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We are blessed to have a Father who uses life’s storms as another fruitful teaching moment about faith.
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(Updated February 9)
From Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”
Outlook’s scarred landscape
Uncertainty’s shadows
Pervading, cold darkness
Hope’s final ember glows
Peace overpowered
Gloom of night never leaves
Witnessing life’s heartbreaks
Another day must grieve
Despair comes ashore
Empty vessel of grace
Asking, where has light gone?
Hope discovers its place
Each burden gathered
Sunrise at last arrives
Breaking oppressor’s rod
Messiah’s love alive
Resurrection breathes
Savior’s mercy shall rise
Sharing heavenly view
Redemption’s lasting prize
From Isaiah 9:6: “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
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Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith. Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross. Our salvation is sown with God’s love.
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(Updated February 8)
God’s grand strategy, birthed in His grace toward us in Christ, and nurtured through the obedience of disciplined faith, is to release us into the redeemed life of our heart.
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.”
John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.
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When a writer immerses himself into the environment surrounding a possible theme, inspiration frequently finds a home.
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(Updated February 7)
Trusting
Heavenly lamp
Spirit’s faithful beacon
Heart illuminated in light
Clarity
Placing
Burdens aside
Spirit’s embracing hope
Heart transformed by light
Tranquility
Downloading
Resurrection’s peace
Spirit’s forgiving grace
Heart strengthened through light
Eternity
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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Through reading Scripture, one’s journey into God’s Word offers countless opportunities to peel back its layers of truth.
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(Updated February 6)
With fear and trembling we must reply upon God for guidance in the inner depths. This is the sole way to walk according to the spirit.
From Psalm 143:10: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.”
Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.
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The world’s problems need solutions instead of sideline critics’ harsh voices.
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(Updated February 5)
From Colossians 13:13-14: “Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Faith’s journey with Christ
Seeking all things above
Heavenly treasures wait
Revealed in Messiah’s love
Bitterness removed
Embracing Christian love
Salvation’s welcome voice
Nourished from heavens above
Spirit of patience
Spreading each truth of love
Just as Scripture teaches
Joined in Christ, grace shines above
God’s mercy forgives
Sharing peace from above
Harmony’s hope brings joy
Marked with unlimited love
Resurrection’s light
Raising praises of love
Redemption fills each heart
Witnessed by Lord from above
From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it.”
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