Monday Memories: Sunrise

Walking in the morning pre-dawn light

Waiting for the sun to resume its flight

 

Hearing the birds chirping familiar tunes

Feeling happy that spring will arrive soon

 

Stepping briskly along the charming path

Anticipating the sun bringing a warm bath

 

Seeing the shadows change and dance

Clearing a mind from its dormant trance

 

Witnessing God’s immense creation at dawn

Blessing with unique images that it spawns

 

Dashing in front goes a frightened rabbit

Making his morning visit a welcome habit

 

Dreaming of walking here each and every day

Picturing a scenic sunrise so appealing to say

 

Lifting above the distant horizon to bring a delight

Radiating sunrise brightens the morn with its light

 

The photo was taken at sunrise last fall at Walnut Woods Metro Park in central Ohio.  I am looking forward to witnessing more sunrises in the coming weeks as the spring weather allows me to walk outside more often.

Do you enjoy a favorite time or place to walk and experience God’s creation?

 

Sprinting to Daylight

From Psalm 97:10-11:  “You who love the Lord, hate evil; He guards the lives of His faithful; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.  Light dawns for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart.”

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Surrounding darkness

Evil’s world abounds

Life’s hesitation

Sinful, barking sounds

 

Playing with evil

Like kitchen’s hot stove

Waiting to burn us

Consuming faith’s grove

 

Hearing Father’s Word

Explicit warning

Hate evil, love God

Righteous good morning

 

Evil’s deception

Ignore its calling

Turning from darkness

Sinful flesh falling

 

Life’s new page opens

His goodness unfolds

Sprinting to daylight

Safe in God’s stronghold

  

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From the words of  American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley:  “When we learn to hate evil, we learn to love what God loves.”

Most Special Place

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Mothers occupy life’s most special place

Loving their family, sharing God’s grace

 

Mothers share generous spirit each day

Teaching with Christ’s love, parenting His way

 

Mothers brighten each home’s earthy landscape

Making time sweeter as household takes shape

 

Mothers nurture children, unselfish love

Following God’s mercy, shining above

 

Mothers dream of humble lives with fresh starts

Sharing God’s lasting peace with fragile hearts

 

Mothers’ self-sacrifice, her shining light

Giving of herself, tender lives take flight

 

Mothers seeking what’s best in newborn’s life

Praying for harmony, absent of strife

 

Mothers devote selves, God’s highest calling

Preventing precious new lives from falling

 

Mothers encourage with God’s building blocks

Witnessing playtime in backyard’s sandbox

 

Mothers leave legacy within each child

Living righteously with God, reconciled

 

Mothers cherish every blessed step

Sprinkling heaven’s stardust at love’s doorstep

 

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Father’s Blessings (Elfchen Series #99)

Sustaining

Morning

Quiet time

Conversation with Father

Moments filled with grace

Prayer

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Leading

Believing

Father above

Empty hope blossoms

With each green stem

Faith

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Saving

Father’s

Precious gift

No greater love

Messiah walks with us

Generations

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Morning’s Disruption

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Cloudy, overcast sky

Hiding morning’s sunshine

Waiting with her reply

Nature’s latest headline

 

Forecast calling for rain

Arriving right on time

Watering farmers’ grain

Nature’s unchanging rhyme

 

Lightning crackling with fire

Sparking thunderous clouds

Hearing heavenly choir

Nature’s clamorous crowds

 

Peace returning to earth

Singing with calm voices

Anchoring at her berth

Nature’s sun rejoices

 

Disruption retreating

Clearing sky welcomed back

Sketching springtime’s greeting

Nature’s morning on track

  

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Praise and Gratitude

From Psalm 92:1-2:  “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.”

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Filling every day with praises

Praying daily, words of gratitude

Hailing heavenly Father’s mercy

Fueling our continued fortitude

 

Declaring steadfast love of Father

Remembering lasting faithfulness

Thanking Him for eternal goodness

Rescuing from evil’s dark abscess

 

Hearing angelic music above

Singing with steady, heartfelt voices

Trusting Father’s spiritual message

Inspiring life with better choices

 

Proclaiming with praise and gratitude

Flourishing with Father’s thanksgiving

Producing blessed fruit in His name

Pointing toward Calvary, forgiving

 

Refreshing moment with our Father

Trumpeting His everlasting name

Scaling summit of faith’s righteous rock

Lighting up grace, heaven’s brightest flame

 

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From Psalm 92:14-15:  “In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”

Lasting Impressions (Haiku Series #176)

New Day

Morning’s warmth arrives

Night’s darkness evaporates—

Brilliant sunrise greets

Sunrise greets Maryland’s Choptank River.

Wrong Address

Spring’s mixed-up signals

Heavy snow covers landscape—

Misguided showers

Snow blankets central Ohio.

Endless Harmony

Nature’s precious gifts

Infinite diversity—

Unified as one

Spring flowers meet fresh shoots of grass.

Savior Lives

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Conquering darkness

Empty tomb declares

Risen Savior lives

Grace pours out, God cares

 

Mourning no longer

Calvary’s cross bends

Righteous Savior lives

Love pays dividends

 

Looking to heavens

Evil crawls away

Faithful Savior lives

God’s Word, final say

 

Walking in His light

God’s design sustains

Steadfast Savior lives

Never changing lanes

 

Singing hymns of praise

God’s glory beyond

Blessed Savior lives

Mercy’s lasting bond

 

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Writer’s Magic

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Galaxy of words

Waiting to be tapped

Crafting from stardust

Pleasantly gift-wrapped

 

Visionary words

Stirring with brilliance

Enchanting journey

Story’s resilience

 

Wizardry of words

Taking center stage

Spellbinding verses

Poetry’s new age

 

Writer’s gifted words

Singing with passion

Finding fresh magic

Vocal compassion

 

Endless cache of words

Weaving life’s heartbeat

Drafting each new page

Adventure’s front seat

  

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Faith’s Devotion (Elfchen Series #98)

Enduring

Inviting

Each generation

Into God’s story

From bondage to freedom

Faithfulness

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Embarking

Overcoming

Daily trials

Recalling Bible’s truth

Pilgrimage with our Savior

Faithfulness

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Believing

Surrounding

Life’s rhythm

Knowing and trusting

Word of our Lord

Faithfulness

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