Special Guest Post: In Your Way

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I see the sunrise.

The day is new.

I lift my voice Lord, in praise to You.

I feel the warmth of Your care.

I know You’re with me everywhere.

All Your goodness, I must share with those I meet.

 

I know You’re here, God.

To You I yield.

I thank You Father, for You are real.

You give Your strength when I’m weak.

You lead me as Your will I seek.

In my spirit, I feel peace as I praise You.

 

I see Your children,

Live in defeat.

I share Your love, God, with those I meet.

I know our life is Your Son.

In Him, the war’s already won.

All Your mercy, You do give to all for free.

 

I worship Father,

My heart renews.

I thank You Jesus for all You do.

I feel Your strength when I fail.

You protect me when the storms rail.

All Your love holds me through sorrow and through pain.

 

Oh Lord, please live Your life through me.

Shine through me every day.

Every moment, help me stay . . .

Walking . . .  talking . . . loving . . .

In Your way!

 

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Today’s Christian poem is one of several contained in BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART.  The proud writer is my wife, Colleen Peterson.

From her own words:

BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART contains stories, devotions and poetry for the adults, activities to do with your children, and fun little songs.  The devotions and poetry will strongly open up your faith walk to more of God’s light.  Doing the fun activities and singing little songs with your children will bring smiles to everyone’s heart.

Colleen appreciates the kind reception her book has received.  It is available on your favorite online bookstore site.

Charlotte Bronte Quote

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I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.

From Psalm 121:1-2:  “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was an English novelist and poet.  Many of her writings are considered classics in English literature.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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When the sovereign God brings us to nothing, it is to reroute our lives.  Now’s the time to start anew.

From Psalm 37:23-24:  “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Journey’s Truth (Elfchen Series #285)

Relationship

Praying

Without ceasing

Anchored to Father

Faith’s fabric of grace

Trusting

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Refreshment

Walking

With Jesus

Destiny’s promised light

Faith strengthened through grace

Loving

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Rebirth

Rescuing

From darkness

Witness Calvary’s forgiveness

Faith embraces redemption’s grace

Transforming

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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.

Randy Pausch Quote

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The key question to keep asking is, Are you spending your time on the right thing?  Because time is all you have.

From James 4:8-10:  “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.  Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  Lament and mourn and weep.  Let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy into dejection.  Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.”

Randy Pausch (1960-2008) was an American educator and professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University.  His life was cut short by pancreatic cancer, but he persevered to share his final lecture a few months before his death.

David Jeremiah Quote

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Faith is a confession of trust, not a demand for an immediate answer.  Let your confidence be in God.

From Daniel 2:22:  “He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Jack Hyles Quote

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There is no greater joy in the Christian life than to trust Him and need no explanation.

From Jeremiah 17:7: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.”

Jack Hyles (1926-2001) was an American pastor, who led his congregation at First Baptist Church in Hammond, Indiana from 1959 until his death.   He was well-known for creating a bus ministry to bring people to worship at First Baptist Church.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

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One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German polymath.  He has been considered one of the most influential writers in the German language.

Helen Keller Quote

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Doubts and mistrust are the mere panic of timid imagination, which the steadfast heart will conquer, and the large mind transcend.

From Proverbs 3:5:  “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer.  Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.  

St. Thomas Aquinas Quote

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A man’s heart is right when he wills what God wills.

From Daniel 2:22:  “He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.”

St. Thomas Aquinas was an Italian priest and theologian during the 13th century.  During his time, he became one of the foremost thinkers and philosophers.