Our loving God is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine–so near that a whisper can reach Him.
From John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own but will speak whatever He hears, and He will declare to you the things that are to come.”
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) was an Irish-born Christian missionary who served in India for 55 years.
We find a special calling when we do not wait to be chosen. We reach out to find our own destiny.
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(Updated September 26)
Messiah
Witnessing
His flock
Wayward, lost sheep
Father inserts faithful Shepherd
Jesus
Mentor
Teaching
Without rest
Refreshed through prayer
Energized for His ministry
Jesus
Redeemer
Walking
Upon waters
Churning, tumultuous sea
Sharing peace, winds cease
Jesus
May each of us allow God’s grace to keep our own faithful light shining so that others may find their way to Jesus Christ.
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(Updated September 25)
Serenity is another word for peace; something we all long to have. Where do we find this peace? Peace comes from trusting in God.
From Isaiah 26:3: “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
With hope in our veins, tomorrow will embrace perseverance’s light.
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(Updated September 24)
From Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”
Called by Father’s grace Renewing Heaven’s light Receiving forgiveness Redemption takes flight
Called by river’s strength Flowing with nature’s rain Living waters fill light Taste of harvest’s grain
Called by Savior’s peace Discovering true hope Following blessed light Faith grips mercy’s rope
Called by Calvary Kneeling again to pray Witnessing Risen Light Transformation’s clay
Called by Spirit’s light Embracing Scripture’s Word Honoring every verse Truth no longer blurred
Called by destiny Walking in Christ’s shadow Matching His faithful steps Light’s grace always flows
From 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”
Jesus, in rising from death to be with the Father, prepared a final destiny between ourselves and Eternity.
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(Updated September 23)
Jesus doesn’t remove all yokes; He exchanges our burdensome one for His “easy” one.
From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
Sometimes, each of us needs a bit more faith in order to sow the seeds of future hopes.
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(Updated September 22)
