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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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Charles Swindoll Quote
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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.
Heavenly Message
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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!
Walking to Daylight
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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?
Midnight Walk
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Stirring from my deep sleep at midnight
Seeing someone moving in the dim light
Hearing a gentle voice whispering my name
Calling out, “Missing you has been a shame”
Recognizing that her gentle voice is familiar, not new
Appearing now, my beloved Grandma comes into view
Walking towards me, she carries no fear
Listening to a voice so true and very dear
Saying again that I’ve been deeply missed
Bowing down, my forehead receives a kiss
Remembering previous days with her brings a smile
Telling me kindly, let’s walk together now for awhile
Asking her a question, “Is it now my time?”
Replying back, “No, but you must climb”
Facing a wall that records each of my sins
Condemning me, comes Darkness again
Reaching down comes a firm, strong hand
Grabbing hold, my feet flee sinking sand
Gazing upward, my Grandma has departed and left
Taking her place arrives Christ, raised from death
God’s Mighty Fortress
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I awaken with a heavy heart today
Sleeping later than usual if I may
My thoughts are with those in dire need
Hoping their lives will blossom to please
When a person cares about others nearby
Feeling their sadness and sorrow going by
It causes me to really stop and think
Dashing my energy whenever I blink
I feel like running to those who suffer so
Forgetting the many miles that I must go
I reach for my Bible at this morning hour
Reading God’s word that forever towers
His amazing grace and love always fill me up
Plugging the vacuum of a sinner who’s corrupt
My Bible journey transports me to Psalm 31
Allowing the words to reach out, one by one
I pursue refuge with my almighty God, my Lord
Delivering to me His righteousness, like a sword
God has created a holy, mighty fortress for all
Carrying all of us to a safe place before we fall
Lord, remove me from this netting that holds thee
Allowing my troubles to fall as I drop to my knees
I extend my troubled hand out to His
Guiding me to bless Him and all that is
My Lord has redeemed me to stand firm
Sending me forth to help others in return
Waking up on a morning when my own heart was indeed very heavy, God transformed my attitude in His way. Before writing this poem, I was reading a short devotional, and the Biblical text sent me to Psalm 31:1-5. Use the link to read these inspiring verses.
Where is Hope?
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The location of Hope County can’t be found on any maps
Perhaps hope resides in our caring hearts ready to tap
Last year’s drought
Brings misery and dried-up hope
Optimistic farmers seed spring crops with unwavering hope
A nearby processing plant
Will close soon with vanishing hope
Hurting families look to God for new hope
A nation’s inner fiber
Torn and ripped apart with faltering hope
Martin Luther King proclaims a message of rebuilding hope
A man sits despaired and forlorn
Being laid off with a future that offers spiritless hope
Receiving a new job brings praise to a God of immense hope
A crime-ridden neighborhood
Breathes each day with an absence of hope
Community spirit and love return with true hope
A charred Apollo spacecraft
Dashes an American moon journey with little hope
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon with restored hope
A scorned and forgotten child
Feels left out at school with fading hope
A passionate teacher smiles and brings refreshing hope
A middle-aged woman
Receives news that her body is filled with cancer and no hope
Prayers intercede filled with cancer-free and grace-filled hope
A sin-filled world
Awaits a Savior with never-ending hope
God sends His Son to deliver eternally-filled hope
Our world contains many places
Where hearts are filled with everlasting spirit and hope
Let’s never turn-off for a second our amazing hope
The Bible speaks a great deal about hope. Search for numerous examples such as from Romans 15:13: 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.
Everlasting Road
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I am a solitary man traveling on an empty road
My life journey’s been an awfully heavy load
I yearn to walk a few more miles by the end of this day
My battered and worn shoes have so very much to say
I survive by myself after all of these long years
My past is filled with disappointments and tears
I have met few along this road who even say “hello”
My disheveled appearance keeps eyes looking low
I look ahead to what this day will offer to me
My weakened eyes make it challenging to see
I would welcome a hot meal and a warm shower
My bag of jerky will need to nourish for hours
I feel my energy running low on fuel just the same
My mind tries to stay alert as if playing a new game
I wish to stop by this large sycamore tree
My eyes can rest under its shade for free
I will rest and relax in peace along this quiet road
My journey will soon be finished, yet I never slowed
I will continue my peaceful trek down a lonesome route
My days are numbered, but I remain strong and stout
I am ready to meet my Lord on His righteous terms
His everlasting spirit brings much for me to affirm
Walk of Faith
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From the Bible: For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13)
Public baptism by immersion occurs on this date
Young girl reveals her guided walk to faith’s gate
Scripture speaks of baptism at every turn
From this girl, we all have so much to learn
Believe, be baptized, and continue to be brave
For Christ arose and escaped from His grave
All are baptized into one body so pure
Made to drink one spirit, totally for sure
Christ’s baptism launches His ministry, rich for all
In God’s presence, His words forever stand tall
Scorned persecutor of Jesus’ faithful, Christian way
Saul baptized as Paul, with Lord’s forgiveness to stay
Believers baptized under God’s authority of thee
Through Father, Son, and Holy Spirit which see
Baptism generates life’s faithful walk, filled with newness
Youthful girl accepts Jesus as Savior, blessed trueness
Feeling transforming spirit of Father’s Holy, living water
Accepting God’s purpose, living as newfound daughter
This young girl’s act of faith inspires so many others
Opening eyes to witness, every sister and brother
I recently witnessed the baptism of a young girl who was ready to make her walk of faith public in front of the congregation. It was a very inspiring and emotionally-rich moment.
Nourishing Love
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A beautiful garden planted in the spring with great love
Flowers and vegetables blessed with peace from above
Every detail carefully planned and tenderly done
All this fertile soil needs now is water and sun
The first few weeks bring excitement and growth
Green buds and a bit of color are amazing both
One week goes by without any tender loving care
The young, immature plants now seem a bit scared
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
Another week passes along without feeling a human hand
The fragile plants begin a slow march back to the land
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
A third week arrives with unhappiness and despair
The once promising garden can’t surely be repaired
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
From high above comes His promise to bring rain
Soon a gentle, nourishing mist reduces the pain
Humans need to be fed from above by Him
We must ask Him gently like singing a hymn
Without loving care, the garden and people will perish
The Lord adores all of His creation with love to cherish
Let us never, ever wonder and say . . .
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
To have little faith isn’t part of our day!
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