Tag Archives: Blessing

Taking Heed of Our Correction

Posted on February 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Ephesians 2:1-10 Taking Heed of Our Correctionby Michael Doyle As believers we walk from sinLearning to live true life againGod, in His richness has been kindBy this grace, we are not left behind This blessing has been given as giftTo … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessing, Bragging Rights, Change, Correction, Craving, Deserve, Family, Forgive, Glory, God, Grace, Heed, Imprint, Poetry and Poems, Richness, Sanctified, Saving, Serve, Sin, Step, Stumble, Truth | Leave a comment

First Principles: Society In Every State Is A Blessing, But Government, Even In Its Best State, Is But A Necessary Evil

Posted on December 12, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Blessing, Calamity, Country, First Principles, Government, Intolerable, Miseries, Necessary Evil, Society, State, Suffer, Thomas Paine | Leave a comment

A Victory of Joy

Posted on December 11, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

A Victory of Joyby Michael DoyleJesus is the focus of joy in relationshipHe is the purpose of and for our worshipThis is the blessing we’re receivingAnd it all begins with our believingFaith is the thing needed to nurtureAs it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anticipation, Atheism, Believing, Blessing, Broken Paradigm, Faith, Future, God's Imprint, Good Vibes, Grace, Heaven Sent, Hijacked Language, Jesus, Joy, Path, Peter, Poetry and Poems, Praise, Receiving, Relationship, Skepticism, Slippery Slope, Victory, Worship | Leave a comment

Angelic Choirs Sing

Posted on December 4, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Angelic Choirs Singby Michael DoyleThe angelic chorus became distortionEven mountains felt small in proportionStill the choir sang songs giving evil warningThat Jesus Christ was born that blessed morningJoy to the world came with this first NoelHere came the gifted blessing … Continue reading →

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Illuminating Light

Posted on October 2, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Illuminating Lightby Michael DoyleEvery day is a new dayOf goodness felt in celebrationTo be lived in every wayWith the utmost fascinationRegardless of expectationLife comes just as it willHowever direct in contemplationEach day has its own unpaid billIt is all in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Battles, Best Path, Blessing, Brace, Celebration, Challenges, Contemplation, Cues, Every Way, Expectation, Faith, Fascination, Feel, Give, Glorifying God, Goodness, Gospel, Guard, Happens, His Works, Illuminating Light, Keeping Real, Life, Misread, New Day, Poetry and Poems, Praise, Pray, Relationship, Savior, Say, Sheep, Shepherd, Skilled, The Lord, Theology, Unpaid Bill, Worship | Leave a comment

Together We Praise

Posted on September 22, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Together We Praiseby Michael DoyleWe look together toward the futureThinking on those things to nurtureLike spending time in full devotionWe live lives deeper than the oceanWalking together as our tribe of lifeWalking together toward peace, away from strifeHand in gentled … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessing, Confide, Creation, Days, Devotion, Embracing, Facing, Faith, Future, Glory, Goodness and Love, Heaven, Jesus, Nurture, Ocean, Peace, Poetry and Poems, Praise, Salvation, Shine, Side By Side, Song, Steps, Strife, Together, Tribe of Life, Walking Together | Leave a comment

First Principles: Society In Every State Is A Blessing, But Government, Even In Its Best State, Is But A Necessary Evil; In Its Worst State An Intolerable One

Posted on July 10, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Blessing, Calamity, Country Without Government, Every State, First Principles, Government, Heightened, Intolerable, Means, Miseries, Necessary Evil, Society, Suffer, Thomas Paine | Leave a comment

Holistic Commitment

Posted on June 27, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Holistic Commitmentby Michael DoyleThere is no real culture of lifeWithout the culture of married familyHere in this world filled with strifeThis is not just an empty homilyBut a call for holistic commitmentTo which there should be no resentmentBut a desire … Continue reading →

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For Sierra At Age Thirteen

Posted on May 26, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

For Sierra At Age Thirteenby Michael DoyleIt seems only yesterdayThat you were a tweenAnd now my youngest princessIs aged perfectly to thirteenThere’s not a single dayThat I will ever forgetThe moments that have passedNor will I ever in any way … Continue reading →

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The Slow Crawl

Posted on May 16, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

The Slow Crawlby Michael DoylePushing past the slow crawl of another dayEdged to darkness and I begin to prayTo a god that I feel unsure ofBut who has a sense of humor disguised as loveDeath is a way out of … Continue reading →

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