"Appointment with the King"
Prayer is an appointment I keep
with our Chief Physician and King.
I must be prepared to fight the devil
from all temptation he'll bring.
Woe is me if I begin each day
before eating my daily bread.
I put on the garment of Christ,
and miss not what He's said.
I may have to wake up early
or tell someone to wait.
I'll do whatever it takes -
I don't want to be late!
No matter what time it is;
it's the time I'm willing to give;
How can I neglect such honor
Who gives living water to live?
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
Inspirational Quotes:
"It's better to pray at the start of the day than later in the day."
"It's one thing to miss your doctor's appointment;
it's another to miss the King's."
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor †
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"Love and Pray"
Practice love in what you do and say
and
Pray as if it's your very last day.
Practice love in showing you care
and
Pray as if it's your very last prayer.
Perfect love is God through you
and
Powerful prayer is fervent and true.
Plan to love and when to start
and
Persist in prayer with a clean, pure heart.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Be Thankful"
Remember those without arms or legs
the next time you feel low.
Be thankful for the body you have.
You're more blessed than you know.
Remember the blind,
and those who can't hear.
Be thankful for your sight,
and the sounds in your ear.
Some are in wheel chairs,
cannot read, write, or talk.
Be thankful for your mind,
and the ability to walk.
Some have a disease,
or living on life support.
Be thankful for your health;
that your life is not cut short.
Some without food,
enduring heat and cold.
Be thankful for your home.
What's yours to them is gold.
Some without a family,
friends, husband or wife.
Be thankful for those you have;
that you're not alone in life.
Don't take anything for granted
or the ones who love you.
Be thankful for what you have,
and what you can do.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Be Like a Child"
Don't think less of a child
or think you're more mature.
They have a heart I seek -
Soft, innocent, and pure.
Unaware that I'm there,
when they're playing pretend.
I love when they talk to Me -
I'm their imaginary friend.
In pursuit of discovery
of the things in the world,
there's an eagerness to learn
in every boy and girl.
Children believe what you say,
and never have a doubt.
They trust in your word,
expecting it to come about.
They look up to you -
you're taller, wiser, and strong.
But don't look down on them.
My kingdom is where they belong.
Their hearts are filled with heaven -
full of adventure and fun.
You, too, will be like a child
when your new Life has begun.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
Gods Love in Poetry
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"Born Again"
"Lord, what will happen to me,
now that I'm born again?"
"My child, you'll discover
a change in you will begin."
"What will change, Lord?
Will I be more like You?"
"Follow Me, My child,
and you'll behave like I do."
"Lord, will my thoughts change,
and even the words I say?"
"My child, my seed is in you now.
You'll grow in every way."
"How is it possible, Lord,
to leave the past behind?"
"Daily, read My Word, My child,
to help renew your mind."
"Lord, will I change quickly
or need time to grow?"
"My child, you know that answer -
it takes a lifetime, you know."
"My friends won't like it, Lord,
if I am no longer me."
"It's not about you, My child -
It's about Me in you they see."
"Lord, now that I'm born again,
what am I to do?"
"My child, read the Bible,
pray, and love others, too."
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*...God's seed remains in him...he is born of God. (1 John 3:9)
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"God's Word"
If we hear God's Word,
and continue to believe,
the Holy Spirit dwells in us,
and God's seal we receive.
If our cares choke God's Word,
and the devil steals that seed,
we miss the opportunity
for our soul's greatest need.
If we, indeed, plant God's Word
in the soil of our heart,
we, too, must guard our mind -
this place, the thief will start.
If we grow in God's Word,
and that seed becomes a tree,
we will produce good fruit
for everyone to see.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*God's Word is a seed. ~ (Mark 4:3-9,14-20, Luke 8:11-15, 1 Peter 1:23)
*God's Spirit joins with our spirit. ~ (Romans 8:16-39)
*God's seal ~ (2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30)
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"Sowing and Reaping"
Notice how Jesus talked;
He spoke in authority.
The power of the tongue is this:
It creates what you want to be.
When you give in faith,
tell your seed to grow.
Say what you're believing for.
Name the seeds you sow.
When farmers want food to eat,
they plant seeds of choice.
This method calls in a harvest,
but with you - you have your voice.
Next time, give your seed a name,
and plant it in good ground.
Find soil that exalts Jesus;
You'll reap all year round.
