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On Way to Heaven

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From 1 John 1:5:  “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.”

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On way to Heaven

With each passing day

Envisioning New Earth

Jesus leads our way

 

Righteousness proceeds

Praises filled with joy

All marching to Zion

Jesus leads convoy

 

Blessed harvest waits

Feast upon light’s grace

Leaving sin’s darkened street

Jesus takes our place

 

Chains of bondage break

Freedom’s bells now ring

Reaching heavenly peace

Jesus always King

 

On way to Heaven

Mercy’s opened door

Forgiving voice of love

Jesus evermore!

 

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You are invited to sing or follow along with Isaac Watts’ hymn, “We’re Marching to Zion.”  Watts, an English pastor, wrote these lyrics in 1707.

Wendell Berry Quote

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The Christian gospel is a summons to peace, calling for justice beyond anger, mercy beyond justice, forgiveness beyond mercy, love beyond forgiveness.

From Colossians 1:13-14:  “He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Wendell Berry (born 1934) is an American novelist and poet.  Much of his writing embraces the goodness of protecting our environment and preserving agriculture’s way of life.

 

Transforming Experiences (Elfchen Series #288)

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Gratitude

Stepping

From shadows

Leaving enemy’s darkness

Christ rises for us

Trusting

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Encouragement

Strengthening

Faith’s heart

Building core values

Discipleship in Christ matures

Following

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Assurance

Sharing

Infinite love

Flowing with grace

Christ’s own daily delight

Interacting

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Oswald Chambers Quote

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I know that Jesus Christ did not come to teach only:  He came to make me what He teaches I should be.

From Colossians 1:9-10:  “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.”

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.

Breath of Kindness

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Community’s landscape

Overflowing with needs

Steps of kindness gather

Warming with grace that feeds

 

Invisible to most

Sowing with heavens’ love

Seeds of kindness planted

Sharing peace from above

 

Hope arrives every day

Connecting with traction

Breath of kindness travels

Harvesting each action

 

Slowly outlook changes

Nourishing so many

Light of kindness nurtured

Forwarding with plenty

 

One week, one day, one hour

Volunteering mends hearts

Proof of kindness growing

Doing its faithful part

 

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Embracing Tomorrow

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From James 1:2-5:  “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.  If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”

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Trusting with confidence

Facing life’s many trials

Testing of faith endures

Patience studies each mile

 

God supplies every tool

His wisdom offers light

Faith strengthened every day

Removing doubts each night

 

Leaving evil’s darkness

Rising sun brings great joy

Receiving peace through grace

Richness in truth deploys

 

Temptation’s breath withers

Forgiveness brings fresh start

Every chain now broken

Filling hope in one’s heart

 

Persevering each day

Walking with Christ above

Embracing tomorrow

Submission tastes His love

 

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From James 1:12:  “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation.  Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

David Jeremiah Quote

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With Jesus living in our hearts, we can experience heaven on the way to heaven.

From Romans 14:17:  “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Redemption’s Lasting Prize

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From Isaiah 9:2:  “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”

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Outlook’s scarred landscape

Uncertainty’s shadows

Pervading, cold darkness

Hope’s final ember glows

 

Peace overpowered

Gloom of night never leaves

Witnessing life’s heartbreaks

Another day must grieve

 

Despair comes ashore

Empty vessel of grace

Asking, where has light gone?

Hope discovers its place

 

Each burden gathered

Sunrise at last arrives

Breaking oppressor’s rod

Messiah’s love alive

 

Resurrection breathes

Savior’s mercy shall rise

Sharing heavenly view

Redemption’s lasting prize

 

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From Isaiah 9:6:  “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

John Eldredge Quote

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God’s grand strategy, birthed in His grace toward us in Christ, and nurtured through the obedience of disciplined faith, is to release us into the redeemed life of our heart.

From Proverbs 3:5-6:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity.  More details are available on his website:  wildatheart.org.

Truth Forevermore (Elfchen Series #287)

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Seamless

Trusting

Heavenly lamp

Spirit’s faithful beacon

Heart illuminated in light

Clarity

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Dynamic

Placing

Burdens aside

Spirit’s embracing hope

Heart transformed by light

Tranquility

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Vibrant

Downloading

Resurrection’s peace

Spirit’s forgiving grace

Heart strengthened through light

Eternity

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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.