Hope in Godliness

From 1 Timothy 6:6-8:  “Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it, but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.”

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Waking to another day

Spurning Father’s safety rope

This world demands perfection

Without Heaven’s faithful hope

 

Feeling pressure with each step

Witnessing ungodliness

Imperfect world falling apart

Father’s hope in godliness

 

Slowing down journey’s high speed

Pausing to count each blessing

Hope pursues His righteousness

Father’s truth now addressing

 

Discovering contentment

Filling hope with timely grace

Senseless desires abandoned

Father’s peace comes to embrace

 

Cherishing Oneness in hope

Sending trusted Light to bear

Forgiveness from divine Rock

Father’s Son shall truly care

 

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From 1 Timothy 6:13-14:  “ In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in His testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

From My Journal (7/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Each of us will discover an avenue filled with hope.  It’s found in our Father’s grace.

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(Updated July 3)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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“God is our Refuge”–nothing can come through that shelter.

From Psalm 31:3-4:  “You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for Your name’s sake lead me and guide me; take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for You are my refuge.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

From My Journal (7/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sharing a smile offers a greeting as warm and welcome as a brilliant morning sunrise.

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(Updated July 2)

Monday Memories: America’s Renewed Declaration

From John 8:32:  “And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

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Blessed land stretching from ocean to ocean

Spacious skies wink at fields of abundant grain

Framed in by towering, majestic mountains

God’s Grace covering the land like fruitful rain

 

Lady Liberty extends her message of hope

Calling out, only demanding to breathe free

Ensuring freedom for the huddled masses

Keeping her torch lite, from sea to shining sea

 

Asking God to mend a nation’s ills and flaws

Lifting praises up to the Father above

His glory be forever praised here below

Liberty and freedom shall ring, filled with love

 

Forgiving our nation’s errors and transgressions

Healing hearts of discord, peace now safeguarded

Leading this nation out of its dark wilderness

Remembering an old path, long discarded

 

Nation founded from scratch, with lasting vision

“All men are created equal” crying out

Endowed from the Creator, come certain rights

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness shout

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“America the Beautiful” is a beloved song.  You are invited to listen to this familiar song, as sung by Lee Greenwood.

Originally published July, 2020.

From My Journal (7/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Today’s procrastination . . . frozen in yesterday’s promises.

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(Updated July 1)

Heaven’s Voice

From Psalm 34:4:  I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”

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In midst of dark wilderness

Lost, yet seeking His cover

Praying for Father’s response

Forgiveness whitens sin’s color

 

Life’s journey shall remain hard

Moral compass guides each heart

Praising Father’s steadfast love

Shallow hope finds blessed restart

 

Ember of faith’s glowing light

Mercy shared from Heaven’s voice

Treasuring Father’s wisdom

Holy Spirit guides every choice

 

Righteousness conquers darkness

His answers more clearly seen

Walking in Father’s refuge

Grace, flowing with truth, intervenes

 

Rescued from evil’s shadow

Faith growing, no longer crushed

Breathing through Father’s spirit

His Son’s promised peace, never hushed

 

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From Matthew 3:17:  “And a voice from the heavens said, ‘This is My Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.'”

From My Journal (6/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Mankind indeed has a choice—pursue darkness filled with false promises—or choose God’s grace plan filled with light’s promises of eternal life.

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(Updated June 30)

John Ross MacDuff Quote

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The very voices of the night, sounding like the moan of the tempest, may turn out to be the disguised yet tender voices of God.

From Psalm 85:8:  “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts.”

John Ross MacDuff (1818-1895) was a Scottish pastor and prolific Christian writer.

From My Journal (6/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our own positive outlook will be strengthened from regular self-reflection.  We need to shore up the levee in order to stay dry.

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 June 29)