From Joel 2:1: “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming, it is near.”
Living in shadows of darkness
Lost in depths of hope’s despair
Looking upward to heavens
Light gathers from daily prayer
Hearing call of Zion’s trumpet
Trust found on wilderness road
Returning to walk with Christ
Heart gathers His grace to reload
Following hope-filled voice of Christ
Faith’s gathered army of One
Witnessing forgiving light
Darkness flees before Father’s Son
Gathering to witness mercy
Truth received from Christ’s own hands
Abounding with steadfast love
Peace nourishes each grain of sand
Raising hope’s breath of repentance
Calvary’s transforming night
Pouring from Spirit’s waters
Christ returning with gathered light
From Joel 2:13: “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.”
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In Christ, our victory is secure – now and forever. Have a blessed day! ✨
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Amen. Mark, your reflections are filled with the eternal grace gifted from our Lord and Savior. May others come to believe in Him and accept Him as Savior.
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It’s so easy to wander without knowing. So grateful for the Savior’s love and letting me know when I’m drifting away. Thanks for sharing this reminder.
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Elaine, thank you for sharing back these reflections. We all grow closer to the Lord when we share with each other.
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We must love God and love others. That’s the essence of the Gospel which capture you in your posts. 🙏
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His kindness leads us to repentence and because he loves us he empowers us to walk with him
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Amen. Matt, your thoughts share a blessed testament to the Lord’s kindness.
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