Every day in a life feels the whole life with expectation and memory.
There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.
C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a British author and Christian theologian. His full name is Clive Staples Lewis.
Summer’s chapter ends
Autumn’s colors being groomed—
Landscape awakens
Summer’s gate closes
Autumn’s eager to open—
Cascading colors
Summer’s warmth fading
Sunlight’s arc sliding lower—
Autumn here at last
From the words of American farmer, artist, and writer, Rowland E. Robinson: “September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn air.”
Time is something that fills the empty spaces of life.
An overnight success is ten years in the making.
Tom Clancy (1947-2013) was an American author who pioneered the techno-thriller genre.
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
