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A Sonnet on the Eternal Beauty of Our Hope in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior by Debbie Harris

13 Tuesday May 2025

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The sonnet celebrates the enduring hope and divine beauty found in Jesus Christ. It portrays Christ as a radiant, merciful light who dispels darkness, offers redemption, and provides unwavering love. Through His grace, the broken find worth, and no storm or sin can diminish His splendor. The poem concludes by affirming Christ as the eternal guide and source of hope for believers.

In realms where mortal hearts do falter, frail,
A light divine doth pierce the shadowed veil,
Our Savior, Christ, with love that cannot wane,
Bestows on us a hope to rise again.

His mercy, like the dawn’s first golden ray,
Illumes the soul and chases night away.
Through cross and grace, His beauty doth abide,
A boundless spring where weary hearts reside.

No storm can dim the splendor of His face,
No sin too vast to flee His warm embrace.
In Him, the broken find their sacred worth,
And heaven’s song resounds o’er all the earth.

O Jesus, Lord, Thy beauty is our stay,
Our hope eternal, guiding all our way.

Sonnet Of Immeasurable And Expectant Christ-Centered Possibilities Through Jesus Christ Our Lord by Debbie Harris

12 Monday May 2025

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Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV): “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

O Power divine, beyond our dreams’ wide scope,
You weave with might what mortals dare not ask.
Your boundless grace ignites the flame of hope,
And bids our hearts in victory unmask.

Immeasurably more, Your wonders soar,
Above the stars, beyond our frail design.
Each prayer, each wish, You gloriously restore,
With love that makes the church’s spirit shine.

Expectant souls await Your radiant call,
Through Christ, eternal, generations sing.
Triumphant joy resounds in heaven’s hall,
As glory crowns our Savior, Lord, and King.

Forevermore, Your name shall we adore,
Amen, our hearts with praise shall ever soar!

Rejoicing in the Eternal Truth of Divine Prophecy by Debbie Harris

12 Monday May 2025

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The poem, titled Rejoicing in the Eternal Truth of Divine Prophecy, is a sacred and joyous celebration of prophecy fulfilled. It expresses profound awe as ancient promises, etched in time, manifest with radiant clarity. The heavens and earth join in reverence, with imagery of humming skies, trembling mountains, and streams bearing divine truth. The poem culminates in a heart uplifted in delight, basking in the holy moment where faith and vision unite. Its tone is reverent, vibrant, and uplifting, evoking a timeless connection to divine fulfillment.

What a divine and holy joy
to see prophecy become reality,
where ancient words, etched deep in time,
unfold in truth with radiant clarity.

The heavens hum with silent awe,
their vault a witness to the foretold.
Each sacred vow, once held in hope,
now burns like embers in the soul’s stronghold.

The earth responds with trembling praise,
its mountains echoing grace’s call.
In every stream, in every stone,
the hand of God inscribes its all.

O hallowed moment, O sacred sight,
when faith and vision weave as one.
The heart, now lifted in delight,
rejoices in the holy sight.

Sonnet on Psalm 92:1-5 by Debbie Harris

12 Monday May 2025

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Psalm 92:1-5 (KJV):
1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
5 O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

With joyful hearts, we raise our voice in praise,
To sing of God’s great name, Most High, divine.
At dawn, His steadfast love our souls does raise,
At night, His faithfulness in stars does shine.
The guitar’s sweet strings and harp’s exultant call
Resound with gladness for His mighty deeds.
His works, so vast, inspire our hearts to fall
In awe, where worship blooms like springtime seeds.

How great His hands have shaped the world’s design,
How deep His thoughts, beyond our human mind!
Our spirits leap, our songs with His entwine,
For He has wrought such wonders without end.
O Lord, Your name shall ever be our song,
In jubilation, we to You belong.

