Facing each mountain
Pausing, take time to refresh—
Energized to climb
Daily feast waiting
Feeding every cheerful heart—
Laughter’s nutrition
Warmed with lasting joy
Cold feelings evaporate—
Welcoming sunrise
It takes a very long time to become young.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor. He was recognized as an artistic trailblazer with his many dynamic forms of expression.
This poem was inspired by Lisa’s post where she shares a series of brilliant and encouraging quotes about friendship. Take a moment and visit her post at The Road Back to Life.
Destiny unites true friends
Transforming life with its spark
Sincere friendship fills two hearts
Never alone in the dark
Never take friends for granted
Honesty, laughter, and tears
Staying connected insures
Treasures shared over the years
Sharing life’s pain, healing wounds
Long-lasting friendship endures
Glue holding life together
Truly caring, reassures
Always count on each other
Offering silent support
“Forever minutes” share love
Caring never falling short
Life travels through forest trails
Friends together, all these years
Brings us home through darkest times
Greatest love when friendship cheers
From Proverbs 18:24: “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”
Originally published June, 2020.
From the words of celebrated German-born writer, Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
Gathering His flock
World hindered with needs
Christ’s teachings share grace
Unselfish love’s deeds
Following God’s Word
Single, perfect Lamb
Christ’s enduring light
Blessed telegram
Improving this world
Struggles helped along
Christ’s example leads
Actions always strong
Answering with hope
Aid for neighbors met
Christ encourages
Faith’s righteous mindset
Caring for others
Mercy walks ahead
Christ bringing comfort
Witness daily bread
From Matthew 25:31-36: “When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and He will put the sheep at His right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’”
Praises
Forever grateful
Faith’s resolute cornerstone
Resurrection’s truth rings out
Jesus
Jesus
Contentment found
In Savior’s grace
No greater peace felt
Faith
Faith
Eternal light
Bethlehem to Calvary
Victory over sin’s darkness
Redemption
Navigating stormy seas
Hazardous, rocky shore
Hidden perils loom ahead
Darkness waiting to score
Facing overwhelming odds
Danger swarms all about
Faith’s ally always waiting
Rescue coming, no doubt
Searching for safety’s refuge
Lighthouse offers assist
Brighter than any moonlight
Mercy found in its midst
Steering away from trouble
Calmer waters ahead
Eerie sky shines like daylight
Promised beacon’s night thread
Arriving at safe harbor
Harm retreating away
Gratitude’s voice welcomes home
Sunrise blesses this day
From John 12:34: “The crowd answered Him, ‘We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains forever. How can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?'”
Walking in darkness
Uncertainty’s steps
Faith seeking answers
Burdened with each misstep
Encouraging love
Redemption’s risen light
Faith finding its way
Son of Man stands upright
Seeking heaven’s peace
Spirit guides actions
Faith’s revealing trust
Calvary’s transaction
Believing in Christ
Shadows fade away
Faith sharing Gospel
In His name, let us pray
Reflecting hope’s path
Truth’s lantern reveals
Faith, Jesus leading
Safe passage, grace shall seal
From John 12:35-36: “Jesus said to them, ‘The light is in you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going. While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.'”
Tranquility’s place
Discovery fulfills wait—
Searching each season
Mountains to valleys
Windy voice gathers to speak—
Breath of the Spirit
Mysteries hiding
Nightly slumber awakens—
Sunrise uncovers
This poem is inspired from a post from Jan Beek, based upon a recent Sunday message from her church. The message enlightened me with some wonderful applications to “The Walk to Emmaus.” Visit her post for this wonderful message, complemented with some great hymns.
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Empty, very little hope
Weary, walking this grim road
Lonely, life hides in darkness
Misery, each step feels slowed
Believing, He would be king
Remembering, life seemed alive
Listening, His words brought hope
Blessing, barren lives would thrive
Ignored, a bloody Cross stands
Vanquished, His tomb sitting hushed
Restored, hope rises again
Conquered, sin and death now crushed
Raised, Savior walking with us
Transformed, our hope now restored
Energized, with daily steps
Saved, by our Lord’s new accord
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From Luke 24:13-16: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”
Originally published April, 2020.
There is a difference between an ideal and a vision. An ideal has no moral inspirations; a vision has.
From Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
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