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.”

Called to Follow (Eflchen Series #271)

Path Ahead

God’s

Divine nature

Trusting His spirit

Filling creation’s eternal breath

Reality

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Guidance Shared

God’s

Holy Word

Revealing His character

Teaching from righteous light

Expectations

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Redemption’s Witness

God’s

Clear vision

Loving His Son

Clothing Christ in flesh

Revelation

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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.

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.”

Robert Penn Warren Quotes

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The poem is not a thing we see; it is, rather, a light by which may see.

Everything seems an echo of something else.

Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989) was an American poet and novelist.  His received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1947 for his novel, ALL THE KING’S MEN.

Faith’s Hardy Seeds

From Psalm 4:3: “But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him.”

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God’s invitation to pray

Strengthening faith’s shallow roots

Blessing hope’s journey each day

Harvesting heavenly fruit

 

God’s mercy never relents

Building faith’s firm foundation

Sending Christ as light unbent

Kindling peace in each nation

 

God’s energized light exhales

Writing faith’s eternal hymn

Witnessing Calvary’s nails

Deepening closeness to Him

 

God’s approaching grace descends

Filling faith’s heart to now trust

Raising His Son’s love to mend

Redeeming through actions just

 

God’s unselfish approach heals

Trusting righteousness to lead

Living waters now reveal

Transforming faith’s hardy seeds

 

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From Acts 3:16:  “And by faith in His name, His name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given Him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Make your life count by being a beacon of Christ and the gospel for everyone around you.

From Matthew 5:14-16:  “You are the light of the world.  A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

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

Mark Batterson Quote

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Growing into spiritual maturity is becoming less self-conscious and more God-conscious.

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

Mark Batterson (born 1969) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Following Truth’s Voice

From Jeremiah 29:13:  “When you search for Me, you will find Me; if you seek Me with all your heart.”

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Journey of darkness

Chasing empty voice

Life without answers

Nothing to rejoice

 

Hearing God’s whisper

Revered voice speaks out

Lighting righteous path

Faith hungers to sprout

 

Now, wander no more

Embracing God’s voice

Past left in ashes

Trusting mercy’s choice

 

Walking in God’s light

Goodness from above

Accepting His grace

Faith’s heart beats with love

 

Life’s upright answers

Sharing each rejoice

Hope at last finds God

Following truth’s voice

 

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

Mother Teresa Quote

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Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.

From John 8:12:  “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'”

Faith in Jesus (Elfchen Series #266)

Always

Confident

Embracing peace

Transcended through Christ

Gathered in His love

Courageous

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Truthful

Compassion

Accepting grace

Nourished through Christ

Assured of His spirit

Undeniable

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Witness

Trust

Fulfilling light

Saved through Christ

Transformed by His hope

Everlasting

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