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The Grace of God transcends all our feeble efforts to describe it. It cannot be poured into any mental receptacle without running over.
From Romans 8:35, 37: “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things, we are more than victorious through Him who loved us.”
Like a fruitful vine
Honor each other daily—
Feel God’s blessed love
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Love and treasure him
Love him with your total heart—
Love him evermore
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Care for each other
Through tough seasons and blue times—
Have each other’s back
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Several days back, the first marriage Haiku series was published. In case you missed it, here is the link: Haiku Series #24 (Marriage)
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Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all times you can. To all people you can. As long as you can.
From Luke 10:33-34: From the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus speaks, “But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.'”
This poem was written in October, 2018. It has been updated from its original entry. The inspiration for the word “cherish” comes from The Association’s song “Cherish” from 1966.
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Cherish the beautiful love that God has given you
His love is freely given to all without paying dues
Cherish the love in your life every single day
It is God’s way of showing you the best way
Cherish each wonderful day as it sends a precious gift
God never intends to forget you, nor leave you adrift
Cherish family for it brings abundant happiness
God brings His Word to help soften our sadness
Cherish life’s simple things as they are treasures
God offers Grace regardless of how we measure
Cherish a healthy relationship with God each day
He will always show you the right and proper way
Cherish the ultimate and unselfish love God delivers to all
His son pays for sins when we accept His passionate call
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Maintaining your integrity in a world of sham is no small accomplishment.
From Proverbs 10:9: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.”
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
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God’s caring faith fills our nearly empty hearts
God loves us with His passion, our lives restart
With passion more intense than any previous storm
Flashes of fire, a burning flame—we become reborn
God sends unconditional passion, a zest for life
Passion means more than just love without strife
Recharge those spiritual batteries, putting God first
Fuels growing faith, Jesus rises to quench our thirst
God seeks a prayer-filled linking, He really does
Strengthening us with His Spirit from high above
To God and Jesus, sustaining a life-long commitment
Witnessing amazing things, filling us with contentment
Through our faith, Christ resides in our hearts
Counting our blessings, bringing love to impart
Passion-filled emotions—being true to the call of our Lord
Igniting fires of action, a passionate life comes on board
Now with our eternal love firmly rooted in Jesus’ love
Life’s experiences become richer and deeper because
Our loving, caring Father loves each of His offspring
Passionate about Jesus, we will joyfully, forever sing
Experiencing with God, a more passionate faith
Personifying into a more passionate life to make
Passionate Faith
Passionate Life
Passionate Joy
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From Psalm 92:4: “For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.”
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Surprises are part of God’s plan. They remind us He’s still in charge.
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We particularly need to listen to older people and children. They all have stories to tell that enrich the mind and the heart. Children simplify things, often with brutal honesty. Older people bring the perspective of their long years on issues.
From Proverbs 12:15: “Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.”
Apostle Paul writes in Galatians 6:14: “But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Christ comes to the world
Bringing God’s love to us
Jesus sets the bar high
Higher than we can reach
Christ delivers two true teachings
To a sinful, unsaved world
Love your God, the Father
Love others more than yourself
Jesus does more than preach
He teaches us God’s truth
His hands heal the sick
Later pierced with sharpened nails
He raises up the dead
Just as He will rise
Christ, the Messiah, brings hope
He is Savior to mankind
Wearing a crown of thorns
Humbles himself on the Cross
Rising from a dark tomb
Christ forever defeats our sins
Christ serves His Holy Father
His sacrifice continues to give
He lives
The Resurrection lives
Eternal life lives
Respond to Christ in prayer
Humble, grateful—on our knees
Honor and praise Jesus Christ
Our eternal Savior and protector
His love lights the way
Accepting Jesus as our Savior
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Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away.
From 1 John 4:7: “Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as He is righteous.”
