We basically have two choices to make in dealing with the mysteries of God. We can wrestle with Him or we can rest in Him.
From Mark 9:23-24: “Jesus said to him, ‘If you are able! All things can be done for the one who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!'”
Calvin Miller (1936-2012) was an American pastor and Christian author.
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A writer’s journey intends to open up unexpected avenues of opportunity.
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 June 28)
Father
Witnessing transformations
Smallest of steps
Raising faith’s enduring foundation
Rejoicing
Precious
Harvest gathered
Filled with destiny
From smallest of seeds
Possibilities
Daily
Hope embraced
From Savior’s light
Smallest voice sharing grace
Beginnings
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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When we focus faith upon Christ’s light, the enemy’s empty plans fall into his own empty darkness.
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(Updated June 27)
Faith is a plant that can grow in the shade, a grace that can find the way to heaven in a dark night.
From Psalm 17:3: “If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.”
William Gurnall (1616-1679) was an English author and member of the Anglican clergy.
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When our eyes reach into the heavens, our visions create vivid memories.
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(Updated June 26)
From Hebrews 6:19-20: “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
God’s assurance
Backed up with love
Unchangeable
Reigns from above
God’s steadfastness
Shared through His Word
Unwavering
Light now unblurred
God’s character
Offered His peace
Unshakeable
Salvation’s lease
God’s persistence
Filled with His grace
Unrelenting
Truth to embrace
God’s perfection
Trusted faith’s scope
Unparalleled
Christ’s risen hope
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Ask God. Trust God. We are completely dependent on Him for eternal life, for forgiveness, for character, for security.”
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I understand that I cannot see what the future holds, but faith will keep moving me forward. [From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”]
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(Updated June 25)
Holiness in the seed shall have happiness in the harvest.
From Galatians 6:7-8: “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.”
Thomas Adams (1583-1652) was an English preacher.
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All of mankind is called to embrace positive change. We can no longer be satisfied with just keeping score.
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 June 24)
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