Summer forgotten
Autumn’s colorful menu—
Dining out . . . just fine
Precious earth cooling
Harvest finally gathered—
November waiting
Fall’s eternal breath
Illustrating every page—
Nature’s brightest flame
Darkness hides
Morning’s reception
Silence riddles chilly air
Mellow breeze
Wind chimes serenade
Peace soothing this resting soul
Candle glows
Dancing shadows play
Frolicking, flickering flame
Hot coffee
Early, steady mate
Comforting, every drop
Good ol’ friend
Morning hums with fun
Feeling the caffeine-fueled boost
Dawn’s twilight
Distant horizon
Breaking through hardheaded clouds
Music plays
Tunes stir memories
Jukebox sings with sunrise joy
Life’s pages
Another chapter
Feeling all cozy and warm
Dreams invite
Delightful journey
Buzzing, unmistaken joy
Snooze button
Calling, “Please hit me”
Let’s start all over . . . again!
Originally published December, 2020.
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.”
Blessed interactions
Walking daily with Jesus Christ
Giving thanks to Father above
Faith breathes from mercy’s love
Destiny set before thee
Serving Father, bearing His fruit
Trusting, maturity wakens
Light never forsaken
Patience set before thee
Nurturing each growth spurt of faith
Thriving from Savior’s precious grace
Darkness leaving this place
Wisdom’s breath upon thee
Embracing knowledge now given
Pursuing Christ’s shadow of light
Today’s hope remains bright
Transformation’s focus
Blessing Father’s lasting presence
Opening salvation’s gateway
Truth travels faith’s highway
From Colossians 1:10-11: “So that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from His glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience.”
Hope
Slipping away
Light’s heavenly truth
Called to trust God
Embracing
Challenges
Encroaching darkness
Light’s heavenly fortitude
Battle shall be God’s
Overcoming
Faith’s
Enduring presence
Light’s heavenly breath
Fears evaporate before God
Persevering
Early morning darkness
Peace fills wakening mind
Gathering every word
Another light he finds
Candle flickers nearby
Aroma filling room
Harvesting one more thought
Imagination blooms
Pen continues journey
Filled with inner meaning
Opening up heart’s spirit
His garden now greening
Breath of past dropping in
Memories full of light
Remembering again
Solitude always bright
Blessed sunrise arrives
New day now waits to fill
Cascading to new page
Ripples from writer’s quill
From Psalm 4:3: “But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him.”
God’s invitation to pray
Strengthening faith’s shallow roots
Blessing hope’s journey each day
Harvesting heavenly fruit
God’s mercy never relents
Building faith’s firm foundation
Sending Christ as light unbent
Kindling peace in each nation
God’s energized light exhales
Writing faith’s eternal hymn
Witnessing Calvary’s nails
Deepening closeness to Him
God’s approaching grace descends
Filling faith’s heart to now trust
Raising His Son’s love to mend
Redeeming through actions just
God’s unselfish approach heals
Trusting righteousness to lead
Living waters now reveal
Transforming faith’s hardy seeds
From Acts 3:16: “And by faith in His name, His name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given Him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.”
Nature’s plot thickens
September’s story finished—
Revised with color
Days growing shorter
September’s warmth slowly cools—
Nights sleeping longer
Forgetting summer
September’s move to autumn—
Leaves express color
From the words of American poet, Helen Hunt Jackson: “By all these lovely tokens, September days here with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.”
From 2 Timothy 1:3-4: “I am grateful to God—whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did—when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.”
Witnessing God’s desires each day
Growing in faith, kneeling to pray
Coming to our Savior in faith
Sharing blessings of the Good News
Telling others about Jesus
Understanding the Gospel’s views
Calling on the name of the Lord
Believing in His divine Grace
Saving us through body and blood
Walking with Christ, our special place
Studying Biblical teachings
Guiding others, led by God’s love
Drawing ever closer to Christ
Coveting His peace, from above
Abiding in Christ, the true vine
Encouraging our daily walk
Building stamina and our faith
Lighting our path, around the clock
Living under God’s righteousness
Trusting our Father day and night
Submitting to sacred commands
Transforming lives through faith’s daylight
Breathing with Savior’s peace and joy
Running to Jesus, faith’s convoy
From Philippians 4:19: “And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Originally published December, 2020.
From Exodus 34:6: “The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.'”
Source of hope’s truth
Found in Father’s light
Carved upon stone
Holy words, He writes
Each prophecy
Promises fulfilled
Father abounds
Faith’s highway, He builds
Filled with mercy
Steadfast in His love
Sins forgiven
Father reigns above
Each cornerstone
Trusted foundation
Every debt paid
Christ’s new creation
Eternal life
Heavenly address
Salvation’s Way
Savior’s grace shall bless
From Titus 1:2: “In the hope of eternal life that God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.”
Exercising
Faith’s outreach
Building every muscle
Serving God with obedience
Strengthened
Nourishing
Faith’s journey
Reading God’s Word
Believing in His promises
Empowered
Expanding
Faith’s outlook
Accepting God’s grace
Making straighter life’s path
Trusted
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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