Be a mirror for Jesus.
From James 1:23-25: “For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing.”
From Psalm 34:6: “This poor soul cried and was heard by the Lord and was saved from every trouble.”
Desiring smoother path
Journey faces pitfalls
Stressful days wait ahead
Darkness erecting walls
Showing what’s possible
Spirit lights Father’s way
Humbly see and follow
Walls crumble, new causeway
Turning toward Father
Life surrendered to Him
Troubled times diminished
Days no longer as grim
Tasting acts of goodness
Challenges overcome
Father’s peace now descends
Doubts reduced to breadcrumbs
Walking in Father’s love
Mercy remains steadfast
Every promise trusted
Faith transformed, hope recast
From Psalm 34:19: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.”
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Without life’s challenges, the sweet taste of accomplishment would be absent in our lives.
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 14)
The next time you’re disappointed, don’t panic and don’t give up. Just be patient and let God remind you He’s still in control.
From Luke 8:15: “But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart and bear fruit with endurance.“
Cloudless, morning sky lifting up her shade
Brilliant, yet subtle light cascading down
Generations of peace-filled accolades
Navigating each successful splashdown
Gentle breeze descends with expectant glance
Endlessly sharing her breath every hour
Invitations accepted for each dance
Feeling softness caressing each flower
Moisture gathers along distant skyline
Whisper of rain’s scent filling every space
Better than sweetest aroma of wine
Offering something precious to embrace
Lowering her shade at sunset each night
Dreaming of sunrise’s wakening light
This poem has been crafted as a traditional sonnet with 14 verses, each containing 10 syllables. An intricate rhyming scheme is followed in each stanza with every other verse.
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With another day, one of nature’s most defining purposes is to teach us.
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 13)
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
You’ll find one in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. But never in Neptune or Venus. Who am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
One of nature’s most delicate and intriguing insects is the firefly. These small, flying insects with their leathery wings are an annual summer treat.
Here are some quick facts about the firefly, which is a soft-bodied beetle with wings:
Fireflies are also called “lightning bugs.” At dusk during the summer, they will fly up from grass and blink their green or yellow light organs to attract mates.
The light is called bioluminescence, which is a cold light (no heat) with 96% energy efficiency. In comparison, ordinary light bulbs have an approximate 10% efficiency. Of course, newer technology (LED) has increased the efficiency.
The life cycle of fireflies begins when females lay eggs in damp soil. In 3-4 weeks, these eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae feed until the end of summer, then burrow into soil or behind bark. They emerge in spring, and become adults.
The letter “R”.
We are mirrors reflecting mirrors reflecting mirrors, showing one another what we can’t yet see.
We grow in connection with others.
Lori Gottlieb (born 1966) is an American bestselling author, therapist, and speaker.
Life’s
Impenetrable walls
Love-filled kindness
Discovering smallest of cracks
Angels
Everlasting
God’s perfection
Illustrating another scene
Navigating life’s imperfect journey
Peace
Slowing
Life’s pace
Conversing with Father
Sensing His uncompromising grace
Shifting
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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When facing life’s inevitable roadblocks, God’s presence teaches us to hit the pause button first, and then proceed under His 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 May 12)
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