit-filled past where believers united in prayer and shared all things with joy. The second quatrain portrays a community alive with truth, communal meals, and awe-inspiring signs, bound by a singular faith. The third quatrain voices a yearning for this model to spread globally, breaking down greed and illuminating the world with hope. The final couplet envisions a victorious resurgence, calling for unity and glory to mark the church’s rise. Written without first-person references, it celebrates the Acts ideal as a timeless aspiration for renewal and strength.

The Spirit wakes, a fire from ancient days,
Where souls entwine in love and ceaseless prayer,
A band unites, their hearts in bold displays,
To hold all goods as one, with joy to share.
The truth rings out through voices raised in praise,
The table spreads, with grace for all to claim,
Signs gleam afresh, igniting awestruck gaze,
One faith binds all beneath a common flame.
The world awaits this vision to restore,
Where walls of greed dissolve in boundless care,
A fellowship to bloom from shore to shore,
A light to pierce the dark with hope so rare.
Let echoes swell, let unity take flight,
The church shall rise in glory and in might!

For I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, and That He Shall Stand at the Latter Day Upon the Earth II by Debbie Harris

23 Sunday Mar 2025

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The sonnet, titled “For I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, and That He Shall Stand at the Latter Day Upon the Earth,” is a bold proclamation of Christ’s eternal and triumphant reign, drawing inspiration from Job 19:25: “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth” (KJV). Crafted in Shakespearean form with the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG and iambic pentameter, it celebrates the Savior’s unassailable sovereignty. The first quatrain portrays a King whose power and glory overcome all opposition, illuminating the darkness. The second quatrain depicts His stand on the latter day, where nature submits and His authority extends across the earth in unending strength. The third quatrain elevates His reign beyond time, with heavens and stars honoring His grace, His rule encompassing all existence. The final couplet urges earth and sky to sing His triumph, declaring Christ the everlasting King. Written without first-person references, the sonnet transforms Job’s personal affirmation into a universal anthem of victory.

A King ascends, His power knows no end,
His glory fills the skies with radiant might,
No foe can stand, no storm His will can bend,
His throne commands the day, dispels the night.
The latter day reveals His sovereign stand,
The seas retreat, the hills His name adore,
His scepter gleams o’er earth’s unyielding land,
Eternal strength shall echo evermore.
The heavens laud His reign through endless years,
The stars bow down beneath His boundless grace,
His crown prevails where mortal time disappears,
And spans all realms in one victorious space.
Let earth and sky His endless triumph sing,
Christ reigns supreme, the everlasting King!

Christ’s Eternal Grace Flowing Through The Redeemed: A Celebration Of Grace’s Many Facets In Ten Sonnets by Debbie Harris

21 Friday Mar 2025

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The Infinite Grace of Christ Bestowed Upon His Redeemed: A Symphony of Grace’s Facets in Ten Sonnets

Sonnet I: The Divine Grace of Christ’s Redemption

From Christ the source, a grace to us descends,
His redeemed bear this gift through mortal care,
A light He gives, through them His love extends,
To souls renewed by His eternal prayer.
No deed can earn this flow, yet through His own,
The chosen shine with mercy like the dawn,
His boundless love through us is brightly shown,
A force that lifts where hearts were once withdrawn.
Though sin once bound, Christ’s grace sets spirits free,
Redeemed, we share His song through every land,
A holy stream from Him through you and me,
Bestowed by Jesus’ ever-giving hand.
Thus grace divine through Christ to us is sent,
And through His flock, His love is broadly spent.

Sonnet II: The Grace of Human Kindness Through Christ

From Christ the fount, His grace to us does pour,
Redeemed, we stretch our hands to ease a load,
His kindness flows through saints to rich and poor,
A warmth He plants in hearts along life’s road.
Through us His love seeks naught for its return,
The Savior’s gift reflected in our care,
His gentle strength through faithful ones does burn,
To sow His hope where sorrow lingered there.
When rage would rule, Christ’s grace in us turns strife,
A lantern lit through those He calls His own,
His peace we bear to mend a broken life,
Through us His seed of mercy gently grown.
So kindness flows from Jesus to His throng,
Redeemed, we share His grace where we belong.

