Devoted to Father

From Psalm 86:2-3:  “Preserve my life, for I am devoted to You; save Your servant who trusts in You.  You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord, for to You do I cry all day long.”

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Devoted to Father

Hearing His endless thoughts

Witnessing heavenly goodness

Life’s lessons always taught

 

Filled with Father’s steadfast spirit

Trusting His timely grace

Lifting wayward heart from darkness

Love offers mercy’s place

 

Called to walk in Father’s vision

Turning away from sin

Answering each burden’s prayer

Faith’s glorious linchpin

 

Delivered light shines upon thee

Words filling confession

Lifting soul from forgotten place

Forgiving transgressions

 

Comforted with Father’s favor

Rising from empty tomb

Sowing with every seeded field

Peace gathered from each bloom

 

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From Psalm 86:11-12:  “Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere Your name.   I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.”

Always Present (Elfchen Series #210)

Steadfast

Calling

Upon Father

Hearing my voice

His righteousness nourishes faith

Energizing

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Faithful

Kneeling

Before Father

Accepting my repentance

His erasing sin’s scorecard

Forgiving

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Guidance

Trusting

Father’s promises

Transforming my wilderness

His steady compass navigates

Following

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Taken From a Church Sign

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Prayer is the best wireless communication.

From James 5:16:  “Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.  The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”

Knowing Jesus

From Lamentations 3:55-56:  “I called on Your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit; You heard my plea, ‘Do not close Your ear to my cry for help, but give me relief!'”

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Facing distant horizon

Lingering darkness ahead

Knowing Jesus always hears

Providing His daily bread

 

Thirsting for living water

Drawing drink from Jacob’s well

Knowing Jesus always hears

Giving thanks, gratefulness swells

 

Waiting follows each sunset

Rising sunrise, full of hope

Knowing Jesus always hears

Scaling Zion’s mighty slope

 

Kneeling at Calvary’s cross

Praying for redemption’s seed

Knowing Jesus always hears

Harvesting from tender reed

 

Seeking His mercy’s comfort

Looking to heavens above

Knowing Jesus always hears

Responding with steadfast love

 

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From Lamentations 3:22-23:  “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

Journey Fulfilled (Elfchen Series #205)

Unyielding

Running

With perseverance

Looking to Jesus

Rising with faith’s endurance

Disciplined

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Unwavering

Disciplined

Righteous spirit

Accepting Savior’s grace

Kneeling in steadfast prayer

Transformed

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Undoubting

Transformed

Mercy’s light

Leaving sin’s darkness

Finding love in Christ

Redeemed

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Dignity Intact (Haiku Series #274)

Resolute

Solid character

Bracing against every storm—

Always standing tall

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Sincere

Genuine remarks

Appreciating others—

Integrity speaks

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Resilient

Fame’s fleeting limelight

Humility covers heart—

Enduring respect

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Faith and Mountains

From Mark 11:23:  “Truly I tell you, if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and if you do not doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will come to pass, it will be done for you.”

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Life facing complex, hurting world

Rugged mountain peaks, blocking us

Never be in doubt, but believe

Accepting God’s grace, ride His bus

 

Immovable mountains stand tall

Remaining steadfast in prayer

Requiring faith in our Father

He watches over our welfare

 

Lacking faith, walking in darkness

Our Father sends His lasting grace

Prepared and willing to assist

His energy, ready to embrace

 

God seeks men and women of faith

Follow His Word, forever speaks

For our Lord’s glory and kingdom

Trusting Him, tackling mountain peaks

 

Believe totally in the Lord

Walking in faithfulness each day

Our faith moves our Father to act

Thanks be to God, He shows the way! 

 

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From the words of American pastor and author, E. M. Bounds:  “Only God can move mountains, but faith and prayer can move God.”

Edwin Hubbel Chapin Quote

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Neutral men are the devil’s allies.

From 1 Peter 5:8-9:  “Discipline yourselves, keep alert.  Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.  Resist him, steadfast in our faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”