The world says that the more you take, the more you have. Christ says, the more you give, the more you are.
From Matthew 23:11-12: “The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) was an American pastor, Christian theologian, and author. His writings were published in 39 books, which included several different genres.
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As life moves forward, we just might discover the gift of a treasured and encouraging wind of change.
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(Updated August 29)
From American theologian, Fulton J. Sheen: “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.”
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God’s eternal love seeks
Intimate relationships
No longer standing back
Feeling love as He speaks
Our Lord loves each of us
Stepping forward with faith
Accepting His sincere truth
Our God, never to mistrust
When darker times arrive
Opening hearts to our Lord
Never to feel forsaken
Trusting, abiding, alive
Our Father always cares
Hearing faithful prayers
Watching trusting steps
Feeling moments of despair
Flowing from Heaven above
To a stable’s manger
Witnessing from a cruel Cross
God’s Grace delivers His love
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From John 15:8-9: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become My disciples. As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you; abide in My love.
Originally published March, 2020.
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When we see the Word of God framed around the perseverance of others, we can’t help but feel the Spirit nudging us as well.
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(Updated August 28)
From the words of American mission worker and hymn writer, Fanny Crosby: “Kindness in this world will do much to help others, not only to come into the light, but also to grow in grace day by day.”
Every day
Following Christ
Daily lessons teach
Faith never standing still
Every day
Walking with Christ
Light powered by grace
Trust starts at Calvary
Every day
Worshipping Christ
Strengthened with mercy
Spirit’s well never dry
Every day
Learning from Christ
Filled with His wisdom
Nourished with Living Bread
Every day
Growing in Christ
Kindness overflows
Life’s glorious classroom
From Colossians 1:5-6: “Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God.”
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Our Father in Heaven, thankful for leading us day by day, filling empty moments with hope, and knowing His grace will bring us rescue.
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(Updated August 27)
At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him.
From Matthew 10:27: “What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops.“
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.
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So many times, we look for a simple opening to bless the journey ahead.
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(Updated August 26)
Walking
God’s highway
Taking His way
Now becoming our way
Devotedness
Following
Christ’s example
Breathing with perseverance
Surrounded with countless witnesses
Steadfastness
Accepting
Father’s discipline
Tested by trials
Feeling His unwavering love
Righteousness
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With exuberant faithfulness, we witness the empty tomb and the affirmation of our risen Savior Jesus.
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(Updated August 25)
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