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To serve God is the deliberate love-gift of a nature that has heard the call of God.
From Galatians 1:15-16: “But when God, who had set me apart before I was born and called me through His Grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, so that I might proclaim Him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with any human being.”
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We have a God who delights in impossibilities.
From Ephesians 1:18-19: “So that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which He has called you, what are the riches of His glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power for us who believe, according to the working of His great power.”
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The beginning of freedom is the realization that you are not “the thinker.” The moment you start watching the thinker, a higher level of consciousness becomes activated.
From Hebrews 4:12: “Indeed, the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
From Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
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Life’s trials spinning around us
Challenging our unsteady beliefs
Grounded through God, we must trust
Bringing His Grace, granting us relief
Spiritually grounded, seeking refuge
Walking along God’s chosen path
Life chooses from God’s menu
Always correct, computes God’s math
Prayer time, our Father’s time
Encouraging one another
God delivers a new paradigm
His plan replaces all others
Sincerely humbling our hearts
Hearing God’s truthful Word
Our Lord proclaims a new start
Actions can no longer be deferred
Grounded through God
Anchoring to His cornerstone
He banishes the Enemy’s fraud
With our Lord, never alone
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From Ecclesiates 4:12: “And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
From Lamentations 3:25-26: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the Salvation of the Lord.”
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We are an impatient lot
We know what we want
We want it right now
God’s Word brings us wisdom
Try following a different path
Remain patient at all times
Allow God to be in charge
His faithful plans will unfold
Offer our prayers to God
Give thanks for our blessings
Remain ever hopeful each day
Wait faithfully with quiet reverence
For the Lord delivers Salvation
God allows us free will
How will we use it?
From Philippians 4:8: “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Infuse quality into our lives
In our attitudes and thoughts
Guard our actions and words
Influence our daily course
Adjust our tone of thoughts
Jesus taught us to believe
“Blessed are the pure in heart
For they will see God”
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From the words of evangelical pastor Henry Blackaby: “God is concerned about your life in Eternity. Allow Him to take all the time He needs to shape you for His purposes.”
From Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings to closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
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God’s footprints, visible for eternity
Filling our hearts with His joy, perfectly
Our Lord’s joy remains forever man’s strength
Overcoming the wicked, godless and fleeting
When distressed, our Lord brings answers
Sadness and worry turn to joy, never retreating
Through God, He restores the joy of Salvation
The Lord’s highway steers us on His Holy Way
Justice arrives, bringing joy to the righteous
For God’s Word, keeping all from going astray
Joy is a choice, feeling our Lord’s countenance
When tackling life’s endless, inevitable trials
Consider every one of them, nothing but joy
Walking with God, feeling joy with every mile
Faith produces endurance for God’s community
Endurance leads to maturity from God’s hand
Maturity through God, brings lasting, final joy
Trusting God’s Holy Word all across this land
God’s Kingdom delivers righteousness and peace
Through the Holy Spirit, souls experience joy
Clapping hands, singing praise to our Holy Lord
Redeemed man walks, filled with gladness and joy
Prophets foretell of the coming of a new King
Our Messiah’s birth brings magnificent joy
Joy later shattered on a bitter, bloody Cross
Only to defeat death, with Resurrection’s joy
Living as part of God’s redeemed, feeling His joy
Fruits of the Spirit sharing love, peace, and joy
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I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all, but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.
From James 5:11: “Indeed we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heart of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.”
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I awaken with a heavy heart today
Sleeping later than usual if I may
My thoughts are with those in dire need
Hoping their lives will blossom to please
When a person cares about others nearby
Feeling their sadness and sorrow going by
It causes me to really stop and think
Dashing my energy whenever I blink
I feel like running to those who suffer so
Forgetting the many miles that I must go
I reach for my Bible at this morning hour
Reading God’s word that forever towers
His amazing grace and love always fill me up
Plugging the vacuum of a sinner who’s corrupt
My Bible journey transports me to Psalm 31
Allowing the words to reach out, one by one
I pursue refuge with my almighty God, my Lord
Delivering to me His righteousness, like a sword
God has created a holy, mighty fortress for all
Carrying all of us to a safe place before we fall
Lord, remove me from this netting that holds thee
Allowing my troubles to fall as I drop to my knees
I extend my troubled hand out to His
Guiding me to bless Him and all that is
My Lord has redeemed me to stand firm
Sending me forth to help others in return
Waking up on a morning when my own heart was indeed very heavy, God transformed my attitude in His way. Before writing this poem, I was reading a short devotional, and the Biblical text sent me to Psalm 31:1-5. Use the link to read these inspiring verses.
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From Psalm 5:11-12: “But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, so that those who love Your name may exult in You. For You bless the righteous, O Lord; You cover them with favor as with a shield.”
Crying out to our Father
Praying, please hear our voices
Facing distress, listen O God
Standing here, our only choice
Bringing Holy Deliverance
Saving forsaken sinners
Abounding and steadfast love
Cooling sin, let it simmer
Taking a knee before God
Marking truthful paths with hope
Singing a new song, filled with joy
Walking along life’s tightrope
Knowing our thoughts, gracious God
Following His faithful love
Helping reconnect life’s dots
Rescuing from sin’s tight glove
Conductor shouts “All Aboard”
Covering us with God’s favor
Sending Grace, freely to all
Offering life with a new flavor
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From John 14:25-27: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
Receiving peace, covering far and near
Generating from God’s genuine love
Peace be within us, God blesses our souls
Through His Word, accepting grace from above
Tranquility resting, among God’s flock
Lord forever standing, with heaven’s peace
Surpassing all of our understanding
Jesus lives, delivering life’s new lease
Rely on Christ, seeking His inner peace
Through our Savior, nurturing hearts and minds
In faithfulness, accepting Him as Lord
Teach us to follow, salvation we find
Living Holy Spirit, guided by God
Transforming love, joy, peace—granted from God
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