Tag Archives: Prayer

The Armor of Truth

The Armor of Truthby Michael DoyleIn a juxtaposition of faith and mind,The children of tomorrow aren’t left behind.They were to gather in the cellar whereIn prayer and response, the master would steer.A reverence is given to free speech and thought.These … Continue reading

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You Call My Name

You Call My Nameby Michael DoyleNot me; my Lord.I am so lame.Standing with drawn swordAs I fight against my blame.All while knowing my wrong,And daring t know your love.This is where I belong,Walking under the blessings of above.Walked out of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Prayer Can Truly Change Your Life. For It Turns Your Attention Away From Yourself and Directs Your Mind and Your Heart Toward the Lord

“Prayer can truly change your life. For it turns your attention away from yourself and directs your mind and your heart toward the Lord. If we look only at ourselves, with our own limitations and sins, we quickly give way … Continue reading

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Lifted From Obscurity

Lifted From Obscurityby Michael DoyleTurning my pages with the spirit,There’s a lot of truth, as I hear it.Starting my day in faithful prayer,I find that God is always there.Leaders like Joshua come from obscurity,And they are lifted up to become … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 6

Bonhoeffer, Part 6by Michael DoyleSometimes the pieces come together,And the time to act is now to make it better.In the face of atrocity and naked despair,It takes action, not prayer, if you truly care.Christ bids believers to come and follow,To … Continue reading

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To Unburden the Heart

To Unburden the Heartby Michael DoyleWe live in a dual age filled with creativity.But it is also an age of reactivity.The outcome so much depends on our energy,As we take every thought into our captivity.The Lord commands us to push … Continue reading

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Breaking Down the Distance

Breaking Down the Distanceby Michael DoyleFrom Ziggurats to modern church spires,Attempting to reach God, we must be higher.Appeasement by sacrifice attempts to atone,This is what was done through Christ’s sacrifice alone.Theology preaches about the Heaven above.All the other heavens, God … Continue reading

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What Is To Be Will Be

What Is To Be Will Beby Michael DoyleAs the day of celebration approaches,My thoughts turn to the prayer that encroachesOn every other day and on all my ways.It is as important as Christmas Day.The Lord’s Prayer is, itself, a revolution.It … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Clasp the Hands In Prayer Is the Beginning of An Uprising Against the Disorder of the World

“To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” – Karl Barth

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