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Monday Memories: His Greatness Stands

Posted on November 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 146:1-2: “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.”

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Bless the Lord’s name forever

Sing praises for Holy deeds

His greatness stands infinite

Loving us like tender reeds

Witness our Lord’s mighty acts

Share with each generation

His greatness lauds His goodness

Building our firm foundation

Recall love works from His hands

Fueled by Grace’s steadfast love

His greatness flows with mercy

Protecting us from above

Call on the Father this day

Pray to Him on humble knees

His greatness lighting the way

Watching over all He sees

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From Psalm 145:17-18: “The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

Originally published August, 2020.

Mercy Delivers

Posted on October 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 107:1-2: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from trouble.”

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Facing journey’s many troubles

Wilderness darkness creeping in

Praying to heavens high above

God’s unshaken love, faith’s linchpin

Praising God for enduring grace

Thirsty hunger, now quenched and fed

Sharing thanks for every sunrise

Faith nourished with His daily bread

Witnessing God’s benevolence

His wondrous works shall never end

Turning deserts into rivers

Faithful courage shall now defend

Breaking free from sin’s chains of gloom

Salvation descends from heavens

Shattering enemy’s falsehoods

Taste of freedom, blessed with leaven

Redeeming from journey’s troubles

God’s mercy delivers His light

Covering landscape with His peace

Darkness gives up her final fight

From Psalm 107:8-9: “Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind. For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on October 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Though we don’t always know what God is doing, we can always rely on who He is.

From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

William Tyndale Quote

Posted on October 9, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

God’s goodness is the root of all goodness; and our goodness, if we have any, springs out of His goodness.

From Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

William Tyndale (c. 1494 – c.1536) was an English Biblical scholar and linguist. He became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, and his writings were influenced by the thoughts shared from fellow reformer Martin Luther.

Monday Memories: On Our Knees

Posted on October 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 32:7: “You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”

With faces toward the rising sun

Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness

Coming to the Cross, with repentance

Humbly laying our transgressions there

On our knees, breaking bread together

In remembrance, Jesus truly cares

Coming to the Cross, seeking its hope

With reverence, looking to our Lord

On our knees, drinking wine together

Singing with praise to His perfect chord

Coming to the Cross, stained with red blood

Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior

On our knees, praising God together

Walking with transforming behavior

With faces toward the rising sun

Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness

**You are invited to click on the photo to listen to the hymn which inspired this poem, “Let Us Break Bread Together.” [Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com]**

Hope Replenished (Elfchen Series #220)

Posted on October 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Refortified

Calling

His army

Prayer warriors march

Father’s mercy moves mountains

Believe

Renewed

Calling

His name

From earth’s darkness

Receiving Spirit’s timeless grace

Faith

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Restored

Calling

His Son

Jesus rising above

Walking upon heaven’s waters

Redemption

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Devoted to Father

Posted on September 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 86:2-3: “Preserve my life, for I am devoted to You; save Your servant who trusts in You. You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord, for to You do I cry all day long.”

Devoted to Father

Hearing His endless thoughts

Witnessing heavenly goodness

Life’s lessons always taught

Filled with Father’s steadfast spirit

Trusting His timely grace

Lifting wayward heart from darkness

Love offers mercy’s place

Called to walk in Father’s vision

Turning away from sin

Answering each burden’s prayer

Faith’s glorious linchpin

Delivered light shines upon thee

Words filling confession

Lifting soul from forgotten place

Forgiving transgressions

Comforted with Father’s favor

Rising from empty tomb

Sowing with every seeded field

Peace gathered from each bloom

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From Psalm 86:11-12: “Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere Your name. I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.”

Peace Descending

Posted on August 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Faith’s treasured bouquet

Running short of petals

Once filled with brilliant colors

Now fading away

Another day stirs

One more petal succumbs

Little color to witness

Darkness closes in

Mercy knocks at door

Savior shares timely grace

Fullest, colorful petals

Light rises again

Daily bouquet breathes

Everlasting goodness

Heavenly peace descending

Hope singing with joy

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From Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you;the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

God’s Home

Posted on June 12, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 98:1: “O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. His right hand and His holy arm have gotten Him victory.”

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Praising Lord high above

Singing favorite hymn

Overflowing with His peace

Returning love to Him

Revealing mercy’s grace

Descending from God’s rock

Filling earthly, mortal place

Shepherding wayward flock

Declaring His purpose

Severing chains of sin

Forgiving each indictment

Teaching what should have been

Praying for faith’s new hope

Calling upon Lord’s name

Grasping heaven’s righteous rope

Granting grace, without blame

Climbing final mountain

Leaving this worldly dome

Dwelling jointly, wolf with lamb

Summoning to God’s home

From Isaiah 11:6: “The wolf shall live with the lamb; the leopard shall lie down with the kid; the calf and the lion will feed together, and a little child shall lead them.”

Always Stand Firm

Posted on June 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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

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.'”

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Renewed

Restored

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