Enthusiasm’s Joy

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From Mark 12:29-31:  “Jesus answered, ‘The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  There is no other commandment greater than these.”

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Another blessed day

Celebrate Father’s goodness

Unlimited gifts of grace

From Heaven’s sacred place

 

With each day, come to serve

Opportunity’s freedom

Spelled out through Christ’s faithful love

Gathered from high above

 

Sunset follows sunrise

Encouraged by Spirit’s breath

Honor Father with actions

More than just transactions

 

Share kindness with others

Holds enthusiasm’s joy

Love Jesus with one’s whole heart

Hope journeys to fresh start

 

Excitement’s daily peace

Truth in Father’s righteousness

Faith’s trustworthy bridge designed

Follow with steps aligned

 

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From Matthew 5:6:  “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

From My Journal (1/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of us come to Jesus with enthusiasm, much like Peter.  We are reminded that our faith journey may feel like a marathon, but the eternal destination is worth it all.

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 January 22)

Taken From a Church Sign

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Make your church grow:  some assembly required.

From 1 Corinthians 3:9:  “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

Reinvigorating (Haiku Series #312)

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Stepping Back

Shelving pride’s spirit

Infusing fresh, new outlook—

Filled with humbleness

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Brightening Forecast

Dreaming overnight

Reaching for another star—

Tomorrow refreshed

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Awakening Makeover

Character’s frayed rope

Integrity’s transformed strength—

Potential nourished

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From My Journal (1/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While some of our daily routines have been amended because of life’s circumstances, God’s routines continue as always.  His Word nourishes our faith, and our buttressed outlook opens our eyes to see eternal hope.

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 January 21)

Samuel Taylor Coleridge Quotes

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Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Silence does not always mark wisdom.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, theologian, and philosopher.  He was considered to be one of the founders of the Romantic Movement in England.

Monday Memories: Abandon Your Ways

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From John 3:5:  “Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.”

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Living a dark life of sin

Failing to follow God’s Word

Walking as slaves in the flesh

“Abandon your ways” . . . unheard

 

Falling, ignoring our Lord

Leaving Him for empty thoughts

Taking our path, darkness prowls

Sinful hunger calls the shots

 

Consumed by life in the flesh

There awaits a better way

God never abandons us

Offering His Grace each day

 

God gives Himself entirely

Spirit marches to our hearts

Delivers His greatest gift

God’s Son offers a fresh start

 

Christ becomes our foundation

Jesus walking where we walk

Exchanging His life for us

Shepherd gathering His flock

 

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From John 3:16-17:  “For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

Originally published September, 2020.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God’s arrangements.  My job is simply to obey it.

From Joshua 1:9:  “I hereby command you:  Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Father’s Truth

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From Psalm 68:4:  “Sing to God; sing praises to His name; lift up a song to Him who rides upon the clouds—His name is the Lord—be exultant before Him.”

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Singing with praises to Father above

Filling high heavens with jubilation

Forgiving every stumble through His love

Writing righteousness on heart of each nation

 

Leading His people toward mercy’s light

Forsaking darkness, hidden far below

Washing away sin, with snow very white

Living where river of peace always flows

 

Leaving wilderness for greener ridgetop

Quenching faith’s thirst with living water

Sowing His grace among each fertile crop

Blessing family, each son and daughter

 

Hearing Father’s truth, spoken through His Word

Raising up eternal hope, undeterred

 

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From Psalm 68:35:  “Awesome is God in His sanctuary, the God of Israel; He gives power and strength to His people.”

From My Journal (1/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Immersed in God’s river of living water, our regular Bible reading fills our faith with His truth.

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 January 19)