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Monday Memories: Never Forsaken

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Life feels upside down

Angry with fists clenched

Barking back at God

You have forsaken me

 

Please, please my Lord

Don’t push me away

Heart fills with courage

Waiting for my God

 

Look around to witness

Patience comes to many

Those immersed in faith

Righteous saints never forsaken

 

God asks for perseverance

More to one’s life

Than just plain enduring

Bring me staying power

 

God is my stronghold

In times of distress

For those seeking him

God will never forsake

 

God always walks ahead

He was with Moses

He’ll be with you

Never to forsake you

 

Ask for God’s protection

Through faithful, fervent prayer

God’s justice will return

Never, ever be forsaken

 

Open hands, open arms

Looking up toward God

Submitting to my Lord

Never to be forsaken

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Originally published June, 2019.

Desmond Tutu Quote

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Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

From Romans 8:28:  “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and Christian theologian.  He was perhaps best known for his efforts as a human rights activist in dismantling his nation’s system of apartheid.  

Counting Stars

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From Psalm 40:11:  “Do not, O Lord, withhold Your mercy from me; let Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness keep me safe forever.”

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Looking to heavens

Counting tiny stars

Vast universe speaks

Lifting faith’s crossbar

 

Seeking God’s mercy

Searching for one sign

Bethlehem stable

Trusting His design

 

Unleashing His plan

Placing feet on rock

Saved from sinking sand

Joining Savior’s flock

 

Praying every hour

Walking toward grace

Calvary’s cross weeps

Darkening hope’s place

 

Counting just one star

Praising light from God

Empty tomb proclaims

Filling faith’s seedpod

 

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From Psalm 40:16:  “But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation say continually, ‘Great is the Lord!‘”

Martha Williamson Quote

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Mercy is His gift.  You shine with His divine light every time you are merciful and forgive someone.

From Ephesians 4:32:  “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.”

Martha Williamson is a television producer, who is best known for her contributions as the head writer and executive producer of the award-winning television series, “Touched by an Angel.”

Transitions (Elfchen Series #125)

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Dead End

Darkness

Evil’s persuasion

Walking sinful path

Absent faith, ignoring God

Judgment

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Turn About

Following

God’s way

Accepting His law

Reaping fruits of faith

Righteousness

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Ripening Maturity

Faith

Growing deeper

Rooted in Scripture

Nourished with Living Bread

Thriving

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Prayer Quotes

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Billy Graham (American evangelist and Christian writer)

To get nations back on their feet, we must first get down on our knees.

Oswald Chambers (Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher)

Prayer is the vital breath of the Christian; not the thing that makes him alive, but the evidence that he is alive.

From Psalm 4:1:  “Answer me when I call, O God of my right!  You gave me room when I was in distress.  Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.”

Looking Forward

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From Lamentations 5:7:  “Our ancestors sinned; they are no more, and we bear their iniquities.”

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Life’s actions turning left

Mindless thoughts moving right

Endless, fruitless efforts

Waiting in depths of night

 

Tarnished hours filled with sin

Darkness sails for Hell’s fire

Tumult of restless seas

Facing evil’s crossfire

 

Righteousness marks new life

Son of God offers grace

Selfish aims fall away

Walking without disgrace

 

Always looking forward

Salvation’s cost, high-priced

Blood on Calvary’s cross

Looking to face of Christ

 

Mercy removes blindness

Empty tomb raises hope

Old ways crumble to dust

Clutching redemption’s rope

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From Romans 3:23-24:  “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”

Walter J. Chantry Quote

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Saddest of all God’s creatures in the world is the religious person who has disciplined himself to outward obedience, but who has no inward love to God.

From John 14:23-24:  “Jesus answered him, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.  Whoever does not love me does not keep my words, and the word that you hear is not mine but is from the Father who sent me.'”

Walter J. Chantry (born 1938) served for 39 years as pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  He has also been a prolific Christian writer and editor.

Joy of Worship

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From Psalm 84:3-4:  “Even the sparrow finds a home and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at Your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.  Happy are those who live in Your house, ever singing Your praise.”

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Dwelling in God’s house

Joy of worship sings

Grace always flowing

From eternal springs

 

Lord ever present

Blessing living things

Promises now filled

Trust in Lord shall ring

 

Sparrows and swallows

Building each new nest

Creation’s new home

God never at rest

 

Signs of Father’s love

Worshipping with praise

Spirit of hope breathes

Strength in Him shall raise

 

Walking with Jesus

Peace never departs

Favor and honor

Love fills every heart

 

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With lyrics inspired from Psalm 32:8 (words of David) and Matthew 8:26 (words  of Jesus), the Gospel-rich hymn of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” shares a stirring and encouraging message.  Civilla D Martin wrote these lyrics in 1905 with the composition from Charles H. Gabriel.

Andy Andrews Quote

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When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God.  But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me.

From Isaiah 30:18:  “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore He will rise up to show mercy to you.  For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.”

Andy Andrews born 1959) is an American author.  He also speaks frequently to groups such as corporations, organizations, athletic teams, and the U.S. military.