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Written on January 30, 2025

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“All adversity, every problem you face, is a gift of love given to you from the hand of God.”
~ Charles F. Stanley, How to Let God Solve Your Problems: 12 Keys to Finding Clear Guidance in Life's Trials

In the lavender hills, beyond the sunset
where happiness pours out her gentling
creating a glow, faintly flowing
remembering the heart of summer’s blue
in indigo skies, soft and whimsical
lasting music, songs fading on the night
autumn’s laughter, stirring
the winds, the seas, the mysteries life leaves…

In the still of a silent forest
broken thoughts, grief-stricken solace
words of comfort, unfolding
on the heart’s breathless promises
in colors of inspiration, 
graceful and giving – like the oaks
who feed twilight’s music
songs of hope, songs of amazing
lasting praises….

In the moments before sun casts its shadows
over the meadows, over the silence
where the trees blow, 
amazed by silhouettes 
written by dreams, beckoning
like hues of melancholic grief
awakened by fires, 
chorus of light, fading across limbs
hidden beneath prayers
secrets so rare, rays of pure lasting peace
finding wings…

In the river’s flow, an echo
only the spirit knows
what has happened beneath the surge
roaring, loud as the gush of words
beneath a prayer, honest
like the color of a feeling
emotional healing, breathing
alive as the dance, 
graceful and willing to take a chance
glorious and still….

In the distance, I see you there
risking the answers,
speaking your silent prayers
with a fading light, twilight’s careful
stare, revealing the moment
the endless so aware, you’re ever there
a piece of the moon, stars
sinking into the black cool – clever
as the shades of truth, tempting
me to remember, this past September
before the reflections of the night
left me free and elated
by the amazing….

In the prayers, where I tremble
with a hope that knows
He is with me, ever giving
always fulfilling, 
like the music of a heart
who is worshipping, praising
the One who knows
whatever comes, whatever hope 
there is love that never doubts
there is love that sees through the clouds,
love that reveals what it means to shout –
everlasting, its what life is about….

God of love, God up above
the answer to all prayer,
the reason that we care,
He is always there
with love to share – I’m always aware
He is there and He will always care
and He gives me love that I’m meant to share,
love that comes from the heart’s prayer….
God of love, God up above….

Always know – He’s life’s groundwork
His battle is sparked by the hearts once lost
now they’ve been found, saved
by the grace that bled that day
on Calvary’s cross – He gave all
despite the cost…

He gave all so we’re no longer lost
we have a Savior who is ever near
He fights the shadows and the fears
He is the One who abides – sincere
He brings hope to the heart who doubts
He brings light so we can find the way out
He is the One who leaves sin in the past
So we’re forever saved from the bad
And we know the wonder of love that is glad

Never forget – He’s the light who shines
Brighter than the sun – He is the unending Son
The One who never fades, never goes out
He burns on and on, forever guiding us home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 2/7/2025 9:12:00 PM
Excellent writing, money well spent..
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Date: 2/2/2025 6:48:00 PM
Congratulations dear friend, once again on your win in Poet Karen contest! Cheers. A divine write I repeat. Cheers!!!
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Date: 2/2/2025 1:32:00 PM
Regina I appreciate your incredible entry earning a top placement for its wealth of food for the soul on our inspiring God! I had picked yours as a winner early on and had to stop reading new poems potw and potd as to be fair! I see you did indeed win potd! This is an art and pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing it!
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Date: 2/2/2025 5:06:00 AM
I especially love verse 3! A lovely write, Gina! God bless you!
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Date: 2/1/2025 11:29:00 PM
Hello Regina, Congratulations on your POTD win, with your beautifully written poem. I enjoyed the read. Wishing you a peaceful day.
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Date: 2/1/2025 6:31:00 PM
Dear Gina, What a stunning, soul-deep journey. The way you blend light and longing, faith and fire, is pure magic. Huge congrats on POTD! Your words shine with grace, glowing in the quiet places of the heart. An outstanding devotional! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 2/1/2025 5:27:00 PM
Dear Regina, your thoughts are always so beautiful and uplifting. You are following God faithfully and that makes my heart smile. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 2/1/2025 2:19:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD. It is a beautiful poem that is rooted in belief. It is truly deserving of today's award.
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Date: 2/1/2025 12:01:00 PM
Congratulations Regina on your well deserved POTD. xx
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Date: 2/1/2025 7:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. I enjoyed reading this. Great Ending... Have a blessed day/weekend...................
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Date: 2/1/2025 7:01:00 AM
Divine write dear poet. Congratulations on POTD honor. Cheers!!!
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Date: 2/1/2025 5:58:00 AM
Congratulations Gina on POTD honors. (I John 4:7) God is love.
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Date: 2/1/2025 5:33:00 AM
Gina, a great faith poem, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 2/1/2025 4:54:00 AM
Gina, congratulations on your POTD honors!!! Enjoy your day !
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Date: 2/1/2025 1:17:00 AM
- Congratulations on your wonderful p.o.t.d., Gina :) - hugs
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Date: 2/1/2025 1:14:00 AM
Deep, soulful poem, Gina, reflecting your undying faith in Jesus. Warmest congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 2/1/2025 12:35:00 AM
A verse of great praise Regina, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Date: 1/30/2025 12:12:00 PM
Such a powerful poem, my friend. A Fav for me.
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Date: 1/30/2025 10:16:00 AM
I really appreciate this piece.
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Date: 1/30/2025 3:48:00 AM
Wonderful poem. He is the light of the world.
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