Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.
From Matthew 22:36-39: “‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.'”
From Psalm 103:2-4: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”
Gracious Father’s mercy
Abounding depth of love
Steadfast, unconditional
Foresight received from above
Heavenly redemption
Healing each hardened heart
Grace flowing with forgiveness
Savior’s light confirms hope’s start
Father’s witness bears truth
Fulfilling righteous norms
Always love one another
Armor of light now transforms
Christ’s clearest instructions
Building love’s exercise
Works of darkness laid aside
Messiah’s trusted franchise
Called to forgive others
Shedding blindness through light
Love’s faithful fabric now sown
Relationship’s comfort bright
From Romans 13:10: “Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Jesus descended to earth to serve the Father in defining what love’s forgiveness truly means.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 13)
When we forgive, the slave we free is ourselves.
From Mark 11:25: “Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”
Edward Hallowell (born 1949) is an American psychiatrist, speaker, and author.
Empowerment’s readiness
Opening one more door
Flavoring each outcome
Opportunity explores
Brainstorming’s invitation
Embracing new content
Craving experience
Vision allowed to ferment
Designated improvements
Surveying future needs
Climbing today’s ladder
Each study’s answers exceed
Another weekend arrives
Rising with extra time
Healing breathes from each zone
Another memory rhymes
Life dances through one more scene
Shaping legacy’s place
Reading yesterday’s script
Time to utilize “backspace”
The human experience is much more fulfilling when we allow ourselves to dream and step out from our comfort zone.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 12)
Problems always start long before you really, really see them.
Everyone has their own version of a memory.
Gillian Flynn (born 1971) is an American author, screenwriter, and producer.
Awakened
Entrusted
Christian values
Revealed through Scripture
Foundation designed by God
Focused
Opportunity
Welcoming
Weekly worship
Breaking bread together
Celebrating faith’s Risen Savior
Gathering
Restoration
Witnessed
Each day
Blessings’ harvested voice
Embracing Father’s divine Word
Praising
Faith’s trust in God grows when we stand in the light of His grace.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 11)
When our lives are filled with peace, faith, and joy, people will want to know what we have.
From Deuteronomy 31:8: It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
