Monday Memories: Worthy Soldier

From 2 Timothy 2:3-4: “Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier’s aim is to please the enlisting officer.”

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Born as blessed children of God

Learning the Bible’s sacred truth

Strong in grace of Savior Jesus

Worthy soldier matures from youth

 

Listening to God’s witnesses

Faithful, Godly people speaking

Maturing in Father’s Spirit

Daily blessings from Christ’s teachings

 

Humbly serving in God’s army

Following footsteps, walked by Christ

Bolstered by our own suffering

Clutching faith, never underpriced

 

Our Father’s way, rich truth to say

Bringing total understanding

His Holy Word comes without chains

Gospel, forever commanding

 

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From 2 Timothy 2:11-13:  “The saying is sure:  If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself.”

Originally published January, 2021.

Truth Forevermore (Elfchen Series #287)

Seamless

Trusting

Heavenly lamp

Spirit’s faithful beacon

Heart illuminated in light

Clarity

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Dynamic

Placing

Burdens aside

Spirit’s embracing hope

Heart transformed by light

Tranquility

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Vibrant

Downloading

Resurrection’s peace

Spirit’s forgiving grace

Heart strengthened through light

Eternity

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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.

Comforting Presence

From Isaiah 40:1-2:  “Comfort, O comfort My people, says your God.  Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.”

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God’s invitation

Walking before Me

Fleeing sin’s darkness

Peace shall cover thee

 

Confidence cries out

Embracing God’s way

Leaving wilderness

Hope transcends this day

 

God’s glory revealed

Kneeling before Me

Comforting presence

Tomorrow walks free

 

Each valley raised up

Revealing God’s grace

Rebuilding faith’s trust

Joy beams from His face

 

God’s will standing tall

Sharing Word with Me

Believing His truth

Mercy granted thee

 

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From Isaiah 40:31:  “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

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.

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.

Truth’s Impact (Elfchen Series #282)

Sustaining

Readiness

Destiny awakened

Walking with Jesus

Overcoming trials with joy

Perseverance

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Strengthening

Submission

Faith tested

Believing in Jesus

Accepting His eternal love

Resilience

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Sharpening

Prayer

Hope embraced

Kneeling before Jesus

Transforming away from doubt

Endurance

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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.

Maturity in Faith (Elfchen Series #281)

Truth Embraced

Witnessing

Risen Savior

Salvation’s eternal light

Sharing heavenly Good News

Discipleship

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Pride Emptied

Bending

Another knee

Toward Calvary’s light

Heaven descends upon earth

Humility

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Mercy Received

Cascading

From heavens

Glory’s blessed light

Filled with Spirit’s grace

Peace

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Abraham Kuyper Quote

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In the total expanse of human life, there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, “That is Mine!”

From Romans 8:28:  “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a Dutch pastor, journalist, statesman, and Christian theologian.  He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1901-1905.

John Owen Quote

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Fill your affections with the cross of Christ that there may be no room for sin.

From Matthew 13:41-43:  “The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will collect out of His kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.

John Henry Newman Quote

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Prayer is to the spiritual life what the beating of the pulse and the drawing of the breath are to the life of the body.

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.”

John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was an English theologian, philosopher, and writer.