Don't forget - it takes time.
Words are sunshine; faith is rain.
While it grows, don't give up
or lose all you've gained.
Be careful what you say.
Negative words are like weeds
that kills your crop and curse your life.
Words are even seeds.
Jesus taught us how to live:
Only believe, and not doubt.
We reap what we sow,
but it takes a lifetime to figure that out.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*...whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Galatians 6:7)
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"The Way"
Don't take the road that leads to shame -
the path of suffering and of trials.
It is long and lonely.
An eternity of miles.
I've given you My Word,
that it might give you light.
It will lead you where to go.
But by faith, not by sight.
I've seen too many people
disobey My law.
But I'm a merciful God,
and still carry their fall.
Beloved, do not be like them,
who follow after sin.
It started in the garden,
and since, it's always been.
Death is knocking on your door,
but do not let it in.
I wrote My Word to save you
because you are My friend.
Stay on the road that leads to Life
of perfect love and peace.
It is long and joyful,
where gold streets never cease.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Find Your Gift"
Every person has a purpose -
a gift in every man.
There's a reason for all I do.
I always have a plan.
Every child I create
is different from the rest.
In them lies a strength
that only they do best.
Just as I made animals
to swim, walk, and fly,
so you find your skill
to be used if you try.
Exercise your talent.
It's what you're here to do.
Take time to look inside.
There's a gift you never knew.
Use what you've been given
for the needs of those around.
How can you help people
if your gift isn't found?
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. (James 1:17)
*God has given each of you a gift. Be sure to use it to serve others.
(1 Peter 4:10)
*Freely you have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:8)
*The Parable of the Three Servants - The parable teaches us that we are to use whatever we have been given for God’s purposes. (Matthew 25:14-30)
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"Run Your Course"
Don't compare yourself with others.
You have your course to run.
Don't focus on them
or fret about what they've done.
What they have - you desire.
Who they are - you wish you'd be.
Like a horse with blinders on -
it's better not to see.
You're on a different course.
None race the path you do.
No mountains alike,
obstacles and valleys you go through.
When you run, don't look behind -
your past will hold you back.
Don't look to the left or right -
distractions get you off track.
You can't go around your course -
just one way to the other side.
Endure your race as I did Mine...
to the cross where I died.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Choose Your Shoes"
Every day, you wake up,
and choose what to wear -
either clean, durable shoes
or a dirty, worn-out pair.
Sadly, many choose the old
instead of putting on the new.
Broken shoes aren't thrown away
because they don't want to.
Don't get stuck in the past.
Your shoes go where you go.
You can't go forward in life
with your head hung low.
Will you take off those shoes -
the ones not fit to last?
You've outgrown that pair.
You're so much bigger than your past.
Why settle for less,
and keep wearing what is used?
In Me, you are royalty...
Choose to walk in My shoes.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Shake It Off"
Did someone offend you?
Shake off what they said.
Don't give the devil a foothold.
Trample serpents, instead.
The enemy knows your weakness.
He's aware of what you do.
He works through certain people
to target hurting you.
If you pray for that person,
I will help you to forgive.
A snake bite is deadly -
therefore, choose to live.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*Do not give the devil a foothold. (Ephesians 4:27)
*Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)
*A person’s wisdom yields patience (slow to anger);
it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
(Proverbs 19:11)
*Fools show their annoyance (anger, quick-tempered) at once,
but the wise overlook an insult.
(Proverbs 12:16)
Inspirational Quote:
""Eagles "overlook" chickens; their ways are higher, and they never go down to their "level."
