Promises Fulfilled

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From Psalm 28:7:  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

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Every generation

Hope rests in Father above

His help in decades past

Built upon eternal love

 

From salvation’s refuge

Father’s strength grasps every hand

His presence shall defend

With faith’s shield, just as He planned

 

Hopeful hearts always trust

Father’s promises fulfilled

Morning’s light ever shines

Earthly ground now freshly tilled

 

Past, present, and future

Father’s guidance, count on it

Fed with living water

Darkness fades, ready to quit

 

Rejoice with today’s gift

Grace comes from Father above

Step forward, now accept

Songs of praise, filled with our love

 

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With lyrics written in 1708 by English minister and hymn writer, Isaac Watts, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” provides an enriching complement to Psalm 28.  Watts fashioned this hymn from the verses of Psalm 90.  You are encouraged to listen to American singer, Bing Crosby, as he presents this stirring hymn.

From My Journal (1/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Father, continue to encourage us in faith to place life’s problems on the sidelines.  In turn, we will focus our energy upon Your promises, filled with such amazing 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 January 15)

Lettie B. Cowman Quote

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Do not limit the limitless God!  With Him, face the future unafraid because you are never alone.

From Jeremiah 29:11-12:  “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.  Then when you call upon Me and come and pray to Me, I will hear you.”

Lettie B. Cowman (1870-1960) was an American writer of Christian devotional books.

Sweetest Comfort (Haiku Series #311)

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Softness

First impressions count

Each smile creates another—

One more happy heart

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Playfulness

Lifting up others

Laughter’s contagious spirit—

Feeling heartfelt joy

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Tenderness

Sharing contentment

Cheerful heart opens one more—

Spirit’s gentleness

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From My Journal (1/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When one embraces a comfortable level of risk, life just might find a richer harvest waiting.

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 14)

Lucy Maud Montgomery Quotes

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The world is always young again for just a few moments at dawn.

Nobody is ever too old to dream.  And dreams never grow old.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian writer.  In 1908, she published her first novel, Anne of Green Gables.

Monday Memories: Empty Pages

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Life begins much like an empty book

Pages waiting as a tranquil brook

 

How will daily life compose each page?

Breathtaking words at every age

 

Words starting with childlike, joyful prose

Sentences fill with love, head to toes

 

Paragraphs arrive, smiling each day

First page finishes, much like crochet

 

Chapters now gather, picking up speed

Transmission accepts each tender reed

 

Pages adding up, never afraid

Days, weeks, months, years gather . . . no charade

 

Life reaches the twilight of its time

Not pausing, not even for halftime

 

Who will ever read this manuscript?

There’s time to add a final postscript

 

With empty pages, life’s book began

Words maturing, always in God’s plan

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Originally published September, 2020.

From My Journal (1/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Any writer needs to have his creative tank topped off with life’s simple observations, which keep the writing journey moving along.

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 13)

Peggy Noonan Quotes

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A speech is poetry:  cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep!  A speech reminds us that words, like children, have the power to make dance the dullest beanbag of the heart.

Candor is a compliment; it implies equality.  It’s how true friends talk.

Peggy Noonan (born 1950) is an American writer who contributes regularly to various news outlets.  Her past experiences also include serving as a speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan in the mid-1980s.  

Journey’s Destiny

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From Psalm 84:1-2:  “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!  My soul longs, indeed it faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.”

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Future expectations

Journey’s path filled with light

Another page to open

Tomorrow looking bright

 

Peace dwells in Father’s heart

Journey’s joy hears His Word

Hope’s breath gathers strength from Him

Faith prospers from what’s spurred

 

Family, friends, career

Journey’s love means much more

Kneeling at cross in prayer

Savior cancels sin’s score

 

Challenges shall arise

Journey’s road appears blocked

Trust in Jesus sends faith’s key

Salvation now unlocked

 

Darkness breathing no more

Journey’s destiny bright

Christ delivers victory

Future filled with His light

 

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From Psalm 84:11:  “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; He bestows favor and honor.  No good thing does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly.”