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Spirit Stirs Within

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From Matthew 5:1-3:  “When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.  And He began to speak and taught them, saying:  ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'”

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Christ’s devotion to teaching sprouts

Spirit stirs within, reaching out

 

God’s people face darkness and mourn

Jesus rises, mercy reborn

 

Humbleness fills each grateful heart

Jesus delivers life’s fresh start

 

Righteousness quenches every thirst

Jesus fills hunger, love immersed

 

Forgiveness offers Living Bread

Jesus leaves Spirit in His stead

 

Purity in heart brings God near

Jesus offers breath of grace to steer

 

Peace sown in trusting hearts of man

Jesus offers hope from God’s own plan

 

Children of God shall overcome

Jesus blesses kingdom to come

 

Christ’s motivations never cease

Spirit’s fruits cherish joy-filled peace

 

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From Matthew 5:6:  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

From My Journal (5/13)

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Life’s daily circumstances are destined to raise up opportunities for spiritual growth.

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 May 13)

Billy Graham Quote

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We are never more fulfilled than when our longing for God is met by His presence in our lives.

From Psalm 16:11:  “You show me the path of life.  In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Billy Graham (1918-2018) was an American Christian evangelist.

Monday Memories: Single Timeless Moment

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From Psalm 90:1-2:  “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.  Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

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Life’s amazing blessings

God’s Book of Life unfolds

Single timeless moment

Richer than any gold

 

Man and woman find love

Fragile lives share restart

Single timeless moment

Merging into one heart

 

Forsaken child needs home

Foster parents reach out

Single timeless moment

Love sows, ready to sprout

 

Student facing failure

Here comes love’s helping hand

Single timeless moment

Teacher pulls from quicksand

 

Family in crisis

Unemployed, dreams stand cold

Single timeless moment

Job opens, God beholds

 

Disaster strikes city

Many answer God’s call

Single timeless moment

Kindness stands ever tall

 

Sin’s temptation knocking

Christian brother steps up

Single timeless moment

Christ refills empty cup

 

Darkening, hopeless world

Father’s infinite grace

Single timeless moment

Love reaches out, embrace

 

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From Genesis 9:11-13:  “‘I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.’  God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations:  I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.'”

Originally published February, 2021.

From My Journal (5/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father’s timeless Word nourishes our faith’s patience and strength.

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 May 11)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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God’s end is to enable me to see that He can walk on the chaos of my life just now.

From Mark 6:49-50:  “But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out,  for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”

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 My Journal (5/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While daily life attempts to distract us, Jesus remains focused on His purpose.

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 May 9)

From My Journal (5/7)

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The deeper the darkness ahead looks, the greater our trust clings to the precious peace found in life.

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 May 7)

From My Journal (5/5)

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Through family, we can leave a small footprint as our legacy.

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 May 5)

Heaven Bound

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From Nehemiah 9:6:  “And Ezra said, ‘You are the Lord, You alone; You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them.  To all of them You give life, and the host of heaven worships You.'”

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Viewing Calvary’s cross

Harboring Savior’s blood

Marking enemy’s loss

Springing forth, mercy’s bud

 

Filling lungs with praises

Singing to most high God

Tasting life He raises

Witnessing grace now thawed

 

Making each joyful sound

Worshipping with gladness

Sending each, Heaven bound

Breathing without sadness

 

Traveling oceans deep

Guiding from heavens’ stars

Leading all wayward sheep

Knowing Christ never far

 

Entering Shepherd’s gate

Giving thanks in God’s name

Feeling sin’s empty weight

Trusting redemption’s claim

 

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From Psalm 100:1-2:  “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.”