Spiritual Awakening

From Hebrews 10:24-25:  “And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

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Peering into depth of darkness

Seeking remedy to life’s ills

Light of perseverance comes forth

Trusting to obey Father’s will

 

Filling hope with light’s endurance

Tasting Father’s sustaining grace

Spiritual awakening

Walking toward salvation’s birthplace

 

Entering light’s sanctuary

Calvary’s cross, bloodstained

Redemption from sinful darkness

Forgiving debts, no longer chained

 

Thirsting to follow Christ, thy Lord

Receiving light of peace each day

Replenished from living waters

Embracing His hope-filled pathway

 

Replacing darkness with His light

Following Father’s divine Word

Righteousness fills faith’s every breath

Witnessing truth as prophets heard

 

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From Hebrews 10:37-39:  “For yet in a very little while, the one who is coming will come and will not delay, but My righteous one will live by faith.  My soul takes no pleasure in anyone who shrinks back.  But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost but among those who have faith and so preserve our souls.”

Child’s Interactions (Haiku Series #347)

Learning

Ice cream bell ringing?

Memory bank mistaken—

Trolley car coming

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Designing

Engineer at work

Oops . . . building blocks falling down—

Right back to square one

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Trusting

Swallowing loose tooth

What about the Tooth Fairy?

Dreams filled with magic

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Monday Memories: Quiet Life’s Turbulence

From Psalm 107:28-29:  “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out from their distress; He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.  Then they were glad because they had quiet, and He brought them to their desired haven.”

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Life meeting relentless turbulence

Perpetual, never ending storms

Shaken by overwhelming defeat

Sinking beneath unending harsh swarms

 

Downtrodden, now hungry and thirsty

Clinging to life, in darkness and gloom

Shackled by sin’s shame, harshest irons

God’s steadfast love delivers from doom

 

Crying out to our Father above

At final end of life’s fraying rope

Nowhere else to turn, escape darkens

Realizing now, God’s way restores hope

 

Cutting and freeing lives from bondage

Storm’s wrath consumed by transformation

Into valley of richest harvests

Redeeming lost souls from damnation

 

Fleeing life’s turmoil, rescued by God

Trusting Him leads to gladness and praise

Faith grows by yards instead of inches

Life’s turbulence quiets, hope ablaze 

  

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From American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley:  “God knows we sometimes need to reach the end of our own resources before we will turn to Him.”

Originally published January, 2021.

Fullness of Joy

From Psalm 5:11-12:  “But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread Your protection over them, so that those who love Your name may exult in You.  For You bless the righteous, O Lord; You cover them with favor as with a shield.”

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Spirit infuses Scripture with God’s joy

Rejoice in His masterpiece of each day

Nourished with grace, forwarded to enjoy

Always Holy, shall be His fruitful ways

 

From heart’s depths, God composes grace with joy

Righteousness forever breathes from above

Mercy descends in Savior He deploys

Forgiveness rebuilds empty faith through love

 

God’s blessings harvest His fullness of joy

Truth’s timely interactions, never gray

Promises of faithfulness He employs

Gateway of grace received, let all now pray

 

Salvation’s light transforms darkness of sin

Joy praises covenant of faith’s linchpin

 

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From Psalm 16:11:  “You show me the path of life.  In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Faithful Steps (Elfchen Series #270)

Each Response

Honesty’s

Blessed illumination

Trusting in God

Light synchronized through Him

Choices

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Each Thought

Actions

Requiring God

Life’s daily calculations

Putting Him always first

Focused

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Each Moment

Viewing

Earthly landscape

From God’s perspective

Nourished with heavenly grace

Patience

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Fall’s Freshest Brew

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Glorious morning’s start

Grasping Creator’s hand

Warmed by faithful, rising sun

Waking His precious land

 

Nature’s intimate breath

Towering forest sings

Harmony’s rhythm soaring

Flying on eagle’s wings

 

Portrait’s autumn colors

Bordering every street

Imagination sails free

Painting each scene, repeat

 

Gentle spirit gathers

Energizing each thought

Another page waits to breathe

Tying landscape’s love knot

 

Trusted clock standing still

Adjusting every view

Tomorrow postponed for now

Tasting fall’s freshest brew

 

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Everlasting Joy

From Genesis 1:1-3:  “When God began to create the heavens and the earth,  the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.  Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

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Early morning giants

Creator in its midst

Forest landscape stirring

His breath offers assist

 

Glorious sky blossoms

Creator brightens light

Sunrise worships with praise

Night’s glory taking flight

 

Vision of what He wants

Creator wakens rain

Parched wilderness transformed

Gratitude fills each vein

 

Salvation always near

Creator sharing grace

Gentle waters flowing

Life reborn in this place

 

Heavenly eyes look down

Creator turns new page

Everlasting joy sings

Nature’s gifts come of age

 

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From Genesis 2:1-3:  “Thus the heavens and the earth were finished and all their multitude.  On the sixth day God finished the work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all the work that He had done.  So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that He had done in creation.

October’s Harmony (Haiku Series #346)

Realignment

Summer forgotten

Autumn’s colorful menu—

Dining out . . . just fine

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Transition

Precious earth cooling

Harvest finally gathered—

November waiting

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Reflection

Fall’s eternal breath

Illustrating every page—

Nature’s brightest flame

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Monday Memories: Morning Dreams

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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!

 

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Originally published December, 2020.

Hope Remains Bright

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.”

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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

 

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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.”