Sonnet III: The Grace of Steadfastness Under Pressure

When storms arise, Christ’s grace to us holds fast,
Redeemed, we stand unmoved amid the gale,
His strength through us endures till trials pass,
A calm from Him where fears would else prevail.
The chaos roars, yet Jesus’ peace we wield,
Through His elect, His poise defies the fray,
A steady heart His Spirit has revealed,
To bear His might through dark and dire day.
In tempest’s grip, Christ’s grace through us remains,
Redeemed, we bend but never break apart,
His courage flows where mortal strength wanes,
A rock within each storm-tossed, faithful heart.
Thus grace from Christ equips us for the fight,
Through us His calm shines forth in darkest night.

Sonnet IV: The Grace of Forgiveness From Christ’s Mercy

From Christ the well, His grace to us forgives,
Redeemed, we loose the chains of bitter years,
His mercy flows through souls He bids to live,
To dry with love the flood of vengeful tears.
No grudge we hold, for Jesus sets us free,
Through us His pardon heals what wrath has torn,
His gentle tide remakes what strife would be,
A peace from Him in hearts anew reborn.
When pride demands its due, Christ’s grace we share,
Redeemed, we offer what He first bestowed,
His light through us turns dark to hope so fair,
A gift of love along forgiveness’ road.
So grace from Christ through us does sin unwind,
His mercy lives in every heart aligned.

Sonnet V: The Grace of Beauty Inspired by Christ

Through Christ, His grace adorns the world we see,
Redeemed, we craft with beauty from His hand,
His artistry flows forth in you and me,
A quiet charm His chosen understand.
The dancer’s grace, the painter’s tender stroke,
Reflect His light through those He calls to shine,
A vision pure His Spirit does invoke,
Through us His beauty echoes the divine.
No boast it bears, Christ’s stillness fills our art,
Redeemed, we calm the clamor with His peace,
His hymn through us bids souls to pause and start,
A lovely gift His faithful ones release.
Thus beauty’s grace from Jesus we display,
Through us His splendor brightens every day.

Sonnet VI: The Grace of Resilience Through Christ’s Strength

From Christ the rock, His grace upholds our frame,
Redeemed, we rise though life’s fierce blows descend,
His strength through us turns loss to holy flame,
A hope He gives that trials cannot bend.
The storm may rage, yet Jesus’ might we bear,
Through His elect, we stand when winds assail,
His grace sustains where ruin would impair,
A steadfast will through us that shall prevail.
No cry of woe, Christ’s power makes us whole,
Redeemed, we carve His path through stone and strife,
His healing flows to mend the weary soul,
A fire from Him that fuels eternal life.
So grace through us from Jesus does endure,
His strength in weakness keeps His saints secure.

Sonnet VII: The Grace of Humility From Christ’s Meekness

From Christ the meek, His grace to us is low,
Redeemed, we shun the pride that crowns the vain,
His quiet way through us begins to grow,
A humble strength His chosen ones sustain.
No fame we seek, for Jesus bids us still,
Through us His calm walks soft upon the earth,
His silent love our actions gently fill,
A wealth from Him in meekness given birth.
When pomp would rise, Christ’s grace in us retreats,
Redeemed, we bow where arrogance would soar,
His patience flows through hearts He softly meets,
A truth His flock alone can well explore.
So grace from Christ through us brings wisdom’s crown,
His lowly path in us comes shining down.

Sonnet VIII: The Grace of Sacrifice From Christ’s Cross

Through Christ, His cross pours grace to those He saves,
Redeemed, we give as He gave all for us,
His love through saints defies the darkest graves,
A selfless call His faithful ones discuss.
No gain we seek, for Jesus paid the price,
Through us His gift lifts others from their fall,
His heart we share in every sacrifice,
A strength from Him that answers every call.
When self would cling, Christ’s grace in us prevails,
Redeemed, we bear His cost to set men free,
His light through us shines forth where darkness fails,
A love He plants in our humility.
Thus grace from Christ through us is glory’s vein,
His loss our gain, His life our endless gain.

