Seeing that a Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of shipwrecks, there is no reason why our minds should be overwhelmed with fear and overcome with weariness.
From Psalm 55:22: “Redeem Israel, O God, out of all its troubles.”
From 1 Samuel 18:14-16: “David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him. When Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, for it was he who marched out and came in leading them.”
Marching upright, heaven’s sacred drum
Accepting His will, faithfully come
Shattering evil’s empty façade
Navigating from darkness, with God
Trusting His hands, molding every heart
Following Spirit, renewing start
Searching heavens, finding lasting peace
Living in righteousness, never cease
Leaving sinful ways, Jesus leading
Steering life’s mission, now proceeding
Heeding His call, taking faith’s high road
Promising light, Lord’s mercy bestowed
Looking past Bethlehem, blood-stained cross
Seeing empty tomb, enemy’s loss
Building up redemption’s faithful walls
Touching another soul, God’s grace calls
Seeking Christian soldiers, through His Word
Lasting victory, no longer blurred
Stepping on ashes, filled with untruth
Marching with Christ, believing His truth
From 2 Timothy 2:2-3: “What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 106:1: “Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever.”
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Life’s journey hurries along
Blessing with joy and her song
Remembering His blessings each day
Our mighty God molds us like clay
God crafts His creation with love
Offering His blessings from above
Rising from cold, darkened tomb
Christ restores light to every room
Filling with Spirit, no more strife
Savior extends His bread of life
Hiding, dark enemy ready to harm and take
Christ’s way conquers, with love He makes
Son of Man submits to our Holy Lord
Paying for sin’s ransom, so climb aboard
Being gracious for everything that shines
God, Savior, family, home, and love so fine
Life’s possessions are meager, they are
Blessings from God will carry us, truly far
Pause and consider, dropping to knees and bow
Praising God for infinite blessings, do it now
Psalm 29:11: May the Lord give strength to His people! May the Lord bless His people with peace.”
Originally published August, 2019 with revisions December, 2022.
From Ephesians 1:4-5: “Just as He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him in love. He destined us for adoption as His children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will.”
Father’s divine design
Anchored in His love
Through our Lord Jesus Christ
Grace shines from above
Father showing mercy
Love’s eternal gift
Patient kindness sending
Life-changing airlift
Father guiding all things
Built around His love
Sending His only Son
Hope reigns from above
Father always believes
Love’s goodness in man
Rejoicing in His truth
Redemption’s firm plan
Father’s forgiving act
Filled with lasting love
His wisdom and insight
Praise His glory above
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-6: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.”
Merciful
Steadfast love
Restoring heart’s spirit
Christ’s blood cleansing sin
Redemption
Enduring
Human trials
Believing in God
Trusting always without fear
Obedience
Worshipping
With gladness
Praising Spirit’s goodness
Tasting genuine, faithful love
Peace
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.
From Job 19:25: “For I know that my vindicator lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth.”
From Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Living in weakness
Walking this barren land
Redeemer Almighty
Searching for His hand
Feeling emptiness
Finding Gospel’s password
Redeemer Almighty
Feeding on His Word
Wandering journey
Hungering for His peace
Redeemer Almighty
Unlocking life’s lease
Accepting His grace
Hearing hallowed Good News
Redeemer Almighty
Stepping up to choose
Lasting faithfulness
Scaling redemption’s ridge
Redeemer Almighty
Building Heaven’s bridge
Welsh-born Methodist preacher William Williams (1717-1791) wrote the inspiring lyrics of the hymn, “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer.” When one hears the verses, it is easy to appreciate his nickname, “Watts of Wales.” Some translations of the hymn are titled “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.”
From Psalm 40:11: “Do not, O Lord, withhold Your mercy from me; let Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness keep me safe forever.”
Looking to heavens
Counting tiny stars
Vast universe speaks
Lifting faith’s crossbar
Seeking God’s mercy
Searching for one sign
Bethlehem stable
Trusting His design
Unleashing His plan
Placing feet on rock
Saved from sinking sand
Joining Savior’s flock
Praying every hour
Walking toward grace
Calvary’s cross weeps
Darkening hope’s place
Counting just one star
Praising light from God
Empty tomb proclaims
Filling faith’s seedpod
From Psalm 40:16: “But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation say continually, ‘Great is the Lord!‘”
From Lamentations 5:7: “Our ancestors sinned; they are no more, and we bear their iniquities.”
Life’s actions turning left
Mindless thoughts moving right
Endless, fruitless efforts
Waiting in depths of night
Tarnished hours filled with sin
Darkness sails for Hell’s fire
Tumult of restless seas
Facing evil’s crossfire
Righteousness marks new life
Son of God offers grace
Selfish aims fall away
Walking without disgrace
Always looking forward
Salvation’s cost, high-priced
Blood on Calvary’s cross
Looking to face of Christ
Mercy removes blindness
Empty tomb raises hope
Old ways crumble to dust
Clutching redemption’s rope
From Romans 3:23-24: “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
From Jeremiah 14:20-21: “We acknowledge our wickedness, O Lord, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against You. Do not spurn us, for Your name’s sake; do not dishonor Your glorious throne; remember and do not break Your covenant with us.”
Famine in spirit
Eroding landscape
Darkest days ahead
Hopelessness takes shape
False prophets at work
Preaching hollow words
Continuous gloom
Gospel never heard
Sin ravages lives
Seeking true healing
Spirit never waits
Always revealing
Christ’s redemption saves
Spurning evil ways
Ember of faith grows
Resurrection’s blaze
Heavens open up
Showering God’s love
Grace enriches trust
Hope shines from above
From Jeremiah 14:22: “Can any idols of the nations bring rain, or can the heavens give showers? Is it not You, O Lord our God? We set our hope on You, for it is You who do all this.”
From Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.”
As believers, called to One
Worshipping our highest Priest
In faith, united as one
Jesus leads Salvation’s feast
Iron sharpens iron, grace tapers
Guiding every trusting step
Righteousness, heart’s bold shaper
Christ waits at Heaven’s doorstep
Trinity’s unity molds
Breathing with eternal peace
Mercy reaches out and holds
Redemption signs life’s new lease
Spirit fills patience today
Bearing each other through love
Together, joining to pray
Single voice reigns from above
From Ephesians 4:3-4: “Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.”
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