Monday Memories: Marked by God

From Romans 12:1-2:  “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

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True Christians, marked by God

Born again, in Jesus Christ

 

Love always be genuine

Grasping all of life’s goodwill

Forsaking evil’s shadows

God’s presence never stands still

 

Cherishing one another

Actions bring honor to all

Serving Heavenly Father

Holy Spirit’s blessings call

Rejoicing, tomorrow’s hope

Enduring patience, breathing

Persevering in prayer

Christ builds durable sheathing

 

Assisting with others’ needs

Sharing kindness with many

Walk as brothers and sisters

Heaven’s home offers plenty

 

Stay noble, take life’s high road

Hungry rivals, feed with love

Live as one, in harmony

Good News comes from God above

 

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From Romans 12:19-21:  “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’  No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Originally published February, 2021.

William James Quotes

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Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

Pessimism leads to weakness.  Optimism leads to power.

Williams James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher.  He has often been referred to as the “father of American psychology.”

Faithful Steps (Elfchen Series #270)

Each Response

Honesty’s

Blessed illumination

Trusting in God

Light synchronized through Him

Choices

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Each Thought

Actions

Requiring God

Life’s daily calculations

Putting Him always first

Focused

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Each Moment

Viewing

Earthly landscape

From God’s perspective

Nourished with heavenly grace

Patience

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Oswald Chambers Quote

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When God gives a vision of truth, it is never a question of what He will do, but of what we will do.

From Joshua 24:15:  “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

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.

Edwin Markham Quotes

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Choices are the hinges of destiny.

For all your ways, prepare.  And meet them ever alike:  when you are the anvil, bear; when you are the hammer, strike.

Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet.  One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.

Positivity’s Nerve (Haiku Series #334)

Activation

Enlightened vision

Moving beyond next summit—

Goals looking forward

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Buoyancy

Disappointment comes

Marooned in valley’s darkness—

Sunrise lifts spirit

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Initiative 

Turning life’s next page

Heart opens another door–

Deepened excitement

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Jane Goodall Quotes

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Every individual matters.  Every individual has a role to play.  Every individual makes a difference.

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

Jane Goodall (born 1934) is an English-born primatologist and anthropologist.  She is considered the world’s foremost expert on the family and social interactions of chimpanzees.  

Kurt Warner Quote

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When you speak and represent the person of Jesus Christ in all actions of your life, people are drawn to that.  You set the standard with your actions.

From 2 Corinthians 3:18:  “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”

Kurt Warner (born 1977) is a former American professional football player.  As a Christian, he has regularly praised the positive influence of God in his life, along with his family and teammates.

Martin Luther Quote

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Even if I know that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

From Hebrews 10:23:  “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.”

R. H. Swaney Quotes

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If words are seeds, let flowers grow from your mouth, not weeds.

If hearts are gardens, plant those flowers in the chest of the ones who exist around you.

R. H. Swaney is an American writer, who lives in South Dakota.  His poetry emphasizes a relationship with the circle of life.