Sonnet IX: The Grace of Redemption Through Christ’s Salvation

From Christ the Lamb, His grace redeems our soul,
Redeemed, we rise from ashes He has claimed,
His mercy flows through us to make us whole,
A hope through saints where sin was once proclaimed.
The chains of old, through Jesus, fall away,
His tide of love through us renews the slate,
His voice we bear to brighten ruined day,
A path His light through chosen ones create.
No fault too vast for Christ to mend through us,
Redeemed, we call the lost to rise anew,
His lesson lives where grace becomes our trust,
A love from Him that time cannot undo.
So grace through us from Jesus brings new birth,
His saving power frees us from sin’s dearth.

Sonnet X: The Victorious Grace Where Sin Abounds Through Christ

Where sin abounds, Christ’s grace through us cascades,
Redeemed, we wield His might in joyous throng,
From Jesus springs a power that invades,
A royal cheer to rout sin’s fleeting song.
No depth can dim His light that blazes free,
Through saints His love ignites the darkest vale,
His victory reigns where chains once held decree,
A crown of joy His chosen ones unveil.
When sin would roar, Christ’s grace in us ascends,
Redeemed, we sing with banners lifted high,
His mercy swells, a tide that never ends,
A kingly shout where guilt and shadows fly.
So grace from Christ through us in triumph rings,
His boundless reign lifts hearts on soaring wings.

A Sonnet of Spring’s Awakening, Where the Eternal King Weaves Wonders in His Royal Heirs for Mighty Exploits by Debbie Harris

21 Friday Mar 2025

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Title: “A Sonnet of Spring’s Awakening, Where the Eternal King Weaves Wonders in His Royal Heirs for Mighty Exploits”

This sonnet celebrates the transformative power of God, depicted as an eternal King who ushers in a spiritual spring, renewing the soul with vibrant imagery of blooming flowers (lilacs, daffodils, jasmine, roses, tulips) and flowing rivers. It portrays God’s royal authority awakening wonders within the speaker and His people, who, as royal heirs, rise to perform mighty deeds. The poem intertwines natural rebirth with divine empowerment, culminating in a triumphant declaration of God’s reign soaring through His chosen ones.

Bible References

  1. Daniel 11:32 – “But the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.”
  • This verse directly inspires the theme of “mighty exploits” performed by those who know God, reflected in the second quatrain where the heirs “ascend” and their deeds “bloom like roses.”
  1. Psalm 104:30 – “When You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; and You renew the face of the earth.”
  • The imagery of spring’s renewal and God’s breath unfurling life (e.g., “Your royal breath unfurls a jasmine sea”) echoes this idea of divine creation and rejuvenation.
  1. Revelation 1:6 – “And has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
  • The concept of believers as “royal heirs” with regal might ties to this passage, emphasizing our shared royalty with Christ, as seen in the poem’s focus on being “robed in You” and crowned by God.
  1. Isaiah 43:19 – “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
  • The line “a river leaps from stone, a living spring” reflects this promise of new beginnings and miraculous transformation, paralleling spring’s awakening in the sonnet.
  1. Psalm 45:1-2 – “My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King… You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon Your lips.”
  • The sonnet’s praise of the “eternal Sire” and the fragrant, regal imagery (e.g., “purple sceptres high”) resonate with this poetic exultation of the King’s beauty and authority.

A throne of spring ascends o’er shattered frost,
Where lilacs blaze with purple sceptres high,
In me, O King, weave wonders none exhaust,
My spirit crowned beneath Your fragrant sky.

Through golden tides of daffodils that bend,
Your royal breath unfurls a jasmine sea,
We, robed in You, with regal might ascend,
Our exploits bloom like roses, wild and free.

The tulip fields bow low to Your command,
A kingdom’s pulse where petals softly sing,
In us, Your heirs, Your sovereign hand expands,
A river leaps from stone, a living spring.

Lord, fuse my heart to Yours, eternal Sire,
Through us, Your royal heirs, Your reign shall soar.

