God provides for those who trust.
From Isaiah 41:10: “See, the Lord God comes with might, and His arm rules for Him; His reward is with Him, and His recompense before Him.”
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Charles Stanley Quote
Good intentions aren’t enough to make a proposed plan right. Learn to appreciate your conscience–God’s gift of an internal warning system–and heed its admonitions.
From 1 Timothy 1:18-19: “I am giving you these instructions, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, having faith and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, certain persons have suffered shipwreck in the faith.”
Monday Memories: Nourishing Love
A beautiful garden planted in the spring with great love
Flowers and vegetables blessed with peace from above
Every detail carefully planned and tenderly done
All this fertile soil needs now is water and sun
The first few weeks bring excitement and growth
Green buds and a bit of color are amazing both
One week goes by without any tender loving care
The young, immature plants now seem a bit scared
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
Another week passes along without feeling a human hand
The fragile plants begin a slow march back to the land
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
A third week arrives with unhappiness and despair
The once promising garden can’t surely be repaired
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
From high above comes His promise to bring rain
Soon a gentle, nourishing mist reduces the pain
Humans need to be fed from above by Him
We must ask Him gently like singing a hymn
Without loving care, the garden and people will perish
The Lord adores all of His creation with love to cherish
Let us never, ever wonder and say . . .
I am thirsty for a drink, can’t you see!
Why have you forgotten all about me?
To have little faith isn’t part of our day!
Sinclair B. Ferguson Quote
The foundation of our love for the Lord lies in the recognition of His holiness, our sinfulness, and His grace.
From Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ–by grace you have been saved.”
No Greater Love
From 1 John 4:9-10: “God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
Jesus shows us God’s way
No greater love than His
Sharing all of himself
For us, taking our quiz
Coming in human form
Living His humble way
Obedient to God
For each sinner, He prays
Taking our place in death
His body bears our sins
Shedding His precious blood
Defeating death, God wins
Above darkest valleys
Highest mountains tremble
No greater love shall breathe
Saintly choir assembles
Greatest exchange ever
Washing sin, white as snow
Christ’s love covers darkness
Spirit forever glows
From Philippians 2:9-11: “Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Charles Swindoll Quote
There are four words I wish we would never forget, and they are, “God keeps His word.” You can trust Him.
From Psalm 145:9: “The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all that He has made.”
Quietness
Morning begins with quietness
Behind locked doors, many hiding
Disciples and others mourning
Feeling God no longer guiding
Overcome with grief and sorrow
Memories fill with harshest tone
Quietness gathers in God’s hands
Barren cross stands bloody, alone
His torturous execution
Rabbi, teacher forever gone
Faith shattered, only quietness
Living as ignored Roman pawns
Confused, lacking understanding
What will tomorrow ever bring?
God waits with patient quietness
Sadness fills His heart, death its sting
From this darkness, quietness breathes
Hidden events still playing out
Love’s greatest story, not finished
God triumphs, never any doubt
While it seems God’s Word is quiet on this day, He is orchestrating events to come. While the world feels alone and forsaken, God is never quiet. Tomorrow will shine light on His everlasting love and triumph.
Charles Stanley Quote
Whenever you feel defeated, remember this: As believers, we have all the power needed to live as God desires, because He has given us His Holy Spirit.
From John 14:15-17: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. You know Him, because He abides with you, and He will be in you.”
No Longer Alone
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.”
Life struggles with loneliness
Days without human contact
Isolation grows, lights go dim
Time without purpose, sidetracked
Scorned, rejected, forgotten
Christ also feels all alone
Where have His disciples gone?
Taunted, tortured, overthrown
Holy God always at work
Cries of loneliness, He heeds
Our needs, never glossed over
Spirit moves others to lead
Alone, never life’s last word
Visits from others arrive
Blessed comfort sealed with love
Sustaining light will survive
Darkest loneliness leaving
Empty hearts fill with courage
Father’s love touching each soul
His blessings shall encourage
God’s love remaining steadfast
At death’s cross, Christ not alone
Darkened, empty tomb proclaims
God’s triumph, faith’s cornerstone
From Psalm 31:14-16: “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. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.”
Forever First (Haiku Series #128)
Truthfulness
Prayer and Scripture
Witnessing His promises—
God forever first
Holiness
Always will be mine
Choosing righteous, not wicked—
God forever first
Steadfastness
Patience shall reward
Life’s faithful obedience—
God forever first
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