God’s mill grinds slow, but sure.
From Psalm 39:7: “And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.
George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English poet and priest.
George Herbert Quote
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Tag Archives: goodness
Heartfelt Reflections (Haiku Series #306)
Sun’s Blessing
Early morning’s grace
Picturing new day ahead—
Confidence rising
Moving Forward
Positive thinking
Today’s refreshing goodness—
Go now, pass it on
Nightly Outlook
Darkness all around
Dancing with each twinkling star—
Tomorrow brightens
Any Given Day (Haiku Series #305)
Rekindled
Watching every child
Life’s mirror shares reflections—
Seeing bit of self
Getaway
Viewing from window
Life’s gentle pace steps outside—
Adventure’s road trip
Testimony
Scanning fresh headlines
Life discovers some goodness—
Flowing with kindness
John Greenleaf Whittier Quotes
The good is always beautiful, the beautiful good.
One brave deed makes no hero.
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American poet. His Quaker background entrusted him to advocate for the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Monday Memories: His Greatness Stands
From Psalm 146:1-2: “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.”
Bless the Lord’s name forever
Sing praises for Holy deeds
His greatness stands infinite
Loving us like tender reeds
Witness our Lord’s mighty acts
Share with each generation
His greatness lauds His goodness
Building our firm foundation
Recall love works from His hands
Fueled by Grace’s steadfast love
His greatness flows with mercy
Protecting us from above
Call on the Father this day
Pray to Him on humble knees
His greatness lighting the way
Watching over all He sees
From Psalm 145:17-18: “The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Originally published August, 2020.
Charles Dickens Quotes
Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible.
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer whose novels are generally considered some of the greatest published during the Victorian era.
William Tyndale Quote
God’s goodness is the root of all goodness; and our goodness, if we have any, springs out of His goodness.
From Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
William Tyndale (c. 1494 – c.1536) was an English Biblical scholar and linguist. He became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, and his writings were influenced by the thoughts shared from fellow reformer Martin Luther.
Daily Testaments (Haiku Series #297)
Witness
Extending kindness
Receiving back so much more—
Makes this world go round
Mindset
Another mountain
Accepting heartfelt wisdom—
Challenge overcome
Journey
Sharing life’s story
Seeing goodness in others—
Through each written page
Charles Stanley Quote
While we cannot escape our dark society, God has provided everything we need to live in the light of our all-sufficient Savior, Jesus 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.”
Charles Swindoll Quote
Acceptance is resting in God’s goodness, believing that He has all things under His control.
From Proverbs 16:9: “The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.”
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