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Prayer Against Covetousness
Oh Father God, deliver us from covetousness
May we resist the lures of worldliness
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Judas
Grant us contentment so You'll not forsake us
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from desiring other's possession
Be our shield against worldly temptation
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen!
-12/20/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life's Problems
Wallowing in greed
insatiably covetous*
selfishness grievously poisons me...
Lord, forgive and transform my heart
by Your compassion toward lovingkindness-pursuit.
*Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
July 11, 2019
Edited on August 11, 2024
1st place, "A BRIAN STRAND 4 or 5 lines" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 8/12/2021
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out back of the barn
I watch you hitch a wagon
to the fine draft mare
your last harvest bought
'tis I would be behind her,
had I seen her first
(and had I a cart)
while you travel in comfort,
I ruin my good feet
why should she be yours??
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Written: 10/28/2018
Contest: Seven Deadly Sins
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
consumed by longing
a yearning for dreams un-sought
pours emptiness upon life
a hollow sorrow
denies the truth of plenty
obsessed with seeking’s seeking
©10/23/2018
for – One of The Seven Deadly Sins Poetry Contest
sponsor – Edward Ibeh
Longing to possess
belongings of fellowman.
Perfidious unseen want
enrobed in sweetness.
Treachery rooted deep down.
Stealing begins in the heart.
One of The Seven Deadly Sins ' Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
October 16, 2018
(Matthew 15:19)
Life brings us many temptations
but God has His remedy warning take care
listen well to His counsel so clear
to ignore them shows a mind so bare
The Lord God Himself loves us so much
showing His care saying be on your guard
against all covetousness that threatens our life
invading our heart seeking to be starred
Our life does not satisfy in things
for possessions are fleeting and vain
the Lord God Himself is forever real
being the rock from the rain
Satisfaction comes only from our living bread
feeding in Christ the satisfier of our soul
He's the one that gives true nourishment
having atoned for our sins made us whole
This is life abundant spiritually renewed
being separated from all that's earthly
living unto the Lord Jesus as our king
for Jesus, we worship for He is worthy
(And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”)
Luke 12: 15 (ESV)
Lord Eternal God
It is wanting everything everyone has
never being satisifed with what you have
excessive desire for worldly things
Please shower generosity to me
to be generous
To have a loving heart to do something
Without expecting anything in return
Thank You for understanding me
Posted: 6272018
Poetry Form: Nonet
Copyright © Jacqueline R. Mendoza
Our Eternal Father who art in heaven hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, Amen
Hail Mother Mary full of grace, the Lord Eternal God is with you, blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Father Christ
Holy Mother Mary, mother of our Lord Eternal God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
Glory be to the Eternal Father, the Eternal Son, the Eternal Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever will be world without end, Amen. 1022017
It had not occurred to me until this late day,
But now it comes with sobering reflection.
When a dear one is ill or hurting in some way
We act with compassion and without question.
We make a visit, send flowers, or pen verse.
Our humanity tells us that’s entirely right.
But what if circumstances are the reverse?
What if our friend has won a great fight?
Perhaps he or she has earned a big raise
Or received an award held in high esteem.
Do we give with like passion earnest praise
Or is covetousness apt to turn us green?
It is cynical to declare the latter is the story,
Yet too often our conduct proves it true.
Shower congratulations on others’ glory,
And the same will likely come back to you.
Covetousness or Greed begets
In our souls unkindness
Dishonesty, deceit
And want of Charity or Love
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