There are no measures which can set forth the immeasurable greatness of Jehovah, who is goodness itself.
From Psalm 27:13: “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher. Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world. He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”
This desire for heart purity is a creation of the Holy Spirit at work in the heart.
From Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.”
Duncan Campbell (1898-1972) was a Scottish missionary.and evangelist.
Our loving God is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine–so near that a whisper can reach Him.
From John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own but will speak whatever He hears, and He will declare to you the things that are to come.”
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) was an Irish-born Christian missionary who served in India for 55 years.
If you look up into His face an say, “Yes, Lord, whatever it costs,” at that moment He’ll flood your life with His presence and power.
From Psalm 63:3-4: “Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name.
Alan Redpath (1907-1989) was a British pastor, evangelist, and Christian author.
From Psalm 48:12-14: “Walk about Zion; go all around it; count its towers; consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever.”
During moments of darkness
Praying to Father above
Heaven’s light breaks through
Trust nourishes heart with His love
Accepting His divine grace
Following Father’s roadmap
Heaven’s light shall lead
Away from enemy’s sand trap
Escaping from parched landscape
Grasping Father’s steady hand
Heaven’s light beholds
Forever marked, steadfast faith stands
Pursuing His love-filled peace
Revealing Father’s new hope
Heaven’s light spreads out
Reinforced hold of mercy’s rope
Embracing eternal view
Delighting in Father’s ways
Heaven’s light holds firm
Destiny’s truth descends ablaze
From Isaiah 58:11: “The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.”
Beyond darkness Following light Vision focused Marking hope’s flight Peace shining through Sharing more dreams Outlook’s fabric Mending each seam Wisdom takes hold Growing tighter Daylight of grace Shining brighter Actions aligned Marching with trust Tomorrow breathes Feeling robust Insight matures Stumbling no more Day’s sky brightens Coming ashore
From the words of American missionary and Christian theologian, E. Stanley Jones: "Whatever we focus on determines what we become."
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “When we trust God to provide the stamina for the work He calls us to do, we are clothed in power.”
Walking these roads for so long
Sin short-circuits dusty steps
Trust’s gauge running on empty
Darkness knocking at doorstep
Facing life’s tall shortcomings
Empty promises sell short
Holy Spirit calling now
Time to seek Father’s support
Hearing faithful promises
His Spirit brings fortitude
Truly believe, seeking Him
Bread of Life, God’s daily food
Turning to Jesus Christ
Living water quenches thirst
Savior clothes with grace-filled love
His promises, always first
Strengthening life’s weaknesses
Holy promises bring light
Eyes open, hearts enlightened
New life trusts in Father’s might
From Luke 24:49: “And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Originally published February, 2021.
Jesus
Always first
Easing life’s burdens
Grace fills another moment
Faith
Messiah
Offering light
Mercy’s navigational compass
Comforted through His love
Trust
Savior
Destiny’s truth
Shaping every step
Each worry set aside
Righteousness
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.
Spirit
Moves within
Reshaping human fabric
Christ imparts blessed light
Purification
Witness
Through faithfulness
Adopting sovereign gift
Christ rises within thee
Obedience
Trust
Born again
Manifesting within believer
Christ’s righteousness becomes ours
Discipleship
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.
Trusting
Heavenly lamp
Spirit’s faithful beacon
Heart illuminated in light
Clarity
Placing
Burdens aside
Spirit’s embracing hope
Heart transformed by light
Tranquility
Downloading
Resurrection’s peace
Spirit’s forgiving grace
Heart strengthened through light
Eternity
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.
