From My Journal (1/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we accept Jesus and bring Him into our daily journey, His comfort and strength will fill our hope with peace.

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 January 12)

Saint Augustine Quote

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Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.

From 1 Peter 1:8-9:  “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

From My Journal (1/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We will always be flawed, but we step forward each day . . . always ready for life’s next opportunity.

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 January 11)

Total Understanding

From Matthew 4:17:  “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'”

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God in human form

Born among earthly means

Humble beginnings

Filled with divine genes

 

Heavenly Father

Grace bears truth from above

Now sharing His Son

Everlasting love

 

Son of Man matures

Earthly feelings endured

Weary and pain-filled

Faith’s message assured

 

Ministry waiting

Guided by Father’s Word

Mercy feeds hunger

Christ’s path, undeterred

 

Stormy seas vanquished

Even Savior needs rest

Waters flow with peace

He passes each test

 

Emotions in check

Total understanding

Son of God prevails

His love commanding

 

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From Matthew 11:28:  “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

From My Journal (1/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we accept Jesus as Savior, we find that our trust in Him grows with every step of faith.

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 January 10)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Someday we will stand before God.  We will need a living Redeemer, whose nail-pierced hands hold our salvation.

From Galatians 3:13-14:  “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’—in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.  With a long career in pastoral ministry and authorship of over 70 books, he has become one of America’s most valued Christian teachers.

From My Journal (1/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

It is beneficial to use other outlets where we can create positive energy to renew and restore ourselves.

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 January 9)

Monday Memories: God Walks Ahead

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From the words of Moses

Don’t fear, be unafraid

Our Lord will fight for us

Standing firm, comes His aid

 

Protecting evermore

God stands everlasting

Delivers from bondage

His love, full and lasting

 

Sending His Son to earth

Jesus’ footprints cry out

Step in line, follow me

His peace reigns, without doubt

 

Crying out to our Lord

Consumed by life’s furnace

Covered by eagles’ wings

Follow Him with sureness

 

Darkened tomb found empty

Jesus overcoming death

Knowing God’s in control

Stay faithful, with each breath

 

Father always with us

Never forsaking us

His hope, comforting us

Walking ahead of us

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From Exodus 14:13-14:  “But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again.  The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.'”

Originally published April, 2020.

From My Journal (1/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God empowers our faith through His undeniable Word.  We witness countless truths that strengthen our daily walk with Him.

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 January 8)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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If I am in the habit of steadily facing myself with God, my conscience will always introduce God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do.

From Acts 24:16:  “Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.”

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.