Everlasting Joy

From Genesis 1:1-3:  “When God began to create the heavens and the earth,  the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.  Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

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Early morning giants

Creator in its midst

Forest landscape stirring

His breath offers assist

 

Glorious sky blossoms

Creator brightens light

Sunrise worships with praise

Night’s glory taking flight

 

Vision of what He wants

Creator wakens rain

Parched wilderness transformed

Gratitude fills each vein

 

Salvation always near

Creator sharing grace

Gentle waters flowing

Life reborn in this place

 

Heavenly eyes look down

Creator turns new page

Everlasting joy sings

Nature’s gifts come of age

 

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From Genesis 2:1-3:  “Thus the heavens and the earth were finished and all their multitude.  On the sixth day God finished the work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all the work that He had done.  So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that He had done in creation.

Everyday Joys (Haiku Series #342)

This Very Hour

Nature’s rendezvous

Tasting every breath of grace—

Tomorrow can wait

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Every Blessed Step

Morning peace gathers

Hiking on destiny’s trails—

Close to Creator

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Taking Extra Time

Joining for breakfast

Coffee plus conversation—

Life “over easy”

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Henry Drummond Quote

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No one can get Joy by merely asking for it.  It is one of the ripest fruits of the Christian life, and, like all fruits, must be grown.

From Philippians 4:4-6:  “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.  Let your gentleness be known to everyone.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

Henry Drummond (1851-1897) was a Scottish evangelist, writer, and lecturer.

Henry David Thoreau Quote

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The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.

From Psalm 126:6:  “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.”

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher.  Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of his writings reflected upon living in natural surroundings.

Creator’s Spirit

From Genesis 1:1-3:  “When God began to create the heavens and the earth, the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.  Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

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Stillness of another day

Creator’s spirit thrives

Composing eloquent song

Gentleness arrives

 

Morning’s sun always arrives

Creator’s love surrounds

Flowing with eternal peace

Harmony’s background

 

Wilderness coming alive

Creator’s welcome breath

Fathering tomorrow’s hope

Life renews from death

 

Nature’s intimate whispers

Creator’s rhythmic beat

Offering eternal joy

Love where rivers meet

 

Daylight replaces nightfall

Creator’s timeless clock

Aligning earth with heavens

Spirit’s key unlocks

 

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From John 1:1-3:  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.”

Grenville Kleiser Quotes

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A great river is not aimless.  It has direction and purpose.  So also must a good life have a definite aim; all its strength and fullness must be turned in one direction.

Be grateful for the joy of life.  Be glad for the privilege of work.  Be thankful for the opportunity to give and serve.

Grenville Kleiser (1968-1935) was an American author.  Many of his writings offered inspiration and guidance for personal development.

Holiest Presence (Elfchen Series #257)

Breath

Messiah’s

Infant face

Witnessing Father’s love

Kingdom shall never end

Majesty

Afterglow

Mother’s

Ultimate favor

Bearing Father’s Son

Love filled with Spirit

Destiny

Remembrance

Savior’s

Humble Beginnings                        

Stable’s common feedbox

Angels praise Father’s joy

Light

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Henri Nouwen Quote

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Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved.

From John 3:16-17:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

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

Enlightened Testaments (Haiku Series #329)

Delivered Grace

Parched landscape cries out

Relay of scattered showers—

Raining tears of joy

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Spirit Rests

Darkness arriving

Gentle sunset’s fading light—

Landscape’s nightly peace

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Watchful Eyes

Precious resources

Stewardship of earthly gifts—

Tomorrow brightens

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