God is constantly working in our hearts and circumstances to achieve His will for our lives.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
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People struggle when tomorrow’s future clouds over. Darkness attempts to fill too many dreams.
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(Updated January 16)
From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”
Every generation
Hope rests in Father above
His help in decades past
Built upon eternal love
From salvation’s refuge
Father’s strength grasps every hand
His presence shall defend
With faith’s shield, just as He planned
Hopeful hearts always trust
Father’s promises fulfilled
Morning’s light ever shines
Earthly ground now freshly tilled
Past, present, and future
Father’s guidance, count on it
Fed with living water
Darkness fades, ready to quit
Rejoice with today’s gift
Grace comes from Father above
Step forward, now accept
Songs of praise, filled with our love
With lyrics written in 1708 by English minister and hymn writer, Isaac Watts, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” provides an enriching complement to Psalm 28. Watts fashioned this hymn from the verses of Psalm 90. You are encouraged to listen to American singer, Bing Crosby, as he presents this stirring hymn.
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Father, continue to encourage us in faith to place life’s problems on the sidelines. In turn, we will focus our energy upon Your promises, filled with such amazing grace.
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(Updated January 15)
Do not limit the limitless God! With Him, face the future unafraid because you are never alone.
From Jeremiah 29:11-12: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon Me and come and pray to Me, I will hear you.”
Lettie B. Cowman (1870-1960) was an American writer of Christian devotional books.
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When one embraces a comfortable level of risk, life just might find a richer harvest waiting.
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(Updated January 14)
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Any writer needs to have his creative tank topped off with life’s simple observations, which keep the writing journey moving along.
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(Updated January 13)
From Psalm 84:1-2: “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.”
Future expectations
Journey’s path filled with light
Another page to open
Tomorrow looking bright
Peace dwells in Father’s heart
Journey’s joy hears His Word
Hope’s breath gathers strength from Him
Faith prospers from what’s spurred
Family, friends, career
Journey’s love means much more
Kneeling at cross in prayer
Savior cancels sin’s score
Challenges shall arise
Journey’s road appears blocked
Trust in Jesus sends faith’s key
Salvation now unlocked
Darkness breathing no more
Journey’s destiny bright
Christ delivers victory
Future filled with His light
From Psalm 84:11: “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; He bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly.”
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Our faith’s true destiny is anchored in our Father’s amazing grace.
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(Updated January 12)
The hand of God casts a shadow of the cross across your life. Sit down at the foot of the cross and deliberately submit your soul to His mighty hand.
From Romans 9:16: “So it depends not on human will or exertion but on God who shows mercy.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
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