Grace and Faith in Verse

A collection of poems from May 2026: I Remember You, The Word I Sow, I Did Not Know, The Room of My Wanting & Just Like Spring When I Was 12. Visit amaraiyke.substack.com for more reflections and poetry.

A collection of poems from April 2026: If I'm Being Honest, I Am Afraid & Do You Miss The Old You? Visit amaraiyke.substack.com for more reflections and poetry

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=6vru...

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 weapon When 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-seas Until 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✨