Monday Memories: Beyond Compare

From the words of English novelist and poet, Mary Webb:  “Nature’s music is never over; her silences are pauses, not conclusions.”

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Creation’s wonders, lasting treasures

Beyond compare, by any measure

 

God’s unique Spirit molds, creates

Earth living as His domain, first-rate

 

Forests dazzle with matchless beauty

Witness to our Lord’s sacred duty

 

Animal species roam, some quite rare

Others appear to be everywhere

 

Distinctive flowers color the land

Their music soothes, like any jazz band

 

Unequaled majesty reaching high

Rugged mountains climbing to the sky

 

Creatures with their eccentric pursuits

Actions showing off, fun attributes

 

Man taking note of what God has done

High praises, He stands second to One

 

One and only one master designs

Each day, smiling at His nature shrines

 

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From Genesis 1:29-30:  “God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food.  And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.’  And it was so.”

Originally published October, 2020.

From My Journal (3/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God uses the grace found in His creation to bring our faith into better focus.

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(Updated March 17)

William Arthur Ward Quotes

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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

From 1 Thessalonians 5:18:  “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) was an American motivational writer.

Well of Grace

From Colossians 3:1-2:  “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”

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Experiencing God’s grace

Feeling His generous love

Tasting heavenly goodness

New life found in Christ above

 

Renewing spirit of grace

Casting aside former ways

Escaping darkest trials

Christ’s sunrise erases gray

 

Drinking from God’s well of grace

Reading His Word, laced with hope

Sharing His righteous message

Faith matures, viewed through Christ’s scope

 

Embracing truth in God’s grace

Nourishing faith, now rejoice

Sustaining joy with each step

Christ’s glory in risen voice

 

Harvesting gifts from God’s grace

Setting mind on peace above

Filling heart with blessed hymns

Harmony flows from Christ’s love

 

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From Colossians 3:15:  “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”

From My Journal (3/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With every breath of acceptance in His Son we take, God’s grace continues to be sown into our faith.

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(Updated March 16)

John Owen Quote

Before the work of grace the heart is “stony.”  It can do no more than a stone can do to please God.

From Hebrews 4:16:  “Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

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

From My Journal (3/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

An artist’s interpretation adds much color to nature’s landscape, where another moment appreciates each positive paint stroke.

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(Updated March 15)

From My Journal (3/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Praising faith’s everlasting refuge, which will always be waiting at God’s mighty fortress.

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(Updated March 14)

William R. Newell Quote

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To believe, and to consent to be loved while unworthy, is the great secret.

From Romans 5:8:  “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.”

William R. Newell (1868-1956) was an American pastor, Christian writer, and evangelist.

From My Journal (3/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Another sunrise reminds us that our Creator walks among His heavenly masterpiece.

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(Updated March 13)