Christ, Our Most Precious Companion by Debbie Harris

20 Thursday Mar 2025

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The sonnet portrays Christ as an ever-present, cherished companion who offers guidance, peace, and strength. It describes Him as a serene presence in both calm and turbulent times, calming the heart and lifting burdens. More valuable than worldly treasures, He walks alongside us, a constant source of love and support, dispelling fear and sharing in our joys and sorrows throughout life’s journey.

In quiet hours when shadows softly fall,
A presence lingers near, serene and bright,
Through storm and stillness, answering each call,
A guide to lead us gently through the night.

His voice, a whisper on the winds of grace,
Doth calm the heart when tempests rage within,
A friend unseen, yet known in every place,
Who bears our burdens, frees us from our sin.

More precious far than gold or fleeting fame,
He walks beside us on this earthly road,
A constant flame, forevermore the same,
To share our joys and lighten every load.

O Christ, our truest companion, ever near,
Thy love sustains us, casting out all fear.

His Love Descends to Grant Eternal Life, Giving His Son that Repentant Souls Be Born Anew by Debbie Harris

20 Thursday Mar 2025

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The sonnet is inspired by John 3:16 (KJV), “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life,” weaving in the necessity of repentance and being born again. It portrays a love so vast that the heavens gleam, with God offering His Son as a radiant star to pierce humanity’s sinful night. This gift, a crimson tide of sacrifice, cleanses the world’s rebel stains, opening a gate to eternal life for those who repent and believe. Through turning from sin, souls are reborn, their guilt cast aside, and they rise as royal heirs through the cross—a throne of splendid beams. Faith and contrition unlock heaven’s door, fulfilling God’s decree of salvation displayed in flesh, where His love and human change redeem a broken world, granting everlasting life.

A love so vast, the heavens bend and gleam,
He gave His Son, one star to pierce the night,
That those who turn from sin might join His stream,
And, born anew, ascend to endless light.
The world He loved, though stained by rebel’s fall,
Through crimson tide, His only heir was spent,
Repentance clears the soul’s once-darkened hall,
A gate to life where grace and mercy bent.
No heart shall sink that casts its guilt aside,
The cross a throne, its beams of splendor soar,
Belief and tears remake what sin denied,
A royal birth through heaven’s open door.
So God ordained, His heart in flesh unfurled,
By love and change, He saves a broken world.

From Hills He Leaps to Praise His Royal Redeemed, Their Beauty, Strength, and Love Proclaimed in Endless Song of Solomon’s Delight by Debbie Harris

20 Thursday Mar 2025

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The poet’s vision for these ten quatrains is to vividly capture the Savior’s boundless love and admiration for His royal redeemed, as inspired by the Song of Solomon’s poetic declarations. Rooted in Song of Solomon 2:8 (KJV)—”The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills”—the collection begins with His eager pursuit, setting the tone for a celebration of His redeemed as His cherished beloved. Each quatrain distills a distinct facet of how He sees them, drawn from key verses: their fairness like doves’ eyes (1:15), their spotless worth as treasure (4:7), their flourishing abundance as a sealed garden (4:12), their fragrance sweeter than wine (4:10), their majestic strength akin to cities and armies (6:4), their singular, chosen uniqueness (6:9), their role as His joy and rest (7:6), their captivating nobility like Carmel (7:5), and their eternal bond as a seal on His heart (8:6). The poet envisions these stanzas as a lyrical tapestry, weaving rich, sensory imagery—leaping hills, blooming gardens, purple hues, and unshakable seals—to proclaim the redeemed’s royal identity and the Savior’s delight in them. The ABAB rhyme scheme anchors each quatrain in clarity and rhythm, reflecting His unwavering voice, while the collective “they” underscores their unified glory as His people, forever exalted in His endless song of love.

1. As His Beloved (Song of Solomon 2:8)

From hills He leaps, His voice so clear and bright,
“My love,” He calls, with steps that never tire,
O’er mountains swift, He bounds in pure delight,
To claim His own, His heart’s one true desire.

2. As Fair and Beautiful (Song of Solomon 1:15)

“Thou art fair,” He says with tender gaze,
A dove’s soft eyes reflect His gentle care,
In beauty pure, His love for them ablaze,
No flaw He finds, their grace beyond compare.

