Entering
Narrow gate
Road appears hard
But, leads to new
Life
Walking
With Jesus
Truth’s unshakable hand
Faith defines our future
Life
Receiving
Lord’s grace
Steadfast in faith
Blessed gift of eternal
Life
The preaching that this world needs most is sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ.
From Romans 6:4: “Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.”
D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher. He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.
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At times, I find it numbing to read text from writers of the past. Some of their words continue to echo into the present.
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 August 11)
From Psalm 18:2-3: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, so I shall be saved from my enemies.”
Darkest storms rocking our world
Feeling faith washing away
Turning to Jesus, we hope
His solid rock, never sways
Raging floods rocking life’s peace
Hearing His bold, righteous voice
Turning to Jesus, we kneel
His solid rock, let’s rejoice
Perils rocking daily lives
Seeking comfort in His grace
Turning to Jesus, we pray
His solid rock, let’s embrace
No longer rocking in fear
Stepping over sinking sand
Turning to Jesus, we praise
His solid rock, holds our hand
Edward Mote (1797-1874) was an English pastor and prolific hymn writer. One of his most beloved hymns, “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less,” was composed in 1834.
Only participation in the full life of a local church builds spiritual muscle.
From 1 Corinthians 3:9: “ For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
From Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
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Life’s trials spinning around us
Challenging our unsteady beliefs
Grounded through God, we must trust
Bringing His Grace, granting us relief
Spiritually grounded, seeking refuge
Walking along God’s chosen path
Life chooses from God’s menu
Always correct, computes God’s math
Prayer time, our Father’s time
Encouraging one another
God delivers a new paradigm
His plan replaces all others
Sincerely humbling our hearts
Hearing God’s truthful Word
Our Lord proclaims a new start
Actions can no longer be deferred
Grounded through God
Anchoring to His cornerstone
He banishes the Enemy’s fraud
With our Lord, never alone
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From Ecclesiates 4:12: “And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Surrender your mind to the Lord at the beginning of each day.
From Isaiah 50:4: “The Lord God has given me a trained tongue, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens, wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.”
From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
Daily news fills with darkness
Wilderness, eternal home
Future forever empty
Trials continue to roam
Standing alone, Father speaks
Hearing His goodness in Word
Building life’s new foundation
Walking to His light’s watchword
Steps marching with assurance
Trust in Father grows each day
Hope strengthened in His mercy
Steadfast love charting faith’s way
Receiving this gift of faith
Praising Father’s divine lease
Fulfilling every promise
Inheriting grace-filled peace
From Psalm 33:20-22: “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in Him because we trust in His holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”
There is something beautiful about a billion stars held steady by a God who knows that He is doing.
From Isaiah 40:26: Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because He is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing.”
Donald Miller (born 1971) is an American author, speaker, and business owner. Many of his personal essays and reflections deal with faith, God, and self-discovery.
Zion’s
Labor pains
Father delivers mercy
Drink deeply with delight
Rejoicing
Spirit’s
Overflowing stream
Father’s grace bestows
Faith flourishes, hearts rejoice
Reassuring
Comfort
Like mother’s
Rejoice with Jerusalem
Father reigns high above
Loving
From Isaiah 66:12-13: “For thus says the Lord: I will extend prosperity to her like a river and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream, and you shall nurse and be carried on her arm and bounced on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”
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