Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.
From 2 Corinthians 10:17-18: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved but those whom the Lord commends.”
Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a South African Christian pastor, writer, and teacher. He believed that Christians should always place a great emphasis on maintaining a rich, personal devotional life.
In tomorrow’s shadows
Worry waits to jump out
Disappointment crashes in
Filling waves with doubt
Aspirations seem dashed
Sunrise seemingly locked
Yesterday not forgotten
Seeing future blocked
Breath of sorrow surrounds
Hope seen flowing away
Another storm standing tall
Searching through its gray
Dreams no longer brightened
Today’s voyage postponed
Been at this moment before
Feeling self disowned
Freedom shares patient heart
Journey no longer drowned
Faithful love comes alongside
Sailing homeward-bound
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Few things in life can ever compete with truly being home.
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 March 20)
Time is the least thing we have.
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist.
From Genesis 15:5-6: “He brought him [Abram] outside and said, ‘Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.’ Then He said to him, ‘So shall your descendants be.’ And he believed the Lord, and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.”
Faith’s wilderness journey
Trusting Father above
His righteousness shineth
Doubts transfigured with love
Aimless breath transitions
Believing without fear
Promised Father’s actions
Salvation coming near
Faith’s encouraging steps
Absorbing Father’s voice
Comfort’s forgiving tone
Witness light’s blessed choice
Hope’s unshakable rock
Following Spirit’s lead
Connects with Father’s grace
Planted redemption’s seed
Faith’s confidence matures
Harvesting Father’s peace
Awakened from darkness
Savior’s risen new lease
From Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
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(Updated March 19)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.
Each day, each moment is so pregnant with eternity that if we tune in to it, we can hardly contain the joy.
From Psalm 118:24: “Therefore the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.”
Gloria Gaither (born 1942) is a Christian singer, songwriter, and speaker. She performed with the Bill Gaither Trio from 1965 to 1991.
Tender memories
Child’s early steps remembered—
Milestones filled with love
Young boy clearing path
Throwing shoveled snow behind—
Never looking back
Coming dearest wife
Arriving in a jiffy—
Lifetime partnership
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Life’s journey refreshes itself when following a perspective of loving one’s inner self.
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 March 18)
Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of existence.
It ain’t the roads we take; it’s what’s inside of us that makes us turn out the way we do.
O. Henry, the pen name of William Henry Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer who mastered the art of crafting short stories.
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