Exercising
Faith’s outreach
Building every muscle
Serving God with obedience
Strengthened
Nourishing
Faith’s journey
Reading God’s Word
Believing in His promises
Empowered
Expanding
Faith’s outlook
Accepting God’s grace
Making straighter life’s path
Trusted
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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Our Father’s well-timed grace opens faith’s door to embrace His will.
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 26)
Make your life count by being a beacon of Christ and the gospel for everyone around you.
From Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Stormy clouds gather
Today’s outlook dims
Covered now in darkness
Patience ready to swim
Challenges remain
Compassion checks in
Peace about to arrive
Patience blending within
Course change encouraged
Navigation set
Calm breath’s steady compass
Patience erases threat
Progress comes about
Horizon lightens
Ember of thankful grace
Patience’s fabric brightens
New day beginning
Each hour flying by
Tomorrow just ahead
Patience fills endless sky
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The patience found in waiting for the smallest opportunity will allow one to witness the steady grinding away of the mountain, which is blocking tomorrow’s view.
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 25)
Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life.
You have to dream, you have to have a vision, and you have to set a goal for yourself that might even scare you a little.
Gregory Peck (1916-2003) was an American actor and social activist. He received an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
Seemingly alone
Forgotten for sure
Sunset comes again
Faith tries to endure
Few dreams remembered
Tomorrow’s blank stare
Thirsty without hope
Missing puzzle squares
Nothing for granted
Memories’ shelves bare
Sunrise always gray
Life’s empty armchair
One more knock at door
Eagerness alive
Thirst’s long-waited gift
Father’s grace arrives
Thee forever loved
Come now, take Thy hand
Hope at last restored
Rock replaces sand
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Each of us will encounter a storm’s rising tide. May we align our faith and trust in our Savior’s light.
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 24)
Growing into spiritual maturity is becoming less self-conscious and more God-conscious.
From Psalm 18:28: “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”
Mark Batterson (born 1969) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Summer’s chapter ends
Autumn’s colors being groomed—
Landscape awakens
Summer’s gate closes
Autumn’s eager to open—
Cascading colors
Summer’s warmth fading
Sunlight’s arc sliding lower—
Autumn here at last
From the words of American farmer, artist, and writer, Rowland E. Robinson: “September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn air.”
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