Grace and Faith in Verse

The first of my audio reflections, where you get a front row seat (kinda) to the seasons that cultivate and bear the poetic fruit you witness in this publication. I am so excited to bring you into the veil so that we can journey together in reflecting upon the Grace and Faithfulness of the Lord.Read my Substack post here: https://amaraiyke.substack.com/p/the-summer-that-started-my-breaking?r=6vrua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

I sit in reverence to honour a King who died in my place

I am still learning to love

Do not reserve intimacy for just your lover's body

The love I am yet to meet

And there was no one to catch me

Remember the promise. That is what we have journeyed together on these past 4 weeks: we contemplated God answering our prayers, hearing our cries, pondered on how we view 2025 despite its disappointments, weighed our willingness to have our faith tested and considered how our praise is a weapon.

How can your praise be a weaponWhen you reserve it for times of peace?

You desire the fruits of testing but are unwilling to be tested

Though she took from me, she gave me a lot to handle

Happy New Year,A gentle reminder as we enter 2026. You can read this piece here: https://amaraiyke.substack.com/p/when-i-pray-when-i-cry

This piece serves as an encouragement to myself or anyone who has been wrestling with faith.Background Music - Story of a Sunflower by Sascha Ende

Happy New Month,Thank you for being a loyal listener of Grace & Faith in Verse.Until next time,Shalom

Imagine that the prodigal son's father penned letters to him while he was away

Happy International Women's Day✨I pray this piece blesses you this week!Until next time,Shalom

Short and sweet to encourage and refresh your soul.Would like to see it in text? Visit:https://amaraiyke.substack.com/p/to-the-one-on-the-journey

A sweet, short piece for those amid deep, tumultuous waters. Listen and be blessed.You can read the accompanying Substack here:https://amaraiyke.substack.com/p/above-the-seasUntil next time,Shalom✨

In honour of Valentine's Day coming up in a couple of weeks, listen and be blessed. You can read the accompanying Substack here: https://amaraiyke.substack.com/p/love-instructions Until next time, Shalom✨

This piece was written as a reflection and reminder that I am loved and not alone. I hope this blesses you. Shalom✨

Welcome to Grace & Faith in Verse, formerly Created to Write. I hope that we experience abundant grace in deep-rooted faith. We would do that on this podcast through reflections and contemplations

May this be an encouragement for the week ahead. You are never left to your own devices and resources. Link to my newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/createdtowrite/p/not-left-alone?r=6vrua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Until next time, Shalom✨

Welcome back to another episode of Created to Write, on this episode we explore the perspective of a family member - our fathers. Join me as I reflect on what thoughts our fathers could possibly be thinking as they live this life we live. I know it has been radio silence, I deeply apologize. I'm back and I am here to stay! I hope this episode blesses you and your loved ones. Shalom ✨

It is a beautiful new week! I hope your week is off to a great start. In this episode, we will explore a different perspective on the Grace and Mercy of God through a series of questions. Feel free to read this same piece here: https://open.substack.com/pub/createdtowrite/p/black-and-white?r=6vrua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web I hope you remain blessed. Until next time, Shalom✨

Welcome back lovely people! On this episode, we will explore goals and resolutions (even though it is February). Thank you for taking time out of your week to listen to poetry, I hope this blesses you. Until next time, Shalom ✨

Happy New Year!! I know it has been radio silence for a while but your girl needed to take a break, but we are back!! This is the start of a new season and we will begin the new year by reflecting on 2023: What did you leave or what left you in 2023? Feel free to check out my newsletter, Created to Write on Substack to learn more https://createdtowrite.substack.com/ Shalom✨

Compliments of the season, on this episode we close out the year and season one with the final piece on Wrestled Feelings - Yesterday. Thank you for sticking with me this year and season. I hope you have a Happy New Year. Until next time, Shalom✨

Happy holidays, I hope you have been able to find some rest in this season. We continue our reflection on wrestling with feelings, our focus is on letting go. There is a written reflection on my Substack if you want to explore more: https://createdtowrite.substack.com/ I hope this episode blesses your week and the rest of your year. Shalom ✨

In this episode, we gently nudge and tug our heartstrings with reflection on falling for someone and wrestling with your feelings. I hope this blesses your week. Shalom ✨

Welcome! On this episode we are going to further explore vulnerability with vivid imagery of being alone or in solitary. Head on over to my Substack to read my expanded thoughts and reflection on this piece: https://createdtowrite.substack.com/ I hope you week is blessed. Shalom ✨

Welcome back! This week we are going to be giving thought to fear and shame and likening them to an ancient perfume jar, an Alabaster Jar. If you are interested head on over to Created to Write on Substack to join my newsletter. https://createdtowrite.substack.com/ I hope you are blessed by this. Shalom✨

Welcome back! In this episode we are exploring a piece written in God's POV and in response to Episode 1 - How Can I Be Good? I hope you are blessed by this and see you next time. Shalom✨!

Welcome back to another episode of Created to Write! This week we are going to be reflecting on identity and being loved. Being loved or feeling seen is a desire that cuts across board for all of us as humans and this piece reflects on that aspect. I hope you are blessed by this. Shalom✨

Welcome back! If you voted peace and / or identity in last episode's poll you are absolutely right! We are going to be exploring themes of peace, identity and self in this episode. This piece was born out of reflecting on our identity and who God is. I love seeing your comments so please let me know your thoughts about this episode in the Q & A. I hope you are blessed and see you next week! Shalom!

Welcome back! This week we will be exploring nostalgia, being far from home and not feeling at home where you currently at. This episode was born out of a reflection I had with a friend earlier this summer. I loved seeing your comments on the last episode so here is another question for the Q & A: What reminds you of home? I hope you are blessed and see you next week!

Hello there! Welcome back, this week we will be exploring the themes surrounding identity, worth and voices of others. This episode was born out of one of my deepest contemplations and I am pleased to share it with you. A question before you listen: do you believe that you were created good? Do not be a stranger introduce yourself in the Q & A, I'm excited to meet you. I hope you enjoy this episode and remain blessed. See you next week!