When we genuinely believe that inner transformation is God’s work and not ours, we can put to rest our passion to set others straight.
From Isaiah 55:8-9: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Richard J. Foster (born 1942) is an American author and Christian theologian.
From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Trusting heavenly Father
His gentle spirit always near
Offering sweetest taste of grace
Morning’s sunrise shall appear
Ruling over universe
Rod with staff, trusted comfort’s strength
Bearing conditional love
Father closer than arm’s length
Giving thanks for His presence
Father’s hands crafting faith’s high road
Singing praises for His efforts
Eternity’s seeds now sowed
Hearing when righteous cry out
His refuge sends rescue’s clear light
Redeeming all crushed in spirit
Father’s love shares His delight
Living in His blessed house
Faith’s steady journey now fulfilled
Feeling Father’s gentle spirit
Salvation forever filled
From Psalm 27:4: “One thing I asked of the Lord; this I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.”
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One’s journey of faith is encouraged by God’s gentle whispers.
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 August 3)
The one thing that keeps us from the possibility of worrying is bringing God in as the greatest factor in our calculations.
From Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
My poem serves as an introduction for praising the gift that God has shared with my dear wife, Colleen. From a bag filled with a collection of writings, she has crafted a book from her faith-filled heart about family and God.
Mother’s faith-filled love
Embracing Father’s grace
Teaching her daughters
About Heaven’s special place
Daughters’ faith blooming
Accepting Father’s love
Learning from His Word
His presence reigning above
Mother’s writing pen
Following Father’s heart
Serving as His light
Book begins initial start
Daughters growing up
Living in Father’s peace
Welcoming next steps
Faith maturing, piece by piece
Colleen fills so blessed to share God’s light with others. After nearly seven months in the publishing process, her book is now in print. The book is currently available on Amazon, but it will soon be featured on other platforms such as Barnes & Noble.
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A mother’s love is a blessed witness of God’s everlasting love.
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 August 2)
The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.
From Psalm 126:6: “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.”
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher. Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of his writings reflected upon living in natural surroundings.
Following
Father’s light
Evading enemy’s shadows
Truth in Savior’s love
Flourishing
Accepting
Father’s grace
Guiding another step
Gratitude flows from heart
Praising
Trusting
Father’s path
Maturing with goodness
Breath of His righteousness
Growing
From Psalm 37:23-24: “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”
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My meager faith rejoices in experiencing the infinite love of God.
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 August 1)
Security is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of Jesus.
From John 10: 28-30: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, in regard to what He has given Me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”
John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.
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