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.”

Journey Strengthened (Elfchen Series #269)

Patience

Hope

Slipping away

Light’s heavenly truth

Called to trust God

Embracing

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Steadfastness

Challenges

Encroaching darkness

Light’s heavenly fortitude

Battle shall be God’s

Overcoming

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Unshakable

Faith’s

Enduring presence

Light’s heavenly breath

Fears evaporate before God

Persevering

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Patience’s Fabric

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Stormy clouds gather

Today’s outlook dims

Covered now in darkness

Patience ready to swim

 

Challenges remain

Compassion checks in

Peace about to arrive

Patience blending within

 

Course change encouraged

Navigation set

Calm breath’s steady compass

Patience erases threat

 

Progress comes about

Horizon lightens

Ember of thankful grace

Patience’s fabric brightens

 

New day beginning

Each hour flying by

Tomorrow just ahead

Patience fills endless sky

 

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Resilience Remembers

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Horizon in motion

Ocean’s endless expanse

Mystery’s eternal depths

Human voice seeks to dance

 

Moonbeams highlight each wave

Travels to distant shores

Midnight’s faithful companion

Tales from ancient folklore

 

Tranquility escapes

Lost in approaching storm

Each draft shredded over time

Empty memories swarm

 

Resilience remembers

Words waiting to arrive

Every star invited in

Ready for next test drive

 

Tomorrow will arrive

Darkness finally leaves

Sunrise gathers novel thoughts

Writer’s patience believes

 

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Changing Lanes

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Endless days

Rain with cold

Clouding ways

Hidden folds

 

Journey’s road

Whispers heard

Bearing loads

Past unblurred

 

Rhythm’s pace

Patience calls

Giving chase

Freedom stalls

 

Darkness reigns

Future waits

Changing lanes

Freshens fate

 

Clouds depart

Sun arrives

Thawing heart

Full of drive

 

Outlook warms

Boldness shines

Leaving storm

Day looks fine

 

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Our Creator’s Truth

From Psalm 139:13-14:  “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.”

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Our Creator’s breath

Inescapable

Molding each precious gift

Earth’s dynamic facelift

 

Our Creator’s touch

Undeniable

Crafting nature’s landscape

Tenderness fills each shape

 

Our Creator’s works

Unfathomable

Filling with Heaven’s light

Harsh darkness taking flight

 

Our Creator’s grace

Insurmountable

Offering love’s embrace

Patience marking each space

 

Our Creator’s faith

Undebatable

Delivering life’s hope

Atop each mountain slope

 

Our Creator’s way

Inseparable

Leading to Promised Land

His plan forever grand

 

Our Creator’s truth

Unequivocal

Writing Scripture’s story

Destined for His glory

 

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From Psalm 139:23-24:  “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.  See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Next Steps

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Morning’s gentle voice

Invitation welcomes all

New day rising

Creator’s spirit comes to call

 

Next steps contemplate

Opportunity at hand

Always present

Creator’s breath covers this land

 

Mind absent of thoughts

Tranquility extends grace

Empty page waits

Creator’s own words embrace

 

Time seems to stand still

Sky’s expanse frozen in blue

Quiet breeze stirs

Creator’s peace channels breakthrough

 

Darkness encroaches

Patient light chases away

Innocence dreams

Creator’s perpetual way

 

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Hope’s Clear Light

From Colossians 1:4-5:  “For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven.  You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel that has come to you.”

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Faith in Jesus Christ

Rising with hope’s clear light

Love descends from Heaven

Fulfilling mercy’s flight

 

Faith speaks through God’s Word

Nourishing truth each day

Whisper of light to trust

Breathing hope, never gray

 

Faith targets saint’s heart

Sowing each faithful seed

Spirit nurtures each one

Blessing how hope shall feed

 

Faith’s patient journey

Praying to Lord above

Strengthened steps persevere

Uniting with hope’s love

 

Faith’s kingdom shall come

Redeeming with love’s grace

Father, Son, and Spirit

Offering hope’s embrace

 

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From Colossians 1:12-13:  “Giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.  He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son.”

Wisdom’s Heart

From Ephesians 5:15-16:  “Be careful, then, how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil.”

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Wisdom’s heart

Filling with light

More than being smart

Spirit’s peace comes each night

 

Wisdom waits

God’s strength shall come

Patience’s blessed fate

Marching to heavens’ drum

 

Wisdom’s trust

Shared from above

Faith rises from dust

Calvary bears Christ’s love

 

Wisdom thrives

Apply God’s truth

Choices breathe alive

Life’s depth replaces youth

 

Wisdom’s grace

Righteousness roams

Salvation’s birthplace

Heaven’s redeeming home

 

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From Ecclesiastes 10:10:  “If the iron is blunt and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted, but wisdom helps one to succeed.”

Heart’s Whispers (Haiku Series #330)

Caring

Encourage others

Offering heartfelt kindness—

Relationships blessed

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Loving

Sharing morning’s sun

Harnessing gratitude’s peace—

Light fills one more heart

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Persisting

Try another way

Every step marked with patience—

Staying flexible

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