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Monday Memories: Worship and Praise

Posted on June 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From John 4:23-24: [Jesus is speaking] “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

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Praising with faith the Sabbath, the Lord’s Day

But, our lives needing to connect in other ways

Worshipping each day, receiving God’s serenity

Setting aside daily moments, faithful identity

Reading Scripture from the Lord’s Holy Word

Praying, praising, giving thanks—voices heard

Coming to the Lord with sincere-filled thoughts

Spending time with Him, connecting life’s dots

Sowing seeds of worship and praise with our God

Transforming by His love, perfect and unflawed

Reaping abounding harvest, singing with gladness

Witnessing God’s sacred harmony, never sadness

Filling our hungry hearts, opening up our minds

Listening to our Lord, He comes and truly finds

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From American pastor and Christian author, A. W. Tozer: “If you will not worship God seven days a week, you do not really worship Him on one day a week.”

Originally published March, 2020.

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on June 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The greatest legacy we can leave is not money or belongings but the truth that changes lives. Begin today to influence future generations by bringing them the Good News.

From 2 Timothy 3:14-15: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Mercy’s Trusted Flame

Posted on June 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Lost in fog of sinful flesh

Hidden from Father’s intent

Caught again in evil’s net

Faith’s ember waits to repent

Selfishness, full of darkness

One more transgression adds shame

Swallowed by false promises

Faith finds mercy’s trusted flame

Spirit breathes with precious grace

Savior’s blood washes sin clean

Paid for from Calvary’s cross

Faith’s pastures, forever green

In Christ, walking His high road

Old ways now passing away

Reconciled by Father’s love

Faith maturing, day by day

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “The only way to find happiness in the grind of life is to do so by faith.”

Frederick Buechner Quote

Posted on June 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.

From Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) was an American pastor, Christian theologian, and author. His writings were published in 39 books, which included several different genres.

Faith’s Confidence (Elfchen Series #155)

Posted on June 2, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Questioning

Searching

Unimaginable contrasts

Journey of paradox

Contentment as God intended

Faith

Reassuring

Trusting

Gospel’s vision

Nurturing healthy outlook

Spirit’s hand at work

Faith

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Overcoming

Enduring

Challenging times

Tsunami of darkness

Firm foundation’s pilot light

Faith

Warren Wiersbe Quote

Posted on June 2, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

True contentment comes from Godliness in the heart, not from wealth in the hand.

From Philippians 4:11-13: “For I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Come, Follow Me

Posted on May 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 9:23: “Then He said to them all, ‘If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.'”

Walking road of solitude

Every step heading somewhere

Today, meeting one stranger

“Come, follow me”—He declares

Hearing His witness of grace

Darkness transitions to light

Stranger’s Word sinking deeper

Rendezvous sealed with Spirit bright

Sharing His comfort of peace

Truth serving as Scripture’s guide

Stranger’s righteous heart affirms

Mercy’s breath comes alongside

Traveling as one each day

Faith’s journey follows high road

Stranger’s compass always true

Love unlocks atonement’s code

Seeing life’s purpose at last

Redemption at Heaven’s door

Stranger no more, Jesus Christ

Eternity comes ashore

From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

Sustaining Refuge

Posted on May 28, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 31:1-2: “In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in Your righteousness deliver me. Incline Your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.”

Facing life’s overwhelming odds

Darkness invades, hope crashing down

Searching for sustaining refuge

Forsaking another showdown

Emptiness penetrates deeply

Faith weakening, now feeling mocked

Each empty promise calling out

Distant future forever locked

Calling to Father above

Reaching for His righteous-filled hand

Praying for heavenly rescue

Grasping mercy, fleeing quicksand

Light overcomes evil’s doomsday

God’s promises, always to trust

Mighty fortress restoring faith

Distant future looking robust

From Psalm 31:14-15: “But I trust in You, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on May 28, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

God will see to it that in the eyes of those who are now your enemy, you will one day be esteemed. They will respect your stand because you are standing alone, doing what is right.

From Proverbs 16:7: “When the ways of people please the Lord, He causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on May 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Jesus has prayed that we might be one with Him as He is one with the Father.

From 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

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.

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Reassuring

Overcoming

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