The Lighthouse Poetry Monthly Prompt's

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A place for past contests to be used at later dates.

2019 Prompt's ▼

PROMPT's for "2019"

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"SEPTEMBER 2019 Prompt"

Bible Heroes

Who in the Bible reminds you of yourself. The person you can relate to the most, who stands out more than the others. I was hoping you could write about them and how it pertains to you. Pick a verse from that book and use it as your PROMPT.

Please, no more than 20 lines, and please read all the rules.

Please BOLD and COLOR IT 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, I wouldn't want you to disqualify yourself. Please, add the prompt and line count to the BOTTOM of your piece.

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"OCTOBER 2019 Prompt"

Deuteronomy 6: 5-7

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. This is one of my favorite verses. I was hoping you could use these 3 verses as your PROMPT. You can use part of it in your piece. Please, no more than 20 lines, and please read all the rules.

Please BOLD and COLOR IT 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, I wouldn't want you to disqualify yourself. Please, add the prompt and line count to the BOTTOM of your piece.

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I know it's fewer days than usual, but I know that you all can pull this off. Looking forward to some really AWESOME pieces. Come on, show off your skills.

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"NOVEMBER 2019 Prompt"

The book of Luke

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. Mike Raiter's "Daily Insights from God's Word" is called "Journey through Luke." I believe that the book of Luke will give you as well as 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 want to HONOR HIM for His birthday! Highlight just the verse in the piece, not the prompt.

Please BOLD and COLOR IT 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. Please, add the prompt and line count to the BOTTOM of your piece.

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"DECEMBER 2019 Prompt"

C
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I have this a little backward. I wish that I ran this one last month, but I didn't. Let's get creative with this one. Design a poem with CHRISTMAS using each letter. Each word has to be Christ related. As a bonus, I will give anyone who designs the cross, tree, wreath, or any other relatable item to the season. You will receive an extra 1000 gp's for the design.

Please BOLD and COLOR IT so it stands out for my eyes, the rest in BLACK... LOL, It is much easier for me. Thank you

Please NO more than 9 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. Please, add the prompt and line count to the BOTTOM of your piece.

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2020 Prompt's ▼

PROMPT's for "2020"

"JANURARY 2020 CLOSED"

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"FEBRUARY 2020 Prompt"

I love them that love me; those that seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 8:17

“CAPTURE ME”

One of the biggest spiritual challenges we are faced with is the cold, hard reality that our hearts are prone to wander from God. Although we have found life, peace, purpose, and joy in Christ, we can easily get lost in the lesser things of life. Our souls frequently become consumed with thoughts of success or wealth or notoriety or feelings of fear, worry, and anxiety. Left unchecked, these thoughts and feelings will consume our souls like spiritual cancer. Even seemingly good things in our life become idols when the priority we place upon them overshadows our longing for Christ.

Today, let's heed the warning of Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34. Let's ask God to help us seek Him more than anything else this world has to offer. Let's ask God to recapture our hearts ultimately.

How will you ask God to recapture your heart? In 25 lines or less, how will you ask Him?

Please BOLD and HIGHLIGHT the verse {Proverbs 8:17} 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 25 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you just have to. I wouldn't want you to disqualify yourself. Please, add the prompt and line count to the BOTTOM of your piece.

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"MARCH 2020 Prompt"

You have two prompts to use this around, one or the other or both.
Amazing Grace by Gloria Franchi or It is Well with My Soul by the BYU Vocal Point

Songs inspire us in many ways. With that being said, words give us inspiration that can touch deep within our souls. You may use one or both as inspiration in writing your verse to Him. Praise Him and inspire others with your words. The winning piece will be featured for Easter. It was hard to choose what songs inspired me for this month's prompt; I had so many to choose from. I look forward to reading what everyone writes.

P.S. Here is a verse to give you more inspiration!

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honor all day. Psalms 71:8 KJV

Please BOLD and HIGHLIGHT the song that inspired you the most 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 25 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you just have to. I wouldn't want you to disqualify yourself. Please, add the prompt and line count to the BOTTOM of your piece.

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"APRIL 2020 Prompt"

"The Sound of His Voice"

I was inspired by Lisa Noe to write this piece "The Sound of His Voice!" , and I want to make it April's prompt. I know it's in a short time frame, but I know you can do it because you have TALENT. I hope that it inspires you as it has me. I would like to see how His voice speaks to you. Use "The Sound of His Voice" in your poem and highlight it in grape, so your not disqualified.

Please BOLD and HIGHLIGHT "The Sound of His Voice" 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 25 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you just 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. In this case the song that inspired you.

