We can either walk in the world’s darkness or God’s light.
From Ephesians 5:10-11: “Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.”
Charles Stanley Quote
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Monday Memories: Lonely Road
Sometimes life resembles a lonely road
Walking endless miles, filling with shame
Surrounded by darkness, bearing life’s load
Feeling mixed up, never into the game
God’s Word and Spirit bring transformation
Empty, spiritual desert . . . leaving now
Bringing dramatic change, new foundation
An oasis of faith becomes a vow
Discovering new hope, suffering ends
God’s light shines ahead of our faithful steps
Stumbling and failing, no longer contend
God’s Glory reigns supreme, without missteps
Old ways transforming to a better life
Exchanging total control with our Lord
God’s Grace gives, without cutting like a knife
His everlasting love, brings rich accord
God’s army of angels, walking ahead
Lonely road left . . . following Christ instead
Jim Gallery Quote
God deserves first place in your life . . . and you deserve the experience of putting Him there.
From Exodus 20:1-3: “Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.”
Awesome Mystery
From Genesis 1:1-2: “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.”
God nurtures His creation
Sharing its ageless treasures
Rising with life’s morning sun
Earth boldly sings with pleasure
Love passed with each spoken word
Flowing through God’s gentle hands
Breathing newness with each day
Earth remembers where He stands
Unsurpassed beauty looks up
Praising God’s own perfection
Shining from Heaven’s mirror
Earth glows in His reflection
Awesome mystery to touch
Inheriting Master’s aim
Setting sun applauds each day
Earth salutes His Holy name
From 1 Timothy 4:4-5: “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.”
Midnight’s Constellation
Eastern Montana’s McCone County settles in for another anxious night. Possible dry thunderstorms with lightning threaten to ignite the prairie’s parched grass.
Once again playing lookout for any possible lightning-caused wildfires, Randy sits perched on top of the highest hill on his ranch. Watching from his pickup truck with a full 500-gallon water tank resting in the back, he’s on patrol until dawn on this stormy night.
Around midnight, the storm seems to be moving to the south and east, and Randy’s eyes leave the prairie for a quick moment. An opening in the dark clouds allows him to view the midnight’s constellation, which brings a welcome break in his concentration. He still has several hours to go until the early morning light will signal the end of his nightly chore.
Sitting alone, Randy’s thoughts speak to the Lord in the heaven’s cosmos. Opening up to his Father in prayer, he offers praise and thanks for the quiet night. He also prays for his neighbors and their continued faith and perseverance.
Suddenly realizing the time, Randy brings his eyes back to the darkened landscape. To the east, the beginning of a new day is peeking just over the horizon. Rubbing his eyes, he looks forward to a short morning nap when he arrives back at the family home.
For the first time in many nights, he feels a different kind of peace covering the land. The latest forecast for the coming night calls for a bit of rain with cooler temperatures and little wind. Amen!
John Calvin Quote
Faith is like an empty, open hand stretched out toward God, with nothing to offer and everything to receive.
From Ephesians 3:17-19: “And that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Smith Wigglesworth Quote
A man is in a great place when he has no one to turn to but God.
From Hebrews 9:24: “For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but He entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.”
Trumpeting His Greatness
From Psalm 145:2-3: “Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.”
God’s worthy promises
Remembering always
Encouraging Word leads
Gratitude stirs our praise
Our God of Israel
Sharing thoughts in prayer
Trumpeting His greatness
Father’s Holy Word cares
Daily meditation
Worshipping His glory
Confessing transgressions
Faithful Gospel story
God’s firmness offers hope
Praising His blessed name
Infusing daily routines
His love lights brightest flame
To each generation
Walking with God’s mindset
Facing Calvary’s cross
Son of God pays our debts
Everlasting kingdom
Receiving gifts of grace
Hearing God’s steadfast truth
Heaven’s Spirit in place
From Psalm 145:8-9: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all that He has made.”
Charles Stanley Quote
When you are tempted to take matters into your own hands, remember the Lord’s guidance.
From Isaiah 30:15: “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”
Billy Graham Quote
When Jesus Christ is the source of our joy, no words can describe it.
From Philippians 4:4-7: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
