Best Holy Spirit Poems

I’ve never experienced hallelujah or come-to -Jesus moments
like I’m sure many religious folks do.
I’ve never spoken in tongues (nor would I want to).
I don’t believe I was ever moved much by the Holy Spirit in church
although I have been moved 
by stories of compassion told by Sunday school teachers
and  from seeing kind acts performed...

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Driver of Victory

Fate, destiny, and forever are evil sisters indeed.
They strive to trip and stumble, even the bravest of soldiers.
Courageous men that gather and pray,
Stronger on their knees, than giants.
A war that has no end is at hand.
The people have lost their gratefulness.
The tide of the unworthy has drowned the unwary.
Gather together and herald the...

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Celebration of Wind and Fire 

Celebrate the unseen face of God’s eternal Spirit
 Embracing all before creating light;
Action word of the eternal dance
 Hovering over the chaotic genesis of creation;
Leading exiles out of exile through empty seas with fiery pillars
 Feeding wanderers hungry for heavenly bread at dawn;
A living shadow pushing away the shadow of...

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There are times when I barely survive
The moments of melancholy and pain
Moments when I just have to cry out
With fears that make me feel beaten
Moments when I don’t know what to say
There are only heartbroken tears flowing

All I can do when I find myself feeling this way
Is reach out to the all knowing Son of...

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Thank you, God, for giving me people to love…
Friends and family sent from heaven above.
These are the ones who make my life worthwhile,
Leave me with a smile and encourage me to try.

Thank you, God, for giving me thoughts of love…
Kind and gentle feelings that are alive in my heart.
These are the tenderness’ that cause me...

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I’m a simple sinner
Saved by God’s grace
I’m not always a winner
In the righteousness race

I’m a simple sinner
Who reaches toward the light
More like a beginner
Than one who is in a fight

I’m a simple sinner
Filled with love from above
God’s living quiver
Who knows more about love

I’m a simple sinner
One who knows I’m wrong
I don’t let it make me...

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Dear God, I’m thankful for your love
You always give me more than I deserve
Dear God, I’m thankful for your joy
You give me all the happiness I desire
Dear God, I’m thankful for your acceptance
You make me feel like I can be my best
Dear God, I’m thankful for your wisdom
You help me to make the right choices...

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Another Day 

In the morning when I wake, 
I am thankful I can see. 
I am grateful. 

I take a survey and find, 
that I hurt in many places, 
some way more than others. 

Age... is a hard thing to understand. 
There are too many issues, 
to convey and no time left to do so....

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Not a period
                                        maybe a comma -

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There is power in His word
A power beyond comprehension
He strengthens hearts
And blesses souls with His fortifications
He reinforces armies
Those who know His grace
He increases the very angels 
With His kindness and mercy
He is far better than we can say
He is a God that brings salvation
And gives our dreams a second chance
With His abiding love and presence

There...

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Haiku, ABBA

dear ABBA I hum
the Holy Spirit lingers
a rest in my soul

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(c) sally Young eslinger 1/15/2021
Thanks be to God...

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He fills me up with compassion
He is my constant companion
I love Him because He abides
Inside my heart where he guides

He allows me to feel fully accepted
With Him, I know I’m never neglected
I love His presence always alive with me
Listening to the prayers that I do plea

He whispers to me a comforting hope
That fills my entire...

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He won’t fit inside a church
He won’t fit inside a thought
He won’t fit inside a hope
Yet He fits inside a heart

He is light and He is love
He lavishes us, each one, with good
He restores us when we doubt
He reminds us we can always surmount
The enemies that seems to cloud
Our joy, our hope, our inspiration
The feelings...

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Kissing my thoughts
With a breath of hope
Whispering joy
Over heart and soul
Lifting with promises
Of kindness and peace
Inspiring the light
To caress all my dreams

Filling my mind
With faith so alive
It promises to believe
God is forever inside
Shedding the Holy Spirit
All through my life
In rays of affection
Compassion and delight

Touching my life
With a gentle sigh
Arousing the feelings
With second chances
Compelling laughter
Smiles that...

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The splendor of following Jesus
Isn’t that you get everything your way
Because you don’t – somedays are sad
Not every moment is filled with joy
There are times of discouragement,
Anxiety and worry, feelings that wash
Over you with yearnings to just quit
Let go of the hope living within and 
Just live in the world, live on in sin

But there...

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