If my life is surrendered to God, all is well. Let me not grab it back, as though it were in peril in His hand but would be safer in mine!
From Psalm 34:19: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.“
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. She and her husband, Jim, spent time as missionaries in Ecuador.
Usually on most days
Life’s journey moves along
Solving another maze
Each answer never wrong
Hourly reality check
Simple truths always guide
Avoiding any wrecks
Every step filled with pride
Tomorrow will bring change
Certain as each sunrise
Stirring thoughts to exchange
Nothing waits in disguise
Goodness set to deploy
Positive always leads
Going forward brings joy
Lasting happiness freed
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When we are forward thinking, many of life’s experiences will improve our outlook.
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 11)
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.
Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.
Dolly Parton (born 1946) is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter. Her success in country music has enriched her life with opportunities to become a philanthropist, actress, and businesswoman.
From Luke 24:6-7: “Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.”
Enemy’s motives
Darkness full of fraud
Life spiraling down
Behind his facade
Trapped, with no escape
Caught in evil’s net
Each wave crashing down
Sinking deeper yet
Flowing river’s faith
Never left alone
Christ walks on water
Freed from this millstone
Hearing trumpet sound
Redemption’s surge swells
Blessed assurance
Now soul shall be well
Blood pays any cost
Sins nailed to this tree
Witness empty tomb
Rising, Light now free!
The hymn “When Peace, Like a River” inspired the writing of this poem. The lyrics were written by Horatio Gates Spafford in 1873. The song is sometimes titled from a line in the popular refrain, “It Is Well With My Soul.”
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Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith. Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross. Our salvation is sown with God’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 May 10)
Mark it down, things do not “just happen.” Ours is not a random, whistle-in-the-dark universe. The God who loves us and redeemed us . . . is there, and He is not silent.
From Romans 11:33-36: “O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways! ‘For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor? Or who has given a gift to Him, to receive a gift in return?’ For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.”
Empty coffee can
Much needed grocery run—
No caffeine to spare
Final goal-line stand
Fullback takes crucial handoff—
Freight train A-coming!
Husband’s chores waiting
Morning’s golf invitation—
What’s a man to do?
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There are times when our inner narrative seems stuck in neutral, but we can learn to write a more encouraging journey through life.
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 9)
The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field–and keep on doing it.
Happiness doesn’t come from doing what we like to do but from liking what we have to do.
Wilferd Peterson (1900-1995) was a prolific American author. While he published nine books, his inspirational essays filled the pages of a national Sunday newspaper supplement, THIS WEEK.
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