
Every compliment that graces our ears should ultimately rebound to our Heavenly Father.
From Proverbs 27:21: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

Every compliment that graces our ears should ultimately rebound to our Heavenly Father.
From Proverbs 27:21: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

If the narrative of the Scriptures teaches us anything, from the serpent in the Garden to the carpenter in Nazareth, it teaches us that things are rarely what they seem, that we shouldn’t be fooled by appearances.
From Proverbs 21:2: “All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.”

Feeling lost, alone, and unworthy
Walking forward to seek God
Questioning and asking, crying out
Gathering together, we trust God
Seeking Christ must come first
Contrasting himself to the Messiah
Foretelling of the One coming
Crying out in the wilderness
Baptizing believers at the Jordan
Sending John to baptize Jesus
Sensing himself to be unworthy
Finding Christ must come first
Expressing love now for family
Adoring father, mother, son, daughter
Returning from his sinful journey
Rejoicing, a prodigal son found
Suffering dishonor for Christ’s sake
Preaching, Apostles speak the Gospel
Loving Christ must come first
Accepting God’s gift of Grace
Blessing us as worthy Christians
Coming to believe Christ’s Salvation
Humbling praising His blessed truth
Creating all things, God cares
Receiving glory, honor, and power
Standing alone at the Cross
Ransoming His body and blood
Loving and accepting our Savior

This faith-based poem comes from my archives. It was originally written and posted in September, 2019.

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
From Colossians 3:12-13: “As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 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.
From Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

No matter how life plays out
Encountering sea of waves
Big, small . . . quiet, turbulent
Sin’s cunning waits to enslave
No promise of easy life
Struggles crashing, day by day
Never learned how to ride waves
Grace anchors hope at each bay
Thankfully, never alone
Riding God’s steady surfboard
Trusting Him, surfing each wave
Building up faith, love’s reward
Healing our souls from darkness
Guiding us through stormy waves
Refreshing peace from God’s Word
Navigating, His grace saves
Walking on calmest waters
Shepherd’s mercy comes to save
Protecting from evil’s doom
Faith conquers incoming waves

From Acts 4:11-12: “The stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”

We realize that the Lord is our strength and shield. Our hearts can fully trust Him.
From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”
Remember
God’s promise
Grace delivers goodness
Eternal life through Jesus
Love

Follow
Heaven’s light
Love’s shining grace
Eternity’s ticket fully paid
Jesus

Accept
God’s love
Promises eternal life
Savior pays our debts
Christ


Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.
From Luke 17:6: “The Lord replied, ‘If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.'”

Are you carrying a heavy load? God wants to hold it–and you–in His hand.
From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
From 1 John 1:6-7: “If we say that we have fellowship with Him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Traveling earthly journey
Living alongside our Lord
Following His path with trust
Feeling love, grace brings accord
Pursuing God’s righteousness
Confessing sins, big and small
Obeying Holy commands
Hanging up when evil calls
Trading former self for love
Abandoning temptation
Accepting Jesus’ new light
His way, life’s blessed station
Teaching life from Father’s Word
Steering lives in righteous ways
Walking in light, blessing faith
Rejoicing with lasting praise

From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Are you trying to carry old baggage into your walk with the Lord? The attitudes, habits, and conduct that were yours before Christ must be abandoned in order for you to walk with God.”