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God has a way of nourishing our faith with just the right portions of His mercy.
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 15)
This is the unshakable secret of the Lord to those who trust Him–I will give thee thy life. What more does a man want than his life?
From Jeremiah 45:5: “And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them, for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord, but I will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may go.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Classroom welcomes each student
Powering through school day’s grind
Staying focused with each task
Finishing up what’s been assigned
Day after day, grind calls out
Rewarding for job well done
Overcoming each challenge
Smiling students, having some fun
Each moment filled with learning
Sharing bit of joy today
Moving past grind’s sweat and toil
Making school seem more like child’s play
Grind’s journey teaches respect
Helping out one another
Encouraging with kindness
Working as sisters and brothers
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Tomorrow’s hope inspires us to turn today’s page.
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 14)
Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony.
There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.
Orison Sweet Marden (1848-1924) was an American writer who shared words of inspiration and encouragement so that others could achieve success.
From Galatians 5:13-14: “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become enslaved to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
Creator always molding
Staying true to His design
Each believer sharing grace
Filling humankind’s sunshine
Freedom comes forth from Savior
Following Father’s design
Destiny at Calvary
Destroying sin’s evil spine
Eternal message proclaims
Living within God’s design
Redemption comes from His Son
Revealing faith’s bold headlines
Love’s kindness shared with neighbors
Witnessing mercy’s design
Defining contributions
Serving as Spirit assigns
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Our greatest impact on this earth comes from loving and serving others–as Jesus did.”
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There is no higher calling than serving others and sharing our Father’s love.
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)
You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it.
From 1 Peter 1:13: “Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed.”
Hearing past voices
Filling another pathway—
History stirring
Heart’s ultimate strength
Finding untapped devotion—
Precious gentleness
Endless harmony
Life’s free-flowing spirit—
Every ocean tide
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As life moves forward, we just might discover the gift of a treasured and encouraging wind of change.
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)
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