Mercy’s
Morning star
Father’s glowing truth
Victorious resurrection at dawn
Jesus
Life’s
Deepest questions
Searching for answers
God’s divine Word teaches
Lessons
Conversation
With Father
Intimate and precious
Drawing near to Him
Prayer
Teach us to set our hopes on Heaven, to hold firmly to the promise of eternal life, so that we can withstand the struggles and storms of this world.
From Colossians 1:5-6: The faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace.”
Hearing hope-filled words
Again and again
Different story
Always same message
Better tomorrow’s
Waiting in the wings
Whatever issue
Life’s hollow words sting
Today’s hope searching
Empty souls stare out
Yesterday shattered
Future dreams snuffed out
Confidence shaken
Sunrise uncertain
Starving for action
Grieving voices weep
Life struggles onward
Energy waning
From smallest ember
Hope’s flame still glowing
The wheels of life stand never idle, but go always round.
The free thinking of one age is the common sense of the next.
From John 14:2-3: “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.”
Yes, there awaits Heaven
Eternity’s home calls
Father waits, open arms
Steps without sinful falls
Heaven, Father’s true home
Good Shepherd’s gate, waiting
Believers’ dwelling seat
Beauty captivating
Home of joyful healing
Heaven’s firm foundation
Father’s masterful plan
Peaceful destination
Father lives in Jesus
Son of God lights His way
Heaven never shaken
Sin no longer finds prey
Into Father’s presence
At our Savior’s return
Death forever conquered
Heaven never adjourns
From Revelation 22:1-2: “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month, and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”
One of the greatest strains in life is the strain of waiting for God. Remain spiritually tenacious.
From Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth.”
Father’s grace and peace
Sticking to each hungry soul—
Fed along rocky roads
Dealing with life’s stress
Islands of isolation—
Jesus rescues us
Righteous highway leads
Like river’s gentle current—
Spirit’s guiding hand
No matter what you have or don’t have, true wholeness comes from Jesus alone.
From Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Written and published in June, 2019, this short story is an early attempt with humorous, flash fiction.
Photo by R. Fera on Pexels.com
Pete has been planning a well-deserved, solitary fishing trip for months. His actual plans have remained a secret—especially from his nauseating cousin, Wilbur.
Wilbur always meddles in Pete’s affairs. So much so, he even frightened away the love of Pete’s life.
Pete is ready to make his “secret” trip for some rest and relaxation. He anticipates fantastic weather, superb fishing, and time all to himself. Paradise awaits!
As Pete enters the lobby of the sleepy, little motel in a tiny, isolated town, he agonizingly hears, “Good Buddy! How ya doin’ cousin Pete?”
Vacation paradise . . . Never!
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
From Romans 5:3-5: “And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
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