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Monday Memories: Following His Voice

Posted on April 1, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Peter 2:25: “For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

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Like sheep, we wander astray

Turning away from our Lord

Feeling harassed and helpless

Sheep lost, by our own accord

God lays a new cornerstone

Our Good Shepherd, Holy Son

Calling us, hearing His voice

His work will never be done

Leading us, on this right path

Following His voice, love flows

With Him, we shall never want

Restoring souls, we all grow

Good Shepherd, loving His sheep

Bringing comfort, rod and staff

Green pastures, nourishing us

Still waters, on our behalf

Jesus, loving Good Shepherd

Unblemished, Lamb of God casts

Body and blood on that Cross

Risen Savior, His hope lasts

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From Christian author, W. Phillip Keller: “It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us.”

Originally published May, 2020.

Source of Strength

Posted on March 24, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 9:2: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”

Facing each new trial

Fearing defeat once more

Source of strength found in Christ

Witnessing His open door

Darkness shrinking away

Mercy’s light shining in

Source of hope found in Christ

Faith’s renewal now begins

Hearing His trusted Word

Walking truth’s righteous road

Source of hope found in Christ

Lessoning life’s heavy load

Bloodied cross flows with tears

Empty tomb sharing light

Source of joy found in Christ

Enemy’s lies taking flight

Accepting morning’s grace

Forgiving every sin

Source of love found in Christ

Believing what’s felt within

From Joel 3:16: “The Lord roars from Zion and utters His voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shake. But the Lord is a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.”

Day After Day

Posted on March 20, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 17:5: “My steps have held fast to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.”

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Day after day

Another journey waits

Absorbing Savior’s Word

Keeping our righteous path straight

Day after day

Enemy surrounds thee

Witnessing Savior’s love

Grasping His truth, always free

Day after day

Darkness shames life of sin

Rising, Savior confronts

Locking faith’s righteous linchpin

Day after day

Blindness in faith creeps in

Praying for Savior’s grace

Casting His light from within

Day after day

Hope finds security

Blessing from Savior’s heart

Bestowing His purity

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From Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

His Wonderful Works

Posted on March 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 107:28: “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out from their distress.”

Filled with hunger and thirst

Delivering mercy’s love

His wonderful works breathe

Living bread from God above

Bowed down under sin’s weight

Seeing all darkness and gloom

Chains of bondage hold tight

Witnessing Lord’s empty tomb

Stirred with faith’s reborn strength

Grasping Christ’s confident hand

Mighty waters run free

Rising above fertile lands

Transformed trust in God’s Word

Fixing each eye upon light

Vision’s ultimate hope

Living within Shepherd’s sight

Delivered from troubles

Receiving His steadfast love

Goodness reigns forever

Giving thanks to God above

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From Psalm 107:31: “Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind.”

Dawn’s Early Brew

Posted on March 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Horizon wakens

Sharing light’s glory

Nightly dreams shaken

Each treasured story

Inviting sunrise

Morning’s welcome sign

Colorful landscape

Postcard scene divine

Sky fully brightens

Sharing deep blue sky

Spirit enlightens

Few clouds flying high

Praising this new hour

Cherished and precious

Hope coming this way

Peace refreshing us

Dawn’s early brew

Stirring sweet backbeat

Morning’s harmony

Never obsolete

By My Side

Posted on March 13, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Raging storms now surround

Trusting Him in hard times

Always, God by my side

With each step, hope shall climb

Anchoring in His peace

Nurturing faith through grace

Always, God by my side

Love flows from heaven’s place

Rising every morning

Spending time in prayer

Always, God by my side

Comfort found in His care

Silencing each tempest

Shining countenance beams

Always, God by my side

Journey heading downstream

Leading with righteous truth

Hearing mercy’s voice

Always, God by my side

Faith accepts blessed choice

Escaping from bondage

Following perfect light

Always, God by my side

Sheltered at His campsite

From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Monday Memories: Walking with Us

Posted on March 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

This poem is inspired from a post from Jan Beek, based upon a recent Sunday message from her church. The message enlightened me with some wonderful applications to “The Walk to Emmaus.” Visit her post for this wonderful message, complemented with some great hymns.

empty highway overlooking mountain under dark skies

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Empty, very little hope

Weary, walking this grim road

Lonely, life hides in darkness

Misery, each step feels slowed

Believing, He would be king

Remembering, life seemed alive

Listening, His words brought hope

Blessing, barren lives would thrive

Ignored, a bloody Cross stands

Vanquished, His tomb sitting hushed

Restored, hope rises again

Conquered, sin and death now crushed

Raised, Savior walking with us

Transformed, our hope now restored

Energized, with daily steps

Saved, by our Lord’s new accord

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From Luke 24:13-16: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”

Originally published April, 2020.

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on February 28, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Because He is gracious, God saves us on the basis of faith in His Son. Then He gives us a new nature empowered by the Holy Spirit who comes to live within each Christian.

From 1 Peter 1:3-5: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

Reverberations (Haiku Series #268)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Clarity

Blinded with troubles

Still hoping to see again—

Hidden light echoes

Assurance

Longing to find hope

Searching forgotten places—

Retrieving echoes

Optimism

Misplaced hope stirs

Blowing in from yesterday—

Echoes ride with wind

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Monday Memories: Suffering No More

Posted on February 26, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Reading from Psalm 38, one finds David’s words as he asks for God’s healing. This poem’s verses bring to the forefront an active voice with feeling, praying, finding, healing, praising, and seeing.

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Feeling darkness

Feeling unknown

Feeling empty

Feeling alone

Praying with faith

Praying this Psalm

Praying for hope

Praying for calm

Finding God’s love

Finding what’s heard

Finding new life

Finding His Word

Healing these wounds

Healing this soul

Healing my heart

Healing me whole

Praising Father

Praising accords

Praising heavens

Praising my Lord

Seeing the Cross

Seeing the light

Seeing Christ’s love

Seeing God’s might

From Psalm 38:15: “But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.”

Originally published June, 2020.

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