Spirit of Joy (Third Sunday of Advent)

From Isaiah 35:10:  “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

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God hears cries of anguish

Transmitting hope from above

Heaven’s spirit of joy

Assigning Bethlehem’s love

 

Out of darkness, light comes

Raising everlasting peace

Filled with harmony’s joy

Granting New Covenant’s lease

 

Patience fills righteous hearts

Waiting, Savior shall arise

His birth will bring great joy

Shepherding salvation’s prize

 

Virgin filled with Spirit

Bearing Father’s only Son

Grace reaches out with joy

Praising all that will be done

 

Prophecy’s truthful sight

Sharing Father’s divine plan

Hearts nourished with His joy

Kneeling before Son of Man

 

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From Psalm 146:8-9:  “The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.  The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.  The Lord watches over the strangers; He upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked He brings to ruin.”

From My Journal (12/14)

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Advent’s hope fills from the love found in a Savior.  May His peace bring comfort and joy to many.

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(Updated December 14)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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In the midst of the struggles and the storms and the sufferings of life, we can advance our thoughts beyond today and see relief.  Because, in the end, God does indeed win.

From Romans 12:12:  “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

From My Journal (12/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Real freedom brings forward a need to witness responsibility for others.

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(Updated December 13)

Shared Moments with Peace (Elfchen Series #279)

Meditation

Praying

To Father

Confidence within Him

Trusting in His control

Daily

Reflections

Seeking

Tomorrow’s light

Heart embraces prayer

With eagerness to ask

Truth

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Surrender

Waking

With Jesus

Morning’s prayer-filled mindset

Leaving worries at cross

Peace

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From My Journal (12/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father will light our faithful path forward, powered with His righteous spirit.

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(Updated December 12)

S. D. Gordon Quote

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Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves, defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit.

From Psalm 91:14-16:  “Those who love Me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know My name.  When they call to Me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them.  With long life I will satisfy them and show them My salvation.”

Samuel Dickey (S. D.) Gordon (1859-1936) was an American Christian author and evangelist.

From My Journal (12/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

No matter what we face today, the sun will always rise tomorrow.

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(Updated December 11)

From My Journal (12/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our prayer journey reinforces that God’s assurance will never wane.

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(Updated December 10)

John Owen Quote

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Fill your affections with the cross of Christ that there may be no room for sin.

From Matthew 13:41-43:  “The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will collect out of His kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.