How many people are equipped to handle mistreatment after they’ve done right? Only Christians are equipped to do that. That is what makes believers stand out. That’s our uniqueness.
From Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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Many of us seek peaceful contentment through our endless imagination.
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(Updated October 31)
Our Heavenly Father, we rejoice and humbly receive your precious gift of a new day. Our hopes burn brighter as we give thanks for your blessing of this gift. Amen.
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Emerging each morning, a new dawn
Waiting outside our door, neatly wrapped
Walking next to us, God understands
Bringing us love, never feeling trapped
Designing His gift, a new day calls
Witnessing God’s deeds, each day unfolds
Allowing us, to live out each day
Feeling His Grace, hearts never grow old
Guarding us during times of trouble
Opening gates each day, His stronghold
Trusting in God, never forsaken
Singing His praises, humble yet bold
Kneeling and praying, as this day ends
Rejoicing, in all our Father sends
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From Psalm 9:10: “And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Originally published May, 2020.
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We are created in God’s image and encouraged to use His gifts to fulfill His glory.
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 October 30)
Every day we live is a priceless gift of God, loaded with possibilities to learn something new, to gain fresh insights.
From Isaiah 43:18-19: “Do not remember the former things or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Dale Evans (1912-2001) was an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She also just happened to be married to one of the most famous of Hollywood cowboys, Roy Rogers.
From 2 Peter 3:13: “But, in accordance with His promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.”
Lifetime of building
Man’s labors seem so bold
Smallish enterprises
Growing fragile and old
Christ’s building schemes last
Any cost, He equips
Trusted enterprises
Growing discipleship
Eternity calls
Grace building rescue’s net
Savior’s enterprises
Liquidating sin’s debts
Christ, building for more
Faith’s stalwart cornerstone
Righteous enterprises
Shaping mankind’s backbone
Passionate spirit
Every consuming fire
Heaven’s enterprises
Built, never to expire
This poem was influenced from these words of Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher, Oswald Chambers: “Jesus takes us over for His enterprises, His building schemes entirely, and no soul has any right to claim where he shall be put.”
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When we truly believe, we will more fully understand the eternity of God.
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(Updated October 29)
Taking up my “cross” means a life voluntarily surrendered to God.
From Luke 9:23: “Then He said to them all, ‘If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.'”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
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Sooner or later, the inner soul’s conscience stirs with a desire to share the truth . . . no matter the obstacles.
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 October 28)
Planting
Faith’s seeds
Watered with grace
Nurtured with righteous spirit
Harvesting
Replacing
Empty promises
God’s living truth
Spirit opens His Word
Transforming
Stumbling
Darkened missteps
Kneeling at Calvary
Savior opens eternity’s light
Rising
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