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Before we can serve others with love, we need to feel love in our own hearts.
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(Updated March 4)
Beholding
God’s Kingdom
Built upon righteousness
Come, receive His peace
Light
Grace
Unselfishly given
Justified by faith
Always surrounded with Light
Jesus
Personal
Lenten journey
Walking alongside Jesus
Darkness replaced with Light
Repentance
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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We are truly blessed in our daily walk to move from darkness to light because of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
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(Updated March 3)
It is God to whom and with whom we travel, and while He is the End of our journey, He is also at every stopping place.
From Proverbs 21:21: “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.”
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. She and her husband, Jim, spent time as missionaries in Ecuador.
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Spending time with nature’s goodness brings our mature years a “fountain of youth.”
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(Updated March 2)
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “When I’m able, by faith, to sense God’s hand in my situation, my attitude will be right.”
Giving thanks to God
His mighty deeds
Singing with praises
Spirit shall lead
Seeking God’s wisdom
His steadfast hand
Offering mercy
Across this land
Recalling God’s works
His love transforms
Trusting righteousness
Throughout each storm
Praying before God
His sacred Word
Sharing gratitude
Voice always heard
Walking with God’s grace
By faith alone
Keeping his statutes
Life’s firm backbone
Observing God’s strength
Joy singing out
Shaping attitude
Heart never doubts
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.”
Anything that dims my vision of Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me, and I must, as a Christian, turn away from it.
From Romans 8:5-6: “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.”
American-born John Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918) was a Christian evangelist who traveled much of the United States and the world. He was influenced by the preaching of D. L. Moody as well as the ministry of Billy Sunday.
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When God is at the center of family, parents seem to overcome challenges much better.
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(Updated February 28)
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It is mid-morning on a nearly empty street corner in a remote, medium-sized town when Milt runs into one of his best friends, Fred. Little do these two men know, but their improbable rendezvous will bring both of them inner strength and hope.
Both men are in their eighties, but each is blessed with good health. Being retired, they don’t always have a chance to catch up on news.
Milt is a widower, who lost his beloved Sharon several years back. Fred’s lovely wife, Judy, struggles with many chronic health concerns.
The two friends continue to visit on the deserted street corner. Milt tells Fred, “I am really concerned about this virus news.” As he speaks, both men realize they need to stand a bit farther apart due to reminders in the news about social distancing.
Milt replies back, “Me, too. I guess we have lots of company.” Both men have been overly cautious about being safe with their exposure to the disease.
Fred shares news from home about his bride of 61 years. He continues talking to Milt, “I am really worried about Sharon. Her health is very fragile, and I hope she can weather the storm ahead with this virus out there.”
Milt looks across at his friend, and he sees the deep worries of concern and anxiety in Fred’s face. Milt asks, “May I pray for you?” Milt nods in agreement.
In closing the prayer, Milt shares a special prayer with his long-time friend: “God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference.”
Before the men depart and continue with their day’s journey, Fred shares a verse from one of his favorite Psalms (27:1): “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
The Serenity Prayer was originally written by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. The most common version of the prayer was published in 1951, but Niebuhr used variations of the prayer in sermons as early as 1934. In the story, Milt adapted the prayer to fit the situation.
Originally published March, 2020.
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Christ promises to help us carry life’s burdens, and His blessings truly make a difference.
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(Updated February 27)
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