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor †
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100 BENEFITS TO FEARING THE LORD:
Benefit #1 of fearing the Lord: Beginning of wisdom
(Psalms 111:10; Job 28:28; Proverbs 2; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 15:33)
Benefit #2 of fearing the Lord: Beginning of knowledge
(Proverbs 1:7)
Benefit #3 of fearing the Lord: Deliverance from your enemies
(Exodus 23:27; 2 Kings 17:39)
Benefit #4 of fearing the Lord: Dwelling in safety and not oppressing anyone
(Leviticus 25:17-18)
Benefit #5 of fearing the Lord: The land will yield its increase and you will eat its fill
(Leviticus 25:17-19)
Benefit #6 of fearing the Lord: Live upon the earth and teach your children and grandchildren
(Deuteronomy 4:9-10)
Benefit #7 of fearing the Lord: That it might be well with you and your children forever
(Deuteronomy 5:29)
Benefit #8 of fearing the Lord: Preservation of life
(Deuteronomy 6:24)
Benefit #9 of fearing the Lord: Declared righteous
(Deuteronomy 6:25)
Benefit #10 of fearing the Lord: Enter into your promised land
(Deuteronomy 8:6-10)
Benefit #11 of fearing the Lord: God will do great and awesome things for you
(Deuteronomy 10:20-21)
Benefit #12 of fearing the Lord: Prevent one from thinking they are better than others
(Deuteronomy 17:19-20)
Benefit #13 of fearing the Lord: Prevent one from turning aside from God’s laws
(Deuteronomy 17:19-20)
Benefit #14 of fearing the Lord: Prevention of sicknesses and plagues
(Deuteronomy 28:58-61)
Benefit #15 of fearing the Lord: Healing of diseases and sicknesses
(Malachi 4:2)
Benefit #16 of fearing the Lord: Living in Divine Health
(Proverbs 3:7-8)
Benefit #17 of fearing the Lord: Your offspring learn to fear the Lord
(Deuteronomy 31:12-13)
Benefit #18 of fearing the Lord: God will hear the cry of the afflicted
(Psalms 22:23-24)
Benefit #19 of fearing the Lord: God will hear your cry, and save you, and preserve you
(Psalms 145:19-20)
Benefit #20 of fearing the Lord: God will fulfill the desires of those who fear Him
(Psalms 145:19)
Benefit #21 of fearing the Lord: Eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him
(Psalms 33:18)
Benefit #22 of fearing the Lord: The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear Him
(Psalms 25:14, ASV)
Benefit #23 of fearing the Lord: God makes His covenant known to them who fear Him
(Psalms 25:14b)
Benefit #24 of fearing the Lord: God will release your feet from the snare
(Psalms 25:14-15)
Benefit #25 of fearing the Lord: The Lord will instruct us in the way chosen for us
(Psalms 25:12)
Benefit #26 of fearing the Lord: God’s great goodness is laid up for those who fear Him
(Psalms 31:19)
Benefit #27 of fearing the Lord: God will hide you in the shelter of His Presence from the plots (KJV says “conspiracies”) of man
(Psalms 31:19-20a)
Benefit #28 of fearing the Lord: God will keep you safe in His pavilion from accusing tongues
(Psalms 31:19-20)
Benefit #29 of fearing the Lord: Secret of the Lord revealed (Psalms 25:14, KJV). God confides in those who fear Him
(Psalms 25:14, NIV)
Benefit #30 of fearing the Lord: He will deliver you from death
(Psalms 33:18)
Benefit #31 of fearing the Lord: He will keep you alive in famine. Miraculous supply!
(Psalms 33:18)
Benefit #32 of fearing the Lord: The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and delivers them
(Psalms 34:7)
Benefit #33 of fearing the Lord: You will lack nothing
(Psalms 34:9-10)
Benefit #34 of fearing the Lord: You will see many good days. Life will go much better for you
(Psalms 34:11-14)
Benefit #35 of fearing the Lord: God will raise a banner for you
(Psalms 60:4)
Benefit #36 of fearing the Lord: Salvation is near to them that fear Him
(Psalms 85:9; Acts 13:26)
Benefit #37 of fearing the Lord: Your soul is delivered from the lowest Hell
(Psalms 86:11-13)
Benefit #38 of fearing the Lord: God will regard the prayer of the destitute
(Psalms 102:15-17)
Benefit #39 of fearing the Lord: Longevity of life; years added; days multiplied
(Deuteronomy 6:2; Proverbs 9:10-11, 10:27)
Benefit #40 of fearing the Lord: Abundant mercy
(Psalms 103:11)
Benefit #41 of fearing the Lord: God forever separates our sins from us
(Psalms 103:11-12)
Benefit #42 of fearing the Lord: The Lord’s great compassion is on those who fear Him (Psalms 103:13-14)
