Always Remains

From Proverbs 18:24:  “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”

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Dark perils lurking

Sin’s evil prowling

Reaching into souls

Fiercest storms howling

 

Fragile faith fading

Hope searching for God

Reaching out to light

Gospel never flawed

 

Others abandon

Lord always remains

Reaching into faith

Hope flowing through veins

 

At crossroads of life

Father comes calling

Reaching into hearts

No longer falling

 

Comfort bringing peace

Divine Word spoken

Reaching into self

Spirit unbroken

 

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From Hebrews 13:5:  “Be content with what you have; for He has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.'”

Eugene Peterson Quote

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Discipleship is a decision to live by what I know about God, not by what I feel about Him or myself or my neighbors.

From Micah 6:8:  “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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What is God looking for?  He is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His–completely.

From 2 Chronicles 16:9:  “ For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the entire earth, to strengthen those whose heart is true to Him.”

Infinite Love

From Psalm 146:1-2:  “Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord, O my soul!  I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.”

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Singing praises to Holy Lord

Looking up to heavens beyond

Rejoicing, filled with His glory

Trusting faith, believers respond

 

Building our daily faith and hope

Targeting His grace for our needs

Magnifying love with mercy

Looking upon each tender reed

 

Blessing earth’s next generation

Doing great things, God is His name

Showing almighty, loving strength

Lighting our way, eternal flame

 

Watching over His creation

Conceiving heavens high above

Reigning forever and ever

Downloading His infinite love

 

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From Luke 1:46-48:  “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has looked with favor on the lowliness of His servant.  Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.'”

Rest Assured

From Psalm 42:2-3:  “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.  When shall I come and behold the face of God?  My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me continually, ‘Where is your God?'”

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Darkness comes upon

Evil drawing near

Thirsty and hungry

There’s nothing to fear

 

Discouraged feelings

From dark, fallen world

Approaching Father

His Spirit unfurled

 

Rest assured with God

Observing our tears

Hearing nightly cries

Boldly He shall steer

 

Facing life’s hardships

Never giving up

Faith shall overcome

Overflowing cup

 

Believing in God

Trusting divine walk

Casting away storms

Grace shall always talk

 

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From Psalm 42:11:  “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?  Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

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Salvation means that the Spirit of God has brought me into touch with God’s personality, and I am thrilled with something infinitely greater than myself; I am caught up into the abandonment of God.

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.”

Brokenhearted

From Psalm 34:11-12:  “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.  Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good?”

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Souls crying out

Brokenhearted

Crushed in spirit

Turning to God

 

Seeking refuge

Comfort and hope

Righteous Father

Hearing our cries

 

Evil departs

Darkness transforms

Brightest light calls

Finding our Rock

 

Coming to God

He promises

Deliverance

Breathing goodwill

 

Lord calls us back

Humble and glad

Our troubles wane

Praising with joy

 

Faith surrounds hope

Love never fails

Unselfish grace

Redeeming us

 

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From Psalm 34:1-3:  “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.  O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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There are many things vying for our attention, and we often choose the quick task over investment in a relationship.  Unfortunately, we can do the same thing with God.

From Psalm 42:1-2:  “As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.  My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.  When shall I come and behold the face of God?

Charles Swindoll Quote

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When was the last time you thanked the Lord for not showing you the future?  Just think of all the stuff you didn’t have to worry about just because you never knew it was coming your way.

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.”

Living Word (Haiku Series #148)

Follow

Holy Father guides

Lives grow in maturity—

Walk in His wisdom

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Taste

Tempting distractions

Persevere, lasting faith built—

Upon Bread of Life

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Praise

Honor blessed God

Heavenly music singing—

In tune with His will

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