Tag Archives: The Lord

First Principles: Fathers, Do Not Exasperate Your Children; Instead, Bring Them Up In the Training and Instruction of the Lord

Posted on July 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Fathers,[do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4

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Born To Praise

Posted on April 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Born To Praiseby Michael DoyleThroughout all of my daysI was born to praiseWhen I’m looking for peace, I find itIn all the hidden bitsEvery moment, I’m gratefulAlways knowing the Lord is faithfulThrough this, I’m righteously ableTo do my part as … Continue reading →

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Dawn Breaks

Posted on March 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Dawn Breaksby Michael DoyleWaking up to this holy hourDawn breaks in our Father’s powerAnd we know there’s nothing He can’t doHe stands ready for me and youWe pledge our everything and allHeeding our Lord’s loving callOpening our eyes with gratitudeWe … Continue reading →

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Love Notes

Posted on December 27, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Love Notesby Michael DoyleIt’s a three lock boxIt is ours to remove these locksThere in the holy three-in-oneAre the Father, Spirit, and the SonI cry as I think of the things they’ve doneNow I am redeemed and the victory wonThe … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Peace

Posted on December 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Heavenly Peaceby Michael DoyleThis night of abounding silenceCame to conquer this world’s violenceHeavenly peace brought to calm sleepWhen the Lord came to love and keepThe Lord opened the Word to our pageBringing hope and peace to our ageWalking with us … Continue reading →

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First Principles: For I Know the Plans I Have For You,” Declares the Lord, “Plans To Prosper You and Not To Harm You, Plans To Give You Hope and A Future

Posted on November 24, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.“ – Jeremiah 29:11

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First Principles: It Is My Constant Anxiety and Prayer That I and This Nation Should Be On the Lord’s Side

Posted on November 12, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“I am not at all concerned about that…. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.”– Abraham Lincoln, cited in F.B. Carpenter’s Six Months At the White House , … Continue reading →

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Two-Way Street

Posted on November 5, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Two-Way Streetby Michael DoyleI don’t have the words to sayAll the things that I must sayI silently sit here, and I prayI will somehow make my wayTo my shepherd, I will singThe holiest of holies, He is my kingYou know … Continue reading →

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Affirmation

Posted on October 31, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Affirmationby Michael DoyleThere’s a sound of freedomThat celebrates the kingdomThere is one thing understoodOur God is faithful and goodAll the good that is done In the name of the SonEvery answered prayer is an affirmationA shout of joy giving confirmationIn … Continue reading →

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A Pastor’s Sorrow

Posted on October 29, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

A Pastor’s Sorrowby Michael DoyleSitting in church bringing our last weeksTo hear the Lord as the pastor speaksEmotions felt can be good and badThe moments of life can be happy and sadMoments of sorrow rock us to our coreThese are … Continue reading →

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