Tag Archives: The Lord

I Am More Than

Posted on September 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

I Am More Thanby Michael DoyleSomewhere beneath the scratches and dust Is the man who has survived life’s bust.Though sometimes coiled up and hissing,I am well aware of the things I’m missing.I am more than this collection of bones.I know … Continue reading →

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What One Bullet Can Do

Posted on August 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

What One Bullet Can Doby MichaelIt’s funny,What one bullet can do,Taking away peace…As it stunned me.Watching time run out for youAnd taking from me, my peace.Replacing peace with strife,Removing what had been bliss.What’s left is a gaping hole.It should have … Continue reading →

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What To Make of Gifts

Posted on August 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

What To Make of Giftsby Michael DoyleThe season is almost upon us for givingYearly, as it is, in an average living. It has always been better to give than receive.This much, to be certain, I truly believe.The things of love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Believe, Blessings, Collaboration, Conceive, Context, Deceive, Depart, Gifts, Give, Giving, Heart, Intent, Life, Living, Love, Poetry and Poems, Purpose, Reason, Receive, Rift, The Lord, Together | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: The Earth Is the Lord’s, and Everything In It, and All Who Live In It

Posted on July 31, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;” – Psalm 24:1

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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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