Encouraging Devotional Poems

Still Worthy

Before the world existed
And time or space were made,
God’s Son was with the Father
In majesty arrayed.

But then He came among us,
A man like you and me.
He faced the same temptations
Yet stood in purity.

Messiah still was worthy
Of sitting on God’s throne
Where not a hint of evil
Can enter or be shown.

Then Jesus took our sin-load
With all our guilt and shame
And gave Himself as payment
As if He was to blame.

His sacrifice sufficient
To cancel all that sin,
The risen Christ ascended
And freely entered in.

He sat beside the Father
On God’s eternal throne
Unscathed and robed in glory
To claim it as His own.

Still worthy of His title,
Still worthy of His place,
Oh, what a glorious Savior
Now fills the throne of grace!

Christina Joy Hommes

It’s one thing for the Son to have been co-equal and able to sit on the Father’s throne before the incarnation. But He twice took steps that would have disqualified anyone else – facing life’s temptations and then bearing our sin – and yet He triumphed in purity and glory, still worthy to claim His title and throne. As we believe:

Jesus…

Lived on earth as one of us
Faced the same temptations and troubles we face
Never sinned in thought, word, or action
Remained pure and holy without a hint of sin
Was still worthy to sit on God’s holy throne after 33 years on earth

We know from experience what divine strength and purpose that takes!

And then He…

Took all of our sins as if they were His own and stood guilty in our place
Offered Himself as a sacrifice and died in our place
Was a substitute so pure, so infinite, so acceptable that He did what we could never do
Paid for and canceled the record of all those sins in full
Rose to eternal life unscathed by evil
Ascended worthy to sit on God’s righteous throne, retain His titles, and reclaim His rightful position of honor and majesty

That is magnificent and astonishing beyond our comprehension!

Truly the Lord Jesus is eternally worthy of all worship and praise.

Hallelujah!

Coming Boldly (Hebrews 4:14-16)

Coming Boldly
(Hebrews 4:14-16)

Lord, help me come with boldness
To seek Your throne for grace.
You know how much I need You
And long to see Your face.

I boldly ask for mercy
For Christ my Savior’s sake
Who faced the same temptations
Yet stood and didn’t break.

He sits with You in glory
A sympathetic King
Who makes us sinners worthy
To ask for anything.

Lord God, in humble boldness
I come before Your throne
And ask for help and power
To love and make You known.

Christina Joy Hommes

Well Done, My Child, Well Done

I cannot see the finish line
That’s somewhere up ahead –
The homestretch may be very close
Or miles away instead.
However far may lie between
That mark and where I run,
These words are what I long to hear
The day my race is done:

“Well done, my child, you finished well,
The crown of life you won.
You fought the fight, you ran the race,
Well done, my child, well done!”

I cannot see the finish line,
But Jesus knows its place,
And He will give sufficient strength
To reach it by His grace.
So I’ll just run until He says,
“Come home,” and welcomes me –
I’ll keep right on until I hear
These words of victory:

“Well done, my child, you finished well,
The crown of life you won.
You fought the fight, you ran the race,
Well done, my child, well done!”

Christina Joy Hommes

I’ll Carry It Today

Dear child, you know I love you,
I care about your tears,
I want to bear your burdens
And calm your doubts and fears.

This load that you’ve been wearing
Is far too big for you,
But I will gladly take it
If you’ll just trust me to.

I’m strong – it will not hurt me,
I’m wise – I’ll understand,
I’m kind – I want to help you,
I’m good – so trust my hand.

Lay down this heavy burden
And let it roll away,
Release the strain and worry –
I’ll carry it today.

Christina Joy Hommes

The Gift of Song

You put Your song within our hearts
The day we came to You,
A song that echoes from above,
Well known yet ever new.

Your song gives voice to happy times –
A fountain of delight,
Expressing all our wordless joy
When things seem good and bright.

It brings us hope through troubled days
And comfort in the night;
Like healing balm it gives us life
And leads us to the light.

It makes the truth so real and clear
And guides our thoughts above,
Reminding us of faith and hope
And showing us Your love.

It brings us near to You, our God,
In worship, awe, and praise;
With songs and hymns we lift our voice
And sing Your wondrous ways.

It lifts our spirits, guides our lives,
And makes the wounded whole.
Lord, thank You for the gift of song –
The music of the soul.

Christina Joy Hommes

Divine Contrasts

The Lord is far above us,
And yet He’s very near;
His glory fills the heavens
Yet makes our pathway clear.

The heavens can’t contain Him,
And yet He dwells within;
He needs no approbation
Yet loves the praise we bring.

His wisdom fills the ages,
Yet guides us as we pray;
He’s changelessly eternal
Yet cares for us each day.

He’s wholly self-sufficient
Yet reaches down in love;
He’s perfect, just, and holy
Yet welcomes us above.

Christina Joy Hommes

Psalm 100

We raise a joyful noise to You
Our Maker, Shepherd, Guide
For endless mercies ever new
And truth that will abide.

We come to serve with cheerful song
And hearts that overflow,
Rejoicing that we each belong
To One who loves us so.

Within Your courts we lift our voice
And bless Your holy Name;
In thankful praise our hearts rejoice –
Your goodness we proclaim.

You reign alone the Lord of all,
Sustainer of our days;
Before Your throne we humbly fall
And bring our highest praise.

Christina Joy Hommes

Lord, Give Me Words

Lord, give me words so I can praise
Your worthy Name, I pray,
For You are holy, good, and kind
And care for me each day.

Lord, give me words so I can lift
The weary soul to You,
For words can comfort, heal, revive
When gracious, kind, and true.

Lord, give me words so I can point
The lost to life above,
For Jesus died and rose again
To offer saving love.

Lord, set a watch before my mouth
So I will only say
The things that please and honor You
And bring You joy today.

Christina Joy Hommes

Only for a While

The wicked sometimes prosper,
But only for a while –
Swift judgment is awaiting
Their final, careless mile.

The godly sometimes suffer,
But only for a while –
The Lord Himself is waiting
To turn it to a smile.

So do not be discouraged
When things seem upside down,
Though patient, God is working
And soon you’ll wear a crown.

Christina Joy Hommes

Just Take One Step

If you’ve wandered far away
Don’t know where to start today
Take one step

You don’t have to see ahead
Little actions conquer dread
Take one step

If you cannot see the light
Ask the Lord to guide you right
Take one step

Take the step you see right now
More will open up somehow
Take one step

When your strength and hope are gone
And you feel you can’t go on
Take one step

When your way is dark with fear
And your prospects seem unclear
Take one step

As you go you’ll surely find
God sends help because He’s kind
Take one step

Draw a little closer in
Just say no to one more sin
Take one step

Step by step you’re nearing home
From wherever you may roam
Take one step

Let God show you where to go
Trust His love as best you know
Take one step

Take the step that you can see
Oh, don’t wait to come be free
Take one step

Christina Joy Hommes

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