Hope’s Redeeming Place

From 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5:  “But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.  And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command.  May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.”

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Embracing Gospel’s light

Strengthened through trust in our Lord

Faith’s destiny secure

Longing for Heaven’s reward

 

Proclaiming Scripture’s truth

Encouraged to follow Christ

Faith’s lasting breath fulfilled

Paying with blood sacrificed

 

Kneeling now in prayer

Dispirited no longer

Presence of light in Christ

Enduring faith grows stronger

 

Witnessing faithfulness

Redeemed through Good Shepherd’s love

Forgiveness rises up

Transforming saints from above

 

Setting sun blest with peace

Heartened faith savors Lord’s grace

Confidence fills with joy

Trusting hope’s redeeming place

 

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From Romans 12:12:  “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Ask God.  Trust God.  We are completely dependent on Him for eternal life, for forgiveness, for character, for security.

From Hebrews 6:19-20:  “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Spiritual Awakening

From Hebrews 10:24-25:  “And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

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Peering into depth of darkness

Seeking remedy to life’s ills

Light of perseverance comes forth

Trusting to obey Father’s will

 

Filling hope with light’s endurance

Tasting Father’s sustaining grace

Spiritual awakening

Walking toward salvation’s birthplace

 

Entering light’s sanctuary

Calvary’s cross, bloodstained

Redemption from sinful darkness

Forgiving debts, no longer chained

 

Thirsting to follow Christ, thy Lord

Receiving light of peace each day

Replenished from living waters

Embracing His hope-filled pathway

 

Replacing darkness with His light

Following Father’s divine Word

Righteousness fills faith’s every breath

Witnessing truth as prophets heard

 

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From Hebrews 10:37-39:  “For yet in a very little while, the one who is coming will come and will not delay, but My righteous one will live by faith.  My soul takes no pleasure in anyone who shrinks back.  But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost but among those who have faith and so preserve our souls.”

Monday Memories: Quiet Life’s Turbulence

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.  Then they were glad because they had quiet, and He brought them to their desired haven.”

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Life meeting relentless turbulence

Perpetual, never ending storms

Shaken by overwhelming defeat

Sinking beneath unending harsh swarms

 

Downtrodden, now hungry and thirsty

Clinging to life, in darkness and gloom

Shackled by sin’s shame, harshest irons

God’s steadfast love delivers from doom

 

Crying out to our Father above

At final end of life’s fraying rope

Nowhere else to turn, escape darkens

Realizing now, God’s way restores hope

 

Cutting and freeing lives from bondage

Storm’s wrath consumed by transformation

Into valley of richest harvests

Redeeming lost souls from damnation

 

Fleeing life’s turmoil, rescued by God

Trusting Him leads to gladness and praise

Faith grows by yards instead of inches

Life’s turbulence quiets, hope ablaze 

  

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From American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley:  “God knows we sometimes need to reach the end of our own resources before we will turn to Him.”

Originally published January, 2021.

Lettie B. Cowman Quote

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Never yield to gloomy anticipation.  Place your hope and confidence in God.  He has no record of failure.

From Romans 8:25:  “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”

Lettie B. Cowman (1870-1960) was an American writer of Christian devotional books.

Hope Remains Bright

From 1 Peter 2:2-3:  “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.”

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Blessed interactions

Walking daily with Jesus Christ

Giving thanks to Father above

Faith breathes from mercy’s love

 

Destiny set before thee

Serving Father, bearing His fruit

Trusting, maturity wakens

Light never forsaken

 

Patience set before thee

Nurturing each growth spurt of faith

Thriving from Savior’s precious grace

Darkness leaving this place

 

Wisdom’s breath upon thee

Embracing knowledge now given

Pursuing Christ’s shadow of light

Today’s hope remains bright

 

Transformation’s focus

Blessing Father’s lasting presence

Opening salvation’s gateway

Truth travels faith’s highway

 

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From Colossians 1:10-11:  “So that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.  May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from His glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience.”

Journey Strengthened (Elfchen Series #269)

Patience

Hope

Slipping away

Light’s heavenly truth

Called to trust God

Embracing

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Steadfastness

Challenges

Encroaching darkness

Light’s heavenly fortitude

Battle shall be God’s

Overcoming

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Unshakable

Faith’s

Enduring presence

Light’s heavenly breath

Fears evaporate before God

Persevering

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Max Lucado Quote

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God used (and uses!) people to change the world.  And what they may lack in perfection, God makes up for in love.

From Psalm 146:5:  “Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God

Max Lucado (born 1955) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Salvation’s Way

From Exodus 34:6:  “The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.'”

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Source of hope’s truth

Found in Father’s light

Carved upon stone

Holy words, He writes

 

Each prophecy

Promises fulfilled

Father abounds

Faith’s highway, He builds

 

Filled with mercy

Steadfast in His love

Sins forgiven

Father reigns above

 

Each cornerstone

Trusted foundation

Every debt paid

Christ’s new creation

 

Eternal life

Heavenly address

Salvation’s Way

Savior’s grace shall bless

 

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From Titus 1:2:  “In the hope of eternal life that God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.”

Thirsty Without Hope

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Seemingly alone

Forgotten for sure

Sunset comes again

Faith tries to endure

 

Few dreams remembered

Tomorrow’s blank stare

Thirsty without hope

Missing puzzle squares

 

Nothing for granted

Memories’ shelves bare

Sunrise always gray

Life’s empty armchair

 

One more knock at door

Eagerness alive

Thirst’s long-waited gift

Father’s grace arrives

 

Thee forever loved

Come now, take Thy hand

Hope at last restored

Rock replaces sand

 

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