There are no measures which can set forth the immeasurable greatness of Jehovah, who is goodness itself.
From Psalm 27:13: “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher. Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world. He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”
Desire and determination go a long way in taking our lives forward through the fire.
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(Updated October 1)
From Psalm 32:1-2: “Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity and in whose spirit there is no deceit.”
Lost in transgression’s shadows
Wilderness grows deeper
Seeking new direction
God sends His peacekeeper
Faith’s ebbing strength drying up
Darkness remains at hand
Kneeling with repentance
Light arrives where one stands
Jesus accepts confession
Anguish breaking apart
Delivering Word’s truth
Love fills another heart
Grace descends with Spirit’s breath
Thorns of sin die away
Receiving forgiveness
Righteousness fills God’s way
Dawn of new life rising
Eye of Christ upon thee
Surrounding with His peace
Reborn, forever free
From Psalm 32:8: “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.”
Kneeling at the Cross, let us confess our transgressions, accept Christ’s forgiveness, and allow His grace to light our own candle of hope fulfilled.
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(Updated September 30)
This desire for heart purity is a creation of the Holy Spirit at work in the heart.
From Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.”
Duncan Campbell (1898-1972) was a Scottish missionary.and evangelist.
From John 3:14-17: “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”
Holy God of Abraham and Sarah
His Tree of Life blesses generations
Throughout Creation’s awesome certainty
Into Christ’s death, reborn as new nations
When rising with each new, precious morning
Blessed by our Father’s love, mercy, and grace
Witnessing His divine truth, now spoken
Passing on to each act and word we place
Walking as His body, the Son of Man
Sanctified through His sacrificial blood
Christ leads, encouraging all to follow
Life streaming to pristine sea, free of mud
Broken lives, breathing as imperfections
Life’s daily missteps, forever stumbling
Christ’s forgiveness showers each soul with love
Pardoning sinners, no longer tumbling
Grace-filled Holy Spirit moves within us
Offering necessary strength and hope
Fueling deep faith, God’s awesome certainty
Go forth, blessed and ready, walk life’s tightrope
Here is a special song, written by American composer, Marty Haugen, “Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery.” This short tune is filled with inspiring verses.
Originally published March, 2021.
Life will bring us encounters with chaos or uncertainty. It is refreshing and encouraging to know that Jesus walks in our midst.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 28)
Prayer is not only asking, but an attitude of mind which produces the atmosphere in which asking is perfectly natural.
From Matthew 7:11: “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
From Ephesians 2:5-7: “Even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.“
Faith’s spirit seeks
Heavenly grace
Distilled through Christ
Love shall embrace
Depths of joy thirst
Touched by His grace
Waters of hope
Christ’s welcome face
Righteousness breathes
Strengthened by grace
Free gift from Christ
Destiny’s place
For each Christian
Peace full of grace
Resume filled
Christ’s risen space
Bountiful feast
Nourished from grace
Truth found in Christ
Finish thy race
From Ephesians 2:20-21: “Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone; in Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.”
When darkness seeks to overpower, God’s grace brightens the Light.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 27)