I Am With You Always, Even Unto the End of the World

11 Sunday May 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet

The sonnet, inspired by Matthew 28:20 (“I am with you always, even unto the end of the world”), celebrates Christ’s eternal presence with a victorious, upbeat, joyous, and triumphant tone. It calls believers to rejoice, proclaiming that Christ’s radiant love and mighty grace lead them through all ages, undimmed by any foe or darkness. His promise empowers them to rise and sing, carrying His presence as a banner of victory until the end of time. The sonnet culminates in a jubilant call to ascend in faith, assured of the King’s constant nearness.

I am with you always even unto the end of the world!

Matthew 28:20 KJV

Rejoice, O hearts, lift high the victor’s song!
For Christ proclaims, “I’m with you evermore!”
His radiant love shall lead the joyous throng,
Through every age, to Heaven’s golden shore.

No foe can dim the glory of His light,
No darkness dares to challenge His command.
With mighty grace, He turns our fears to flight,
And holds us firm within His sovereign hand.

The world may shake, yet still we rise and sing,
His promise rings, triumphant, bold, and free!
Till time’s last hour, His presence shall we bring,
A banner bright of endless victory.

So shout with joy, let every soul ascend,
Our King is near, with us until the end!

Sanctuary of Grace: A Sonnet on Spurgeon’s Church by Debbie Harris

11 Sunday May 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Sanctuary of Grace: A Sonnet on Spurgeon’s Church,” reflects Charles H. Spurgeon’s view of the church as a haven for imperfect souls. It portrays the church as a sanctuary where sinners, saved by grace, find healing and love. It serves as a nurturing space for God’s children to grow in faith, a fold for Christ’s followers, and a true home for His family. The poem emphasizes the church’s role as a place of hope and peace for the wayward, offering eternal comfort and spiritual light, echoing Spurgeon’s sentiment that it is the “dearest place on earth.”

“The church is not an institution for perfect people. It is a sanctuary for sinners saved by grace, a nursery for God’s sweet children to be nurtured and grow strong. It is the fold for Christ’s sheep, the home for Christ’s family. The church is the dearest place on earth.”
– Charles H. Spurgeon

The church, no hall for flawless souls to stand,
But sanctuary sweet for broken hearts,
Where sinners, touched by grace, in mercy land,
And find in love the healing that imparts.
A nursery for God’s dear children small,
To grow in faith, to root in sacred ground,
A fold where Christ’s own sheep may hear His call,
And in His family, true home is found.
Not built for perfect ones, but those who stray,
Yet seek the light that shines through holy doors,
A place where Heaven’s hope in hearts will stay,
And peace descends on earth’s most troubled shores.
Oh, dearest church, thy warmth shall never cease,
For in thy walls, we find eternal peace.

Sonnet To A Christ-Centered Mother by Debbie Harris

10 Saturday May 2025

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Dedicated to my amazing, brilliant, Christ-centered Mom!

The sonnet celebrates a mother whose life is deeply rooted in Christ’s love. It portrays her as a radiant, graceful figure whose faith guides her nurturing actions. Her laughter, prayers, and wisdom reflect her devotion, making her a beacon of kindness and mercy. Her soul surpasses the beauty of gems, and her love creates a sacred space where Christ’s grace flourishes.

Upon a heart where Christ’s own light doth shine,
A mother weaves her love, both pure and grand.
Her gentle hands, with grace of saintly kind,
Craft days of warmth, as led by heaven’s hand.

Her laughter rings like bells in sacred halls,
Her prayers ascend, a fragrant offering sweet.
In every step, she heeds her Savior’s calls,
Her faith a rock where love and mercy meet.

No gem could match the radiance of her soul,
No star outgleam the kindness in her eyes.
She guides her own with wisdom, soft yet bold,
A beacon bright beneath eternal skies.

O precious mother, Christ’s own love dost show,
Thy heart’s a garden where His graces grow.