3. As His Treasure and Delight (Song of Solomon 4:7)

All fair they stand, no spot to mar their frame,
His treasure shines, a joy to Him alone,
He holds them dear, His pleasure to proclaim,
Their worth to Him like gems upon a throne.

4. As a Garden of Abundance (Song of Solomon 4:12)

A garden closed, they bloom for Him so green,
A spring shut up, a fountain sealed with might,
Abundant life within their bounds is seen,
His sacred grove, His joy day and night.

5. As Fragrant and Pleasing (Song of Solomon 4:10)

Their love outpours, more sweet than wine’s rich flow,
A fragrance fine, their ointments fill the air,
He breathes them in, His heart begins to glow,
No spice can match the beauty they all share.

6. As Strong and Majestic (Song of Solomon 6:4)

Like Tirzah grand, their beauty holds the skies,
As Jerusalem, comely in their stand,
An army bold with banners in His eyes,
Their strength a crown upon His mighty hand.

7. As Unique and Chosen (Song of Solomon 6:9)

His dove, His one, undefiled and rare,
The choice of all, no other can compete,
One soul He picks from all the world to bear,
His love’s sole mark, His favor’s perfect seat.

8. As a Source of Joy and Rest (Song of Solomon 7:6)

How fair they shine, how pleasant to His sight,
A well of joy, His heart in them finds peace,
For pure delights, He holds them day and night,
Their presence makes all worldly cares decrease.

9. As Captivating and Enrapturing (Song of Solomon 7:5)

Their head like Carmel, noble in its height,
With hair as purple, royal in its hue,
The King is caught, enthralled by such a sight,
In galleries, His love for them shines true.

10. As His Eternal Companion (Song of Solomon 8:6)

A seal they set upon His heart so strong,
Love fierce as death, unyielding as the grave,
Through endless time, to Him they will belong,
His jealousy a bond no force can waive.

Christ Over Humanism and Every Ism: A Sonnet Series by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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Christ Over Humanism and Every Ism: A Sonnet Series is a collection of twelve Shakespearean sonnets, each a resolute declaration of Christ’s supremacy over ideologies that oppose biblical truth. Written in iambic pentameter with an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme, the series confronts a dozen “isms” with poetic fervor, exalting Jesus as the ultimate authority. Sonnet I: Against Humanism begins by rejecting man’s prideful self-rule, followed by Sonnet II: Against Progressivism upholding scripture over shifting morals, Sonnet III: Against Socialism defending individual freedom, and Sonnet IV: Against Marxism choosing peace over class strife. Sonnet V: Against Communism defies godless tyranny, while Sonnet VI: Against Materialism seeks eternal riches, Sonnet VII: Against Secularism resists faith’s silencing, and Sonnet VIII: Against Relativism anchors truth in Christ. Sonnet IX: Against Atheism affirms God’s presence, Sonnet X: Against Liberalism rejects unbound liberty, and Sonnet XI: Against Satanism overcomes darkness with light, culminating in Sonnet XII: Christ Triumphant, where all isms fall before His throne. Each sonnet shifts at the volta from worldly error to divine victory, concluding with a couplet proclaiming Christ’s reign, together forming a poetic testament to His sovereignty over every human creed.

Sonnet I: Against Humanism
The humanist exalts his mortal throne,
“Man is the measure,” cries his proud decree,
Yet flesh alone shall crumble, dust and bone,
For Christ my King holds all eternity.
They laud their wit, their reason’s fleeting reign,
No God above, they claim their minds suffice,
But wisdom fades, their boasts a hollow strain,
A royal truth their folly can’t entice.
The world may bow to self in fleeting gleam,
But I reject this creed of hollow pride,
Through man’s vain tower, His light shall reign supreme,
An heir to grace where human hopes subside.
So here I stand, His word my steady guide,
Christ over all, no ism shall abide.

