Called to Repentance

From Jonah 3:4-5:  “Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk.  And he cried out, ‘Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!’  And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.”

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Called to live in tune

With our Father’s Word

Strengthened through His light

Path no longer blurred

 

Shaped by His patience

Never be shaken

Righteousness stands firm

Truth shall awaken

 

Set aside worries

Empowered to walk

With loving Father

Away from man’s talk

 

Transformed by faith’s light

Darkness now falling

Past sins nailed to cross

Follow Lord’s calling

 

Called to repentance

Step forward in Christ

Delivered through grace

His blood sacrificed

 

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From 1 Corinthians 7:29-31:  “I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it.  For the present form of this world is passing away.”

Charles Spurgeon Quote

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I am a pilgrim in the world, but at home in my God.  In the earth I wander, but in God I dwell in a quiet habitation.

From Psalm 90:1-2:  “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.  Before the mountains were brought forth or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher.  Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world.  He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

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The right thing to do with habits is to lose them in the life of the Lord, until every habit is so practiced that there is no conscious habit at all.

From Romans 12:2:  “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

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.

A. W. Tozer Quote

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Faith, as Paul saw it, was a living, flaming thing leading to surrender and obedience to the commandments of Christ.

From 1 John 2:3:  “Now by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commandments.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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We aren’t free to interpret the Bible any way we want.  The goal is to discover what God meant rather than to find a meaning we like.

From 2 Timothy 2:14-15:  “Remind them of this, and warn them before the Lord that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening.  Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by Him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.”

From His Heart

From Psalm 105:3-4:  “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.  Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”

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Quiet morning minutes

Sharing from His heart

Rendezvous with Father

Blessing day’s fresh start

 

Reading from God’s own Word

Peace fills from His heart

Replacing all darkness

Light’s mercy imparts

 

Master’s most tender touch

Moving from His heart

Blessed hymns freely praise

Singing every part

 

Painting nature’s landscape

Visions from His heart

Offering perfection

Creator’s fine art

 

Father’s trusted wisdom

Speaking from His heart

Righteousness leads faith’s path

Guiding light’s head start

 

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From Psalm 51:10-12:  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”

Finding Mercy’s Strength

From Romans 8:28:  “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

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Life’s struggles

Waiting ahead

Finding mercy’s strength

Nourishing daily bread

 

Father’s Word

Sharing insight

Hearing blessed truth

Following Spirit’s light

 

Faith in Christ

Setting us free

Leading every step

Escaping stormy seas

 

Grace-filled love

Coming from God

Extending goodness

Feeling no longer flawed

 

Sinful past

Fleeing its flood

Praying before cross

Witnessing Savior’s blood

 

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From John 3:16:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

Parker Palmer Quote

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Wholeness does not mean perfection:  it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life.

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.”

Parker Palmer (born 1939) is an American author and educator.  Much of his writing has focused on issues dealing with leadership, spirituality, and social change.

Morning Gathering

From Psalm 30:5:  “For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime.  Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

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Morning gathering

Hearing Christ’s invite

Come now, rest a spell

Witnessing His delight

 

Tasting each morning

Sweetness of His grace

Reading Father’s Word

Peace fills this very place

 

Blessed morning time

Taking faithful walk

Christ offers His love

Trusting salvation’s rock

 

Finding morning’s truth

Gospel’s foundation

Maturing in faith

Father’s new creation

 

Tomorrow morning

Gathering again

Precious time with Christ

Praising His lasting reign

 

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From Lamentations 3:22-23:  “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”