Our connection with God cannot be a one-way street. We will get to know our Father more intimately when we learn to listen.
From Isaiah 30:21: “And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”
Attitude’s darkness
Single moment sharing light—
Friend’s words of kindness
Beaten, defeated
Evaporating spirit—
Tomorrow’s sunrise
Confidence shaken
Endless search for proper key—
Today, door opens
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A positive step today just might lead to another one tomorrow.
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 October 10)
I’m not a teacher: only a fellow-traveler of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead–ahead of myself as well as you.
After all, the wrong road always leads somewhere.
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish-born playwright, critic, and political activist.
This short poem is inspired from two different hymns: “Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” and “I Love to Tell the Story.”
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Telling His true story
Jesus, His glory reigns
Unseen, heaven above
Breaking sinful chains
Hungering and thirsting
Weary, endless despair
Message of Salvation
Answering these prayers
Firm rock, speaking to thee
Living echoes of hope
Children, lost and alone
Faith walking life’s tightrope
Hidden depths, troubled sea
Precious wisdom fills thee
Hearing His glowing words
Loving hand calms the sea
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One of my favorite hymns is “Earth and All Stars” which we sang many times at my former church in Montana. Here is a link for the hymn:
Do you have a favorite hymn (an old favorite or a more current one)? Let’s have a discussion in the comments.
Originally published May, 2020.
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God’s door offers the only path to salvation.
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 October 9)
Understand that God, in His sovereignty, places His hand over our lives and allows us to pass through painful experiences that we would never choose or want. Accepting and learning from them, we grow deeper in Christian life.
From Ecclesiastes 3:14: “ I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it; God has done this so that all should stand in awe before Him.”
From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Rejoice with praises
Feeling Father’s love
Trusting in His name
Hope stirs from above
Rejoice before God
Writing hope’s new song
Praising His mercy
Days never be long
Rejoice in answers
Rising hope greets thee
Blessing one more home
Darkness always flees
Rejoice with new day
Walking in God’s grace
Surrounding mercy
Hope’s faithful birthplace
Rejoice with praises
Hope’s lifelong quest seeks
Rising from heaven
Flowing waters speak
From Psalm 33:22: “Let Your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in You.”
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Each gift of grace received offers an open window of hope. Stay alert!
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 October 8)
The future is as bright as the promises of God.
From Jeremiah 29:11: “ 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.”
Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) was an American pastor and missionary. He was one of the first Protestant missionaries in Burma, where he would serve for nearly 40 years.
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