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Brokenhearted
From Psalm 34:11-12: “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good?”
Souls crying out
Brokenhearted
Crushed in spirit
Turning to God
Seeking refuge
Comfort and hope
Righteous Father
Hearing our cries
Evil departs
Darkness transforms
Brightest light calls
Finding our Rock
Coming to God
He promises
Deliverance
Breathing goodwill
Lord calls us back
Humble and glad
Our troubles wane
Praising with joy
Faith surrounds hope
Love never fails
Unselfish grace
Redeeming us
From Psalm 34:1-3: “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.”
Tempest Brewing
From Psalm 89:8-9: “O Lord God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you. You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.”
Approaching storms
Burdened with fear
Now darkness forms
Hope’s light unclear
Tempest brewing
Drowning with fright
Life’s undoing
Faith must invite
Our Prince of Peace
Seeing our plight
Renews life’s lease
Turns night to light
Lord’s mighty voice
Storm’s rage resigns
Angels rejoice
Peace rules divine
Heart’s calmness grows
Lord takes control
Dark chaos slows
Christ on patrol
From Psalm 107:28-29: “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out from their distress; He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.”
Here is a familiar hymn, “Eternal Father, Strong to Save.” While I have used this hymn in the past, this shortened version features the true intensity of the “tempest brewing.” We can always look to our Father’s strength to help us persevere.
Monday Memories: Lonely Road
Sometimes life resembles a lonely road
Walking endless miles, filling with shame
Surrounded by darkness, bearing life’s load
Feeling mixed up, never into the game
God’s Word and Spirit bring transformation
Empty, spiritual desert . . . leaving now
Bringing dramatic change, new foundation
An oasis of faith becomes a vow
Discovering new hope, suffering ends
God’s light shines ahead of our faithful steps
Stumbling and failing, no longer contend
God’s Glory reigns supreme, without missteps
Old ways transforming to a better life
Exchanging total control with our Lord
God’s Grace gives, without cutting like a knife
His everlasting love, brings rich accord
God’s army of angels, walking ahead
Lonely road left . . . following Christ instead
Hungry for Hope
From Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,; says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.'”
Simple acts of faith
Filled with love for man
God pulls at heart strings
Part of Holy plan
Life hungry for hope
Man’s health in decline
Liver in failure
God opens hotline
Future growing dim
Darkness can’t escape
Searching for donor
Life’s faithful landscape
Seeking live donor
Doctors’ preferred choice
Humble man steps up
Quiets hopeless voice
Two lives now at risk
Surgery takes place
Success accomplished
Miracle brings grace
One man’s health restored
Donor’s body mends
Hope’s hunger fulfilled
God’s faith never bends
This poem brings a true story, which is close to my family’s heart. The living donor is my son-in-law, married to my youngest daughter. The two of them will be back home in a few days (about one month since the surgery). Many lives have been changed by this simple, humble act. God’s blessings to all living donors.
Marie T. Freeman Quote
You can’t buy good health at the doctor’s office–you’ve got to earn it for yourself.
From Psalm 62:5-6: “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”
Charles Swindoll Quote
The cause of disillusionment is putting one’s complete hope and trust in people. What’s the cure? Putting our complete hope and trust in the living Lord.
From Psalm 71:5: “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”
Fulfilling Hope (Haiku Series #139)
Trust
In midst of life’s storms
Lord’s encouragement builds hope—
Blessed hand of grace
Promise
Led by the Spirit
Born into new life through Christ—
Righteousness brings hope
Faith
Growing in our love
Finding hope’s meaning of life—
Believing in Christ
Godly Actions (Elfchen Series #59)
Linking
Relationship
With Father
Through timeless prayer
Grace connects us together
Hope
Mentoring
Guidance
Holy Spirit
Empowering our obedience
Following God’s sacred will
Faith
Speaking
Revelation
God’s Word
Strengthens our character
Transforming life’s imbalanced alignment
Believe
Always Present
From Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Father walking nearby
Hearing heartfelt prayers
Healing life’s brokenness
Always present, God cares
Dark fears and emotions
Steps stumble, almost fall
Slowly confidence grows
Feeding faith from God’s call
Recalling faithfulness
God’s hope covers this place
Healing former despairs
Love shining through His grace
During days of trouble
Stirring praises of joy
Father’s shelter protects
Grace’s refuge deploys
Once withdrawn in darkness
His light calling lives out
Always present, God cares
Love covering throughout
From Psalm 27:13-14: “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
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