Heavenly Provisions

From 1 Timothy 3:16-17:  “Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great:  He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.”

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Receiving Father’s love

Heavenly provisions

Learning His trusted ways

Fulfilled with hope’s vision

 

Living with Father’s peace

Righteousness always leads

Blessing journey ahead

Strengthened with mercy’s seed

 

Seeking Father’s counsel

Daily conversation

Linking up through prayer

Rejected temptation

 

Fulfilling Father’s joy

Spirit nurtures each soul

Coming to Lord Jesus

Sanctified, faith made whole

 

Completing Father’s work

Upon His foundation

Accepting light’s guidance

Restored through salvation

 

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From 1 Thessalonians 5:23:  “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ  The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

In Step With Jesus (Elfchen Series #214)

Trust

Pursuing

Faith’s righteousness

Light opens path

Steps honor Savior’s grace

Found

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Community

Building

Lasting relationships

Quiet reflection’s refreshment

Accepting Savior’s timeless grace

Strengthened

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Harvest

Tasting

Precious wisdom

Cultivating Savior’s grace

Sprinkled with tomorrow’s hope

Behold

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Morning’s Song

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Morning’s heavenly view

Wisp of clouds fade away

Sun-drenched blue skies return

Wind’s breathe begins to play

 

Treetops sway high above

Sunlight dances below

Mighty forest whispers

Nature offers free show

 

Divine calmness now felt

Peace arrives, plays her cards

Another perfect hand

Harmony won’t discard

 

Morning’s song welcomes all

Unique with every line

Spirit adds final touch

Melody always shines

 

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Peace Descending

From John 14:27:  “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

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Faith’s treasured bouquet

Running short of petals

Once filled with brilliant colors

Now fading away

 

Another day stirs

One more petal succumbs

Little color to witness

Darkness closes in

 

Mercy knocks at door

Savior shares timely grace

Fullest, colorful petals

Light rises again

 

Daily bouquet breathes

Everlasting goodness

Heavenly peace descending

Hope singing with joy

 

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From Numbers 6:24-26:  “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

Precious Experiences (Haiku Series #290)

Invitation

Dawn’s welcoming sign

Sunrise offers daily grace—

Unforgettable

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Resplendent

 Morning showers fade

Rainbow’s vividness appears—

Testament of peace

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Breathtaking

Evening’s curtain drops

Serenity’s sunset glows—

Time’s faithful footnote

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Monday Memories: Nature’s Endless Song

I feel so fortunate to have so much of nature’s treasures not far from my front door.  Two metro parks are a short drive away, and their endless song always beckons me to return.  The photos used with this poem were taken in central Ohio at various times of the year.

Nature will never sing the blues

Her beauty sends out blessed clues

 

Walking with her in tranquil woods

Sharing her soul, always feels good

 

Moments cherished, singing with joy

Her spirit brings much to enjoy

 

Spending endless hours in her care

Filling with melodies to share

 

Life’s journey follows nature’s tune

Her endless smile reaches the moon

 

Smelling the essence of tall pines

Tasting better than vineyard’s wines

 

Cycle of living never fades

Nature coyly playing charades

 

Changing seasons bring new décor

Hearing symphonies, voices soar

 

Autumn sets up winter’s game plan

Spring fading into summer’s tan

 

Composing its endless, ageless song

Hearing nature, singing along

Originally published June, 2020.

Devoted Praise

From Psalm 106:1:  “Praise the Lord!  O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”

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Never enough time

Life’s constant demands

Making moments for God

Pausing to hold His hand

 

Devoted praise speaks

For what God has done

Stopping life’s busy train

Praying beside His Son

 

Love for God endures

Goodness offers grace

Rejoicing in His peace

Feeling blessed embrace

 

God’s mighty doings

Quiet moments fill

Singing with heartfelt thanks

Feeling time standing still

 

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From Psalm 106:48:  “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. And let all the people say, ‘Amen.’ Praise the Lord!”

Father’s Rising Son (Elfchen Series #213)

Always

Prevailing

With courage

Jesus, thy helper

Shall never leave thee

Faithfulness

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Together

Triumphing

Over challenges

Christ, always near

Thee, no longer afraid

Confidence

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Evermore

Defeating

Calvary’s darkness

Savior, everlasting light

Resurrection forever restores thee

Love

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Morning Refreshment

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Tempting much too early

Overflowing thoughts stir

Life’s background music plays

Traveling to Big Sur

 

Remembering darkness

Transforming to moonlight

Memories play again

Rising from calmest night

 

Filling empty bucket

Pondering this new day

Distant dawn now teases

Opening mind to play

 

Feeling heartbeat’s rhythm

Leaving shadow’s twilight

Wisdom’s timeless travels

Scaling forgotten heights

 

Harmonizing sunrise

Glowing horizon beams

Sweet morning refreshment

Waking from blissful dream

 

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Faithful Headwaters

From Isaiah 41:1:  “Listen to Me in silence, O coastlands; let the peoples renew their strength; let them approach, then let them speak; let us together draw near for judgment.”

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Waking to morning’s silence

Praying to Father above

Faithful headwaters of strength

Renewing hope, filled with love

 

Energizing day’s journey

Tapping into Father’s grace

Coastlines reassured of strength

Offering peace to embrace

 

Joining in togetherness

Reciting from Father’s Word

River’s swift transforming strength

Navigating from what’s heard

 

Waiting with patience of Job

Seeing now through Father’s love

Each tide arrives with His strength

Restoring joy from above

 

Leaving wilderness for good

Fulfilling Father’s delight

Hope’s thirst quenched from water’s strength

Rising Son harbors faith’s light

 

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From Isaiah 40:31:  “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”