Come, Follow Me

From Luke 9:23:  “Then He said to them all, ‘If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.'”

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Walking road of solitude

Every step heading somewhere

Today, meeting one stranger

“Come, follow me”—He declares

 

Hearing His witness of grace

Darkness transitions to light

Stranger’s Word sinking deeper

Rendezvous sealed with Spirit bright

 

Sharing His comfort of peace

Truth serving as Scripture’s guide

Stranger’s righteous heart affirms

Mercy’s breath comes alongside

 

Traveling as one each day

Faith’s journey follows high road

Stranger’s compass always true

Love unlocks atonement’s code

 

Seeing life’s purpose at last

Redemption at Heaven’s door

Stranger no more, Jesus Christ

Eternity comes ashore

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From John 3:16:  “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.”

From My Journal (5/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Jesus has prepared a way for us.  May we follow with faith and trust.

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 May 31)

Charles Stanley Quote

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When we stay focused on Jesus, we can take comfort in knowing He’ll lead us through the hard places.

From Isaiah 41:10:  “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

Timeless Transitions (Haiku Series #232)

Shifting Paradigm

Beyond one’s normal

New, exciting perspective—

Trusted lens focused

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Planning for Success

Remembering TEAM

Life’s “Together Everyone—

Accomplishes More”

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Leaving Past Behind

Boarding faithful train

Departing from dark despair—

Riding fate’s bright light

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From My Journal (5/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

In our lifetime, each of us will experience a purpose that brings a timeless transition with life’s next chapter.

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 May 30)

Emma Thompson Quotes

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Children are the most wonderful audience.

I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.

Emma Thompson (born 1959) is a British actress who has received countless honors for her film work.  She has been honored with two Academy Awards, three BAFTA  Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one Primetime Emmy Award.

Monday Memories: Melody in the Woods

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Music permeates through the woods

Listen closely, can you hear it?

This melody brings a sense of calm

Nature witnesses a new hit

 

Calmness radiates from a banjo

Listen again, can you feel it?

Life pauses, taking in this song

Appreciate this moment, let’s sit

 

Even in darker times, comes light

Listen now, can you feel its blitz?

Calming tune filling every heart

Playing a banjo, without the glitz

 

People reaching out to others

Living as sisters and brothers

 

Steve Martin is an accomplished banjo player, and he shares a message of calmness and peace from the woods with his own self-video performance.   This video inspired the writing of this poem.

Originally published March, 2020.

From My Journal (5/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We absorb the music, art, and writing in our lives through the unique variety of our senses.

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 May 29)

Leonard Cohen Quotes

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There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.  (Taken from his song “Anthem”)

You who wish to conquer pain, you must learn what makes one kind.

Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) was a Canadian-American singer-songwriter as well as a poet and novelist.  

Sustaining Refuge

From Psalm 31:1-2:  “In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in Your righteousness deliver me.  Incline Your ear to me; rescue me speedily.  Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.”

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Facing life’s overwhelming odds

Darkness invades, hope crashing down

Searching for sustaining refuge

Forsaking another showdown

 

Emptiness penetrates deeply

Faith weakening, now feeling mocked

Each empty promise calling out

Distant future forever locked

 

Calling to Father above

Reaching for His righteous-filled hand

Praying for heavenly rescue

Grasping mercy, fleeing quicksand

 

Light overcomes evil’s doomsday

God’s promises, always to trust

Mighty fortress restoring faith

Distant future looking robust

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From Psalm 31:14-15:  “But I trust in You, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’  My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.”