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.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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Although we may want our difficulties resolved immediately, what we really need is a bigger vision of God, not fewer problems.

From Jeremiah 32:17-18:  “Ah Lord God!  It is You who made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm!  Nothing is too hard for You.  You show steadfast love to the thousandth generation.”

Resurrection’s Voice (Elfchen Series #207)

Gathering

Hope

Never forsaken

Revealed at Calvary

Flesh nailed to cross

Love

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Empowering

Love

None greater

Messiah conquering death

Saving each of us

Jesus

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Everlasting

Jesus

Faith’s builder

Risen Savior experienced

Emmaus Road’s transforming light

Redemption

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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.

Charles Stanley Quote

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As Christians, we are to emulate Jesus’ submission to the Father and spirit of servanthood.  We may never be applauded for our work here on earth, but our reward is in heaven.

From Matthew 20:26-28:  “It will not be so among you, but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Embracing Grace (Elfchen Series #206)

Turning Point

Facing

Darkness alone

Another door opens

Patience discovers mercy’s reward

Opportunity

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Healing Brokenness

Tasting

God’s Word

Holy Spirit guides

Always toward Savior’s light

Redemption

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Coming Alive

Witnessing

Sinful nature

Separated from Father

Christ resurrects salvation’s bridge

Love

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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.'”

Cesar Chavez Quotes

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True wealth is not measured in money or status or power.  It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

Grant me courage to serve others; for in service there is true life.

Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist.  He crusaded for nonviolent social change.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God knows, right down to the final nub, exactly where you are in life.  He sees.  He cares.  He is aware.  And best of all, He is touched by it.

From Exodus 3:7:  “Then the Lord said, ‘I have observed the misery of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters.  Indeed, I know their sufferings.'”

Joan Walsh Anglund Quotes

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A bird doesn’t sing because he has an answer–he sings because he has a song.

Color is something we see with our eyes, but love is something we see with our heart.

Joan Walsh Anglund (1926-2021) was an American poet as well as a writer and illustrator of children’s books.

Louise Hay Quotes

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I am grateful for being alive today.  It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day.

Love is the great miracle cure.  Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.

Louise Hay (1926-2017) was an American author and motivational speaker.