By Faith Alone

From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll:  “When I’m able, by faith, to sense God’s hand in my situation, my attitude will be right.”

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Giving thanks to God

His mighty deeds

Singing with praises

Spirit shall lead

 

Seeking God’s wisdom

His steadfast hand

Offering mercy

Across this land

 

Recalling God’s works

His love transforms

Trusting righteousness

Throughout each storm

 

Praying before God

His sacred Word

Sharing gratitude

Voice always heard

 

Walking with God’s grace

By faith alone

Keeping his statutes

Life’s firm backbone

 

Observing God’s strength

Joy singing out

Shaping attitude

Heart never doubts

 

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From Psalm 105:4-5:  “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually.  Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered.”

Blessings of Children (Haiku Series #219)

Through Tiny Eyes

Toddler growing up

Every day filling with joy—

Unlocking each “first”

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Helping Out

Little assistant

Shopping cart’s navigator—

Trying to keep up

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Smallest Gifts

Time’s precious moments

Parenthood’s daily treasures—

Fill another heart

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Always With Us

From Colossians 1:12-14:  “Giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.  He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

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Life’s challenging journey

Filled with traps of despair

Father always with us

Pulling each from evil’s snare

 

Life’s tormenting voices

Dragged into darkest seas

Father always with us

Catching mercy’s faithful breeze

 

Life’s foolish decisions

Swayed by misplaced actions

Father always with us

Forgiving sin’s transactions

 

Life’s pride overflowing

Drowned amongst false idols

Father always with us

Responding to His bridle

 

Life’s unforgiving walk

Misguided force’s fraud

Father always with us

Walking with transforming God

 

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From 1 John 1:8:  “ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”

God’s Abundance (Elfchen Series #141)

Touched by God

Daily

Upholding grace

Never forsaking man

Firm and loving hands

Blessings

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Sustained by God

Daily

Building hope

Strength and endurance

Standing as man’s Rock

Faith

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Blessed by God

Daily

Witnessing mercy

Quenching every thirst

Grace of Living Water

Hope

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Creation’s Wonders

Earth’s natural powers perform

Displaying every treasured gift

Creation’s wonders will transform

Watching from every dream’s chairlift

 

Niagara’s powerful falls

Feeling nature’s surrounding beat

Creation’s wonders never stall

Hosting another front row seat

 

Peaks reach upward to thinnest air

Looking upward, each heart plummets

Creation’s wonders declare

Scaling Himalayan summits

 

Oceans join briefly as one

Surging together at Cape Horn

Creation’s wonders never done

Pacific-Atlantic’s firstborn

 

Volcanic eruptions thunder

Witnessing eternal duty

Creation’s wonders from under

Adding to Hawaii’s beauty

 

Arctic’s dancing fills clearest sky

Illuminating heaven’s light

Creation’s wonders dare to fly

Enthralling Northern Lights at night

Patience Fills Time

From James 1:2-4:  “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”

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Single stone slows march of time

Needing release from ocean’s waves

Reaching beneath, faith clearly climbs

Mercy of Christ always saves

 

Patience fills time, every hour

Following brightest light of Christ

Ringing from Heaven’s bell tower

Grace flows from blood sacrificed

 

Nature’s lasting, treasured gifts

Offering wellspring of Christ’s peace

Awakening from sinful drift

Hope renews from Spirit’s lease

 

Empty heart fills with Christ’s love

Overflowing confidence shines

Bestowing His Word from above

Trust in following each sign

 

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From Galatians 5:22-24:  “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against such things.  And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”

Another Day (Haiku Series #218)

Quiet Perseverance

Reasons to finish

Overcoming challenges—

Never giving in

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Yesterday’s Peace

Time’s quiet moments

Opening each memory—

Never forgotten

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Treasures Waiting

In searching life’s depths

Finding intended nuggets—

Few others shall see

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Monday Memories: Life Looks Back

man in green jacket

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Dusty top of the kitchen fridge

No worries about cleaning

Unless . . .

Taller guests come to play bridge

 

Windshield wipers, broken and worn

Needing to be replaced

But never . . .

Attempt when rain becomes airborne

 

Congested and overmatched table

Keeping life healthy and in order

Looking like . . .

Walgreens, filled with pill labels

 

Remembering school days past

Time to take another test

Pausing . . .

Hoping the “ditto” smell will last

 

Self-driving cars, soon to be the craze

Sitting in one, with perplexed look

Pondering . . .

Will the back seat driver be unfazed?

 

Raiding the freezer for a midnight snack

Hunger disrupts blissful sleep

What’s this . . .

Cookie Dough ice cream has been hijacked

 

Installing a terrific app on her “hip” phone

Grandson helps his Grandma out

Meanwhile . . .

With his flip phone, Grandpa feels quite alone

 

Finding a parking spot is tonight’s mission

Free valet parking

Guaranteed . . .

When you drive a manual transmission

 

So many toilet paper choices and sizes

What ever happened to having just one?

Confusing . . .

Mega and Super Mega waiting in disguise

 

Enjoying a late night film on television

Fearful of falling asleep

Always prepared . . .

Setting an alarm, allows for night vision

 

Reading and proofreading, reading once more

Retired English teacher

Never satisfied . . .

Writing a “perfect” text with words to adore

 

If you have enjoyed this bit of fun

Wait for the next round

When . . .

Doughnuts and coffee for everyone

doughnut on white ceramic plate beside ceramic mug on brown wooden table

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Originally published March, 2020.

Opportunities Calling

From Philippians 4:13:  “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

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Dreaming of tomorrow’s steps

Opportunities abound

Knocking now on hope’s doorstep

Unwavering faith aground

 

Staying awake and alert

Opportunities waiting

Willing spirit to assert

Seeing Father creating

 

Counting each heavenly star

Opportunities shining

Searching each earthly bazaar

Lauding Father’s designing

 

Taking more time to observe

Opportunities praising

Fulfilling notice to serve

Accepting grace . . . amazing!

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From the words of Christian author and leadership speaker, John Maxwell:  “With the right attitude and a willingness to pay the price, almost anyone can pursue nearly any opportunity and achieve it.”

Just Another Day

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Driving dusty country road

Spotting landscape’s mountain peak

Deciding to climb her now

 

Stopping at cozy diner

Feeling extra hungry now

Ordering one more entrée

 

Traveling to nearby park

Witnessing fall’s colors now

Taking plenty of photos

 

Locating brand new car wash

Seeing truck looks dirty now

Selecting supreme wash job

 

Seeing family in need

Buying them blessed, hot meal

Filling up empty tank now

 

Pausing, time with Father now

Praying for needs of others

Thanking Him for many gifts

 

Wrapping up for now . . . just another day!

 

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