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Embracing Tomorrow

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From James 1:2-5:  “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.  If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”

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Trusting with confidence

Facing life’s many trials

Testing of faith endures

Patience studies each mile

 

God supplies every tool

His wisdom offers light

Faith strengthened every day

Removing doubts each night

 

Leaving evil’s darkness

Rising sun brings great joy

Receiving peace through grace

Richness in truth deploys

 

Temptation’s breath withers

Forgiveness brings fresh start

Every chain now broken

Filling hope in one’s heart

 

Persevering each day

Walking with Christ above

Embracing tomorrow

Submission tastes His love

 

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From James 1:12:  “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation.  Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

Hannah Whitall Smith Quote

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God is the giver, and we are the receivers.  And His richest gifts are bestowed not upon those who do the greatest things, but upon those who accept His abundance and His grace.

From Numbers 6:22-26:  “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying:  Thus you shall bless the Israelites.  You shall say to them:  The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.'”

Hannah Whitall Smith (1832-1911) was an American lay speaker and Christian author.  She was an active voice during the women’s suffrage movement as well as the temperance movement in the United States.

John Mott Quote

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Prayer is the greatest force that we can wield.  It is the greatest talent which God has granted us.  He has given it to every Christian.

From Philippians 4:6:  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

John Mott (1865-1955) was an American evangelist and distinguished leader of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).  In 1948, he received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his efforts in establishing and strengthening international Protestant student organizations in promoting peace.

Tony Campolo Quote

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God carries your picture in His wallet.

From Psalm 32:10:  “Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.”

Tony Campolo (1935-2024) was an American sociologist, pastor, and Christian author.

Holiest Presence (Elfchen Series #257)

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Breath

Messiah’s

Infant face

Witnessing Father’s love

Kingdom shall never end

Majesty

Afterglow

Mother’s

Ultimate favor

Bearing Father’s Son

Love filled with Spirit

Destiny

Remembrance

Savior’s

Humble Beginnings                        

Stable’s common feedbox

Angels praise Father’s joy

Light

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D. L. Moody Quote

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Real true faith is man’s weakness leaning on God’s strength.

From Psalm 18:2:  “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher.  He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.

Trusted Opportunity (Elfchen Series #222)

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Journey

Seeking

Father’s door

Hiding in darkness

Overcome with shameful sin

Finding

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Repentance

Finding

Father’s door

Replacing selfish motives

Approach with sincere humbleness

Knocking

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Restoration

Knocking

Father’s door

Releasing earthy idols

Transformed heart, knocking again

Opening

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Father’s Invitation (Elfchen Series #218)

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Healing

Alone

With Father

Emptying of self

Asking for His forgiveness

Transformation

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Listening

Time

With Father

Filled with grace

Praying for others’ needs

Devotion

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Trusting

Comfortable

With Father

Accepting life’s burdens

Glory always to Him

Restoration

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Faith Shall Trust

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From Habakkuk 2:4:  “Look at the proud!  Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faithfulness.”

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Too many demands

Fewer precious hours

Life out of control

Darkness set to devour

 

Light beams from God’s Word

Life’s frantic pace slows

Moment by moment

Steps finding high plateau

 

Fresh landscape of peace

In God, faith shall trust

Heart fills with new hope

Priorities adjust

 

Hidden darkness flees

Armor of light worn

God’s grace stretching out

His answers come each morn

 

Prayer’s conveyance

Journey with God’s love

Freedom at last found

Guidance breathes from above

 

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From Romans 13:12:  “The night is far gone; the day is near.  Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

Gayle Sayers Quote

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The Lord is first, my friends are second, and I am third.

From Proverbs 3:6:  “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Gayle Sayers (1943-2020) was an American professional football player.  Nicknamed the “Kansas Comet,” Sayers was gracious with receiving his many football honors.  Most of all, his life’s philosophy was reflected in this quote.