Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
The creation of the world did not take place once and for all time, but takes place every day.
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) was an Irish writer who enjoyed crafting short stories, poems, and novels.
Refreshed
Faithful spirit
Walking with Jesus
Following His righteous path
Guidance
Renewed
Journey’s outlook
Boldness in faith
Fed from Christ’s grace
Hope
Trusted
Resurrection’s light
Faith meets Eternity
Peering into Savior’s eyes
Promises
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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The darkness shall never hope to thwart the plans of God Almighty. His light shall always overcome.
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 September 13)
There may be any number of things dark to your understanding, but they do not come in between your heart and God.
From John 14:1: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me”
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.
Stormy clouds now gather
Reins held with steady hand
Confident in leadership
Vision meets each demand
Horizon sets choices
Consistency calls out
Dynamic in leadership
Navigates faithful route
World hungers for balance
Tempered with compassion
Gentleness in leadership
Efforts filled with passion
Opportunity breathes
From time-tested flagship
Decisive in leadership
Never loses its grip
Journey’s expectations
Surpassed with every test
Resilient in leadership
Finishes one more quest
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When we are afforded the opportunity to read about wisdom and insight shared from significant people from the past, our perspective is blessed with appreciated treasures.
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 September 12)
To measure a man, measure his heart.
The art of conversation lies in listening.
Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990) was an American entrepreneur and publisher.
From Joshua 24:15: “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Glory of God breathes
Upon those who serve
Accepting His call
Filling faith’s reserve
Light’s pathway to serve
Faith growing robust
Witnessing Jesus
Branching out with trust
Christ’s blessed invite
Service taking root
Maturing in faith
Sharing Spirit’s fruits
Filled with reverence
Journey’s faithful prep
Holding fast to serve
Walking in Christ’s steps
Humble in spirit
Unselfish intent
Assisting faith’s growth
Serving as Christ meant
Promise to follow
Grace flowing with love
Growing faithfulness
Serving Father above
From John 12:26: “Whoever serves Me must follow Me, and where I am, there will My servant be also. Whoever serves Me, the Father will honor.”
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We are called to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus while we share His example of grace with 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.
(Updated September 11)
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.
From Hebrews 10:24-25: “And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two different occasions (1868, 1874-1880).
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