Praising
Father above
Fulfilling His promises
Eternal love’s steadfast faithfulness
Deliverance
Praising
Christ’s love
Body and blood
Breaking evil’s sinful chains
Salvation
Praising
Enduring Spirit
Times of trouble
Silent hands of love
Transformation
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
From Ephesians 6:10: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power.”
Writin’ these silly words
Beginnin’ to brew smiles
Fillin’ summer’s catchwords
Drivin’ another mile
Farmin’ at Green Acres
Dreamin’ of somethin’ new
Watchin’ for rainmakers
Joinin’ this harvest crew
Drinkin’ up coffee’s vibes
Entertainin’ new thoughts
Takin’ what life prescribes
Tyin’ self up in knots
Washin’ up them dishes
Knowin’ life ain’t so great
Fishin’ for new wishes
Singin’ with cool George Strait
Thankin’ all for stayin’
Readin’ poetic rhyme
Goin’ without sayin’
Wonderin’ ‘bout next time
Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.
One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.
Paulo Coelho de Souza (born 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has published over two dozen books, with THE ALCHEMIST being an international best-seller.
From Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
Man navigates life’s way
Some survey ocean’s charts
Searching through its vastness
Peace fills every heart
Other times, sailing ahead
Without any vision
Vanishing in darkness
Journey’s poor decision
Life’s opportunities
Man’s knowledge not enough
Setting sail, just by chance
Tomorrow’s seas, too rough
Sound advice waits with God
His Word highlights life’s route
Sharing grace, peace follows
Time’s fate, never in doubt
God’s righteous hand steering
Toward harbor’s safe dock
Aligning ship’s rudder
Destination . . . faith’s rock
From Psalm 37:23-24: “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”
To set our mind on the things of God, we must consistently choose to have the Lord’s viewpoint and reject conformity with the ways of the world.
From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Harmony playing
Creation’s sounds of silence—
Nature awakens
Mountainous canyon
Echoing harmony’s past—
Cherishing secrets
Abandoned homestead
Empty, nightly harmony—
Never forgotten
Remember that your mind is like a parachute–it only works when it’s open.
Knowledge x Action = Power
Jim Kwik (born 1973) is an American entrepreneur and author. He is well-known for his speed-reading and memory techniques.
From Psalm 23:1-3: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”
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Walking lost in the still darkness of night
Realizing the Lord delivers His might
Knocking at the door of life, He arrives
Granting a safe place, helps us to survive
Finding lasting peace in His Holy verse
Quenching our parched thirst, like a caring nurse
Coming with righteousness, Christ our Shepherd
Refueling us today, always treasured
Re-energizing empty hearts and souls
Blowing away blackest clouds, God controls
Lighting our way, God’s eternal love shines
Breathing His Word, offering faithful signs
Facing life’s challenges, Christ walks with us
Giving Grace, His way never brings a fuss
Guiding us to the Promised Land, Christ leads
Saving us from sin, from a Cross which bleeds
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If you would test the character of anything, you only need to enquire whether that that thing leads you to God or away from God.
From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”
Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.
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