Risen Hope

From Jeremiah 17:7-8:  “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the LordThey shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream.”

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Coming to faith’s crossroads

Two unique trails offer choice

Trusting selves to wilderness

Or, following God’s voice

 

Like tree planted with grace

Waters nourish every root

Filling with life, staying green

Bearing always rich fruit

 

Sustained through steadfast trust

Even when darkness brings drought

Sustaining each righteous breath

Finding God’s faithful sprouts

 

Sunrise at Calvary

Resurrection’s risen hope

Witnessing His empty tomb

Grasping Christ’s promised rope

 

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From 1 Corinthians 15:20-22:  “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.  For since death came through a human, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human, for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.”

From My Journal (3/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Hope grows with every seed of grace which God plants.

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 March 2)

Richard Baxter Quote

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This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.

From John 6:35:  “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life.  Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.'”

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was an English-born, Puritan pastor and Christian theologian.

From My Journal (3/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s achievements rarely arrive as an overnight sensation.  They require one to follow through with patience and persevere.

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 March 1)

Mercy’s Faithful Voice (Elfchen Series #241)

Openhearted

Forgiving

One another

Embracing Father’s grace

Touched by His deliverance

Love

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Connected

Supporting

Each other

Surrounding with grace

God’s timeless love shared

Fellowship

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Anchored

Following

Father’s commandments

Deepening love’s testament

Light from risen grace

Jesus

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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.

From My Journal (2/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our own actions of forgiveness are built upon the foundation of Christ’s mercy toward us.

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 February 28)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Nothing stands the test like solid character.  You can handle the blast like a steer in a blizzard.  You keep standing against the wind and the howling, raging storm because Christ is at work in your spirit.

From Psalm 119:165:  “Great peace have those who love Your law;
    nothing can make them stumble.”

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

From My Journal (2/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes life needs to embrace a gentle breath of change in order to witness a better tomorrow.

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 February 27)

Fruits Fully Bloom

From Psalm 37:3-4:  “Trust in the Lord and do good; live in the land and enjoy security.  Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

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Trusting Father’s plans

Accepting His grace

Breathing in wisdom

Worry no longer gives chase

 

Taking faithful steps

Embracing His ways

Walking with Father

His patience teaches each day

 

Lending mercy’s peace

Expressing His love

Filling heart with hope

Father’s joy breathes from above

 

Leaving sinful flesh

Departing from night

Honoring Father

His righteousness leads with light

 

Sowing truthful seeds

Viewing empty tomb

Trusting risen Christ

Redemption’s fruits fully bloom

 

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From Psalm 37:29:  “The righteous shall inherit the land and live in it forever.”

From My Journal (2/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May one’s walk of faith embrace God’s righteous path with thoughts and actions of obedience.

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 February 26)