From My Journal (12/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Without accepting some risk, life’s challenges may go unanswered.

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 December 14)

Promise Fulfilled (Elfchen Series #230)

Devotion

Witnessed

Discipleship’s faith

Always take courage

Christ offers His peace

Love

Vision

Trusted

Father above

Rising above darkness

Christ’s light delivers peace

Hope

Gratitude

Seasoned

Spirit descends

Righteousness fills journey

Guided by Christ’s peace

Joy

 

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From My Journal (12/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s Word looks forward into the future of His promises.  His will shall be done.

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(Updated December 13)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God doesn’t build skyscrapers; men build skyscrapers.  And they all have the touch of genius, human genius.  But you cannot find a man who can make a star.  And when God steps in, His working is like the difference between a skyscraper and a star.

From Job 28:24:  “For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.”

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

From My Journal (12/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life sometimes takes us to forgotten memories, where ripples from our past still echo.

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(Updated December 12)

Directing Our Best

From Psalm 118:1:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!”

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Giving thanks, praising Father

His enduring, steadfast love

Faith today, hope tomorrow

Embracing grace from above

 

Kneeling in daily prayer

Father listens with patience

Faith today, hope tomorrow

Transforming our impatience

 

Taking refuge with Father

His righteousness leads forthwith

Faith today, hope tomorrow

Overcoming evil’s myth

 

Surrounding witness of light

Father blazes road ahead

Faith today, hope tomorrow

Nourishing with daily bread

 

Grasping wisdom of Father

Skies no longer full of gray

Faith today, hope tomorrow

Directing our best, His way

 

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From Psalm 118:24:  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

From My Journal (12/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The swirling world around us desires that our lives should follow its imperfect expectations.  When we learn to trust God, we begin to see His unique plan for each of 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 December 11)

Joyce Meyer Quote

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Patience is not simply the ability to wait–it’s “how” we behave while we’re waiting.

From Romans 12:12:  “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. “

Joyce Meyer (born 1943) is an American Christian author and speaker.  

From My Journal (12/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Morning’s simplicity offers a unique opportunity for reflection.

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(Updated December 10)

Monday Memories: Accepting His Way

From Romans 6:1-2:  “What then are we to say?  Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?  By no means!  How can we who died to sin go on living in it?”

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All have been baptized into Christ

God’s offer of Grace shall abound

Christ suffering death on the Cross

Accepting His way, God’s Word found

 

Living with God through our Savior

United with Jesus by His death

Walking in goodness of new life

Accepting His way, lasting breath

 

Escaping life of sin and death

Obedient to God’s commands

Following our righteous Father

Accepting His way, where we stand

 

Knowing God through His Holy Word

Rescued, no longer slaves to sin

Total devotion to Jesus

Accepting His way, love within

 

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From Romans 6:12-14:  “Therefore, do not let sin exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions.  No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness.  For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.”

Originally published August, 2020.