Monday Memories: Walking in Confidence

From Romans 15:13:  “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Life’s journey suddenly growing cold

Living under clouds of uncertainty

No longer feeling confident and bold

 

Even confident people possess fears

Overcome by unplanned dilemmas

Feeling much like the rest of our peers

 

Our faithful prayers will be heard

God’s will scatters those stormy clouds

Never lose hope, listen to His Word

 

As neighbors, our love supports each other

Through our steadfast encouragement

Children of God, true sisters and brothers

 

Tackling problems on life’s clipboard

Filled with determination and courage

Walking in confidence with our Lord

 

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From the words of German-Dutch Christian author, Thomas a Kempis:  “Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.”

Originally published July, 2020.

Faith’s Purpose

From Hosea 6:6:  “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”

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Heavenly Father desires

Man’s loyalty, share His light

Glory lifted high, filled with joy

Faith’s purpose, now taking flight

 

Heavenly Father’s witness

Man matures through truth, grace leads

Thirsty for His Word, at last quenched

Faith’s planting, each tender seed

 

Heavenly Father gathers

Man’s attention, seeking peace

Christ offers details, believe each one

Faith’s motives, Spirit’s mouthpiece

 

Heavenly Father’s calling

Man finds knowledge, full of hope

Honored relationship, with Him

Faith’s voyage, up periscope

 

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From John 17:1-2:  “After Jesus had spoken these words, He looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son so that the Son may glorify You, since You have given Him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom You have given Him.'”

Charles Stanley Quote

The Bible is a bottomless source of nourishment for becoming like Christ.

From Ephesians 5:8-9:  “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light.  Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.”

Perseverance in Prayer

From Matthew 5:6:  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

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Just as Jesus teaches

Praying to Father above

Asking in humbleness

Relationship filled with love

 

Blessed are those who hunger

Seeking truth’s fulfilling hope

Thirsting for righteousness

Father tightens up faith’s rope

 

Patience shall be required

Waiting for Father’s reply

Following Spirit’s light

View from eagle’s wings on high

 

Perseverance in prayer

Knocking on heavenly door

Searching for life’s answers

Father fills faith’s inner core

 

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From Luke 11:9-10:  “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Monday Memories: Called to Sow

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Sower scattering any seed

Wildly without any foresight

God scatters His Word as planned

His aim, truthful in its flight

 

Called to sow His righteous seeds

Following a living light

Sharing of God’s Holy Word

Walking in Jesus’ delight

 

These efforts shall bear His fruit

Quenching the rich, fertile ground

God adds the living water

Patient, His trust to be found

 

Not every seed shall bloom now

Some will lie quiet and wait

Just as a pine cone pauses

Holds seeds for their proper fate

 

Spreading God’s Word to others

Using our freedom for good

Allowing Spirit to work

Sowing for Him as we should

 

Sharing love and forgiveness

Lord’s eternal Word aligned

Taking blessed, scattered seeds

Harvesting fruit of all kinds

 

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From Isaiah 55:10-11:  “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

Originally published July, 2020.

Charles Stanley Quote

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We must look at the greatness, promises, and purposes of our God as revealed in His Word, because divine truth is our anchor in the storms of life.

From John 14:26-27:  “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.”

Monday Memories: God’s Word Reaches Out

From Psalm 23:4:  “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff–they comfort me.”

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Being careful with life’s missteps

Sinful disobedience waits

God’s Word touches our inner soul

Hell pleasing, never be our fate

 

Our truest, most faithful support

Shall always arrive from His love

God’s Word will endure forever

His Spirit reigns from high above

 

When life’s dark trials boil over

Creating quagmires of distress

God’s Word quells each predicament

His next move leads like playing chess

 

Our life’s journey travels by faith

Transformed by Christ’s merciful heart

God’s Word reaches out, filled with hope

Bringing a new day, let’s restart

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From 2 Corinthians 5:7:  “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Originally published July, 2020.

David Jeremiah Quote

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If your mind is filled with the Word of God, then it can’t be filled with impure thoughts.

From Proverbs 30:5:  “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Monday Memories: Follow His Road Map

From Proverbs 30:5:  “Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.”

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Feeling weary and lost

How can any prevail?

Desolate road ahead

Actions will surely fail

 

Lost in darkness of life

Our Father lights the way

Filled with His righteousness

God’s road map saves our day

 

Our Lord’s Word speaking truth

Daily meditation

Bible’s meanings ring clear

Leading to salvation

 

Study God’s Holy Word

Share its hope and Good News

Trusting each promise

His commands, we must choose

 

Inhale, breathe it all in

Fed by the “Bread of Life”

Quenched by “Living Water”

Transforming daily life 

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From the words of American-born missionary and Christian theologian, E. Stanley Jones:  “The Gospel is not so much a demand as it is an offer, an offer of new life to man by the grace of God.”

Originally published July, 2020.

Deliverance Restored

From Psalm 25:4-5:  “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths.  Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all day long.”

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Day to night . . . night to day

 

Praying for His guidance

Looking to God above

Trusting His every breath

Darkness absorbs His love

 

Lighting path of wisdom

Teaching His righteous way

Finding strength in God’s Word

Thankful, kneeling to pray

 

Forgiving transgressions

Walking toward His grace

Keeping God’s covenant

Humbleness fills heart’s place

 

Unshackling sinner’s chains

Living under God’s peace

Replacing mind’s worry

His love shall never cease

 

Believing in God’s Son

Accepting Him as Lord

Tasting redemption’s joy

Deliverance restored

 

Night to day . . . day to night

 

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From Psalm 25:20-21:  “O guard my life and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.  May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You.”