From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
Daily news fills with darkness
Wilderness, eternal home
Future forever empty
Trials continue to roam
Standing alone, Father speaks
Hearing His goodness in Word
Building life’s new foundation
Walking to His light’s watchword
Steps marching with assurance
Trust in Father grows each day
Hope strengthened in His mercy
Steadfast love charting faith’s way
Receiving this gift of faith
Praising Father’s divine lease
Fulfilling every promise
Inheriting grace-filled peace
From Psalm 33:20-22: “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in Him because we trust in His holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
Your words are always filled with so much hope. I need to remind myself daily that God is in control even when it doesn’t seem like it. Thanks for your encouragement.
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Kathy, I appreciate your affirmation. God’s hope is important in my own life, and He inspires me to share His encouragement with others. Keeping both you and Paul in thoughts and prayers. God is walking with both of you.
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Thanks for your prayers, Richard. Paul is improving slowly, but he is improving. Baby steps, I guess. God is always consistent, even when our circumstances aren’t.
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Kathy, I appreciate the update about Paul’s baby steps. God is walking with both of you.
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He just went to the ER again today and another surgery. Thanks for your prayers.
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Kathy, sorry for my tardiness. Both of you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Eileen, the Lord bestows so much of His wisdom upon any writer of Christian themes. Thank you for sharing the Word of God.
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Love the fiery photo!
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Thanks Jim. I tried to use this photo for a bit of dramatic effect as the poem’s first few verses describe the challenges of life.
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Its a good one
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