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Maya Angelou Quotes

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Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.  And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.

From 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18:  “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist.  Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.

A. J. Gossip Quote

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God has the right to be trusted; to be believed that He means what He says; and that His love is dependable.

From Proverbs 3:5-6:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

A. J. (Arthur John) Gossip (1873-1954) was a Scottish-born pastor and Christian teacher.  

Rooted in Light

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From Psalm 92:1-2:  “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to declare Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.”

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Father in Heaven

Praising His blessed name

Eternity’s hope

Love lights redemption’s flame

 

Father, O Most High

Sharing His steadfast love

Each morning and night

Rooted in light above

 

Father, Lord of Hosts

Blessing with mercy’s hand

Depth of love’s light

Just as He always planned

 

Father’s grace offered

Calling Son’s love to serve

Eyes opened to light

Salvation shall preserve

 

Father’s promised path

Shredding darkness with light

Christ rises from death

Righteous love taking flight

 

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From John 8:12:  “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'”

Faithful Obedience

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From Acts 5:29:  “But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.'”

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Energized through God’s Word

Timeless blessings of grace

Called to journey in faith

Savior’s peace to embrace

 

Enter body of Christ

Spirit shall never rest

From sunrise to sunrise

Faith overcomes each test

 

Faithful obedience

Accepting divine will

Glory to God above

Mercy flowing downhill

 

Faith trusts with confidence

Tomorrow shall brighten

Christ walks ahead of thee

Life’s burdens, He lightens

 

God’s gift of repentance

Kneel at Calvary’s tree

Forgiveness from above

Savior’s blood sets us free

 

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From Romans 6:4:  “Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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It is a waste of time trying to unscrew the inscrutable workings of God.  He honors faith and obedience.

From Acts 5:29:  “But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.'”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Edwin Hubbel Chapin Quote

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Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

From Proverbs 16:2:  “All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.”

Edwin Hubbel Chapin (1814-1880) was an American pastor and poet.  He also served as editor of the CHRISTIAN LEADER.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God’s plans are not hindered when the events of this world are carnal or secular.  His presence penetrates, regardless.

From Psalm 138:4:  “All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Charles Stanley Quote

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Most of us would rather not wait or struggle to understand the Lord’s will.  But that’s how we grow in our relationship with Him.

From Psalm 27:14:  “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Remember, ultimately we are not submitting to human authority but to divine authority.

From 1 Thessalonians 3:11-12:  “Now may our God and Father Himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you.  And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for You.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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Routine is God’s way of saving us between our times of inspiration.

From 2 Peter 1:5:  “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.