Sonnet II: Against Progressivism
The progressive shifts with every fleeting wind,
“Truth bends to time,” their fluid anthem sings,
Yet scripture stands, unyielding to their bend,
For Christ my Rock defies their wandering springs.
They cast old ways, “The past must be outgrown,”
Morals remade, their compass ever turns,
But God’s own law in stone is firmly sown,
A royal code their progress never earns.
The world may cheer this march of shifting sand,
But I hold fast, His word my fixed delight,
Through tides of change, His truth shall ever stand,
An heir to grace amidst their endless flight.
So here I root, my faith shall not be swayed,
Christ over all, His statutes I’ve obeyed.

Sonnet III: Against Socialism
The socialist binds all to state’s embrace,
“Thy good is ours,” their collective voice demands,
Yet freedom bows, ensnared in forced grace,
For Christ my Lord calls souls, not earthly hands.
They seize the fruit, “No man shall rise alone,”
Their yoke a chain, disguised as common care,
But God’s own gift is mine to call my own,
A royal path their system cannot share.
The world may laud this net of equal claim,
But I resist, my soul to Him belongs,
Through leveled fields, His name I still proclaim,
An heir to grace above their binding wrongs.
So here I stand, my liberty secure,
Christ over all, His freedom shall endure.

Sonnet IV: Against Marxism
The Marxist stirs with class a bitter war,
“Thy wealth condemns,” their battle cry resounds,
Yet hate divides where peace should reign the more,
For Christ my Prince brings concord that confounds.
They topple thrones, “The worker shall arise,”
Their rage a flood, no mercy in their creed,
But love, not strife, is heaven’s grand surprise,
A royal balm for every human need.
The world may clash in factions torn apart,
But I, in faith, seek unity divine,
Through conflict’s din, His peace shall rule my heart,
An heir to grace where all His children shine.
So here I dwell, His kingdom my desire,
Christ over all, no class shall quench His fire.

Sonnet V: Against Communism
The communist decrees a godless state,
“All bow to us,” their iron edict falls,
Yet souls unclaimed shall seek a higher fate,
For Christ my King o’er every power calls.
They strip the faith, “No Lord shall rule but man,”
Their chains erase the hope of heaven’s shore,
But in my breast, His promise still shall span,
A royal truth no tyrant can ignore.
The world may bend beneath their crimson sway,
But I defy, my spirit ever free,
Through darkened rule, His light shall lead my way,
An heir to grace beyond their stern decree.
So here I rise, His name my endless plea,
Christ over all, His reign eternity.

Sonnet VI: Against Materialism
The materialist craves the fleeting gold,
“Thy worth is here,” their shallow anthem cries,
Yet rust consumes what hands so dearly hold,
For Christ my Wealth in endless glory lies.
They chase the shine, their hearts a hollow shell,
No thought of soul, just treasures of the dust,
But I seek gems no market can compel,
A royal store in Him I place my trust.
The world may heap its riches high and grand,
But I renounce, my joy in Him complete,
Through fleeting gain, His riches shall expand,
An heir to grace where earth and heaven meet.
So here I stand, my treasure found above,
Christ over all, my everlasting love.

Sonnet VII: Against Secularism
The secular bans faith from public square,
“No God in sight,” their cold command decrees,
Yet truth suppressed shall rise through fervent prayer,
For Christ my Lord reigns o’er their stern appease.
They build a wall, “Thy creed must stay confined,”
Their halls a void where sacred echoes fade,
But in my soul, His voice shall not be blind,
A royal call their silence can’t degrade.
The world may hush the gospel’s holy strain,
But I resist, my faith shall not be stilled,
Through muted days, His name shall still remain,
An heir to grace their bounds have never filled.
So here I speak, His word my bold refrain,
Christ over all, no ban shall Him constrain.

Sonnet VIII: Against Relativism
The relativist claims all truths align,
“No right, no wrong,” their fluid chorus flows,
Yet shifting sand shall crumble by design,
For Christ my Truth in steadfast glory grows.
They twist the word, “Each man his own to choose,”
No anchor holds, their doctrine drifts astray,
But God’s own law no mortal can refuse,
A royal rock where lies shall fade away.
The world may drift in doubt’s unmoored embrace,
But I stand firm, His writ my steady guide,
Through vague belief, His light shall hold its place,
An heir to grace where absolutes abide.
So here I root, my faith shall not be tossed,
Christ over all, no truth in Him is lost.

