From My Journal (8/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we trust in God’s patience, we begin to experience more of His healing light.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated August 30)

Monday Memories: Nothing More Precious

From John 12:44-46:  “Then Jesus cried aloud:  ‘Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in Him who sent me.  And whoever sees me sees Him who sent me.  I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.'” 

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Across this world’s vastness

There’s nothing more precious

Than our God-given life

Primed to breath by His grace

 

Every precious day

Praise God for its richness

Honor life’s simple ways

Praying with thankful hearts

 

Just as God molds this earth

Spirit works tirelessly

Shaping and stretching lives

Blessing each precious breath

 

God’s precious hands guiding

Framing, leading, teaching

Crafting lives, filled with love

Accept His blessed gift

 

Charged with following God

Life’s precious, rocky path

Falling with stumbling steps

But, Father picks us up

 

Savoring each day’s breath

There’s nothing more precious

Honoring Lord of all

Straight to life’s final end

 

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From Psalm 23:5-6:  “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”

Following prayer and reading my Bible, my thoughts went into writing this special poem.  Indeed, there is nothing more precious than life.  On March 17, 2021, my stepfather, Ed, went to the Lord.  The love he shared with my mother (his loving Martha) was boundless, and I was blessed to share my Christian faith with him.  The unconditional love given by my mother to her blessed Ed will be a lasting gift because it has been witnessed by so many others.  

Originally published March, 2021.

From My Journal (8/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Lord’s grace opens a faithful avenue to one’s heart.

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(Updated August 3)

From My Journal (8/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Submission lightens a heavy heart, and mercy refills with the hope forever risen in Christ.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated August 2)

From My Journal (7/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We all need the conviction of Jesus to face life’s challenges straight on. 

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 31)

Tomorrow’s Passage

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Shadows of homelessness
No longer hiding
Infringing on many
Tomorrow’s hope guiding

Hurricane season warns
Potential danger
Boosting nature’s rhythm
Tomorrow’s game changer

Demand from earthly needs
Call to serve others
Contributing with grace
Tomorrow’s stepbrother

Limits on nation’s trust
Erosion’s inroads
Responding with questions
Tomorrow’s answers sowed

Diplomacy’s outreach
Future breathes with doubts
Embracing dialogue
Tomorrow’s peace-filled route
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From My Journal (7/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes, we have little control over what we might inherit from today into tomorrow.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 30)

From My Journal (7/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As God fulfills His promises, may our next faithful steps be strengthened in motivation and purpose.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 29)

Enduring Rhythm (Haiku Series #380)

Revealing

Life’s next page opens

Breath of opportunity—

Script from steady hand

Encouraging

Day’s most welcome gift

Life harvests from nature’s peace—

Filled with gratitude

Sustaining

Navigating storms

Trust anchored through family—

Life’s outlook brightens

From My Journal (7/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When one becomes connected with life’s daily rhythm, it fills the heart with hopeful peace.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 28)