Tag Archives: Pray

I’m Growing Through It

Posted on September 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

I’m Growing Through Itby Michael DoyleEvery day brings the miracles that we prayIn peace and calmness as we stayCollected in the Church of His holy nameWe trust in God to remain the sameWisdom is shown when we pay attentionTo the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Be Humble, Talk Little, Think and Pray Much

Posted on September 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Be humble, talk little, think and pray much.” – George Whitefield

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What Used To Be

Posted on September 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

What Used To Beby Michael DoyleI remember when I showed my daughterWhat it was that used to once beShared like a loving fatherIn the twenty-second centuryWe dominated with technologyForgetting the natural carrying capacityAnd reframed the world in uglinessTo which her … Continue reading →

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Truth Becomes A Life

Posted on September 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Truth Becomes A Lifeby Michael DoyleLooking at life in its full-lengthWe find our hold on truth is our strengthWithout truth, life is merely a stumbleWith all around us in a constant crumbleThis is happening throughout our landAs I pray to … Continue reading →

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Justified By God

Posted on June 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Romans 5:1-8 Justified By Godby Michael Doyle We pray to God to continue to learnAll these things we must do to discernAll these things of greatness we observeBlessed in each moment that we serve Justified by God we find our … Continue reading →

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For Sierra (At Age 14)

Posted on May 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

For Sierra (At Age 14)by Michael DoyleThough sometimes now, I have to squint To get the clue of what it is you meantThis poem is for you as you reach 14Growing into one of my favorite human beingsWhether it’s building … Continue reading →

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For Angels Fallen

Posted on April 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

For Angels Fallenby Michael DoyleWhen I met youI found a new dreamIt’s the only one that will doTo make me a better human beingI kept looking for your wingsCertain that you had fallenFrom heaven from the joys you bringThe gleam … Continue reading →

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Wholly Holistic

Posted on April 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Wholly Holisticby Michael DoyleLifting up the name of Jesus aboveLiving as we do, all His ways of loveIt’s apparent that we are blessedLiving as we do among the very bestFound in the notes and narrative of songAre the words that … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Hands That Help Are Better Far Than Lips That Pray. Love Is the Ever Gleaming Star That Leads the Way

Posted on February 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The hands that help are better far / Than lips that pray. / Love is the ever gleaming star / That leads the way, / That shines, not on vague worlds of bliss, / But on a paradise in this.” … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Pray That I Keep My Tongue From Evil and My Lips From Deceitful Speech

Posted on January 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Beautiful One, I am grateful for my life and I want to see good days, so I pray that I keep my tongue from evil and my lips from deceitful speech. Let the words that I use be transparent and … Continue reading →

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