Nightly dream
Taking midnight walk
Quiet time
Whispering thoughts talk
Nightly peace
Wakening clouds part
Moon shining
Warming lonely heart
Nightly quest
Peeling away soul
Light traces
Filling spirit whole
Nightly view
Crossing distant bridge
Darkness looms
Scaling lofty ridge
Nightly dream
Finishing each ride
Silence tames
Rising sunrise hides
From 1 Corinthians 2:4-5: “My speech and my proclamation were not with plausible words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.”
World full of deception
Most lack understanding
Man lives with blind spirit
God’s Word seeks soft landing
Father’s knowledge revealed
Prepared with divine love
Shared through Holy Spirit
From heaven’s depths above
Man’s spirit lacks vision
Missing truth of God’s Word
Pride hinders man’s access
Spirit’s teachings transferred
Filling man’s hungry mind
Scripture’s truth, Spirit brings
Living in mind of Christ
God’s wisdom always clings
From 1 Corinthians 2:12-13: “Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual.”
Worries and fears grow
Never-ending appetite—
Consuming spirit
In darkest of times
Winning race with final push—
Running with boldness
Day’s delightful pause
Joyous memories drop in—
Dancing in one’s heart
Sitting eerily silent after these forgotten years
The abandoned firehouse rests without fears
Remaining alive, vivid memories reign again
Quietly remembering all that had once been
Rising above a busy street, the firehouse stands
Firefighters arrive on deck, with powerful hands
Living quarters on the second floor make due
Firefighters’ labors never seem quite through
Recalling a flawless safety record that shines
Teamwork and training work together just fine
Feeling safe, homes and merchants live nearby
They all witness courage as every day races by
Filling the ground floor, two red engines wait
The ensuing alarm will signal their next fate
Waiting side by side . . . shiny, clean, and bright
Pumper and ladder engines, eager to take flight
Providing basic firefighting is the pumper’s place
While the ladder reaches high floors, just in case
Visiting a nearby grade school one October day
The ladder engine shows off in a marvelous way
Encouraging children ask the ladder to go high
Accommodating firefighters look prepared to fly
Returning to the firehouse, a calm and inviting sight
An alarm goes out, both engines prepare for the fight
Sliding down a pole, firefighters destined for action
Their special clothing assembled, ready in a fraction
Rolling out to the street, piercing sirens wail
These seasoned warriors intend never to fail
Weaving through traffic, the engines arrive in time
Quick response calms the fire before it can climb
Remembering the past, the excitement is long done
The old firehouse stands ready for one final, fire run
From 1 Peter 2:2-3: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.”
Believers searching
Seeking Father’s plan
Bible revealing
Spirit touches man
God’s blessed children
Salvation growing
Tasting His goodness
Spirit’s gifts showing
Breathing righteousness
Man’s actions molded
In likeness of Christ
Spirit’s tasks unfolded
Holy and treasured
Chosen cornerstone
Glorifying God
Spirit in Christ sown
Long ago searching
Heeding sovereign will
Now finding God’s plan
Spirit flows downhill
From 1 Peter 2:9-10: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
The inspiration for these verses comes from recent headlines in the newspaper. When a reader ventures away from the front page, there is a treasure of life’s stories waiting.
Weather vanes invented with single aim
Adding visual symbolism’s acclaim
Wandering away from life’s busy streets
Nature offers solitude’s finest seats
Rescuing two lives in one single day
Sixth grader’s actions blaze this hero’s way
Local diner evolves, now town’s flagship
Coffee and donuts to full menu trip
Treetop’s aerial gliders taking flight
Flying squirrels airborne, astounding sight
“Fiddler on the Roof” shares fabled story
Cultural icon relives its glory
Simplify cooking steps for more success
Start early and share duties, with less stress
Democracy threatened by world’s neglect
Time to promote common good’s architect
Embracing its increasing attendance
Art museum’s lasting independence
Heartbreaking storms, compassion now descends
Neighbors’ lasting love bringing help to mend
Faith
Grace refilling
Every precious day
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Eyewitnesses
Walking
Never alone
Holy Spirit’s voice
Yielding to His guidance
Transformation
Darkness
Hiding sin
Divine light’s guidance
Grace nurtures Christ’s forgiveness
Believe
Whether you are retired or looking forward to its arrival, these verses are written especially for you. Enjoy life while taking in retirement’s ride.
Waking in darkness
Morning’s warm greeting
Day ahead calling
Night’s sleep retreating
Challenges waiting
Agenda sleeps for now
Coffee sends greetings
Where’s this morning’s chow?
Sunrise glows outside
Nature’s verses sing
Kitchen fills with warmth
Time’s melody swings
Decisions to make
Day moves by itself
Life in retirement
Tasks wait for oneself
Life now transitions
Driving slower lane
Each day’s gentle pace
Always entertains
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Jesus teaches what to focus on in our prayers and encourages us to approach God with a humble heart.”
Praying with humble heart
Focusing on God
His name, kingdom, and will
Comforting, His rod
Lauding His Holiness
Kneeling at Lord’s feet
“Hallowed be your name” rings
Praying on His beat
Praying in reverence
Submitting to God
“Your kingdom come” proclaims
Lifting sin’s facade
Knowing God’s way is best
Trusting faithfulness
“Your will be done” shares grace
Praying, God shall bless
From Matthew 6:9-10: “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
This moment in time
Our story turns to new page—
Another year comes
Trading snow shovels
Absent Ohio winter—
Time for umbrellas
Each worthy surprise
Life’s unique blessings waiting—
Around each corner
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