The richness of the Word of God ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart.
From Psalm 118;24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
German-born Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Many of his writings express the role of Christianity in mankind’s daily lives. He paid the ultimate price for his activism against the Nazi regime during World War II.
Money rolling in
Overlooking darker clouds—
Bust follows each boom
Filling in-basket
Volume of data implodes—
Too much to process
Climate change debate
Reflecting fact or fiction—
Tomorrow answers
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The smallest of details at the beginning of each day sometimes make the biggest impact on one’s outlook for the rest of the day.
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 March 17)
No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.
Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.
Julia Child (1912-2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality. Her career spanned over 40 years.
From Song of Solomon 4:12: “A garden locked is my sister, my bride, a garden locked, a fountain sealed.”
Heavenly garden, locked and closed
Eternal fountain, sealed and dry
Searching, Salvation’s hidden key
Faithless works, blinding sinful eyes
Body, soul, spirit in despair
Soul without spirit, dead to sin
Body without soul, starkest death
Life’s spirit, missing God’s linchpin
Holy Spirit, always at work
Lasting, heart-filled renovations
Infused into life’s coldest heart
Building restored soul’s foundation
Christ choreographs love-filled hearts
Breathing life into each saved soul
Lighting our way to Salvation
Father’s love leads to Christ’s patrol
Arriving at Heaven’s garden
Receiving its eternal key
Fountain flows with living water
Come rest under Salvation’s tree
From Song of Solomon 4:16: “Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind! Blow upon my garden that its fragrance may be wafted abroad. Let my beloved come to His garden, and eat its choicest fruits.”
Originally published February, 2021.
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When one embraces the Resurrection’s truth, Christ’s living waters find a blessed outlet.
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 March 16)
Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch priest, professor, writer, and theologian.
From Psalm 105:1-2: “O give thanks to the Lord; call on His name; make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonderful works.”
Eyes of eagerness
Scanning earthly realm
Witnessed from Heaven’s light
Finding Christ at faith’s helm
Every miracle
Generating hope
Touched by Bethlehem’s light
Grasping Messiah’s rope
Blessed with wonderful
Singing hymns of praise
Confirmed through divine light
Teaching from faith ablaze
Truth fills worship’s tone
Tasting daily bread
Nourished from Savior’s light
Redeeming through blood shed
Eternity’s peace
Overflowing grace
Summoned to trusted light
Bringing joy to each face
From Psalm 105:5-6: “Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered, O offspring of His servant Abraham, children of Jacob, His chosen ones.”
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When trust remains anchored to God’s Word, His light nourishes one’s faith.
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 March 15)
There are three persons living in each of us: the one we think we are, the one other people think we are, and the one God knows we are.
From Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”
Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) was a British Christian author. Many of his chosen themes focused on prayer and revival.
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