From My Journal (2/23)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

Our life’s walk rests in the glory of the Almighty.  Step forward and taste His sweet grace.

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 February 23)

David Jeremiah Quote

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com

Are there areas in our lives–whatever our ages–in which we need fresh growth?  Focus on that area, memorize Scripture on that topic, pray for maturity, and ask God for a “growth spurt” in your life.

From 1 Peter 2:2:  “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Trusting Father

From Proverbs 3:5-6:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Daily interactions

Shared through Father’s grace

Trusting His guidance

Patience rises to embrace

 

Bountiful blessings

Reaped from Father’s love

Trusting His outlook

Hope’s voice descends from above

 

Count on each promise

Heard in Father’s Word

Trusting His mercy

Heaven’s peace shares its password

 

Eternity’s breath

Shaped from Father’s grace

Trusting His boldness

Faith’s journey strengthens its pace

 

Spirit’s nourishment

Stirred with Father’s love

Tasting His sunrise

Compassion fed from above

 

Navigation’s light

Fueled through Father’s Word

Trusting His vision

North Star forever unblurred

 

Courtesy of Pinterest.

From Proverbs 2:9-10:  “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

From My Journal (2/22)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

Whatever the odds, trusting in God’s promises will level life’s playing field.

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 February 22)

From My Journal (2/21)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

We are encouraged to turn some of life’s dreams into action steps toward a better tomorrow.

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 February 21)

Moments of Affirmation (Elfchen Series #289)

Guidance

Father

Calling us

Accepting His Word

Trusting His divine plan

Faithfulness

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com

Assurance

Father

Empowering us

Igniting spirit’s fire

Lighting way through darkness

Trustworthy

Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com

Endurance

Father

Teaching us

Forgiving each stumble

Sending out as disciples

Worthiness

Photo by David McElwee on Pexels.com

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.

From My Journal (2/20)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

Our journey as a disciple of Christ strengthens the core values of faith.  Much like an athlete trains, believers can follow a similar life of discipline.

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 February 20)

Henry Blackaby Quote

Courtesy of Pinterest.

You cannot continue doing things your way and accomplish God’s purposes.  Your thinking cannot come close to God’s thoughts.  For you to do the will of God, you must adjust your life to Him, His purposes, and His ways.

From Luke 22:39-42:  “He came out and went, as was His custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.  When He reached the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.’  Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me, yet not My will but Yours be done.”

Henry Blackaby (1935-2024) was a Canadian pastor and Christian author.

From My Journal (2/19)

agriculture countryside daylight farm

Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com

From Big Sky Buckeye

Remaining true to one’s convictions sustains the next step in any journey.

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 February 19)

Breath of Repentance

From Joel 2:1:  “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain!  Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming, it is near.”

Photo by THu00c1I NHu00c0N on Pexels.com

Living in shadows of darkness

Lost in depths of hope’s despair

Looking upward to heavens

Light gathers from daily prayer

 

Hearing call of Zion’s trumpet

Trust found on wilderness road

Returning to walk with Christ

Heart gathers His grace to reload

 

Following hope-filled voice of Christ

Faith’s gathered army of One

Witnessing forgiving light

Darkness flees before Father’s Son

 

Gathering to witness mercy

Truth received from Christ’s own hands

Abounding with steadfast love

Peace nourishes each grain of sand

 

Raising hope’s breath of repentance

Calvary’s transforming night

Pouring from Spirit’s waters

Christ returning with gathered light

 

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com

From Joel 2:13:  “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.”