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God strengthens our faith as we trust tomorrow’s change.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated February 3)
We must build our faith, not on the fading light, but on the light that never fails.
From 2 Corinthians 3:18: “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Transforming night’s darkness
Morning’s mystery calls
Covering land with mist
Sunrise waiting, now stalls
Spirit’s sentinels stand
Towering, leafless trees
Daybreak’s silent twilight
Catching whisper of breeze
Sharing message of peace
Stillness joining crisp air
Breathing with day’s fresh hope
Spring waits as winter’s heir
Time forgets to advance
Hitting snooze, stardust reigns
Nature’s one vacation
Filling cold-blooded veins
Freezing rain descending
Sleep’s final ticket home
Chilling another day
Winter ready to roam
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When we remain “stuck in the mud” because of yesterday’s adversity, we may lack energy and vision to pursue today’s passions.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated February 2)
Don’t neglect the gold in your own back yard.
A dream can be the highest point of a life.
Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist. Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.
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.”
Through life’s foggy mist
God’s mercy filled
With eternal peace
Feeling trust build
Darkness to light
God’s spirit flowing
Faith’s quiet brook
Leading and knowing
Greenest meadow calls
God’s deepest love
Creation’s wings stir
Flying above
No greater warmth
God’s grace melts away
Life’s icy outlook
Kneeling now, let’s pray
One heart transformed
God shall never rest
New day’s promise
Seeking another quest
From 1 Chronicles 29:12-13: “Riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all. In Your hand are power and might, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all. And now, our God, we give thanks to You and praise Your glorious name.”
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Let us all continue to bless our outlook with retention of what we hear from the Lord.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated February 1)
Don’t be addicted to approval. Follow your heart. Do what you believe God is telling you to do, and stand firm in Him and Him alone.
From 2 Corinthians 5:9: “So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to Him.”
Joyce Meyer (born 1943) is an American Christian author and speaker.
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