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Step forward today and experience growth in some part of your life. Today will create a precious memory.
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 May 19)
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When life’s eventual calamities gather and appear
Providing safe refuge, God emerges without fear
Our Lord remains sovereign over His domain
Assembling Christians to worship in His name
Rock of infinite refuge and mighty fortress to see
Hearing God’s Holy words, coming to rescue thee
Dark and evil situations linger and wait to thrive
Offering worthless promises, the Enemy strives
His hollow assurances hide a dishonest net
Waiting to capture us, continually a threat
Righteous wisdom and truth reside with our Lord
Witnessing our sinful afflictions, like a river to ford
God never gives up on anyone, never makes a fuss
Standing between the Enemy and his devilish lust
Our Lord commands us to deposit trust in Him
Allowing His countenance to shine through sin
Abundant goodness will reach out from Heaven
Hearing our supplications and prayers, so driven
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comes to save
Defeating forever sin’s darkness and the grave
His glory spreads to cover each corner of the earth
Saving our resurrected lives with a heavenly berth
All confidently march in spirit to accept His grace
Seeking Christ’s salvation, with rich mercy to taste
Our Lord comes again to preserve His saints
Prompting all Christians to be faithful mates
God stands ready, listening to everyone’s cause
Sacrificing Jesus for us, we kneel without pause
Our Father wants His children to be saved
Desiring that all will return to Him one day
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The foundation for this poem comes from Psalms 31 and 51. Here are a few of my favorite verses from them.
Do you have a favorite verse or verses from any of the Psalms? You are invited to share it in the comments.
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The Bible mentions “rain” many times in scripture. God’s creation finds multiple uses of rain. Perhaps you can think of a few more after reading this poem.
Waking up to see another blessed, rainy day
Witnessing as God brings us grace this day
God creates rain to descend upon the earth
Bringing rain to produce yields from the land
The heavens’ water brings awesome worth
Allowing for existence by woman and man
Rain arrives by the word of our mighty God
Sending vital water to the crops and fields
God’s creation brings early rains with a nod
Providing late rains to fulfill a farmer’s yield
God brings rain in abundance with His hand
Opening the dry earth, salvation springs up
Skies raining down righteousness, is His plan
Showering our lives with a grace-filled cup
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Rain nurtures spring’s new green, tender sprouts
Providing seed to the sower, bread for the table
Harvest arrives again on time by fall’s usual route
Filling grain bins as hardworking farmers feel able
God shines sun on both the Good and the Bad
Sending rain on the righteous and unrighteous
Rains from heaven fill hearts, never to be sad
Earmarking fruitful seasons for the righteous
Remember the incredibly prudent man
Constructing his house upon solid rock
Rains fell, floods came—over the land
Preserving a faith as steady as a rock
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From Matthew 28:20, Christ is speaking to the eleven disciples at Galilee following the Resurrection: “. . . And remember I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Do you have a favorite Bible verse that has stuck with you this week? You are invited to share it in the comments. May God bless each of you in the coming days.
Walking down an empty sidewalk all alone
Feeling lost when no one calls his phone
Facing the final sunset of a life
Remembering past sinful strife
Rubbing together his chilly, worn hands
Warming a cold heart of a humbled man
Recalling a strong home built brick by brick
Wiping away tears when she became sick
Losing his loving bride to illness
Asking, “Why God, is this meant?”
Battling the raging, turbulent cosmic powers
Creating lonely darkness that sadly towers
Living without a daily dose of hope
Trying to understand his life’s scope
Reciting scripture as Christ says, “I am with you”
Witnessing the bloody Cross, coming into view
Testing his faith, builds continued endurance
Removing sinful chains at every occurrence
Loving us, God guards our hearts and minds
Smiling, the old man knows he has more time
Bringing Salvation, our Savior conquers the Cross
Blessing another life, this man no longer feels lost
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My Lord steadies me like a solid rock
From the horizon, His devotion walks
As soon as dark clouds form, He stands tall
Leaning on Him in moments, large or small
The Enemy menaces nearby, keep me safe
Free me from wickedness, that’s never late
You bring light to a world so all can see
Grasping my hand, offering rescue to me
You brought me forth in awesome birth
Saving me when I stumble on the turf
As my strength wavers, you remain true
Never tiring of me, needing to lean on you
The text is inspired by words from Psalm 71. From Verse 4: “Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and the cruel.”
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On the morning news, I was watching a young girl bravely and calmly give an account of the carnage at a San Diego, California synagogue shooting that took place recently. Around the world, people of faith have been attacked in their houses of worship. I stopped and asked my Lord . . . Why?
Psalm 26:5: “I hate the company of evildoers and will not sit with the wicked.”
Psalm 68:1: “Let God rise up let His enemies be scattered; let those who hate Him flee before Him.”
Dear Lord
Sitting here
Watching news
Wondering again
Darkness comes
Another shooting
More violence
Godly people
With faith
Under attack
Where does
Such hate
Come from
Turning to
Reading scripture
Praying fervently
Our Father
Bring all
Faithful strength
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As I was preparing this poem, I took a moment to go back to a previous poem about prayer. I found some peace from Morning Prayer.
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Horace Greeley writes: “Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wing, and only character endures.”
Never forget our Lord’s profound teaching
Shelter faithful hearts each and every day
God renews our strength, always reaching
He positions loving hope to follow His way
Jesus reminds us daily to love one another
His fresh commandant reaches out to all
He truly wants us to witness to each other
Entrusted to make a better walk is our call
Protect integrity at each of life’s stops
Love God’s commandants, follow each
A person’s character should be tops
Christ’s working spirit will always seek
Maintain genuine discipline in one’s faith
God’s goodness and holiness arrive on time
Step forward to say “yes” to free grace
Encouraging us to obey a light that shines
The text for this poem is inspired from reading the following Bible verses:
Psalm 119:165: “Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”
Proverbs 3:1: “My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.”
John 13:35: (Christ is speaking) “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
If you are looking for more Christian-based poems, here are a couple of previously published poems that you will find enjoyable to read:
