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Humility’s Heart

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From Philippians 2:1-2: “If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”

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Led by Jesus Christ
Humility follows His light
Captured in every breath
Outlook painted in white

Encouragement breathes
Bathed in blessings of Scripture’s Word
Humility’s heart warmed
Joy found in all that’s heard

Pride moving away
Humility infused with love
Credit given to God
Glory shines from above

Christ’s comfort received
Peace descends upon angel’s wings
Humility’s presence
Forever, mercy sings

Hope in tomorrow
Humility’s mission complete
Others placed above self
Gifted with faith’s front seat
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From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”

Joy’s Fresh Start

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From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered.”

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Contemplating change
Spirit’s guiding hand
Opportunity waits
Praising what Lord has planned

Accepting His grace
Light marches ahead
Life energized with peace
Viewing future beachhead

Welcoming hope’s breath
Harmony fills heart
Immersed in Father’s Word
Offering joy’s fresh start

Mending faith’s fabric
Trust builds every fire
Witness Savior’s mercy
Rising up to inspire

Embracing tomorrow
Lord’s confidence guides
Another promised branch
Sailing with freedom’s tides
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From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

A. B. Simpson Quote

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It is His joy that remains in us that makes our joy full.

From Romans 15:13:  “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

A. B. (Albert Benjamin) Simpson (1843-1919) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author.  He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Leo Buscaglia Quote

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Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.

From Isaiah 26:3-4:  “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.  Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.”

Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998) was an American author and motivational speaker.  

Elements of Persuasion (Haiku Series #370)

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Patience

Darkness of morning

Massive thunderstorm gathers—

Waiting light of peace

Transition

Nighttime without joy

Storm’s anger now exhausted—

Brilliant sunrise

Answers

Today’s windy breath

Questions about tomorrow—

Navigating hope

Henri Nouwen Quote

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Joy does not simply happen to us.  We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

From Psalm 16:11:  “You show me the path of life.  In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch priest, professor, writer, and theologian.

From Savior’s Light

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From Psalm 105:1-2:  “O give thanks to the Lord; call on His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.  Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonderful works.”

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Eyes of eagerness

Scanning earthly realm

Witnessed from Heaven’s light

Finding Christ at faith’s helm

 

Every miracle

Generating hope

Touched by Bethlehem’s light

Grasping Messiah’s rope

 

Blessed with wonderful

Singing hymns of praise

Confirmed through divine light

Teaching from faith ablaze

 

Truth fills worship’s tone

Tasting daily bread

Nourished from Savior’s light

Redeeming through blood shed

 

Eternity’s peace

Overflowing grace

Summoned to trusted light

Bringing joy to each face

 

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From Psalm 105:5-6:  “Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered, O offspring of His servant Abraham, children of Jacob, His chosen ones.”

Heavenly Blessings (Elfchen Series #292)

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Heartened

Depending

Upon Father

Guiding light embraced

Faith’s trusted path rebuilt

Hope

Promised

Rescued

By Father

Hearing morning’s cry

Forgiveness removes heavy burdens

Peace

Comforted

Accepting

Father’s grace

Nourishing daily strength

Filled with infinite love

Joy

This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

Encouraging Tomorrow

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Another uplifting story

Kindness writing every word

Sharing humble hearts at peace

Celebrating all that’s heard

 

Local heroes stepping forward

Kindness speaking from each heart

Making each small difference

Shaping city’s fresh restart

 

Joy mixed throughout every voice

Kindness enhances life’s strengths

Offering each breath of grace

Bringing hope within arm’s length

 

Love deepens each interaction

Kindness blesses day’s outreach

Encouraging tomorrow

Softening with words that teach

 

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Winter Ending? (Haiku Series #366)

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Think Again

Dressing in layers

Furnace running at top speed—

Now, who loves winter?

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Any Day Now

Kitchen’s window view

Yard’s relentless, frozen scene—

Calendar says “Spring”

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Finally!

Welcomed arrival

Spring bursting with treasured breath—

Red robin flies in

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