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Oswald Chambers Quote

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Self-realization leads to the enthronement of work; whereas the saint enthrones Jesus Christ in his work.

From Philippians 3:10:  “ I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings by becoming like Him in His death.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

From My Journal (1/1)

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From life’s seemingly ordinary landscape, we just might discover something positive and refreshing.

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 January 1)

Covenant’s Fresh Bud

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From Psalm 103:2-4:  “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”

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Praising Father’s goodness

Knowing His love never ends

Forgiving sin’s transgressions

Humbling pride, truth never bends

 

Redeeming life from darkness

Trusting Father’s light of grace

Renewing hope from His peace

Allowing love to embrace

 

Teaching from Father’s Word

Abounding in steadfast love

Erasing darkest shadows

Descending Son from above

 

Dispersing mercy’s breath

Feeling Father’s tender hand

Breaking apart chains of sin

Sowing love across this land

 

Following Father’s light

Witnessing Calvary’s blood

Paying man’s debts with Son’s love

Living covenant’s fresh bud

 

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From Psalm 103:13-14:  “As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear Him.  For He knows how we were made; He remembers that we are dust.”

From My Journal (12/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father strengthens faith when it encounters a turbulent storm of darkness.

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 December 31)

Tim Keller Quote

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If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.

From Proverbs 3:5-6:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Tim Keller (1950-2023) was an American pastor and Christian theologian.

From My Journal (12/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s revolving door eventually offers an open opportunity for a new beginning.

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 December 30)

Monday Memories: Just in Case

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From James 4:6:  “But He gives all the more grace; therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'”

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Our Creator’s divine plan

Offers fullest, living grace

Giving patience, just in case

When running life’s anxious race

 

Our Lord shares forgiveness

Relationships need healing

Forgiving sin, just in case

When each day seems freewheeling

 

Heaven’s Father, sharing peace

Imperfect lives needing change

Trimming each branch, just in case

When roaming lost on God’s range

 

God shares His timely wisdom

From Heaven, He sees us fall

Touching our hand, just in case

When we need His hope-filled call

 

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From John 15:1-2:  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.  He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit.  Every branch that bears fruit He prunes to make it bear more fruit.”

Originally published January, 2021.

From My Journal (12/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Faith’s resilience breathes from Father’s grace above.

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 December 29)

Henry Blackaby Quote

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When you offer yourself to God as His servant, He first expects to shape you into the instrument of His choosing.  He will always work in you before He works through you.

From Philippians 1:6:  “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Henry Blackaby (1935-2024) was a Canadian pastor and Christian author.

Trusted Patience

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll:  “When the sovereign God brings us to nothing, it is to reroute our lives.”

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Surrounded by darkness

Human perspective fades

Thinking offers no choices

Feeling betrayed

 

Trusted patience in God

His fields of green shall sprout

Taking delight in His peace

Erasing doubt

 

Committed to God’s way

Today’s hope starts anew

Knowing mercy share His love

Transforming view

 

Witnessed truth in God’s Word

Calvary’s light unfolds

Rewiring faith’s new outlook

Praying tenfold

 

Rescued by Savior’s grace

Redemption now deploys

Forgiving, eternal love

Responding joy

 

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From Psalm 37:23-24:  “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”