Before sun comes up
Immersed in Scripture’s blessings—
Faith rises with Son
Quiet morning time
Spent with Father in prayer—
Meaningful minutes
Sun always rises
Truth found in Spirit’s presence—
Prepared for this day
Morning’s gentle rain
Rinsing away dark outlook—
Sun rises with peace
Giant redwoods breathe
Quenching rains arrive onshore—
Coastline feeling peace
Mountain waters run
Chasing ocean far away—
Rivers’ flowing peace
Anguishing
Heaven’s tears
Sheep without Shepherd
Savior’s final breath taken
Death
Mourning
Overwhelming sadness
Convicted by sinners
Witnessing Calvary’s bloodied cross
Darkness
Discovering
Empty tomb
Christ has risen!
Eyes opened to truth
Resurrection
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.
I know that the light of His presence with me doth continually dwell.
From Psalm 34:5: “Look to Him, and be radiant so your faces shall never be ashamed.”
Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. Her prolific creation of hymns and gospel songs produced over 8,000 finished works.
Too many times we miss so much because we live on the low level of the natural, the ordinary, the explainable.
From Psalm 77:14: “You are the God who works wonders; You have displayed Your might among the peoples.”
Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author. During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.
Sovereign
Unlimited boundaries
God’s eternal presence
Penetrating life’s every moment
Assurance
Vision
Plans unhindered
God’s steady hand
Shaping with mercy’s breath
Divine
Purpose
Never doubt
God’s faithful promises
Reaching into man’s heart
Fulfilled
Knocking
Each day
Seeking Father’s voice
Perseverance follows trusted choices
Praying
Asking
Yet, nothing
Humble thy heart
Now aligned with Father
Answering
Finding
Father’s light
Adopting fresh attitude
Growth in spiritual landscape
Trusting
Witnessing
Empty tomb
Victory, Jesus lives
Hope’s darkness forever vanquished
Light
Impossible
Calvary’s cross
Crucifixion, death, burial
Meeting along Emmaus Road
Possible
Believing
Messiah’s Resurrection
Chains forever broken
Enemy’s false assurances shattered
Redemption
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.
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.”
Every generation
Hope rests in Father above
His help in decades past
Built upon eternal love
From salvation’s refuge
Father’s strength grasps every hand
His presence shall defend
With faith’s shield, just as He planned
Hopeful hearts always trust
Father’s promises fulfilled
Morning’s light ever shines
Earthly ground now freshly tilled
Past, present, and future
Father’s guidance, count on it
Fed with living water
Darkness fades, ready to quit
Rejoice with today’s gift
Grace comes from Father above
Step forward, now accept
Songs of praise, filled with our love
With lyrics written in 1708 by English minister and hymn writer, Isaac Watts, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” provides an enriching complement to Psalm 28. Watts fashioned this hymn from the verses of Psalm 90. You are encouraged to listen to American singer, Bing Crosby, as he presents this stirring hymn.
Christmas is the celebration of the keeping of a promise . . . A saving promise.
From Luke 2:8-11: Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
Michael Card (born 1957) is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his contemporary Christian music. He has also authored several books.
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