Share Savior’s Grace

From John 20:19-20:  “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’  After He said this, He showed them His hands and His side.  Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.”

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Witnessing faithful heart

Soul filling with boldness

Praying to Risen Savior

Transformed from Calvary’s coldness

 

Flowing from high mountains

Gift of living water

Feeding Jordan’s headwaters

Baptized each son and daughter

 

Proving mercy conquers death

Christ leads to faith’s rebirth

Walking no more in darkness

Anchored forgiveness at hope’s berth

 

Hearing “Peace be with you”

Spirit’s power now comes

Bestowing eternal joy

Heard from harmony’s faithful drum

 

Calling each believer

Go forth, share Savior’s grace

Blessing as He blesses us

Enriched with Resurrection’s embrace

 

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From Acts 4:32-33:  “Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.  With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.”

Father’s Invitation (Elfchen Series #218)

Healing

Alone

With Father

Emptying of self

Asking for His forgiveness

Transformation

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Listening

Time

With Father

Filled with grace

Praying for others’ needs

Devotion

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Trusting

Comfortable

With Father

Accepting life’s burdens

Glory always to Him

Restoration

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Another Day

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Another day

Another mountain

Faced with challenges

Finding wisdom’s fountain

 

Another day

Another unknown

Faced with emptiness

Finding one stepping stone

 

Another day

Another low tide

Faced with little hope

Finding tomorrow’s guide

 

Another day

Another question

Faced with mystery

Finding next suggestion

 

Another day

Another sunrise

Faced with certainty

Finding life’s clearest skies

 

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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.”