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Monday Memories: His Right Hand

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From Psalm 139:9-10:  “If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me fast.”

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Story of doomed community

Losing its way, darkness surrounds

Hunger fueling gang violence

Crying out, injustice abounds

 

Life crushed in spirit, wandering

Wrecking faith, living defeated

Racism walks with extremism

Bringing sin’s death, feeling cheated

 

From dark despair, running away

Running to us, God with His grace

Love and mercy fill empty cups

Accepting His gift, let’s embrace

 

God’s right hand covers this land

Striking out envy, hate, and greed

Spirit finds us lost in life’s fog

Plowing under each sin-filled seed

 

Chaos no longer shatters dreams

Offering true, forgiving peace

God’s right hand, never grows weary

Lifting up lives, shall never cease

 

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From Psalm 89:13-14:  “You have a mighty arm; strong is Your hand, high Your right hand.  Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before You.”

Originally published March, 2021.

From My Journal (6/15)

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Eternity promises that there will never be limits placed upon the mighty hand of God.

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(Updated June 15)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quote

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God did not make us perfect Christians in one stroke. He calls us as we are, and only His grace makes us what we are not.

From 1 Corinthians 15:9-10:  “For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me.

German-born Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident.  Many of his writings express the role of Christianity in mankind’s daily lives.  He paid the ultimate price for his activism against the Nazi regime during World War II.

Joy’s Fresh Start

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From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered.”

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Contemplating change
Spirit’s guiding hand
Opportunity waits
Praising what Lord has planned

Accepting His grace
Light marches ahead
Life energized with peace
Viewing future beachhead

Welcoming hope’s breath
Harmony fills heart
Immersed in Father’s Word
Offering joy’s fresh start

Mending faith’s fabric
Trust builds every fire
Witness Savior’s mercy
Rising up to inspire

Embracing tomorrow
Lord’s confidence guides
Another promised branch
Sailing with freedom’s tides
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From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

From My Journal (6/14)

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Surrounded by our Creator’s redemptive waters, one’s faith fills with unending praises of joy.

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 14)

Jonathan Byrd Quote

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Whatever I treasure the most will control my heart. Whatever controls my heart will control my behavior. May God be my treasure. He is big enough.

From Isaiah 40:12, 18: “Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of His hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? To whom, then, will you liken God, or what likeness compare with Him?”

Jonathan Byrd (born 1978) is an American professional golfer. He is known for integrating his Christian faith into his daily life as well as his golf career.

From My Journal (6/13)

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As Americans, may we continue to see our precious flag as a testament to the collective goodness which has created and preserved this nation.

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(Updated June 13)

Connections (Elfchen Series #299)

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Foretaste

Prayer’s

Thoughtful meditation

Overpowering temptation’s steps

Energized with God’s Word

Anticipation

Providence

Prayer’s

Daily obedience breathes

Foresee battles to come

Unwavering journey

Faithfulness

Devotion

Prayer’s

Confidence matures

Embracing heavenly light

Patience descends from God

Answers

From My Journal (6/12)

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The depth discovered in one’s prayer journey opens a dialog full of interactions with our heavenly Father.

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 12)

John Lancaster Spalding Quote

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Worry, whatever its source, weakens, takes away courage, and shortens life.

From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

John Lancaster Spaulding was an American author and poet. He was a prolific writer about Christian themes and education.