The Lighthouse Poetry Contests |
JESUS MY FRIEND He had no place to lay his head No home, no inn, a stable had his bed Jesus chose to be born that wonderful night Regardless of circumstances, he didn’t fright A sign was given for us to know Who He was and so He wants a relationship with us for sure We’re invited to walk through the door His birth a miracle just for us I know He gave everything for us and it shows 10 lines LUKE 7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. "OCTOBER/NOVEMBER PROMPT" The book of Luke Please, take a journey through the book of Luke and meet our Lord Jesus, His birth, and the start of His ministry. Be amazed at His authority over disease and death and hear His call to surrender, repent, and be forgiven of our sin, following Him into a renewed relationship with God, our Father. I don't know about you, but devotional apps help me stay on track. I came across this one. It is by Mike Raiter "Daily Insights from God's Word" it's called "Journey through Luke." I believe that the book of Luke will give you {as well as it did me} an insight into the birth of Christ and His journey. After studying it, how does it affect you in today's society? Please, no more than 20 lines, and please read all the rules. You may pick a verse from the book of Luke to use about His birth. I will run this as the "Author of the Month" in December and all winners this month will be showcased. I want to HONOR HIM for His birthday! Your Prompt: His birth, highlight what His birth means to you. I would like you to add the verse that inspired you to the BOTTOM of your page. Example: And this day a child was born one who will change my world. Please BOLD and COLOR IT in GRAPE so it stands out for my eyes, the rest in BLACK... LOL, It is much easier for me. Thank you Please NO more than 20 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you have to. I wouldn't want you to disqualify yourself. Rule # 9. Please add word count, line count, the verse used, and the prompt to the BOTTOM of your page."OCTOBER/NOVEMBER PROMPT" Please NO more than 20 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you have to. I wouldn't want you to disqualify yourself. Rule # 9. Please add word count, line count, the verse used, and the prompt to the BOTTOM of your page. |