Faith is a plant that can grow in the shade, a grace that can find the way to heaven in a dark night.
From Psalm 17:3: “If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.”
William Gurnall (1616-1679) was an English author and member of the Anglican clergy.
Morning’s gentle voice
Invitation welcomes all
New day rising
Creator’s spirit comes to call
Next steps contemplate
Opportunity at hand
Always present
Creator’s breath covers this land
Mind absent of thoughts
Tranquility extends grace
Empty page waits
Creator’s own words embrace
Time seems to stand still
Sky’s expanse frozen in blue
Quiet breeze stirs
Creator’s peace channels breakthrough
Darkness encroaches
Patient light chases away
Innocence dreams
Creator’s perpetual way
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When our eyes reach into the heavens, our visions create vivid memories.
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(Updated June 26)
Carrying on the light of others is just as valuable as creating it yourself.
True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision.
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American author who became the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921 for her novel, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE.
From Hebrews 6:19-20: “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
God’s assurance
Backed up with love
Unchangeable
Reigns from above
God’s steadfastness
Shared through His Word
Unwavering
Light now unblurred
God’s character
Offered His peace
Unshakeable
Salvation’s lease
God’s persistence
Filled with His grace
Unrelenting
Truth to embrace
God’s perfection
Trusted faith’s scope
Unparalleled
Christ’s risen hope
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Ask God. Trust God. We are completely dependent on Him for eternal life, for forgiveness, for character, for security.”
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I understand that I cannot see what the future holds, but faith will keep moving me forward. [From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”]
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(Updated June 25)
Holiness in the seed shall have happiness in the harvest.
From Galatians 6:7-8: “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.”
Thomas Adams (1583-1652) was an English preacher.
Enlightened vision
Moving beyond next summit—
Goals looking forward
Disappointment comes
Marooned in valley’s darkness—
Sunrise lifts spirit
Turning life’s next page
Heart opens another door–
Deepened excitement
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All of mankind is called to embrace positive change. We can no longer be satisfied with just keeping score.
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 June 24)
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.
It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
Nelson Mandela overcame oppression and imprisonment to become President of South Africa (1994-1999). His unwavering opposition to the nation’s policy of apartheid led to much change in his beloved country.
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