Afflictions tend to wean us from the world–and to fix our affections on things above.
From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.“
John Angell James (1785-1859) was an English pastor and Christian writer.
Rising early
New day shares greeting
Before sun awakens
Nightly darkness retreating
Embracing light
Heart warmed by sunrise
Morning’s sustenance breathes
Life receives its grateful prize
Looking outside
Harmony’s landscape
Snowfall’s peaceful rhythm
Fresh coffee’s dreams of escape
Finding goodness
Beautiful day sings
Oatmeal’s filling spirit
Welcome nutrition it brings
Blessing this day
Outlook fills with pride
Opportunity’s charm
Joy saddles its daily ride
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Each precious day offers new opportunities to truly breathe.
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 26)
The main part of intellectual education is not the acquisition of facts, but learning how to make facts live.
Life is painting a picture, not doing a sum.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) was an American jurist who later served as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court from 1902-1932.
From Proverbs 15:29: “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”
Faith’s spiritual passion
Daily maintenance called for
Lifting eyes up to heavens
Jesus serves as our mentor
Faith’s inner fire rekindled
Daily repentance of sins
Correcting compass setting
Jesus locks in hope’s linchpin
Faith’s embrace of Father’s Word
Daily reading offers peace
Meditating on each verse
Jesus brings truth to release
Faith’s encouragement rises
Daily infusion of love
Sending Spirit as our guide
Jesus shares grace from above
Faith’s living relationship
Daily eagerness to serve
Tackling opportunities
Jesus flattens every curve
From 1 John 5:4: “For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.”
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May we live through life’s trials with the passion of Jesus.
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 25)
I see a blanket of benevolence covering the planet, helping to transform Earth’s consciousness from fear to love.
From 1 Corinthians 1:30-31: “In contrast, God is why you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, ‘Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.'”
Louise Hay (1926-2017) was an American author and motivational speaker.
Dressing in layers
Furnace running at top speed—
Now, who loves winter?
Kitchen’s window view
Yard’s relentless, frozen scene—
Calendar says “Spring”
Welcomed arrival
Spring bursting with treasured breath—
Red robin flies in
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Patience combined with perseverance makes a worthy team.
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 24)
Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn’t calculate his happiness.
If you want to overcome the whole world, overcome yourself.
Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian writer and journalist. Numerous critics rank him as one of the finest novelists in all of world literature.
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