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No journey is complete that does not lead through some dark valleys. We can properly comfort others only with the comfort we ourselves have been given by God.
From Psalm 94:19: “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
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Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.
From Hebrews 10:22: “Let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with out hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”
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From 1 Peter 2:24: “He himself bore our sins in His body on the Cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.”
Chosen and precious in God’s sight
To believers, Christ’s Spirit brings Salvation
Jesus Christ turns darkness into light
Our faith’s chosen and precious cornerstone
Christ comes forward to redeem us
We can live by His bread alone
Jesus becomes our Holy, High Priest
Believe and never put to shame
God’s own Son takes His seat
Nonbelievers reject God’s Holy, chosen one
Christ prevails to become our Rock
Salvation goes through God’s Holy Son
Christ suffers mightily for His flock
Yet, He never commits any sin
Following God’s steps around the clock
Christ never waivers, He follows through
Entrusting Himself to His Heavenly Father
Bearing our sins, Resurrection’s glorious view
Our lives feel threatened with gloom
Jesus never ceases caring for us
Standing by, Christ prevents our doom
Jesus at our side, always a friend
Loving us with passion and intensity
Our opportunity for Salvation, God sends
Christ, the Good Shepherd, beckons us
No longer gone astray and lost
Christ’s body and blood heal us
The old, rugged cross stands tall
Freeing us from our endless sins
Washing us white, Salvation calls all
Living in bondage, forever in sin
Emancipation by Christ, paying the ransom
Accepting Christ, brings all believers in
From Luke 24:6: “Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”
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Life goes on. Keep on smiling and the whole world smiles with you.
From Proverbs 15:13: “A joyful heart makes a face cheerful.”
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When we are young, change is a treat, but as we grow older, change becomes a threat. But when Jesus Christ is in control of your life, you need never fear change.
From Matthew 6:34: “So, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
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Nothing of value is ever acquired without discipline.
From 1 Timothy 4:7: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”
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From Psalm 51:3: “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.”
Lost soul in the wickedest valleys of life
Needing directions, take away this strife
Life’s transgressions mount, God knows them all
Living a life of denial, witnessing an arrogant fall
Every day takes one deeper and deeper into sin
Losing awareness, asking where have we been?
When born, God knows our sinful ways
Needing God to teach wisdom each day
Life continues to carry us on the very same road
Walking and falling, becomes frustrating and cold
God delivers His judgement, He feels justified
Viewing our sin-filled cravings, never satisfied
Life’s journey demands we find a different route
Using God’s compass, His directions carry clout
God brings deliverance, a better means to live
Declaring praise to our Lord, offerings to give
Another wayward life takes a detour from the Pit
Cleansing of sin, God’s road creates a better fit
God teaches an upright way, follow and trust
Purging all evil, washing white our sinful lust
God’s steadfast love delivers a redeeming route
Hearing God’s joy, His compass brings us about
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Be such a man, and live such a life, that if every man were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God’s paradise.
From Philippians 2:4: “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.”
Pre-dawn darkness fades
Inspiring sunrise arrives—
Feeling God’s presence
Darkness surrounds me
Shadows of life overwhelm me—
God’s Word brings comfort
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Keep your life simple
Our complex world churns away—
Reach out to God’s peace
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Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.
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.”
