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Actions Never by Chance

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From John 10:10-11:  “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.  I am the good shepherd.  The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”

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Father almighty

Designing redemption’s plan

Actions never by chance

Good Shepherd, faith’s steady helmsman

 

Shepherd’s faith searches

Teaching His flock, hear My voice

Actions never by chance

Heavenly angels shall rejoice

 

Angelic choir sings

Rising from cold, empty tomb

Actions never by chance

Redeemer’s grace faithfully blooms

 

Redeemer sheds blood

Forgiving each transgression

Actions never by chance

Father blesses without question

 

Father’s greatest love

Offering His only Son

Actions never by chance

Forever, His will shall be done

 

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From John 3:16-17:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

Mary Ann Shadd Cary Quotes

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We should do more and talk less.

It is better to wear out than to rust out.

Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893) was an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher, and lawyer.  Her life journey included many accomplishments:  the first African-American female publisher in North America, and the first female publisher in Canada.  Her first quote was published by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ newspaper in 1848 when he solicited suggestions on how to improve life for all African-Americans.

Michael Faraday Quotes

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Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach.

I have far more confidence in the man who works mentally and bodily at a matter than in the six who merely talk about it.

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English physicist and chemist.  His research greatly contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Valor Charging Forward

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These poetic verses are inspired by the 1990 American film, “Quigley Down Under.”  Tom Selleck plays an American cowboy and sharpshooter from Wyoming who brings frontier justice to the western Australian Outback.  American composer, Basil Poledouris, displays his talents in writing the musical score for the film.  One of the soundtrack’s selections is found at the end of this post, and you are invited to listen to it while you read the poem.

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Hero waiting for cue

Overture now begins

Valor charging forward

Righteousness always wins

 

Passion fights for what’s right

Bold actions taking charge

Lasting spirit conquers

Fearless heart growing large

 

Sense of urgency stirs

Facing climatic test

Battle’s dramatic end

Bravery never rests

 

Crescendo’s big finish

Courage outlasts death’s fate

Justice defeats evil

Fate’s decisive mandate

 

Final mission complete

Story’s exciting end

Exhausted, yet alive

Honor always defends

 

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James Clear Quotes

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Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.

Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.

James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer.

Rick Warren Quote

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You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it.

From 1 Peter 1:13:  “Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed.”

Actions Forward (Haiku Series #243)

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Perspective

Outlook smiling back

New day advancing forward—

Yesterday erased

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Sidekick

Constant companion

Life’s lyrics looking forward—

Melody’s rhythm

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Reassurance

Warming lonely heart

Blazing light sweeping forward—

Each morning sunrise

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Charles Swindoll Quote

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God works by simply stepping into our ordinary day of life and saying what He wants to say.  It’s a meat-and-potatoes kind of proposition.  Here’s what needs doing, and you’re the person who’s going to do it, “so let’s get after it.”

From Proverbs 8:22:  “The Lord created me at the beginning of His work, the first of His acts of long ago.”

Taken From a Church Sign

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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.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

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We have to take the first step as though there were no God.  It is no use to wait for God to help us, He will not; but immediately we arise we find He is there.

From Isaiah 60:1:  “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”

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.