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Faith’s Insight

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From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7:  “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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Living by faith in Christ

Conscious of His nearness

Walking daily with trust

Spirit breathes with clearness

 

Groaning from burdens’ weight

Confident in His Word

Giving all to Jesus

Faith’s insight undeterred

 

Aiming to please Father

Answers found in Son’s love

Pursuing duty’s faith

Called to seek Him above

 

Receiving mercy’s touch

Inspiration from grace

Believing divine truth

Faith’s eternal birthplace

 

Being born from above

Behold, journey awaits

Embracing Lord’s judgment

Redemption’s faithful date

 

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From 2 Corinthians 5:14:  “For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.”

Ups and Downs (Haiku Series #238)

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Deli’s Bread

Too many choices

Dreaming of sampling each one—

Tasting delicious

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Mechanical Genius?

Reading instructions

Deciphering every step—

Uncommon language

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Patience Found

Taking advantage

Fitting into slower pace—

Daily puzzle solved

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Monday Memories: Heavenly Message

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When I stumble

My body tumbles

Weakness fills me

Not worthy to see

Attempting to move

Just not in my groove

People walk right by

None saying even “hi”

Ignoring me there

Silence never fair

Feeling so much alone

Picking up my phone

Finding short text to read

Responding to my needs

Standing up now

Kneeling to bow

The message sustains

No, I’m not to blame

“My brother, rise up thee

Now, always follow me”

Jesus!

 

Originally published April, 2019.

Praising God’s Greatness

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From Psalm 145:8:  “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

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Blessing forever, God above

Kneeling, bending every knee

Praising His greatness, Amen!

Justice sown from righteous decrees

 

Breathing with hope’s newfound freedom

Witnessing God’s mighty moves

Praising daily in worship

Mercy arrives, His Son approves

 

Riding donkey, comes humble King

Tasting His merciful grace

Praising faith’s new covenant

Heaven’s goodness, let all embrace

 

Commanding nations, take notice

Setting every sinner free

Praising repeal of darkness

Throughout earth’s many lands and seas

 

Sounding faith’s endless trumpet

Protecting with blessed light

Praising God’s lasting greatness

Eternal daylight covers night

 

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From Zechariah 9:16:  “On that day the Lord their God will save them, for they are the flock of His people, for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on His land.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him.  Over and over He reminds us of the danger of pride, but it frequently takes suffering to make the lesson stick.

From Psalm 27:3:  “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.”

Daily Devotions (Elfchen Series #160)

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Witness

Praising

From whom

Every blessing flows

Our Lord, our Creator

Gratitude

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Proclaim

Maturing

In Christ

Hope’s eternal message

Walking in His light

Faith

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Rejoice

Transforming

Spirit’s presence

Love never ceases

Grace arrives from above

Reverence

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Traveling Faith’s Avenue

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From Romans 12:2:  “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

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Mind submitting to Christ

Transforming worldly view

Opening to God’s truth

Holding fast, Spirit’s glue

 

Grace received at no cost

Traveling faith’s avenue

Walking daily with Christ

Feeling love’s bright breakthrough

 

Clearest, focused logic

Choosing right over wrong

Following Christ’s high road

Praising with hope’s new song

 

Prayers connect with God

Receiving blessed gifts

Aligning with His Word

Granting life’s heartfelt shift

 

Faith’s renewal strengthened

Breathing with clear thinking

Trusting always in Christ

Living without sinking

 

Father’s will comes to earth

Living as God and man

Overcoming with good

Teaching us that we can

 

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From Romans 12:21:  “ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Easy Livin’ (Haiku Series #237)

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Welcome Back

Calendar page turns

Hello Summer, my dear friend—

Makin’ memories

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Diner’s Coffee

Another refill?

Do you really need to ask?

Pour one more cup please

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Day’s Q & A

Life’s daily puzzle

So many empty spaces—

Piece waits in the wings

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Monday Memories: Seeking God’s Wisdom

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The text used for this poem is based upon Proverbs Chapter 10, with the 10th verse taking center stage:  “The wise lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin.”

Seeks God’s wisdom

His words bring wealth

 

A benevolent father

Welcomes a wise child

 

Virtue always delivers

Never going hungry

 

The judicious of heart

Follows the Commandments

 

Always walks in integrity

Makes for a secure life

 

Boldly calls out trouble

Brings peace to life

 

Use righteous words

Builds a fountain of life

 

Hate stirs up trouble

Love heals our offenses

 

Craves absorbing wisdom

Ignores a blathering fool

 

Leads an honorable life

Shuns sinful behaviors

 

Be prudent when speaking

Uses a blameless tongue

 

Seeks the Lord’s blessings

Comes in reverent prayer

 

Follows our heavenly Father

His stronghold protects us

 

Originally published June, 2019.

Facing Another Hour

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From Colossians 3:2:  “Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”

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Temptations swirl all around

Feeling peace turning sour

Life spinning out of control

Facing another hour

 

Distractions overwhelm hopes

Setting each one aside

Wisdom’s courage reaches out

Becoming journey’s guide

 

Darkness fading before Light

Seeing evil no more

Character nurtured with grace

Aiming for heaven’s shore

 

Blessings from Father above

Warming each heart with praise

Courage flowing from wisdom

Lasting spirit ablaze

 

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From the words of British writer and lay theologian, C. S. Lewis:  “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in; aim at earth and you get neither.”