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Beacon of Peace (Second Sunday of Advent)

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From Romans 15:12-13:  “And again Isaiah says, ‘The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the gentiles; in him the gentiles shall hope.’  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Longing for inner peace

Patience fills every heart

Shepherds wonder this night

Spirit’s goodness imparts

 

Viewing Bethlehem’s peace

Mercy nestled with love

Deliverance of light

Precious to God above

 

Raising harmony’s peace

Root of Jesse shall bring

Spring of living waters

Hope abounds, joy will sing

 

Hearing God’s voice of peace

Salvation’s breath of light

Messiah’s truth to come

Angels now taking flight

 

Shining beacon of peace

Heaven’s intent descends

Hope wakens in stable

Love invites joy, God sends

 

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From Psalm 72:12-13:  “For He delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper.  He has pity on the weak and the needy and saves the lives of the needy.”

Father’s Handiwork

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From Psalm 66:1-2:  “Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of His name; give to Him glorious praise.”

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Our Father’s handiwork

Bringing glory to His name

Designs of every shape

Lighting eternity’s flame

 

Awesome are Father’s deeds

Turning darkness into light

Wonders of creation

Shining from nightly moonlight

 

Goodness from Father’s hands

Detailing His divine ways

Deliverance descends

Beholding sky without gray

 

Bigness of Father’s heart

Promising grace from His love

Filled with benevolence

Working always from above

 

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From Psalm 66:3-4:  “Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your deeds!  Because of Your great power, Your enemies cringe before You.  All the earth worships You; they sing praises to You, sing praises to Your name.'”

Anna Bartlett Warner Quote

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We would see Jesus, the great rock Foundation whereon our feet were set with sovereign grace. 

From Ezekiel 1:28:  “Like the bow in a cloud on a rainy day, such was the appearance of the splendor all around. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.“

Anna Bartlett Warner (1827-1915) was an American writer and poet.  Many of her poems were set to music.  One of her most famous hymns was “Jesus Loves Me.”

Tony Campolo Quote

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God carries your picture in His wallet.

From Psalm 32:10:  “Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.”

Tony Campolo (1935-2024) was an American sociologist, pastor, and Christian author.

Righteousness Leads

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From Psalm 138:7:  “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; You stretch out Your hand, and Your right hand delivers me.”

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Facing great troubles

Darkness surrounds thee

Grasping faith’s mighty Rock

Through Christ’s grace, one sees

 

Delivering light

Victory at hand

Watching enemy flee

Forever Christ stands

 

Fulfilling purpose

Gentle voice shares love

Lasting promise of peace

Christ views from above

 

Rising with new life

Fed with living bread

Preserving lasting hope

From Christ’s blood, He shed

 

Praising His Father

Mighty are His deeds

Sharing joy from His heart

Christ’s righteousness leads

 

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From Psalm 138:8:  “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.  Do not forsake the work of Your hands.”

Treasured Moments (Haiku Series #338)

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Delivered

Before sun comes up

Immersed in Scripture’s blessings—

Faith rises with Son

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Fulfilled

Quiet morning time

Spent with Father in prayer—

Meaningful minutes

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Renewed

Sun always rises

Truth found in Spirit’s presence—

Prepared for this day

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Monday Memories: Rejoice!

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From Isaiah 61:10:  “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God.”

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Promised love, Holy Grace from God

Rejoice with glory to the Lord

His glad tidings unite our faith

Not forsaken, never ignored

 

Our Father’s Word offers new life

His caring hand touches each lamb

Rejoicing with Holy goodness

Everlasting joy, sweetest jam

 

Foundation of life, through our faith

Sharing the mantle of God’s love

Deliverance heals our spirit

God’s Glory, rejoicing above

 

Every breath exalts the Lord

Clothed in garments of salvation

Covered by robe of righteousness

Rejoice in Christ’s coronation

 

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From Philippians 4:4-5:  “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.  Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.”

Originally published December, 2020.

John MacArthur Quote

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The simplicity of the Gospel gives what the complexity of human wisdom promises but never delivers.

From Micah 6:8:  “He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?”

John MacArthur (born 1939) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Faith’s Clean Heart

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From Psalm 51:1-2:  “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”

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Heart feeling empty of faith

Crushing embers of hope

Wilderness of transgressions

Walking next slippery slope

 

Born into journey of sin

Following darkest road

Thorns of guilt penetrate soul

Stumbling under burden’s load

 

Year after year, without joy

Lowering head in shame

Chained to enemy’s false words

Searching emptiness in flames

 

Light shines upon Calvary

Breathing with Savior’s grace

Forgiven steps fill with hope

Ending sin’s unfruitful race

 

Deliverance filled with truth

Witnessing faith’s clean heart

Every sunrise guarantees

Elevating life’s fresh start

 

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From Psalm 51:10-12:  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”

Passion for Deliverance

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From Psalm 32:6-7:  “Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to You; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.  You are a hiding place for me; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”

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Journey’s faith seeking tomorrow

With every step, walking upright

God’s promises shall be fulfilled

Wilderness left, following light

 

Prayer’s faithfulness fills each day

Steadfast grace flowing from above

God’s mercy liberates each heart

Mission finished through Savior’s love

 

Darkness exits, righteousness leads

Passion for deliverance formed

Peace found in Savior’s forgiveness

Every breath of transgression transformed

 

God’s renewal of creation

Invitation to sinners each

Reconciled through Savior’s body

His blood flows, repairing faith’s breach

 

Mankind divided no longer

Each barrier crushed by love’s weight

Freedom’s light borne on Calvary

Redemption’s now visible gate

 

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From 2 Corinthians 5:17-19:  “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation:  everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!  All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation:  that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.”