Trusted Guidance

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With element of mystery

Father’s divine plan evolves

Man imprisoned with transgressions

Faithful mercy shall resolve

 

Always leading with light of hope

Each treasured gift to embrace

Journey fulfills Father’s glory

Righteousness surrounds man’s space

 

Topped off with Father’s steadfast love

Filled with purpose in His name

Deliverance as He promised

Spirit igniting faith’s flame

 

Everything shall work together

Father forgives, lifting man up

Justified by faith, through His grace

Sharing His wisdom close-up

 

Tomorrow’s appointments scripted

Each written in Father’s hand

Choose to follow His Holy Word

Trusted guidance as He planned

 

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Humble Moments (Haiku Series #294)

Dreamland Plays Out

Movie’s final scenes

Waiting for chilling finish—

Eyes lowered . . . the end!

 

Golfer’s Math

Water hole ahead

Bag’s cache of balls—down to one!

Errant, groaning splash

 

Uplifting Rendezvous

Endless highway miles

Welcoming faithful landmark—

Blessed home sweet home

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Monday Memories: Defeating Darkness His Way

From Ephesians 6:10-11:  “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power.  Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

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God’s people under attack

Roaring lion on the prowl

Looking for prey to devour

Evil presence brings a scowl

 

Days becoming the darkest

Running away from the Lord

But, hope waits like eagles’ wings

Holy Spirit comes aboard

 

Remaining strong with our Lord

Under His mighty power

Wearing protective armor

God’s Word will carry the hour

 

Our Father’s righteousness speaks

Spirit with us on this day

Withstanding what evil brings

Defeating darkness His way

 

Time to witness hope-filled faith

Praying daily for action

Quench evil’s flaming arrows

Calling for man’s retraction

 

Behind His truth, standing firm

Urging others to repent

Proclaiming Gospel of peace

Our Holy God will relent

 

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From Psalm 85:6-7:  “Will you not revive us again, so that your people may rejoice in you?  Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.”

Originally published June, 2020.

Precious River

From John 7:37-38:  “On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, He cried out, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me, and let the one who believes in Me drink.’  As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.'”

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Resurrection’s eternal light

Enemy’s darkness surrenders

Glory of Christ, forever bright

Holy Spirit’s peace, so tender

 

Precious river shall always flow

Savior’s grace offers faithful hope

Living water shall never slow

Forgiveness offers mercy’s rope

 

Come all to witness freedom’s tomb

Believe and each shall receive grace

Light forever shines from this room

Spirit unites this Holy place

 

From heavenly vision above

Safest harbor rises from dust

Infinite mercy bearing love

Eternity’s river of trust

 

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From Revelation 22:1-3:  “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city.  On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month, and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.  Nothing accursed will be found there any more.  But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will worship Him.”

Messiah’s Presence (Elfchen Series #217)

Reassurance

Refreshed

Faithful spirit

Walking with Jesus

Following His righteous path

Guidance

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Sustenance

Renewed

Journey’s outlook

Boldness in faith

Fed from Christ’s grace

Hope

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Deliverance

Trusted

Resurrection’s light

Faith meets Eternity

Peering into Savior’s eyes

Promises

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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.

Resilient in Leadership

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Stormy clouds now gather

Reins held with steady hand

Confident in leadership

Vision meets each demand

 

Horizon sets choices

Consistency calls out

Dynamic in leadership

Navigates faithful route

 

World hungers for balance

Tempered with compassion

Gentleness in leadership

Efforts filled with passion

 

Opportunity breathes

From time-tested flagship

Decisive in leadership

Never loses its grip

 

Journey’s expectations

Surpassed with every test

Resilient in leadership

Finishes one more quest

 

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Branching Out

From Joshua 24:15:  “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

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Glory of God breathes

Upon those who serve

Accepting His call

Filling faith’s reserve

 

Light’s pathway to serve

Faith growing robust

Witnessing Jesus

Branching out with trust

 

Christ’s blessed invite

Service taking root

Maturing in faith

Sharing Spirit’s fruits

 

Filled with reverence

Journey’s faithful prep

Holding fast to serve

Walking in Christ’s steps

 

Humble in spirit

Unselfish intent

Assisting faith’s growth

Serving as Christ meant

 

Promise to follow

Grace flowing with love

Growing faithfulness

Serving Father above

 

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From John 12:26:  “Whoever serves Me must follow Me, and where I am, there will My servant be also.  Whoever serves Me, the Father will honor.”

Journey’s Buoyancy (Haiku Series #293)

Intrigue

Living mystery

Breathing with hidden omens—

Tomorrow arrives

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Perseverance

Another challenge

Hesitating once again—

Courage rises up

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Trustworthy

Seeking safe harbor

Overwhelmed with life’s darkness—

Friendship’s wisdom docks

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Faith Shall Trust

From Habakkuk 2:4:  “Look at the proud!  Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faithfulness.”

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Too many demands

Fewer precious hours

Life out of control

Darkness set to devour

 

Light beams from God’s Word

Life’s frantic pace slows

Moment by moment

Steps finding high plateau

 

Fresh landscape of peace

In God, faith shall trust

Heart fills with new hope

Priorities adjust

 

Hidden darkness flees

Armor of light worn

God’s grace stretching out

His answers come each morn

 

Prayer’s conveyance

Journey with God’s love

Freedom at last found

Guidance breathes from above

 

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From Romans 13:12:  “The night is far gone; the day is near.  Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

Witnessing His Affirmation (Elfchen Series #216)

Unwavering

Praising

Heavens above

Father’s steadfast love

Reigns over earth below

Assurance

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Unfaltering

Sharing

Heavenly truths

Father’s eternal Word

Faith’s promised building blocks

Guidance

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Uncompromising

Nurturing

Creation’s breath

Shadowing mankind’s steps

Father fulfills His purpose

Certainty

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