Guiding principle
Building lasting foundation—
Honesty always
Righteous citizens
Preserving lasting good name—
Sharing goodwill
Each generation
Integrity’s highest road
Inheriting trust
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.”
It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.
From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”
Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was an American pastor who was an influential voice in American Protestantism.
Darkness
Evil’s persuasion
Walking sinful path
Absent faith, ignoring God
Judgment
Following
God’s way
Accepting His law
Reaping fruits of faith
Righteousness
Faith
Growing deeper
Rooted in Scripture
Nourished with Living Bread
Thriving
We could call any work done in the will of God “the work of righteousness.” And in doing that work, you will be surrounded by peace.
From Isaiah 32:17: “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”
Love
Greatest commandment
Energizing lasting forgiveness
Humbly walking with Jesus
Never-ending
Forgiveness
Sharing love
Giving and receiving
Building faith’s long road
Trusting
Relationships
Refurbishing each
Righteousness over transgressions
Following Father’s guiding Word
Forgiveness
From Romans 8:38-39: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Darkest valleys approach
Spirit walks within thee
Holding fast to one’s faith
Quieting stormy seas
God’s presence always breathes
Evil’s shadow will flee
Lighting path to follow
Building trust, setting free
Truth in Christ’s promises
In heaven and on earth
Hearing His divine Word
Bringing grace, life’s new birth
Righteousness dwells in heart
Never be left alone
Blessing seeds of mercy
Reaping what God has sown
From Matthew 28:20: “And teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
From Lamentations 3:25-26: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the Salvation of the Lord.”
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We are an impatient lot
We know what we want
We want it right now
God’s Word brings us wisdom
Try following a different path
Remain patient at all times
Allow God to be in charge
His faithful plans will unfold
Offer our prayers to God
Give thanks for our blessings
Remain ever hopeful each day
Wait faithfully with quiet reverence
For the Lord delivers Salvation
God allows us free will
How will we use it?
From Philippians 4:8: “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Infuse quality into our lives
In our attitudes and thoughts
Guard our actions and words
Influence our daily course
Adjust our tone of thoughts
Jesus taught us to believe
“Blessed are the pure in heart
For they will see God”
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From the words of evangelical pastor Henry Blackaby: “God is concerned about your life in Eternity. Allow Him to take all the time He needs to shape you for His purposes.”
To hunger and thirst after righteousness is when nothing in the world can fascinate us so much as being near God.
From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
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.”
Believers searching
Seeking Father’s plan
Bible revealing
Spirit touches man
God’s blessed children
Salvation growing
Tasting His goodness
Spirit’s gifts showing
Breathing righteousness
Man’s actions molded
In likeness of Christ
Spirit’s tasks unfolded
Holy and treasured
Chosen cornerstone
Glorifying God
Spirit in Christ sown
Long ago searching
Heeding sovereign will
Now finding God’s plan
Spirit flows downhill
From 1 Peter 2:9-10: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
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