“If the Lord will” is not just a statement on a believer’s lips; it is the constant attitude of his heart.
From Psalm 143:10: “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. Let Your good spirit lead me on a level path.”
Warren Wiersbe (1929-2019) was an American pastor and Christian writer. His journey as a Christian teacher was prolific with publication of over 50 books.
From Isaiah 53:9: “They made his grave with the wicked and his tomb with the rich, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.”
Born before light breathes
God’s master blueprint
Only darkness exists
Waiting, His Son’s footprint
Sin breathes at Eden
Perfect light shattered
Tomorrow’s harsh darkness
Righteousness now scattered
From garden’s shadows
Bloody cross awaits
Savior’s light journeys on
From heaven’s open gate
God’s people wander
Darkness covers world
Divine plan’s fulfillment
Messiah’s light unfurled
Light moves against sin
Nailed to rugged tree
Every transgression paid
Saving grace sets man free
From Isaiah 53:10: “Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with affliction. When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring and shall prolong his days; through him the will of the Lord shall prosper.”
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May we be faithful readers of God’s Word as the Holy Spirit guides us in our Savior’s redemptive light.
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(Updated September 29)
We must look at the greatness, promises, and purposes of our God as revealed in His Word, because divine truth is our anchor in the storms of life.
From John 14:26-27: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
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Life’s landscape is littered with past casualties. Negativity and division create unfathomable gaps in mankind’s terrain.
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(Updated September 28)
Welcoming
Father’s door
Opens with grace
Finding joy in hope
Prayer
Opening
Wounded heart
Coming to Father
Asking for mercy’s aid
Prayer
Enabling
Faith’s voice
Light replaces darkness
Gratifying conversation with Father
Prayer
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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Prayer fills us with a source of peace to share with others.
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(Updated September 27)
Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.
From Jeremiah 17:7: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is the Lord.”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
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The spontaneous rhythm of nature encourages us to try it out ourselves.
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(Updated September 26)
From John 4:23-24: “But the hour is coming and is now here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Wilderness travels
Darkness trembles, taking flight
Father always with thee
Witnessing Savior’s light
Mayhem’s daily noise
Stepping away, seeking peace
Father delivers truth
Savior transforms faith’s lease
Hope flowing with joy
Aligning with Spirit’s heart
Father’s eternal love
Savior’s breath brings fresh start
Cross proclaims mercy
Paying for every debt owed
Father’s unselfish grace
His love paves Savior’s road
Righteousness feeds faith
Bearing Spirit’s timely fruits
From Father’s blessed vine
Savior nurtures each root
From John 15:7-8: “If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become My disciples.”
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