Monday Memories: Redeeming Spirit

From Isaiah 12:2:  “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; He has become my salvation.”

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To a world filling with harsh darkness

Our Heavenly Father wakens trust

God’s love conquers, crushing this starkness

Sending our Redeemer, always just

 

Jesus, the Messiah, walks the land

His Spirit deepens our mind and soul

We experience God, close at hand

Blood shed on a Cross, paying our toll

 

With every footprint Jesus makes

Walking forward, His bright light beckons

We follow with faith, make no mistake

Through our adversity, faith checks in

 

Enemy lurks, bringing temptation

Walking with Jesus, freed like a bird

In alignment with Him . . . Salvation!

Faithful “doers” of God’s Holy Word

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From Psalm 3:3-4:  “But you, O Lord are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.  I cry aloud to the Lord, and He answers me from His Holy hill.”

Originally posted March, 2020.

Morning’s Light (Haiku Series #286)

Precious

Each calming sunrise

Warmest personality—

Treasured summer breath

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Photographic

Sunrise awakens

Color added to landscape—

Stirring with brightness

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Performance

Transforming sunrise

Moonlight now fading way—

Day’s curtain rises

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Elizabeth Gilbert Quotes

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There’s a crack (or cracks) in everyone . . . that’s how the light of God gets in.

I am a better person when I have less on my plate.

Elizabeth Gilbert (born 1969) is an American journalist and author.

Hearing His Calling

From Psalm 119:105:  “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

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Father’s tender voice

Presenting oneself

Hearing His calling

Old ways left on shelf

 

One body in Christ

Transforming faith’s breath

Hearing His calling

Rising from sin’s depths

 

Father’s trusted Word

Walking faith’s new road

Hearing His calling

Sharing burden’s load

 

Response to Christ’s grace

Tuning in faith’s love

Hearing His calling

Finding peace above

 

Father’s righteous ways

Honoring faith’s flight

Hearing His calling

Embracing Christ’s light

 

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From Romans 12:2:  “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Timeless Radiance (Haiku Series #283)

Trustworthy

Morning’s gentle light

Welcomed sunrise testifies—

Heavens shine with hope

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Tranquility

Evening dusk returns

Landscape’s relaxing sunset—

Tomorrow’s peace rests

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Clarity

Dreamy stars waken

Galaxy twinkling with love—

Stirring nightly joy

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Always Stand Firm

From Matthew 8:24-25:  “A windstorm suddenly arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep.  And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us!  We are perishing!'”

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Swamped by storm’s endless waves

Darkness covers waters

Perishing, “Lord, save us”

Every son and daughter

 

Deceived by enemy

Lord brings light upon scene

Watching evilness flee

Savior transforms faith’s genes

 

Filled with courageous strength

Darkness gives in to light

Witnessing, “Lord with us”

Mercy boards rescue’s flight

 

Glorified God in Christ

Lord teaches how to love

Rising beyond death’s tomb

Infinite grace above

 

Urged to always stand firm

Darkness shrinking away

Hearing Lord, “Do not fear”

Righteousness paves His way

 

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From Isaiah 41:13:  “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.'”

Elizabeth Barrett Browning Quotes

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Folded eyes see brighter colors than the open ever do.

Light tomorrow with today.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era.  Her published works earned popularity in both Great Britain and the United States.

Desmond Tutu Quote

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Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

From Psalm 18:28:  “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”

Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and Christian theologian.  He was perhaps best known for his efforts as a human rights activist in dismantling his nation’s system of apartheid.  

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

From 2 Samuel 22:29:  “Indeed, You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord lightens my darkness.”

Journey’s Final Gate

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Peering into endless darkness

Fearing night’s disquieting steps

Hiding in wilderness shadows

Hearing distant tap at doorstep

 

Searching horizon, now silent

Missing gracious slice of moonlight

Looking into starless abyss

Galloping toward hidden knight

 

Catching glimpse of advancing dawn

Feeling comfortable with fate

Focusing on ember of light

Opening journey’s final gate

 

Reaching intended rendezvous

Bring peace to life’s blessed love

Sharing from adventure’s story

Finding early sunrise above

 

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