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A tried Christian grows rich by his loses, he rises by his falls, he lives by dying, and he becomes full by being emptied.
From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.”
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Worry and anxiety are sand in the machinery of life; faith is the oil.
From Psalm 94:19: “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
Hurrying along
The day’s rate race continues—
Stop for a moment . . . breathe!
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Life’s sufferings come
Produce lasting endurance—
Building character
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Keep taking on life
Despite its intense trials—
One step at a time
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Most days, life experiences calming seas
Witnessing each moment, steady to see
God provides for us, through it all
Picking us up, even when we fall
Life moves along at its normal pace
Taking for granted, God’s free grace
Then, stormy seas appear in the west
Bringing worried looks, never the best
Life’s ship now encounters the storm
Feeling the sea’s fury, totally reborn
Panic and worry fill helpless hearts
Asking God, may we try a restart?
Our boat takes on water, brisk and cold
Overwhelming our spirit, no longer bold
Has our Lord forsaken us at this time?
Sinking ship, as faith no longer climbs
Across the tempest sea, comes a voice
Calming the storm and sea, His choice
Our Lord and Savior walks over to thee
Releasing the terror caused by the sea
In an instant, the dark storm is gone
Restoring faith and hope, now strong
God prompts us to maintain our hope
Remaining faithful, steadies our boat
Calm or stormy seas, look straight ahead
Accepting God’s grace, always best said
Thank you Lord for being with us each day
Reminding us, Your Word points the way
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Life feels upside down
Angry with fists clenched
Barking back at God
You have forsaken me
Please, please my Lord
Don’t push me away
Heart fills with courage
Waiting for my God
Look around to witness
Patience comes to many
Those immersed in faith
Righteous saints never forsaken
God asks for perseverance
More to one’s life
Than just plain enduring
Bring me staying power
God is my stronghold
In times of distress
For those seeking him
God will never forsake
God always walks ahead
He was with Moses
He’ll be with you
Never to forsake you
Ask for God’s protection
Through faithful, fervent prayer
God’s justice will return
Never, ever be forsaken
Open hands, open arms
Looking up toward God
Submitting to my Lord
Never to be forsaken
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Neutral men are the devil’s allies.
From 1 Peter 5:8-9: “Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in our faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”
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Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
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The beautiful thing about this adventure called faith is that we count on Him never to lead us astray. He knows exactly where He’s taking us. Our job is to obey.
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When I stumble
My body tumbles
Weakness fills me
Not worthy to see
Attempting to move
Just not in my groove
People walk right by
None saying even “hi”
Ignoring me there
Silence never fair
Feeling so much alone
Picking up my phone
Finding short text to read
Responding to my needs
Standing up now
Kneeling to bow
The message sustains
No, I’m not to blame
“My brother, rise up thee
Now, always follow me”
Jesus!
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At morning, walking in total darkness
Filling a world with a silent quietness
A full moon illuminates the crystal clear sky
Brightening a walker’s thoughts, time flies
The frigid, morning air washes across a face
Sending a wintry breath filled with cold taste
A layer of garments safeguards from the chill
Walking for an hour awakens a sluggish will
An early, morning walk isn’t for the weak of heart
Feeling somewhat better now after a dismal start
A series of shadows dance around a home
Making a soul feel remote and quite alone
All eyes must stay alert on the sidewalk
Signaling when an uneven surface stalks
The mood is set for a moving conversation
Hearing God’s Biblical word brings sensation
A mindful heart beckons to come through
Creating an intimacy with a Lord so true
The walk’s pace continues to march right along
Allowing this rendezvous with time that’s long
The eastern sky begins to brighten with light
Bringing an end soon to this walk of delight
Another early morning walk will come again
Walking to daylight with Christ as my friend
Do you look forward to early morning walks? If so, what do you like most about such an activity?
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