Earth, our blessed home
Coming together in love—
United as One!
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Alexa, please help me
Needing help with my taxes—
“Sorry, I don’t know”
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Crafting a jigsaw
Sewing phrases together—
Brings joy to a poem
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To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love.
From 1 John 4:15-16: “God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us.”
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Sending a priority email to my boss an hour ago
A quick reply would be prized as time is my foe
Facing an ever-approaching deadline
The pressure is building—not so fine!
Writing one more email might do the trick
“Just checking in” doesn’t sound so slick
Hearing no reply yet, by the middle afternoon
Would another email bring an answer soon?
Sensing desperation as the clock winds down
Frustration fills my heart with a gloomy frown
Composing again—Sorry, but I must persist
“Just checking in” again, I must clearly insist
Receiving an email, which is long overdue
An automated message comes to my view
Using “Just checking in” as the subject line
These three words “really” are never fine!
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Faith is two empty hands held open to receive all of the Lord.
From Isaiah 7:9: “If you do not stand firm in faith, you shall not stand at all.”
From Psalm 31:24: “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.”
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Immense weight of the world
Resting on our shoulders
Crying out to our Lord
Pebbles fall like boulders
Darkest thoughts undermine
Harshest mental torment
Hidden physical foes
Hopeless, stuck in cement
Our Lord hearing, He cares
Listening to whole hearts
Filling with confidence
Piercing conflict, like a dart
Forever with our Lord
His refuge, without fuss
His righteousness delivers
Strong fortress, saving us
Cities under fearful siege
Virus shadows each street
Lord, lead us and guide us
Your goodness won’t retreat
Our Father’s steadfast love
Covers our affliction
Blessed be our Lord God
Faith, hope . . . our conviction
Trusting in the Father
Facing vicious disease
Your face shines upon us
We pray upon our knees
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From Psalm 3:8: “Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may your blessings be on your people.”
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Our Lord is searching for people who will make a difference. Christians dare not dissolve into the background or blend into the neutral scenery of the world.
From Deuteronomy 31:8: “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not fail or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Memories
Loved ones
Gone, never forgotten
Cherished smiles and laughter
Photographs
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Love
Conquering all
Finding a way
Forgiving, patient, caring, faithful
Unconditional
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Steak
Medium well
Charbroiled, sizzling hot
Seasoned by skilled chefs
Perfection
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No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.
From Romans 12:11: “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
Reading through the last four entries in my journal, God brought inspiration to bring this praise to Him. There entries provide the bulk of the this poem, along with a few selected writings of Apostle Peter. I hope this poem sustains hope in you during your daily journey. During Lenten season, we are reminded of the hope we receive through Jesus’ walk to an old rugged Cross.
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With God’s truth leading us
Our faith growing each day
Fueled by our Lord above
Hope responds, let us pray
God guides with steadiness
Navigating our ship
Through ever-present storms
Safe on our Lord’s flagship
Life-giving hearts may hide
Our emotional selves
Yet, other times we find
God’s Word within ourselves
Sometimes, life proclaims
Our “red badge of courage”
Straight into inner souls
Our faith will encourage
Much like a frigid wind
Freezing our tender face
Life challenges us to bear
Torment covered by grace
Through our Father’s mercy
A new birth, a living hope
Jesus . . . Resurrection
Life viewed through His new scope
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From 1 Peter 1:3-5: “Blessed be the God and Father our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
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God has given you special talents–now it’s your turn to give back to God.
From 1 Peter 4:10: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”
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