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Through faith, we will experience the blessings of a yet unseen 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 July 26)
The love of God pays no attention to the distinctions made by natural individuality. If I love my Lord I have no business to be guided by natural temperament; I have to feed His sheep.
From John 21:17: “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love Me?’ Peter felt hurt because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep.'”
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.
Day’s vacuuming
Collecting family’s dirt—
Household spy network
No joy this morning
Chicken late crossing the road—
Breakfast’s eggs . . . uncracked!
Umpire on his phone
Never missing any calls—
Each instant replay
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When each of us wears our humbleness and kindness on our sleeve, the world brightens up.
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 July 25)
Kids do say the darndest things.
Diplomacy–the act of jumping into trouble without making a splash.
Art Linkletter (1912-2010) was an Canadian-born American radio and television personality.
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She returns annually to announce the arrival of spring
Heart-shaped flowers will bring vivid beauty that sings
She loves the cool and damp spring air
Shaded from the sunlight brings no cares
She possesses a cute and dainty look
Green fields invite a walk along a brook
She adores the color purple, dark is best
Sadly, others see her beauty as a pest
She loves to pause in gardens for relaxation
Butterflies seek her as a beautiful attraction
She experienced vigorous growth in her younger days
Ancient Greeks consider her a symbol of love that stays
She meanders now as a traveler seeking only fun
Looking out at a calm creek called Wild Violet Run
There really is a small stream called Wild Violet Run near Pickerington, Ohio in Violet Township, which is located in northwestern Fairfield County.
Originally published February, 2019.
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The spring season offers renewal and hope as God’s creation transitions into another season, just as our own lives do the same.
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 July 24)
Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.
You cannot save people. You can only love them.
Anais Nin (1903-1977) was a French-born American writer of novels and short stories. Much of her published works came from her diaries.
From Psalm 55:1: “Give ear to my prayer, O God; do not hide Yourself from my supplication.”
Persuasive voices
Filled with weighty stones
Pulling self deeper
Feeling so alone
Despair building up
Fear never ceases
Wanting to just hide
Falling to pieces
Troubles weigh heavy
Overwhelmed with noise
Calling out to God
Seeking faith’s convoy
Tempest storms now calm
God’s grace intervenes
Covering with peace
Wiping burdens clean
His Word restores trust
Our Sustainer speaks
Changing hope’s outlook
Climbing righteous peaks
From Psalm 55:22: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
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God’s magnificent creation sustains us with every morning’s sunrise while another sunset brings us His rest.
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 July 23)
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