To be in Christ is the source of the Christian life; to be like Christ is the sum of His excellence; to be with Christ is the fullness of His joy.
From 2 Corinthians 5:17: “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”
Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.
Faith is not a blind, irrational conviction. In order to believe, we must know what we believe, and the grounds on which our faith rests.
From 1 Corinthians 2:4-5: “My speech and my proclamation were made not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.”
Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.
Praises
Forever grateful
Faith’s resolute cornerstone
Resurrection’s truth rings out
Jesus
Jesus
Contentment found
In Savior’s grace
No greater peace felt
Faith
Faith
Eternal light
Bethlehem to Calvary
Victory over sin’s darkness
Redemption
Navigating stormy seas
Hazardous, rocky shore
Hidden perils loom ahead
Darkness waiting to score
Facing overwhelming odds
Danger swarms all about
Faith’s ally always waiting
Rescue coming, no doubt
Searching for safety’s refuge
Lighthouse offers assist
Brighter than any moonlight
Mercy found in its midst
Steering away from trouble
Calmer waters ahead
Eerie sky shines like daylight
Promised beacon’s night thread
Arriving at safe harbor
Harm retreating away
Gratitude’s voice welcomes home
Sunrise blesses this day
Hope’s
Quiet trust
Faith lifted up
Light fortifies tender heart
Song
Hope’s
Faithful spirit
Following mercy’s light
Kneeling at Calvary’s cross
Prayer
Hope’s
Steadfast love
Watching for light
Faith waits with patience
Redemption
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.
I keep a daily journal of “take-aways” from my devotional readings. This poem was crafted from some of my February entries.
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Sitting alone and hopeless
Faith’s shadow, covered in rust
God awakens mind and soul
In His Spirit, words bring trust
Turning to God, always there
His footprints walking ahead
Through life’s hefty challenges
Our Lord brings our daily bread
Reading from His Holy Word
Always giving thanks and praise
Marvelous things, God has done
Our hope alive and ablaze
Growing in faith, from our woes
Therefore, pray . . . listen . . . follow
Righteous life following Christ
Savior’s hope, never hollow
Facing temptation each day
Alignment with Son of God
Blood and body shed for us
Boldly fleeing evil’s fraud
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From Galatians 6:1-2: “My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Originally published May, 2020.
Nothing so clears the vision and lifts up the life, as a decision to move forward in what you know to be entirely the will of the Lord.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
John Gibson Paton (1824-1907) was a Scottish-born Christian missionary who lived and served the Lord in the South Pacific.
Grace
Unconditionally offered
Father’s timely gift
Propelling faith’s lasting peace
Love
Hope
Tomorrow’s destiny
God’s everlasting promises
His faithful, righteous Word
Trust
Courage
Undeniably witnessed
Savior’s steadfast journey
Mercy’s blood spilling over
Faith
Exhausted
Weariness overtakes
God’s renewing grace
Faith nourished with love
Strengthened
Confronted
Life’s battles
Always our wingman
Jesus marches with us
Strengthened
Overwhelmed
Darkest times
Trusting in faith
Light from Holy Spirit
Strengthened
From Psalm 105:3-4: “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”
Quiet morning minutes
Sharing from His heart
Rendezvous with Father
Blessing day’s fresh start
Reading from God’s own Word
Peace fills from His heart
Replacing all darkness
Light’s mercy imparts
Master’s most tender touch
Moving from His heart
Blessed hymns freely praise
Singing every part
Painting nature’s landscape
Visions from His heart
Offering perfection
Creator’s fine art
Father’s trusted wisdom
Speaking from His heart
Righteousness leads faith’s path
Guiding light’s head start
From Psalm 51:10-12: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”
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