Tag Archives: Grace

Grace In Prayer

Posted on December 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Matthew 26:44: Grace In Prayer by Michael Romani In our prayer of asking We seek in our tasking To get through our trials We trust in our arrival Through all the bleakness Unafraid to speak this … Continue reading →

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Subliminity

Posted on December 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Andy Wharol has risen from the bin of the counter culture into some kind of iconoclast. Truthfully, I don’t quite get the appeal. Yet, I feel compelled to give recognition where it’s due and it is due. Subliminity by Michael … Continue reading →

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Stages of Gratitude

Posted on November 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Life when seen through the lens of a western movie …. https://flic.kr/p/rMa2hR Stages of Gratitude by Michael Romani Down the old dusty, winding road A creaky stagecoach takes it’s journey Each passenger an expert and a scold Pressed for wisdom … Continue reading →

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An Actor’s Creation

Posted on November 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Acting like writing like playing a musical instrument is a creative act and in so creating some begin to believe a little more about themselves than they should. This isn’t to say that what they’ve created in mimicry shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Act, Actor, Commotion, Conceive, Creation, Emotions, Grace, Happiness, Let Go, Lover, Make Believe, Mimicry, Moments, Nothing At All, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Real, Recall | Leave a comment

Stillness of Heart

Posted on November 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

To self actualize life, I think… requires to first dare to dream.. then to dare more and make strides at making the dream or dreams come true? Stillness of Heart by Michael Romani She headed out West, heeding a platitude … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessing, Calling, Certainty, Challenge, Confidence, Discern, Expectation, Fear, Footing, Grace, Gratitude, Guessing, Heart, Learned, One Step At A Time, Persevere, Photograph, Platitude, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Pride, Providence, Step, Stillness, West | Leave a comment

The Practice of Kindness

Posted on November 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Gospel according to Luke: The Practice of Kindness by Michael Romani In this world of madness Inundated with sadness What happened to kindness In this world of blindness A moment’s thought for others All of … Continue reading →

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Missing the Mark

Posted on October 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on James 4:17 Missing the Mark by Michael Romani Whoever knows the right things to do And doesn’t do these, like me and you We’re all sinners in our Lord’s eyes And He isn’t one to buy … Continue reading →

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Blessed Be the Name

Posted on October 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Genesis 50:20: Blessed Be the Name by Michael Romani Awestruck with the Lord in admiration Filled with unearned grace and fascination Holding strong to the blessed name That leads with light and knows no shame God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Admire, Awestruck, Blessed, Contentment, Game Changer, Genesis, Grace, Instruction, Journey, Lord, Mankind, Name, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Resentment, Revelations, Righteousness, Scripture, Unstoppable Goodness | Leave a comment

Role of Repentance

Posted on September 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Psalms 103 Role of Repentance by Michael Romani Positive and ever uplifting Moral ground never shifting Coming to God’s full acceptance And willing to undergo repentance Finding my way away from sin Learning Jesus is indeed my … Continue reading →

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On Breaking Free

Posted on August 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

1 Kings 19:1-21 On Breaking Free by Michael Romani Coming into the presence with thanksgiving Finding the Lord helps my everyday living Standing in the garden looking at morning dew And thinking on all that I must endure and do … Continue reading →

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