It takes time for an acorn to turn into an oak, but the oak is already implied in the acorn.
We get such a kick out of looking forward to pleasures and rushing ahead to meet them that we can’t slow down enough to enjoy them when they come.
Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British-born writer and philosopher.
Truth Enshrined
Witnessing
God’s covenant
Forged through fire
Pair of stone tablets
Following
Hope Answered
Embracing
God’s commandments
Meeting His expectations
With wisdom comes discernment
Trusting
Hunger Fed
Reading
God’s Word
Holy and divine
Nourishing heart’s inner soul
Understanding
Our heavenly Father will strengthen our resolve to discover His trusted path to calmer waters.
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(Updated June 19)
We don’t have to be beautiful or brilliant or have all the answers to be blessed of God. All He asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith.
From Proverbs 10:8-9: “The wise of heart will heed commandments, but one with foolish lips will come to ruin. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Defining sunrise
Another touch of peace
Harmony’s interactions
Nature’s timely release
Embracing daylight
Morning’s joyfulness speaks
Each illustrated landscape
Nature’s waiting mystique
Inserting wind’s breath
Grove of tree branches sway
Scattered pollen taking flight
Nature’s open gateway
Mixing up colors
Hues of unique design
Tranquility delivers
Nature’s scenic pipeline
Fulfilling vision
Hope offering her hand
Empty canvas finished
Nature’s spirit commands
While experiencing nature, the world around us offers boundless opportunities of tranquility to embrace.
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 June 18)
The formula for doing a good job in photography is to think like a poet.
Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.
Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) was an American photographer. She mastered bringing into focus the simplest of subjects.
From Philippians 2:1-2: “If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”
Led by Jesus Christ
Humility follows His light
Captured in every breath
Outlook painted in white
Encouragement breathes
Bathed in blessings of Scripture’s Word
Humility’s heart warmed
Joy found in all that’s heard
Pride moving away
Humility infused with love
Credit given to God
Glory shines from above
Christ’s comfort received
Peace descends upon angel’s wings
Humility’s presence
Forever, mercy sings
Hope in tomorrow
Humility’s mission complete
Others placed above self
Gifted with faith’s front seat
From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”
Humility is such an important human character trait. May we emulate it daily in our walk with Christ. He desires to see us to do nothing less.
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 June 17)
Whatever ailment we face, the Word of God is the medicine and the peace of God the cure.
From Romans 8:6: “To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.“
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
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