Circumstances occur that could easily crush us. Unexpectedly, they come. Immediately we have a choice to make . . . an attitude choice.
From Psalm 107:43: “Let those who are wise pay attention to these things and consider the steadfast love of the Lord.”
From Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings to closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
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God’s footprints, visible for eternity
Filling our hearts with His joy, perfectly
Our Lord’s joy remains forever man’s strength
Overcoming the wicked, godless and fleeting
When distressed, our Lord brings answers
Sadness and worry turn to joy, never retreating
Through God, He restores the joy of Salvation
The Lord’s highway steers us on His Holy Way
Justice arrives, bringing joy to the righteous
For God’s Word, keeping all from going astray
Joy is a choice, feeling our Lord’s countenance
When tackling life’s endless, inevitable trials
Consider every one of them, nothing but joy
Walking with God, feeling joy with every mile
Faith produces endurance for God’s community
Endurance leads to maturity from God’s hand
Maturity through God, brings lasting, final joy
Trusting God’s Holy Word all across this land
God’s Kingdom delivers righteousness and peace
Through the Holy Spirit, souls experience joy
Clapping hands, singing praise to our Holy Lord
Redeemed man walks, filled with gladness and joy
Prophets foretell of the coming of a new King
Our Messiah’s birth brings magnificent joy
Joy later shattered on a bitter, bloody Cross
Only to defeat death, with Resurrection’s joy
Living as part of God’s redeemed, feeling His joy
Fruits of the Spirit sharing love, peace, and joy
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Are you weak? Weary? Confused? Troubled? Pressured? How is your relationship with God? Is it held in its place of priority? I believe the greater the pressure, the greater your need for time alone with Him.
From Isaiah 50:4-5: “The Lord God has given me a trained tongue, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens, wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I did not turn backward.”
American-born Kay Arthur (born 1933) is an award-winning Christian author and Bible teacher.
From Psalm 25:4-5: “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all day long.”
God of Creation
Filling life with hope
Divine promised land
Future grasps His rope
God of Salvation
Teaching with His Word
Holy righteousness
Grace freely conferred
God of Faithfulness
Sending steadfast love
Mercy walks ahead
Truth shines from above
God of Redemption
Erasing stumbles
Lives forever changed
Faith never crumbles
God of Blessedness
Praising our goodwill
Acts of compassion
Life never stands still
From Psalm 25:20-21: “O guard my life and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You.”
Surrender your mind to the Lord at the beginning of each day.
From Isaiah 50:4-5: “The Lord God has given me a trained tongue, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens, wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I did not turn backward.”
Pursuing
Flesh’s desires
Filled with works
Life falls short in
Darkness
Truth
Speaks boldly
Christ’s Holy Word
Building hope through Spirit’s
Fruits
Love
Thy neighbor
Obedience to Christ
Grace meeting our needs
Freedom
When God crowns your merits, He is not crowning anything but His own gifts.
From 1 Peter 4:8-10: “Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”
From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
On our way—
Following
Son of God,
Jesus Christ
On our way—
Witnessing
Faithful hope,
Filled with Christ
On our way—
Confronting
Day’s darkness,
Buoyed by Christ
On our way—
Restoring
Shattered lives,
Praising Christ
On our way—
Quieting
Stormy seas,
Christ as work
On our way—
Conquering
Evil’s foe,
Christ with us
On our way—
Redeeming
Wayward souls,
Christ’s love saves
On our way—
Proclaiming
Thankful hearts,
Blessed Christ
On our way—
Rejoicing
Forever,
Within Christ
From Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”
The inspiration for this poem comes from the hymn, “On Our Way, Rejoicing.” Here are the lyrics and music of this beloved song.
We want Christ to hurry and calm the storm. He wants us to find Him in the midst of it first.
From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”
Beth Moore (born 1957) is an American Christian evangelist, author, and teacher.
From Lamentations 3:25-26: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the Salvation of the Lord.”
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We are an impatient lot
We know what we want
We want it right now
God’s Word brings us wisdom
Try following a different path
Remain patient at all times
Allow God to be in charge
His faithful plans will unfold
Offer our prayers to God
Give thanks for our blessings
Remain ever hopeful each day
Wait faithfully with quiet reverence
For the Lord delivers Salvation
God allows us free will
How will we use it?
From Philippians 4:8: “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Infuse quality into our lives
In our attitudes and thoughts
Guard our actions and words
Influence our daily course
Adjust our tone of thoughts
Jesus taught us to believe
“Blessed are the pure in heart
For they will see God”
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From the words of evangelical pastor Henry Blackaby: “God is concerned about your life in Eternity. Allow Him to take all the time He needs to shape you for His purposes.”
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