Opening Thy Door

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Standing outside door

Holy Son of Man

Knocking and waiting

Sharing Father’s grace plan

 

Conquering darkness

Timeless gift He brings

Coming to serve man

Soaring on eagle’s wings

 

Hearing now His voice

Sacred, divine love

Calling to repent

Witnessing from above

 

Opening thy door

Christ boldly walks in

Showing wounded hands

Forgiving every sin

 

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From My Journal (10/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Jesus teaches us with patience.  He steadfastly waits for His moment when we hear and listen.

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 October 11)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Our connection with God cannot be a one-way street.  We will get to know our Father more intimately when we learn to listen.

From Isaiah 30:21:  “And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”

Reassurance (Haiku Series #248)

Receiving

Attitude’s darkness

Single moment sharing light—

Friend’s words of kindness

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Energizing

Beaten, defeated

Evaporating spirit—

Tomorrow’s sunrise

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Discovering

Confidence shaken

Endless search for proper key—

Today, door opens

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From My Journal (10/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A positive step today just might lead to another one tomorrow.

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 October 10)

George Bernard Shaw Quotes

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I’m not a teacher:  only a fellow-traveler of whom you asked the way.  I pointed ahead–ahead of myself as well as you.

After all, the wrong road always leads somewhere.

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish-born playwright, critic, and political activist.

 

Monday Memories: Speaking to Thee

This short poem is inspired from two different hymns:  “Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” and “I Love to Tell the Story.”

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Telling His true story

Jesus, His glory reigns

Unseen, heaven above

Breaking sinful chains

 

Hungering and thirsting

Weary, endless despair

Message of Salvation

Answering these prayers

 

Firm rock, speaking to thee

Living echoes of hope

Children, lost and alone

Faith walking life’s tightrope

 

Hidden depths, troubled sea

Precious wisdom fills thee

Hearing His glowing words

Loving hand calms the sea

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One of my favorite hymns is “Earth and All Stars” which we sang many times at my former church in Montana.  Here is a link for the hymn:

Do you have a favorite hymn (an old favorite or a more current one)?  Let’s have a discussion in the comments.  

Originally published May, 2020.

From My Journal (10/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s door offers the only path to salvation.

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 October 9)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Understand that God, in His sovereignty, places His hand over our lives and allows us to pass through painful experiences that we would never choose or want.  Accepting and learning from them, we grow deeper in Christian life.

From Ecclesiastes 3:14:  “ I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it; God has done this so that all should stand in awe before Him.”

Rejoice with Praises

From Psalm 118:24:  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

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Rejoice with praises

Feeling Father’s love

Trusting in His name

Hope stirs from above

 

Rejoice before God

Writing hope’s new song

Praising His mercy

Days never be long

 

Rejoice in answers

Rising hope greets thee

Blessing one more home

Darkness always flees

 

Rejoice with new day

Walking in God’s grace

Surrounding mercy

Hope’s faithful birthplace

 

Rejoice with praises

Hope’s lifelong quest seeks

Rising from heaven

Flowing waters speak

 

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From Psalm 33:22:  “Let Your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in You.”