Poems by Raelene J. Elliss

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PRAYERS OF FRAIL FAITH

We pray for an immediate answer, a quick fix.
God hears our prayers and answers them in time and over time.
His response is a slow travelling of the plan he has for us.
Our impatience leads us to think that God is deaf.
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- Posted on 02/14/24
in Inspirational Poems

With a listening heart
Every heartfelt prayer
To our sovereign king
Love is open to declair

With a listening heart
Every heartfelt prayer
To our sovereign king
Love is open to declair

He hears every crying word
He wipes away the tears
Gods knows every prayer
He knows our every fear

Our frail faith is like a seed ,
Plant it in his mission field
Hold his guiding hand child
Against the enemy He will wield

His grace ,his love his truth
A passion of a farthers heart
He tore the veil apart
We're under his wings rampart

Cry out on bending knees
He'll hear your every prayer
Lift your hands unto him child
Nothing else compares
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Rest In Him
- Published: July 2022
Find Your Calm, Quiet Space

in Poems about Spirituality

Peace in Him
The calm and still
Close your eyes, child
The spirit will fill

Peace in Him
The calm and still
Close your eyes, child
The spirit will fill

Calm the storm
Smooth, silky waters
Lay still, child of mine
My sons and daughters

Find a quiet place
In a world away
Take that special time
Be and pray

Be refreshed
Fill with the spirit anew
God's always there, child
Always there for you

Hands in your hand
Footprints laid
Follow him always
His plans are laid
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In My Heart
- Published: December 2023
Poem About The Loss Of A Soul Mate

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You're not here
For me to see
My heart longs for
The day to be

You're not here
For me to see
My heart longs for
The day to be

In your arms
Nothing harms
No tears fall
Your voice will call

Sun setting skies
Seagulls cries
You take my hand
In the soft cool sand

Always with me
My heart can see
The voice in my heart
Says you're with me
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Kind Hearts
- Published: May 2023
Poem On Love And Death: Saying Goodbye With Care

in Spiritual Poems about Death

Take a hand
Hold it near
Wipe away
The things we fear

Take a hand
Hold it near
Wipe away
The things we fear

Gently say
The whispered prayer
Caress the tear-streaked face
And gently care

A gentle touch
A promise to keep
Lay your head
Your soul to keep

Close your eyes
Seek his face
Waiting in heaven
For his embrace

The kindness
In a hand to touch
A moment in time
That means so much

Be the one
To say goodbye
Safe journey dear
In the heavenly sky
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Be The Glory
- Published: May 2023
Poem About Redemption And The Grace Of God

in Religious Poems

To Him be the glory
To the alter, His call
His arms are open wide
It's open to all

To Him be the glory
To the alter, His call
His arms are open wide
It's open to all

Bow down before Him
He is the Lord of all
He is risen
Listen to His call

Hallelujah sing the angles
The resurrection of the Lamb
Fulfilling the greatest promise
He is the great I Am

His arms are wide open
His precious blood spilled
Let all the sinners'
Hearts be glory filled

Greatest treasures for us all
In heaven's high place
Cry and dance, dear ones
And seek His precious face
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Blessings
- Published: March 2022
May The Lord Give You Peace

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A child lay tenderly
For the Lord to bless and keep
His face to shine upon you
A prayer for when you sleep

A child lay tenderly
For the Lord to bless and keep
His face to shine upon you
A prayer for when you sleep

May He be gracious to you
And His face to turn towards
A promise upheld in heaven
His child finds rewards

From all burdens be so free
His love shall never cease
Rest child, in His arms
May the Lord give you peace

Amen
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Jesus
- Published: December 2021
The Very Essence Of Christmas

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Three wise men followed
Yonder star that starry night
Shepherds watched their flocks
Angles sang with delight

Three wise men followed
Yonder star that starry night
Shepherds watched their flocks
Angles sang with delight

Laying in a manger
In swaddling cloth was wrapped
His mother gazed into His face
Whilst her baby napped

Born in a filthy cattle shed
Cattle gently lowing
Yonder star light lit the scene
The world was not yet knowing

Gifts brought to adorn
Frankincense, myrrh and gold
Began the very essence
Of the greatest story ever told

Unfurled His life would be
At His Father's plan
Opening the world to truth
For His endless love of man

He came to work amongst us
Born from the nativity
He gave the greatest gift
His life for eternity
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The Olden Days
- Published: March 2022
When Life Was More Community Oriented

in Change Poems

Back in the day, life was so clear
Families gathered and shared in the cheer
We spent our Pounds, Schillings and Pence
A time when our society had more sense

Back in the day, life was so clear
Families gathered and shared in the cheer
We spent our Pounds, Schillings and Pence
A time when our society had more sense

A time when children played in the streets
When everyone knew you from the top of your head to the shoes on your feet
Days when your neighbours would lend a hand
When hand-me-down clothes made you feel grand

Respect was abundant and a pleasure it was
Now our society has forgotten it because
We think we are so advanced in our mindset
In my opinion, we've lost our best bet

Doors were not locked but open to welcome
Now they are all locked up, unfeeling and unwelcome
I wish for the days of my childhood
When going to church did your heart good

The days when we spoke so fondly of life
Those days have passed us, now filled with strife
We've turned our backs on the important things
We miss all the love that knowing God brings

Wouldn't it be grand if we could have those virtues
I believe if we did, it would solve some issues
Wish we could go back to those bygone ways
And revisit the values of the bygone days
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Peace In Him
- Published: July 2021
Find Your Place Of Peace

in Spiritual Poems about Nature

Where the ocean meets the sky
The setting colours stun
A picture painted by the Lord
Of the things to come

Where the ocean meets the sky
The setting colours stun
A picture painted by the Lord
Of the things to come
Gently blows the cool night breeze
Waves rhythmically lap the shore
Grains of sand sculpt and mould
Of the plans that lay before
Breathe deeply in the scene
The sand between your toes
Sculpting your footprint
Of where each step goes
Breathe deeply in the scene
Put your faith in your Father
In all the things unseen
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Three Years And Twelve Friends
- Published: January 2020
The Power Of The Resurrection

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We've been given the greatest gift,
The most precious, wonderful promise ever made.
It's about the resurrection.
This truth will never fade.

We've been given the greatest gift,
The most precious, wonderful promise ever made.
It's about the resurrection.
This truth will never fade.

His gift is for all eternity,
Not just a moment in time.
He's given us a mind-boggling gift.
He was innocent of His crime.

Released from the burden of our sin,
The veil was torn to free.
A promise delivered as the prophecies told.
The ancient ones could see.

Nothing can separate,
No man-made intervention.
We are saved from our mortal sin
By the power of the resurrection.

He came and walked with us
With twelve friends he taught and prayed.
Three years of dedicated ministry,
In His blood our debt is paid.

Amen
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PRAYERS OF FRAIL FAITH

We pray for an immediate answer, a quick fix. God hears our prayers and answers them in time and over time. His response is a slow travelling of the plan he has for us. Our impatience leads us to think that God is deaf.

We pray for an immediate answer, a quick fix.
God hears our prayers and answers them in time and over time.
His response is a slow travelling of the plan he has for us.
Our impatience leads us to think that God is deaf.