Mercy’s
Morning star
Father’s glowing truth
Victorious resurrection at dawn
Jesus
Life’s
Deepest questions
Searching for answers
God’s divine Word teaches
Lessons
Conversation
With Father
Intimate and precious
Drawing near to Him
Prayer
No matter what you have or don’t have, true wholeness comes from Jesus alone.
From Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Prayer is the most important tool for your mission to the world. People may refuse our love or reject our message, but they are defenseless against our prayers.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Drought hardens fertile land
Faithfully sowing seeds
Reaching out to God’s hand
Praying for farmers’ needs
Weather forecasts no rain
Boldness in faith remains
Praying for crops of grain
Holding tight to God’s reins
Clouds covering high plains
Showers dancing away
Leaving tears, without rain
Filling hours with prayer
Faith shall never waver
Perseverance, God’s domain
Seeking His good favor
Waiting out this campaign
Steadfast prayers prevail
Bountiful, earthly grace
Sharing rain without fail
Bringing smiles to each face
Embracing
His lead
Overcoming our resistance
Changed by God’s persistence
Prayer
Envisioning
Sharing hope
Acts of generosity
God’s works best revealed
Grace
Rain’s
Early morning
Rinsing our souls
God calling us home
Forgiveness
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.
Morning
Quiet time
Conversation with Father
Moments filled with grace
Prayer
Believing
Father above
Empty hope blossoms
With each green stem
Faith
Father’s
Precious gift
No greater love
Messiah walks with us
Generations
From Psalm 25:4-5: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.”
Looking to God above
Reading His Holy Book
Holding us together
Opening life’s guidebook
Witnessing Father’s hands
Creating and molding
Holding us together
Seeing lives unfolding
Abiding in Lord’s faith
Building each step with trust
Holding us together
Escaping evil’s lust
Searching for God’s footprints
Discovering His love
Holding us together
Finding mercy above
Praying to our Father
Knowing He always hears
Holding us together
Overcoming heart’s fears
Following Lord’s teachings
Accepting divine grace
Holding us together
Leading to heaven’s place
From Psalm 25:20-21: “O guard my life, and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.”
From Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.”
Challenges overwhelm
Accidents, poor health
Seeking God’s divine grace
His healing power
Come to gracious Father
Binding up these wounds
Through abundant mercy
Life restored again
Road of recovery
God strengthens, blesses
Built upon living Word
Peace offers comfort
Healing brokenhearted
Buoyant life returns
Praise Father’s compassion
Trust His mighty hand
Life filled with confidence
Praying back to God
Thankfulness to Father
His mercies abound
From Psalm 147:7: “Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre.”
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Jesus teaches what to focus on in our prayers and encourages us to approach God with a humble heart.”
Praying with humble heart
Focusing on God
His name, kingdom, and will
Comforting, His rod
Lauding His Holiness
Kneeling at Lord’s feet
“Hallowed be your name” rings
Praying on His beat
Praying in reverence
Submitting to God
“Your kingdom come” proclaims
Lifting sin’s facade
Knowing God’s way is best
Trusting faithfulness
“Your will be done” shares grace
Praying, God shall bless
From Matthew 6:9-10: “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Be specific in your prayer life.
From Psalm 32:6: “Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.”
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