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Monday Memories: Walking in Confidence

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From Romans 15:13:  “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Life’s journey suddenly growing cold

Living under clouds of uncertainty

No longer feeling confident and bold

 

Even confident people possess fears

Overcome by unplanned dilemmas

Feeling much like the rest of our peers

 

Our faithful prayers will be heard

God’s will scatters those stormy clouds

Never lose hope, listen to His Word

 

As neighbors, our love supports each other

Through our steadfast encouragement

Children of God, true sisters and brothers

 

Tackling problems on life’s clipboard

Filled with determination and courage

Walking in confidence with our Lord

 

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From the words of German-Dutch Christian author, Thomas a Kempis:  “Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.”

Originally published July, 2020.

Monday Memories: On Our Knees

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

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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]

Shirley Dobson Quote

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As we join together in prayer, we draw on God’s enabling might in a way, that multiplies our own efforts many times over.

From Isaiah 40:31:  “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Shirley Dobson is an American Christian writer and speaker.  She is the wife of American Christian author and psychologist, James Dobson.  For 25 years, she chaired the task force of the National Day of Prayer.

Hope Replenished (Elfchen Series #220)

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Refortified

Calling

His army

Prayer warriors march

Father’s mercy moves mountains

Believe

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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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Perseverance in Prayer

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From Matthew 5:6:  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

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Just as Jesus teaches

Praying to Father above

Asking in humbleness

Relationship filled with love

 

Blessed are those who hunger

Seeking truth’s fulfilling hope

Thirsting for righteousness

Father tightens up faith’s rope

 

Patience shall be required

Waiting for Father’s reply

Following Spirit’s light

View from eagle’s wings on high

 

Perseverance in prayer

Knocking on heavenly door

Searching for life’s answers

Father fills faith’s inner core

 

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From Luke 11:9-10:  “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Vance Havner Quote

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No journey is complete that does not lead through some dark valleys.  We can properly comfort others only with the comfort wherewith we ourselves have been comforted of God.

From Matthew 5:4:  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author.  During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.

Deepening Relationship (Elfchen Series #219)

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Adoration

Welcoming

Father’s door

Opens with grace

Finding joy in hope

Prayer

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Meditation

Opening

Wounded heart

Coming to Father

Asking for mercy’s aid

Prayer

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Affirmation

Enabling

Faith’s voice

Light replaces darkness

Gratifying conversation with Father

Prayer

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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.

A. W. Pink Quote

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Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.

From Jeremiah 17:7:  “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is the Lord.”

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer.  Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers.  This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.

Father’s Invitation (Elfchen Series #218)

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Healing

Alone

With Father

Emptying of self

Asking for His forgiveness

Transformation

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Listening

Time

With Father

Filled with grace

Praying for others’ needs

Devotion

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Trusting

Comfortable

With Father

Accepting life’s burdens

Glory always to Him

Restoration

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F. B. Meyer Quote

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The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer.

From Philippians 4:6:  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

F. B. (Frederick Brotherton) Meyer (1847-1929) was an English pastor, evangelist, and Christian writer.  He was heavily invested with inner city mission work in both his native country as well as the United States.