Needing to slow down
Take time to reflect upon—
Smallest victories
Old-fashioned kindness
Offer gentle courtesy—
Always in style
Creative journey
Endless imagination—
Peaceful contentment
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When we reach out to enjoy nature, we seek the blessings of interacting with its divine 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 February 7)
We carry the seeds of happiness with us wherever we go.
The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
Martha Washington (1731-1802) was American’s first lady when her husband, George Washington served as the nation’s first President. She proved to be a worthy partner with her husband, as she frequently remained at the front lines during the American Revolutionary War and also managed his affairs at home while he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
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God’s creation inspires our artistic gifts with its kaleidoscope of colors and images.
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 6)
From Romans 6:4: “Therefore we have been buried with Him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.”
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Are we truly walking in Christ?
With a new life, born again
Follow Jesus, He paid our price
True sanctification will come
Only from burial of an old life
Known as “white funeral” to some
Baptized into Christ, the Holy Son
Baptized into His death
With His death, victory is won
Through the confirmed Resurrection
We humbly come to a Holy God
His defining purpose, brings reflection
God is leading, always out front
Facing trying times of adversity
Our duty shall be, always to confront
Come to almighty and loving God
Sanctify a promise with the Father
God’s will be done, by His rod
When Christ forever defeats the Cross
His lasting, living Resurrection offers
“Walking in newness of life,” without loss
To Jesus, surrender these sinful ways
Hear Him, accept Him, follow Him
Ask for His forgiveness, without delay
Mighty God of angel armies leads
His righteousness marches with us
Filling a hungry soul, His Word feeds
Freed from sin, obedient to God
Wages of sin only bring death
Accept Jesus, He overcomes all odds
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From the words of Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher Oswald Chambers: “No one enters the experience of entire sanctification without going through a “white funeral”–the burial of the old life.”
Originally published February, 2020.
If you want to be happy, try only to please God, not people.
Proverbs 16:7: “When the ways of people please the Lord, He causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.”
Leo (Count Lev Nikolayevich) Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer. Many consider him to be one the world’s greatest authors of all-time.
From Matthew 5:13-14: “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.”
Life’s human experience
Never-ending shortcomings
Darkness follows every step
Hearing its constant drumming
God’s Word shatters evil’s myth
Called to His righteous standing
Light shines with divine goodness
Offering safest landing
God’s eternal promises
Resurrection defines hope
Faith growing, following Christ
Scaling each slippery slope
God’s faithfulness never tires
Jesus fulfilling His law
Holy Spirit reaches out
Teaching, transforming life’s flaws
Kingdom of Heaven beckons
Earthly journey will be hard
Grace leading, trusting each day
Laying bricks toward God’s courtyard
From Matthew 5:19: “Therefore, whoever break one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
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God never wavers in encouraging each of us to come clean with our sinfulness. After all, there are NO secrets from Him.
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 5)
I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see. (taken from lyrics of “Amazing Grace.”)
From Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“
John Newton (1725-1807) was an English pastor who also was a writer of several hymns, including the beloved “Amazing Grace.” His early life is filled with contrasts, when compared to his later life. He served as a ship’s captain during the slave trade, but later renounced his work after his conversion to Christianity. He became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade later in his life.
Somewhere stands a vacant, empty building . . .
Sometimes wondering
Seeking out hidden voices
Still trying to hear
Holding out, few choices
Listening closely
Imagination unlocks
Now discovering
Shifting life’s gearbox
Another room calls
Peeling paint covers each thought
Wisdom speaking out
Taking another shot
Draining time’s hourglass
Final hours, dreadful waiting
Still so much to share
Speaking words, dictating
Eager wrecking ball
Setting to flatten each room
Confident voices
Transferring to courtroom
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