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"MAY 2020 CLOSED"

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"JUNE 2020 Prompt"

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"BROTHERLY LOVE"

I would like to see how God speaks to you about brotherly love. It is needed in today's world; let us pen a verse of how we can change the world by showing our brotherly love to others. Use verse John 13:34 or 1 John 4:20 as your guidelines. You may use parts of the verse if you wish, but it has to have brotherly love in it. Use "Brotherly Love" in your poem and highlight it in grape, so you're not disqualified.

Please BOLD and HIGHLIGHT "Brotherly Love" 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 25 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you just 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. In this case the song that inspired you.

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"JULY 15TH/AUGUST 15TH 2020 Prompt"

"Being YOKED with JESUS"

How are you Yoked with Jesus? If not, How can you become Yoked to Jesus? Use this video https://youtu.be/ocq_R3wr2q8 it explains how we are yoked with Him and how we can become yoked to Jesus. Reference verse: Matthew 11: 28-30; Use "Yoked with Jesus" in your poem and highlight it in grape, so you're not disqualified.

Please BOLD and HIGHLIGHT "Yoked with Jesus" 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 25 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you just 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will see that I have changed up the entry and closing dates for the contest. I am hoping that this will be a more suitable timeframe for all. I look forward to your entries. Thank you for your time and support to "The Lighthouse Poetry Contest" 

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"SEPTEMBER 2020 Prompt"

"PROVERBS 12:25"
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression.
But a right word makes it glad.

In this day and time, how does this verse play a part in your life. Use these words anywhere in your verse; "anxiety, heart, depression, word, and glad" in your poem and highlight them in grape, so you're not disqualified.

Please BOLD and HIGHLIGHT "anxiety, heart, depression, word, and glad" 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 25 lines and make sure you read all the RULES, SORRY to repeat but sometimes you just 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.

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"OCTOBER/NOVEMBER PROMPT"

The book of Luke

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. Mike Raiter's "Daily Insights from God's Word" is 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 want to HONOR HIM for His birthday! Highlight just the verse in the piece that will be your prompt.

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.

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2021 Prompt's ▼

PROMPT's for "2021"

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"JANUARY PROMPT"

Psalms 40:8

I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart.

I don't know about you, but devotionals help me stay on track. I came across this one. It is by Charles Stanley "Discovering the Will of God part 4." I find Dr. Stanley's devotionals to be very helpful. You will find this one to help you write this prompt. Look within yourselves and ask, "Am I doing the will of God through my actions?" Include in your verse, I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart. Highlight in grape, please!

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.

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Prompt Annoucement:

"FEBRUARY PROMPT"

GOD is LOVE

Show me your meaning of God's Love in your life.

Let's go simple this month. It is the month of LOVE. Show me God's love for you. How does He show you His love to you? Now, this is SHOW vs TELL. Show me with words! If you wish, you can add scripture to it.

Here is your prompt word is LOVE highlight it in {GRAPE} for these beautiful old eyes of mine... lol In addition if you use a verse highlight it as well in {GRAPE}. The person or persons that do both will get an extra gift for Valentine's.

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.

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"March PROMPT"

What would this world be like without God intervening in our lives?

His love is the Greatest love ever. Too bad that Jesus had to die for us to be saved. If we could have been good to start with. Makes you wonder what life would be like if Adam and Eve had not eaten that apple to start with. It also makes you think what would life be like if Jesus had not died for us. Would we have had to continue the sacrifices of animals to cleanse our souls?

Your prompt is What would your life be like if there was no God intervening in your life and chaos was about you? Now, this is SHOW vs TELL. Show me with words! If you wish you can add scripture to it.

Here are your prompt words GOD/JESUS, CHAOS, TURMOIL, SACRIFICE/SACRIFICES, SAVE/SAVED highlight it in {GRAPE} for these beautiful old eyes of mine... lol In addition if you use a verse highlight it as well in {GRAPE}. The person or persons that do both will get an extra gift.

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.

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April ~~~CLOSED~~~

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May ~~~CLOSED~~~

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In June "The Lighthouse Poetry Contest"  is in

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Welcome Challengers to June contest I hope you enjoy it!

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"June 2021 PROMPT"

I am a Gardener of God, Planting seeds where I go!

We are supposed to plant the seed of God in others where we go.
How are you planting those seeds?

Here are your prompt words GOD/JESUS, PLANTING, SEEDS, LOVE, GARDEN/GARDENER, SUNSHINE, GROWTH, highlight them in {GRAPE} for these beautiful old eyes of mine... lol. Thank you

Please NO more than 15 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.

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MARCH 2023
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Easter is upon us next month. How does it affect you?
The Winner will be FEATURED in time for EASTER.

Here are your prompt words: GOD/JESUS, RESURRECTION, BODY, REBIRTH, DEATH, LOVE. Highlight them in {rose} for these beautiful old eyes of mine... lol. 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.

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