Sonnet IX: Against Atheism
The atheist denies with darkened eye,
“No God exists,” their hollow boast resounds,
Yet skies proclaim what hearts cannot deny,
For Christ my Life in every breath abounds.
They cling to chance, “The world is but a fluke,”
Their void a cage, no purpose to be seen,
But I behold His hand in all I look,
A royal mark where chaos never gleans.
The world may scoff, their faith in nothing sure,
But I affirm, His presence ever near,
Through blind dissent, His truth shall still endure,
An heir to grace beyond their fleeting fear.
So here I stand, my soul in Him awake,
Christ over all, no doubt His reign shall shake.

Sonnet X: Against Liberalism
The liberal cries, “My will shall set me free,”
No law divine, their liberty’s the prize,
Yet unbound choice breeds chaos none foresee,
For Christ my King alone makes mortals wise.
They shun restraint, “Each soul its own to steer,”
Their freedom bends to whims of fleeting day,
But scripture holds a yoke both firm and clear,
A royal path their wandering can’t sway.
The world may cheer this liberty unbound,
But I resist, my heart to Him confined,
Through reckless rights, His truth shall still be found,
An heir to grace where selfish creeds unwind.
So here I stand, His reign my soul’s delight,
Christ over all, His rule my guiding light.

Sonnet XI: Against Satanism
The satanist exalts the shadowed foe,
“To dark we bow,” their chilling anthem rings,
Yet hell’s deceit shall reap what it does sow,
For Christ my Lord o’er every evil springs.
They dance with lies, “The serpent’s path is true,”
Their rites a snare, rebellion’s bitter fruit,
But light prevails, His cross shall pierce it through,
A royal might no demon can dispute.
The world may heed their whisper’s twisted call,
But I renounce, my soul in Him secure,
Through occult veils, His name shall conquer all,
An heir to grace where darkness can’t endure.
So here I rise, His power my refrain,
Christ over all, no evil shall remain.

Sonnet XII: Christ Triumphant
The isms clash, their voices fill the fray,
Yet each shall bow before His sovereign throne,
I lift my praise, no creed can dim His day,
For Christ my King shall reign o’er all alone.
From man’s proud boast to Satan’s dark array,
Their towers fall, by His own might undone,
All worldly dreams in dust shall fade away,
A royal crown where every fight is won.
The world may cling to shadows brief and frail,
But I rejoice, His victory supreme,
Through every ism’s dusk, His light prevail,
An heir to joy in His eternal gleam.
So here I sing, my soul forever free,
Christ over all, my endless jubilee.

The Soul’s Triumphant Ascendancy in a Fallen World with God’s Infinite Might by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

Posted by in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings

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The sonnet begins with modern woes: a mind frayed by stress, a job lost via a cold digital notice, and a heart weakened by societal scorn. It progresses through financial despair (debt), sleepless nights, and the overwhelming weight of constant bad news. Yet, each quatrain counters these with hope—God’s grace calms inner turmoil, His word transforms loss into gain, and His power replaces fear with strength. The final couplet declares a triumphant, joyous victory, affirming that with God, all obstacles are surmountable. The repeated refrain, “all things are possible with God,” anchors this journey from despair to ascendancy.

Relevant Bible Verse (ESV)

Mark 10:27: “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.’”

  • This verse, echoed in the sonnet’s refrain and triumphant close, encapsulates the core message: human limits are no match for divine possibility, offering hope and victory in any struggle.

The mind unravels under silent strain,
A screen declares your work no longer pays,
The heart grows faint beneath a world’s disdain,
Yet all things are possible with God, we raise.

No funds remain to fend off mounting debt,
The night grows long, no rest within its sway,
A flood of news drowns hope in deep regret,
But all things are possible with God, we pray.

A touch of grace can calm the storm inside,
A whispered word turns loss to newfound gain,
The soul finds strength where fear once did reside,
For all things are possible with God’s refrain.

We rise in joy, triumphant, victorious,
For with God all things are possible for us.