Benefit #43 of fearing the Lord: Lovingkindness and mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear Him
(Psalms 103:17)
Benefit #44 of fearing the Lord: The Lord’s righteousness is unto your children and grandchildren
(Psalms 103:17-18)
Benefit #45 of fearing the Lord: Generational mercy
(Luke 1:50)
Benefit #46 of fearing the Lord: Your descendants shall be mighty upon the earth (Psalms 112:1-2)
Benefit #47 of fearing the Lord: You shall increase more and more, you and your children
(Psalms 115:13-14)
Benefit #48 of fearing the Lord: Qualified and God-appointed to be a leader
(Exodus 18:21-22; 2 Samuel 23:3-4)
Benefit #49 of fearing the Lord: God gives food and provision to those who fear Him
(Psalms 111:5)
Benefit #50 of fearing the Lord: Wealth and riches
(Psalms 112:1-3)
Benefit #51 of fearing the Lord: Riches and honor and life
(Proverbs 22:4)
Benefit #52 of fearing the Lord: You shall dwell in prosperity and your seed shall inherit the earth
(Psalms 25:12-13)
Benefit #53 of fearing the Lord: To the upright, light arises in darkness
(Psalms 112:1-4)
Benefit #54 of fearing the Lord: God is your help and shield
(Psalms 115:11)
Benefit #55 of fearing the Lord: Blessing for both small and great
(Psalms 115:13)
Benefit #56 of fearing the Lord: A woman who fears the Lord shall be praised
(Proverbs 31:30)
Benefit #57 of fearing the Lord: Hate evil, pride, arrogance and perverse mouth
(Proverbs 8:13)
Benefit #58 of fearing the Lord: The Lord will answer you in distress, and set you in a large place
(Psalms 118:4-5)
Benefit #59 of fearing the Lord: The Lord establishes His Word to His servant
(Psalms 119:38)
Benefit #60 of fearing the Lord: God will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him
(Psalms 145:19)
Benefit #61 of fearing the Lord: The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him
(Psalms 147:11)
Benefit #62 of fearing the Lord: Be secure, without fear of evil
(Proverbs 1:29-33)
Benefit #63 of fearing the Lord: The upright shall dwell in the land
(Proverbs 2:21)
Benefit #64 of fearing the Lord: Strong confidence
(Proverbs 14:26)
Benefit #65 of fearing the Lord: That you would sin not
(Exodus 20:20)
Benefit #66 of fearing the Lord: You will not be visited with evil
(Proverbs 19:23)
Benefit #67 of fearing the Lord: When you walk through darkness and can’t see your way, your trust is in the Lord
(Isaiah 50:10)
Benefit #68 of fearing the Lord: Your children shall have a place of refuge
(Proverbs 14:26)
Benefit #69 of fearing the Lord: There is hope for you, and your expectation shall not be cut off
(Proverbs 23:17-18)
Benefit #70 of fearing the Lord: Things will be well with them who fear the Lord
(Ecclesiastes 8:12-13)
Benefit #71 of fearing the Lord: When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of God shall raise up a standard against him
(Isaiah 59:19)
Benefit #72 of fearing the Lord: For the good of you and your children
(Jeremiah 32:39-41)
Benefit #73 of fearing the Lord: Multiplication
(Acts 9:31)
Benefit #74 of fearing the Lord: Perfecting holiness
(2 Corinthians 7:1)
Benefit #75 of fearing the Lord: Submission to one another in the fear of God
(Ephesians 5:21)
Benefit #76 of fearing the Lord: Noted as a man or woman of faith
(Hebrews 11:7)
Benefit #77 of fearing the Lord: Offering to God pleasing service and acceptable worship
(Hebrews 12:28)
Benefit #78 of fearing the Lord: Depart from evil
(Proverbs 16:6)
Benefit #79 of fearing the Lord: Entering into God’s rest
(Hebrews 4:1)
Benefit #80 of fearing the Lord: Judgment avoided
(1 Peter 1:17)
Benefit #81 of fearing the Lord: Great reward
(Proverbs 13:13; Revelation 11:18)
Benefit #82 of fearing the Lord: As a witness to the unbeliever
(1 Peter 3:2)
Benefit #83 of fearing the Lord: When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you
(Psalms 128:1-2)
Benefit #84 of fearing the Lord: Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine, your children like olive plants around your table
(Psalms 128:1-4)
Benefit #85 of fearing the Lord: You shall see your children’s children
(Psalms 128:6)
Benefit #86 of fearing the Lord: One who fears the Lord will avoid all extremes
(Ecclesiastes 7:18, NIV)
Benefit #87 of fearing the Lord: The fear of the Lord is clean (pure, unadulterated, uncontaminated, holy, morally innocent, sound), enduring forever
