I shall never taste a deeper bliss, till I gaze on the glorified face of Jesus himself.
From Revelation 22:3-4: “Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will worship Him; they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.”
John Gibson Paton (1824-1907) was a Scottish-born Christian missionary who lived and served the Lord in the South Pacific.
Life with its purpose
Every minute spent
Never wasting any
Just need to pay today’s rent
Day’s unhurried pace
Let’s enjoy each scene
Sitting on nature’s porch
Sunshine better than caffeine
Yes, growing older
But treasure each day
Dreaming of fairway green
Does anyone play croquet?
Rather keep life simple
Chasing more blue sky
Positive state of mind
Patio invites, come by
Grilling cheeseburgers
Welcoming each friend
Tasty bushel of crabs
Please let this day never end
Holding off sunset
For few minutes more
Warmest ocean breezes
Tomorrow waits in night’s drawer
This poem honors the musical legacy and life of American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet (1946-2023). In his own words: “Shells sink, dreams float. Life’s good on our boat.”
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When we take advantage of life’s slower pace, we see a new way to fit our daily puzzle together.
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 7)
Keep your face always toward the sunshine–and shadows will fall behind you.
Do anything, but let it produce joy.
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was one of America’s most influential poets. His writing prowess was not only evident in his poems, but also in his work as a journalist and essayist.
From Romans 3:21-22: “But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed and is attested by the Law and the Prophets, the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction.”
Faith’s wayward journey
Bearing under sin
Without righteousness
Evil in sheepskin
Life’s unworthiness
Deceiving ourselves
Misery’s ruins
Man’s faith hides on shelves
Eternal darkness
Living without hope
God’s love sends Savior
He changes faith’s scope
Light born in stable
Proclaiming Good News
Father’s righteousness
Faith calls us to choose
Assurance in Christ
Believing in Him
Justified by faith
Salvation’s true hymn
From 1 John 5:13: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
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Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith. Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross. Our salvation is sown with God’s love.
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 6)
When facing painful trials, we may be tempted to doubt God’s love for us. Remember that God orchestrated the greatest demonstration of love possible–His Son’s death on the cross.
From Romans 5:8-9: “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely, therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, will we be saved through Him from the wrath of God.”
Outlook smiling back
New day advancing forward—
Yesterday erased
Constant companion
Life’s lyrics looking forward—
Melody’s rhythm
Warming lonely heart
Blazing light sweeping forward—
Each morning sunrise
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There are times when each of us needs to find our quiet, contemplative place. There we can seek an inner peace which strengthens us for tomorrow’s challenges.
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 5)
The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.
Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.
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