Running without truth
God quenches thirst with His truth—
Walking with the truth
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Finding few answers
With so many lights to choose—
Choose God’s light and truth
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Bringing forgiveness
Jesus dies on Calvary—
Humbled, take a knee
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If God can make His birds to whistle in drenched and stormy darkness, if He can make His butterflies able to bear up under rain, what can He do for the heart that trusts Him.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
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Have you ever seriously thought?
How little things in our lives become big things
A single snowflake falls at sundown
Becomes a skier’s paradise at sunrise
A single encouraging thought
Becomes the key to unlock a young mind
A single thoughtful gesture
Becomes a way for others to “pay it forward”
A single painting by an artist
Becomes a masterpiece for all generations
A single drop of rain
Becomes a nourishing drink for flowers so bright
A single warm smile
Becomes the connection between a father and daughter
A single laboratory discovery
Becomes the means to cure a disease
A single lightning strike in the forest
Becomes a way for nature to manage itself
A single book read at a young age
Becomes an inspiration for life-long reading
A single win for a struggling team
Becomes the spark for a championship run
A single handwritten short story
Becomes the inspiration for an award-winning novel
A single diamond engagement ring
Becomes a long and lasting marriage
A single simple prayer
Becomes the bridge between one and God
A single moment of intimate love
Becomes the birth of a blessed child
A single job interview
Becomes an incredible and fulfilling career
A single bright-shining star
Becomes the beacon to proclaim Christ’s birth
True, not all little things lead to good things
But, with patience and God’s guidance, some will become great!
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Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
From Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings to closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
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God’s footprints, visible for eternity
Filling our hearts with His joy, perfectly
Our Lord’s joy remains forever man’s strength
Overcoming the wicked, godless and fleeting
When distressed, our Lord brings answers
Sadness and worry turn to joy, never retreating
Through God, He restores the joy of Salvation
The Lord’s highway steers us on His Holy Way
Justice arrives, bringing joy to the righteous
For God’s Word, keeping all from going astray
Joy is a choice, feeling our Lord’s countenance
When tackling life’s endless, inevitable trials
Consider every one of them, nothing but joy
Walking with God, feeling joy with every mile
Faith produces endurance for God’s community
Endurance leads to maturity from God’s hand
Maturity through God, brings lasting, final joy
Trusting God’s Holy Word all across this land
God’s Kingdom delivers righteousness and peace
Through the Holy Spirit, souls experience joy
Clapping hands, singing praise to our Holy Lord
Redeemed man walks, filled with gladness and joy
Prophets foretell of the coming of a new King
Our Messiah’s birth brings magnificent joy
Joy later shattered on a bitter, bloody Cross
Only to defeat death, with Resurrection’s joy
Living as part of God’s redeemed, feeling His joy
Fruits of the Spirit sharing love, peace, and joy
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Christ delivered us from slavery–slavery to a “futile way of life.” The only way for us to be emancipated from slavery was to have someone redeem us.
From Romans 6:6: “We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and we might no longer be enslaved to sin.”
Morning
Darkness waits
Am I awake?
Stumbling into the kitchen
Coffee
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Winter
Slipping away
Icy fingers depart
Songbirds arrive with joy
Spring
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Democracy
Challenging issues
Who will lead?
Election Day draws near
Lincoln
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Being human means you will make mistakes. And you will make mistakes, because failure is God’s way of moving you in another direction.
From Psalm 40:1-3: “I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, and out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.”
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Waiting for its urgent call
Winter’s snow waiting to strike
Where is winter hosting fun?
Playing games in the Klondike
School children watch outside
Dreaming of a snow day soon
School’s steady beat marches on
Soon, everyone sings a new tune
Weather forecast predicts snow
Snowplows prepare for battle
But, this storm slides to the north
Hmm, snow dumps on Seattle!
Outside, waiting for a call
Snow shovel dreams of snowfall
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Wise men still seek Him.
From Matthew 2:10-11: “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they knelt down and paid Him homage.”
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