If the church would only be the church–if Christians would only be Christians–nothing could halt our onward march.
From Galatians 6:10: “So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.”
Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author. During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.
From breath of morning sunrise
Opportunity arrives
Relinquishing everything past
Welcomed outlook ready to thrive
Positive choices embraced
Shadows of darkness escape
Energy no longer wasted
Spirited attitude takes shape
Warmth of light’s heightened presence
Selfish pride replaced with peace
Sowing landscape’s delightful joy
Humbleness restores heart’s new lease
Hope nourished from restful night
Refreshment blesses each hour
Minutes rebuilt with renewed strength
Destiny’s boldness empowers
Yesterday’s goodness fills our own spirit with tomorrow’s boldness.
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 October 10)
Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.
You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success and endowed with the seeds of greatness.
Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker. He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.
Upholding
Witness
Heavenly grace
Descending to earth
Embracing God’s tender touch
Joy
Beholding
Joy’s
Heavenly spirit
Announcing Savior’s birth
Choirs of angelic voices
Truth
Engaging
Truth’s
Heavenly righteousness
Flowing into prayer
Eyes upon Risen Christ
Witness
Life’s journey will illuminate many crossroads, but faith will discern which one to trust.
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 October 9)
We can be assured that each step deeper into the Lord’s presence will reveal areas in our hearts which need to be cleansed.
From Romans 15:5-6: “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Francis Frangipane (born 1946) is an American pastor and Christian author.
With every rising tide
Life’s uncertainties hide
Darkness fueling mistrust
Tomorrow must adjust
Patience growing thinner
Emptiness serves dinner
Desires searching for peace
Light waiting to release
Stillness fills morning’s air
Hope replaces despair
Bitterness losing strength
Gentleness at arm’s length
Shadows fading away
Harmony finds its way
Heart dances with delight
Weariness taking flight
Destiny’s honest steps
Truth knocking at doorstep
Trust anchored, full of love
Unlocked grace shines above
Without hope’s anchor, our ship will perish well before the coming storm.
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 October 8)
From Proverbs 3:1-2: “My child, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”
Worshipping Father daily
Heart’s loyalty never meek
Witnessed through Christ’s faithfulness
Praising every truth He speaks
Embracing Father’s teachings
Righteousness fills Spirit’s flight
Commandments rise from Christ’s rock
Living through Word’s constant light
Tasting Father’s fruitful grace
Good Shepherd’s daily check-in
Each fiber of Spirit breathes
Nourishing goodness within
Trusting in Father’s wisdom
Spirit’s refreshment appears
Witness being one in Christ
Understanding always clear
Rising tides of Father’s peace
Filled with everlasting love
All chains of darkness vanquished
Knowing Christ resides above
From Proverbs 3:19-20: “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; by His knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.”