(Psalms 19:9)
Benefit #88 of fearing the Lord: The fear of the Lord is a Fountain of Life
(Proverbs 14:27)
Benefit #89 of fearing the Lord: The fear of the Lord is to depart from the snares of death
(Proverbs 14:27)
Benefit #90 of fearing the Lord: The fear of the Lord tends to life
(Proverbs 19:23)
Benefit #91 of fearing the Lord: He that fears the Lord shall abide satisfied
(Proverbs 19:23)
Benefit #92 of fearing the Lord: God will teach you how to choose the best
(Psalms 25:12, Living Bible)
Benefit #93 of fearing the Lord: Following Jesus’ example—He feared the Lord
(Isaiah 11:1-4)
Benefit #94 of fearing the Lord: Happy is the man who fears God
(Proverbs 28:14)
Benefit #95 of fearing the Lord: The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility
(Proverbs 15:33)
Benefit #96 of fearing the Lord: Identity in His Name
(Deuteronomy 6:13)
Benefit #97 of fearing the Lord: Visitation from God
(Acts 10:22)
Benefit #98 of fearing the Lord: Habitation from God because he/she has set his/her love on Me
(Psalms 91)
Benefit #99 of fearing God: The Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in His wings—wings defined as hem of a garment
(Malachi 4:2)
Benefit #100 of fearing the Lord: Health to your flesh, and strength to your bones (Proverbs 3:7-8)
Moses threw himself down before the Lord.
(Exodus 34:8; Deut 9:18, 25)
They bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.
(Neh 8:6)
Fall down before Him and worship Him (Rev 4:10)
Fell down before the Lamb (Rev 5:8)
Fell down and worshiped Him (Rev 5:14)
Fell on their faces and worshiped God (Rev 11:16)
Fell down and worshiped God (Rev 19:4)
Worshiping JESUS:
Worshiped Him (Matt 15:25)
Held Him by the feet and worshiped Him (Matt 28:9)
Fell down and worshiped Him (Matt 2:11)
Falling down before Him (Luke 8:47)
Fell at His feet (Mark 7:25)
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
(Psalm 95:6)
"Exalt the Lord our God and worship. The Lord our God is holy."
(Psalm 99:9)
"Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord."
(Heb. 12:14)
"Fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad."
(Ecc. 12:13-14)
"The love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear Him."
(Psalm 103:17)
"Fear the Lord your God. Walk in all His ways. Love Him. Serve Him with all your heart & with all your soul."
(Deut 4:10-12; 6:1-2; 8:6; 10:12-13, 20-21; 17:19; 31:12-13)
"God’s purpose is that people should fear Him."
(Ecc. 3:14)
"Fear God."
(Ecc. 5:7)
"We must give an account to God for everything we do."
(Ecc 11:9; Ecc 12:14; Acts 17:31; Rom 2:3,6,16; 14:10,12; 2 Tim 4:1; 1 Cor 3:12-15; 2 Cor 5:10-11; Matt 25:14-30; 1 Pet 1:17, 4:5, 17-18; Heb 4:13)
"Fear the Lord and serve Him; listen to His voice and do not rebel against the command of the Lord."
(1 Samuel 12:14)
"Fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you."
(1 Samuel 12:24)
"Let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. Let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God."
(2 Cor. 7:1)
"Obey in everything, with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord."
(Col. 3:22)
"Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing."
(Psalm 34:9)
"Noah, being warned, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark."
(Heb 11:7)
"Unto Me every knee shall bow."
(Isaiah 45:23; Romans 14:11; Phil. 2:10)
Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another,
And the Lord listened and heard them;
So a Book of Remembrance was written before Him
For those who fear the Lord
And who meditate on His name.
“They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts,
“On the day that I make them My jewels.
And I will spare them
As a man spares his own son who serves him.”
Then you shall again discern
Between the righteous and the wicked,
Between one who serves God
And one who does not serve Him.
(Malachi 3:16-18)
"Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them & with their children forever!"
(Deut 5:29)
"And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints,
And those who fear Your name, small and great." (Rev. 11:18)
Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?
For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You...
(Rev. 15:4)
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