Sonnet On Isaiah 64:8 by Debbie Harris

10 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet inspired by Isaiah 64:8 portrays God as a sovereign and triumphant Potter, majestically shaping humanity, His clay, into a glorious masterpiece. With a royal tone, it celebrates God’s divine authority and creative power, emphasizing His ability to mold souls through trials into radiant reflections of His will. The 14-line Shakespearean sonnet uses iambic pentameter and an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme to convey humanity’s exalted role as God’s victorious creation, destined to shine under His eternal reign.

O Sovereign Lord, our Father, King supreme,
Your mighty hands as Potter shape the clay!
From formless dust, You weave a royal dream,
And crown Your work with light of endless day.

Your throne commands the stars, yet You descend,
To mold our souls with artistry divine.
Each stroke proclaims Your glory without end,
Your sacred seal on hearts that brightly shine.

No flaw can dim the splendor You decree,
Your boundless power bids the broken rise.
Through trials fierce, Your will shall ever be,
To forge in us a triumph in the skies.

Great Potter, King, Your hands our fate have won,
We reign as Yours, Your masterpiece begun!

A Sonnet Celebrating the Unyielding Work of Grace in Crafting Life’s Victorious Narrative Philippians 1:6 by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet

The sonnet, titled A Sonnet Celebrating the Unyielding Work of Grace in Crafting Life’s Victorious Narrative, is a poetic reflection on Philippians 1:6, which assures believers that God, who began a good work in them, will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Written in a victorious, beautiful, exquisite, and celebratory tone, the sonnet exalts God’s enduring promise and Christ’s role as the divine author of life’s purpose.

It begins by describing a divine spark kindled in the soul, enduring through life’s storms, and upheld by God’s eternal decree. The poem progresses with images of golden faith, sacred light, and unquenchable love, portraying the believer’s journey as a triumphant ascent fueled by grace. Joyful worship and confidence in God’s majestic plan are celebrated, with vivid imagery of dawn and an eternal spring underscoring the certainty of divine fulfillment. The sonnet culminates in a call to rejoice, affirming that Christ, the brilliant author, will complete His work, crafting life’s true narrative into a victorious, whole destiny.

The final line, “Victorious, complete, Christ pens our life’s true scroll,” encapsulates the theme of Christ’s authorship, tying the poem’s imagery to the assurance of Philippians 1:6. The sonnet uses a traditional structure with fresh, evocative language to avoid trite expressions, creating a powerful ode to divine faithfulness and triumph.

O radiant promise, kindled in the soul,
A spark divine, by heaven’s hand set free,
Through storms that rage, where mortal hopes may toll,
God’s work endures, eternal, vast, decree.
With golden faith, we rise on wings of grace,
Each step a triumph, bathed in sacred light,
His love, a flame, no shadow can erase,
Ignites the heart to soar in boundless flight.
Exquisite joy, in every breath we sing,
The Author’s plan, majestic, pure, and sure,
From dawn’s first glow to Christ’s eternal spring,
His purpose shines, unyielding, ever pure.
Rejoice, O saints, for He shall make us whole,
Victorious, complete, Christ pens our life’s

Sonnet: The Perversion of Holy Words to Quell Christian Courage Against Wickedness by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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The sonnet condemns the misapplication of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” to suppress Christians who resist evil. It highlights how this scripture is distorted to criticize and restrain those who zealously oppose wickedness. Contrasting this with Jesus’ model of judging sin while loving sinners, the poem encourages Christians to courageously confront evil without malice. It rejects the use of manipulated scripture to silence the righteous pursuit of divine truth.

“Judge not, lest ye be judged,” the scripture cries,
Yet twisted now to silence righteous tongues.
The heart that stands against the serpent’s lies
Is mocked, as if its zeal for truth wrongs.
When evil festers, cloaked in honeyed guise,
And bids the faithful bow to wicked reigns,
The Word’s intent is warped by compromise—
To mute the bold, to bind them in false chains.
But Christ, who flipped the tables, judged the sin,
Yet loved the sinner, calling them to rise.
So too must we, with courage, fight within,
To name the wrong, yet seek to save, not despise.
Let not the verse be weaponized to still
The Christian heart that wars for Heaven’s will.