Nothing happens in any particular unless God’s will is behind it, therefore you can rest in perfect confidence in Him.
From Matthew 7:11: “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”
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.
From Isaiah 35:10: “And the ransomed of the Lord shall returnand come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;they shall obtain joy and gladness,and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
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God hears cries of anguish
Transmitting hope from above
Heaven’s spirit of joy
Assigning Bethlehem’s love
Out of darkness, light comes
Raising everlasting peace
Filled with harmony’s joy
Granting New Covenant’s lease
Patience fills righteous hearts
Waiting, Savior shall arise
His birth will bring great joy
Shepherding salvation’s prize
Virgin filled with Spirit
Bearing Father’s only Son
Grace reaches out with joy
Praising all that will be done
Prophecy’s truthful sight
Sharing Father’s divine plan
Hearts nourished with His joy
Kneeling before Son of Man
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From Psalm 146:8-9: “The Lord sets the prisoners free;the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the strangers; He upholds the orphan and the widow,but the way of the wicked He brings to ruin.”
Advent’s hope fills from the love found in a Savior. May His peace bring comfort and joy to many.
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In the midst of the struggles and the storms and the sufferings of life, we can advance our thoughts beyond today and see relief. Because, in the end, God does indeed win.
From Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
I see you, you see me. I have three eyes. Whenever I blink, I command you to stop or go. What am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
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Dwight D. Eisenhower enters the Presidential Election of 1952 in his very first candidacy for any political office, and he easily earns victory to become America’s 34th President.
Here are a few interesting facts about President Eisenhower:
State Represented: Pennsylvania
Political Party: Republican
Birth: October 14, 1890 (Dennison, Texas)
Death: March 28, 1969 (Washington, DC)
Occupation: Soldier
College: U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Nicknamed Ike, President Eisenhower spends most of his childhood in Abilene, Kansas. He learns at a young age the value of hard work and his family’s strong religious traditions.
Eisenhower is re-elected in 1956, and he defeats Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson just as he did in 1952. During these two terms of office, Richard M. Nixon serves as the nation’s Vice President.
Eisenhower’s pre-presidential life is filled with several notable achievements:
Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II
Commander of NATO forces in Europe following World War II
Authors a book in 1948 (Crusade in Europe)
President of Columbia University (1948-1953)
During his first term as President, Eisenhower secures an armistice to stop the war between North and South Korea. Following the darkness of war in Europe and Asia, he presides over a nation which desires more quiet times at home. His previous military leadership brings strengths to his Presidency in terms of organization and the ability to persuade others to work with him.
Eisenhower’s administration initiates the construction of the Interstate Highway System, which becomes the largest public works project in American history. The first miles of highway begin to transform the nation’s roads in 1956, while the project continues until completion in 1992.
He extends the federal government’s power in bringing about school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. The integration of Little Rock Central High School finally occurs when Eisenhower sends the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division to escort nine African-American students (the Little Rock Nine) into the school.
In 1950, Eisenhower purchases a home and farm outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The connection between Gettysburg’s place in the history of America’s Civil War complements his military background.
top left and MOVING clockwise: presidential portrait, young officer in the U.s. army, with wife mamie in their early years, childhood home in abilene, birthplace home in dennison, world war ii general, gettysburg farm and home, with president-elect john f. kennedy. (Courtesy of Pinterest)
Real freedom brings forward a need to witness responsibility for others.
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.
Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.
To be true to one’s own freedom is, in essence, to honor and respect the freedom of others.
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the 34th President of the United States.
Our heavenly Father will light our faithful path forward, powered with His righteous spirit.
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.
Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves, defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit.
From Psalm 91:14-16: “Those who love Me, I will deliver;I will protect those who know My name. When they call to Me, I will answer them;I will be with them in trouble;I will rescue them and honor them. With long life I will satisfy themand show them My salvation.”
Samuel Dickey (S. D.) Gordon (1859-1936) was an American Christian author and evangelist.
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