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Hope Kept Alive

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From Isaiah 12:2:  “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and my might; He has become my salvation.”

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Resurrection revives

Eternal light reigns

Hope kept alive

God ordains

 

Holy Spirit active

Righteousness ahead

Faith proactive

Hope now fed

 

Love of Jesus rising

His power so high

Grace devising

Hope’s bright sky

 

God’s message never fails      

Peace descends with hope

Journey’ trusted trail

Grasp His rope

 

Redemption’s light arrives

Promised by God’s Word

Hope kept alive

Faith’s password

 

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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.”

John Lancaster Spalding Quote

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Worry, whatever its source, weakens, takes away courage, and shortens life.

From Isaiah 41:10:  “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

John Lancaster Spalding (1840-1916) was an American author, poet, and advocate for higher education.

Monday Memories: His Greatness Stands

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From Psalm 146:1-2:  “Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord, O my soul!  I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.”

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Bless the Lord’s name forever

Sing praises for Holy deeds

His greatness stands infinite

Loving us like tender reeds

 

Witness our Lord’s mighty acts

Share with each generation

His greatness lauds His goodness

Building our firm foundation

 

Recall love works from His hands

Fueled by Grace’s steadfast love

His greatness flows with mercy

Protecting us from above

 

Call on the Father this day

Pray to Him on humble knees

His greatness lighting the way

Watching over all He sees

 

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From Psalm 145:17-18:  “The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings.  The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

Originally published August, 2020.

A. B. Simpson Quote

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God is preparing His heroes; and when the opportunity comes, He can fit them into their places in a moment, and the world will wonder where they come from.

From James 1:17:  “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”

A. B. (Albert Benjamin) Simpson (1843-1919) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author.  He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Hope’s Faith

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From 1 Peter 1:6-7:  “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

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Blessed Jesus Christ

His mercy shares love

Brings forth faith’s new birth

Hope stirs from above

 

Resurrected Christ

His unfading light

He walks among us

Hope ready for flight

 

Revealed through Jesus

Grace walks within Him

Freed from sin’s darkness

Hope breathes with each hymn

 

Spirit filled by Christ

More precious than gold

Molds faith’s salvation

Hope rebuilds foothold

 

Trust in Jesus Christ

Father’s righteous Son

Called to embrace Him

Hope’s faith in the One

 

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From 1 Peter 1:13:  “Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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If we are to discover the Lord’s best for our life, we must trust His way is better than our plans and desires.

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.”

Fellowship’s Refreshment (Elfchen Series #224)

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Peace

Singing

Worship hymns

Praising Father above

In His Holy name

Gathering

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Love 

Gathering

Congregation’s joy

Honoring Father’s Word

Faith nourished with grace

Blessing

 

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Faith

Blessing

One Body

Father’s welcoming place

Uniting voices with hope

Togetherness

 

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Focused on Christ

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From Philippians 2:3-4:  “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.  Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”

Encouragement in Christ

Sharing love-filled grace

Witnessing humility

Heart’s very special place

 

Of one mind with Jesus

Sharing selfless love

Caring first, for others’ needs

Led by Spirit above

 

Every breath mirrors Christ

Sharing mercy’s joy

Walking with unselfish thoughts

Honest actions deploy

 

Each step follows Jesus

Sharing Spirit’s light

Taking obedient path

Humbleness guides faith’s sight

 

Always focused on Christ

Sharing fresh outlook

Living within dignity

Tomorrow’s quiet brook

 

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From Philippians 2:14-15:  “Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world.”

Mercy Delivers

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From Psalm 107:1-2:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.  Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from trouble.”

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Facing journey’s many troubles

Wilderness darkness creeping in

Praying to heavens high above

God’s unshaken love, faith’s linchpin

 

Praising God for enduring grace

Thirsty hunger, now quenched and fed

Sharing thanks for every sunrise

Faith nourished with His daily bread

 

Witnessing God’s benevolence

His wondrous works shall never end

Turning deserts into rivers

Faithful courage shall now defend

 

Breaking free from sin’s chains of gloom

Salvation descends from heavens

Shattering enemy’s falsehoods

Taste of freedom, blessed with leaven

 

Redeeming from journey’s troubles

God’s mercy delivers His light

Covering landscape with His peace

Darkness gives up her final fight

 

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From Psalm 107:8-9:  “Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind.  For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things.”