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Monday Memories: Taste His Goodness

Posted on March 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

David praises the greatness of God through Scripture found in Psalm 145, and these verses inspire this poem.

Each day life seems too normal

Monotonous and mundane

Beautiful bundle arrives

Hallmarks of our Lord’s domain

Blessing us each precious day

Spontaneous surprises

Praising our Father’s great name

Goodness comes in all sizes

Reaching depths of every sea

Loving each generation

Eclipsing highest heavens

Honoring God’s creation

Awesome and vast deeds come forth

Witnessing God’s mighty acts

Glorious splendor singing

Filling what life truly lacks

God’s everlasting kingdom

Harvesting abundant gifts

Faithful words stir greatest feats

Balancing life’s slips and shifts

Singing of God’s righteousness

Showering with compassion

Tasting His Holy goodness

Remembering His passion

Blessing His name forever

Amen

From Psalm 145:8: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

Originally published June, 2020.

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on March 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Our position in the Lord affects everything about us–attitudes, emotions, conversation, and conduct.

From Ephesians 1:20-21: “God put this power to work in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.”

His Wonderful Works

Posted on March 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 107:28: “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out from their distress.”

Filled with hunger and thirst

Delivering mercy’s love

His wonderful works breathe

Living bread from God above

Bowed down under sin’s weight

Seeing all darkness and gloom

Chains of bondage hold tight

Witnessing Lord’s empty tomb

Stirred with faith’s reborn strength

Grasping Christ’s confident hand

Mighty waters run free

Rising above fertile lands

Transformed trust in God’s Word

Fixing each eye upon light

Vision’s ultimate hope

Living within Shepherd’s sight

Delivered from troubles

Receiving His steadfast love

Goodness reigns forever

Giving thanks to God above

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From Psalm 107:31: “Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on March 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Jesus prayed nothing less for us than absolute oneness with Himself as He was one with the Father.

From John 17:20-21: “I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one. As You, Father, are in Me and I am in You, may they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Action’s Steps (Elfchen Series #194)

Posted on March 15, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Trusting

Hearing

Father’s desires

Deepening faith’s steps

Heart filled with grace

Believing

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Appreciating

Waiting

Faith’s adventure

Treasuring Father’s creation

Uniqueness of each day

Embracing

Accepting

Floundering

Overwhelming trials

Father’s grace-filled light

Waiting at faith’s crossroads

Choosing

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

John Maxwell Quote

Posted on March 15, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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If you don’t have peace, it isn’t because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you,but you can control what happens in you.

From Isaiah 26:3: “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.”

John Maxwell (born 1947) is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He has written numerous books about leadership, with a Christian point of view.

By My Side

Posted on March 13, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Raging storms now surround

Trusting Him in hard times

Always, God by my side

With each step, hope shall climb

Anchoring in His peace

Nurturing faith through grace

Always, God by my side

Love flows from heaven’s place

Rising every morning

Spending time in prayer

Always, God by my side

Comfort found in His care

Silencing each tempest

Shining countenance beams

Always, God by my side

Journey heading downstream

Leading with righteous truth

Hearing mercy’s voice

Always, God by my side

Faith accepts blessed choice

Escaping from bondage

Following perfect light

Always, God by my side

Sheltered at His campsite

From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Berthold Auerbach Quote

Posted on March 13, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Being alone when one’s belief is firm, is not to be alone.

From Psalm 18:30: “This God—His way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.”

Berthold Auerbach (1812-1882) was a German poet and novelist.

John Chrysostom Quote

Posted on March 10, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

The rich man is not one who is possession of much, but one who gives much.

From Mark 21:41-44: “He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then He called His disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.'”

John Chrysostom served the early Christian church during the late 4th century and early 5th century in Constantinople where he preached and was a prolific writer.

Growing in Christ (Elfchen Series #193)

Posted on March 8, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Trusted

Praises

Forever grateful

Faith’s resolute cornerstone

Resurrection’s truth rings out

Jesus

Loved

Jesus

Contentment found

In Savior’s grace

No greater peace felt

Faith

Saved

Faith

Eternal light

Bethlehem to Calvary

Victory over sin’s darkness

Redemption

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Appreciating

Accepting

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Trusted

Loved

Saved

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