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Monday Memories: Nothing More Precious

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From John 12:44-46:  “Then Jesus cried aloud:  ‘Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in Him who sent me.  And whoever sees me sees Him who sent me.  I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.'” 

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Across this world’s vastness

There’s nothing more precious

Than our God-given life

Primed to breath by His grace

 

Every precious day

Praise God for its richness

Honor life’s simple ways

Praying with thankful hearts

 

Just as God molds this earth

Spirit works tirelessly

Shaping and stretching lives

Blessing each precious breath

 

God’s precious hands guiding

Framing, leading, teaching

Crafting lives, filled with love

Accept His blessed gift

 

Charged with following God

Life’s precious, rocky path

Falling with stumbling steps

But, Father picks us up

 

Savoring each day’s breath

There’s nothing more precious

Honoring Lord of all

Straight to life’s final end

 

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From Psalm 23:5-6:  “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”

Following prayer and reading my Bible, my thoughts went into writing this special poem.  Indeed, there is nothing more precious than life.  On March 17, 2021, my stepfather, Ed, went to the Lord.  The love he shared with my mother (his loving Martha) was boundless, and I was blessed to share my Christian faith with him.  The unconditional love given by my mother to her blessed Ed will be a lasting gift because it has been witnessed by so many others.  

Originally published March, 2021.

David Jeremiah Quote

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If you have lost your peace, get it back through prayer. Commit every troubling thought to God and receive peace in return.

From Philippians 4:7:  “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Davis Love III Quote

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Every single person you see today was created by God and for His pleasure. Each one is a gift. Pay attention to the people you meet, talk with them, pray for them, and encourage them.

From Romans 12:16: “Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.”

Davis Love III (born 1964) is an American professional golfer. He has openly shared his Christian faith with others.

Precious Transitions (Elfchen Series #301)

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Discovery

Waiting

Patience breathes

Unlocking God’s goodness

Prayer opens willing heart

Peace

Invitation

Trusting

Morning’s light

Nourishing with hope

Daily bread of grace

Love

Journey

Receiving

Word’s truth

Replenishing faith’s roots

Risen Christ welcomes all

Joy

Connections (Elfchen Series #299)

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Foretaste

Prayer’s

Thoughtful meditation

Overpowering temptation’s steps

Energized with God’s Word

Anticipation

Providence

Prayer’s

Daily obedience breathes

Foresee battles to come

Unwavering journey

Faithfulness

Devotion

Prayer’s

Confidence matures

Embracing heavenly light

Patience descends from God

Answers

Father’s Steady Hand

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From Psalm 48:12-14: “Walk about Zion; go all around it; count its towers; consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever.  He will be our guide forever.”

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During moments of darkness
Praying to Father above
Heaven’s light breaks through
Trust nourishes heart with His love

Accepting His divine grace
Following Father’s roadmap
Heaven’s light shall lead
Away from enemy’s sand trap

Escaping from parched landscape
Grasping Father’s steady hand
Heaven’s light beholds
Forever marked, steadfast faith stands

Pursuing His love-filled peace
Revealing Father’s new hope
Heaven’s light spreads out
Reinforced hold of mercy’s rope

Embracing eternal view
Delighting in Father’s ways
Heaven’s light holds firm
Destiny’s truth descends ablaze
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From Isaiah 58:11: “The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.”

Boundless

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From Ephesians 3:14-15: “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name.”

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Praising Father above
Light reflected in His Word
Boundless in its depth
Strengthening through what’s heard

Gathering in worship
Righteous-filled interactions
Boundless energy
Leading faith to action

Dwelling in every heart
Joined together through prayer
Boundless connections
Receiving peace to share

Trusting in tomorrow
Savior opens Heaven’s light
Boundless in its truth
Transforming mankind’s plight

Resurrecting each heart
Father’s glory to embrace
Boundless Spirit stirs
Raising Christ’s destined grace
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From Ephesians 3:18-19: “I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

R. A. Torrey Quote

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Prayer that is born of meditation upon the Word of God is the prayer that soars upward most easily to God’s listening ears.

From Hebrews 4:12: “Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American Christian evangelist and Bible teacher. Reuben Archer Torrey also served as pastor, educator, and writer.

Hope’s Embrace

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From the words of English preacher, Charles Spurgeon: “God alone can give us songs in the night.”

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Landscape’s light seems distant
Worry consumes another heart
Faith’s tattered fabric breathes
Darkness tears life apart

Light’s breath offers mercy
Truth transcends throughout Father’s Word
With each hour, called to trust
Holy Spirit now stirred

Heavens’ cascading light
Thoughts nurtured, turning to prayer
Blessed psalms heard at night
Evidence Father cares

Love shaped by Savior’s light
His promises shall overcome
Valley’s shadow of death
Broken in smallest crumbs

Light’s expansive nature
Abundantly flowing with grace
Blindness lifted away
Faith swells from hope’s embrace

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From Mark 5:35-36: “While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader’s house to say, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?’ But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the synagogue leader, ‘Do not be afraid; only believe.'”

Contagious Faith

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Reflections from French Archbishop, theologian, and writer, Francois Fenelon (1651-1715):  “Faith is letting down our nets into the transparent deeps at the Divine command, not knowing what we shall draw.”

 

A well-seasoned fisherman had been casting his nets throughout the night.  Unfortunately for him and his family, there would likely be no fresh fish by morning.

As he gathered his empty nets, a light beam shone across the waters on the left side of his boat.  He felt the Spirit’s quiet nudge, “Cast the net over here.”

The gentle man was suddenly filled with peace. Without hesitation, he cast his nets over the side of the boat.  As the light receded, he felt the boat being drawn deeper into the waters.

Elated with his good fortune, he began pulling in nets heavy with a monumental catch.  Indeed, there would be enough fish to feed his family for many days to come.

As he pulled in the final feet of net onboard, he was surrounded by a sea of fish.  Filled with gratitude, his eyes moved to witness the rising sun, and he paused to pray to God above.  His tone of thankfulness praised the Lord for His goodness.

 

From John 21:4-6:  “Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.  Jesus said to them, ‘Children, you have no fish, have you?’  They answered him, ‘No.’  He said to them, ‘Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’  So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.”