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Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainstream of our joy.
From Psalm 23:5-6: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”
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Christ can put a spring in your step and a thrill in your heart. Optimism and cheerfulness are products of knowing Christ.
From 2 Corinthians 13:11: “Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
From Psalm 62:1: “My soul waits in silence for God only.”
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Anticipating in faithful silence for the One
From Christ, comes our Salvation He won
God brings deliverance from life’s trials
His steadfast love proclaims and smiles
Witnessing transformation by Christ’s renewing love
Pouring out our daily needs to the Holy Lord above
Witnessing the Apostles in their committed walk
Learning about Jesus as His words openly talk
God delivering His promise, acceptable and good
Trusting in our Heavenly Father, as we all should
As a single body with Christ, persevere in daily prayer
Meditating upon what lies deep inside, our daily cares
Trusting always, we come forth to pray
God standing as our rock, always stout
His fortress never shaken with doubt
Allowing the Holy Spirit, a welcome space to invade
Loving one another, because Jesus ultimately gave
Replacing negative thoughts with a positive way
Slowing down, counting blessings—let us pray
Spending less time filled with our trivial worries
Praising God for His message of faithful courage
God’s kingdom depends upon His mighty hand
Feeling His promises, His will covers the land
Answering the great question for all to behold
Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior, so bold
Reveling in God’s glorious adventure, with trusting love
Allowing Him to assist, in sending answers from above
Trusting always, we come forth to pray
God standing as our rock, always stout
His fortress never shaken with doubt
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From Romans 12:11: “Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.”
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If my private world is in order, it will be because I absorb the Words of Christ into my attitudes and actions.
From Matthew 4:1-4: “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards He was famished. The tempter came and said to Him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But He answered, ‘It is written: One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”
The text for this poem is based upon God’s Word as well as a recent sermon message given at New Life Church, Gahanna, Ohio.
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From Hebrews 12:1-3
Let us throw off everything
Hindering sin which easily entangles
Run life’s race with perseverance
Fixing our eyes on Christ
He endures the rugged Cross
Defeating its darkness and shame
Now sitting at God’s side
Bringing hope to lost hearts
The Message
Life’s race is a marathon
Running with God’s steady faith
Life’s marathon, hard and long
Facing emotional ups and downs
God sends His encouraging words
Overcoming defeat, distress, and despair
Trust in Jesus, keep running
With perseverance, to the end
Jesus endures His own marathon
Running to a bloody Cross
Following always Jesus’ faithful example
Showing us perseverance and trust
Young David ignores Goliath’s size
Focusing on faith in God
Christ asks for the impossible
Yet, His journey will succeed
Jesus surrenders to God’s plan
Faithfully ignoring—quenching His desires
We all suffer sin’s consequences
Christ comes, guarding our hearts
Withstanding life’s harsh body blows
In a fallen, broken world
Take Action
Trust God, eyes on Jesus
Focus on Christ, remain obedient
Replace life’s empty, negative notions
Know Jesus as your Savior!
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