Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.
From Jeremiah 17:7: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is the Lord.”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
If your mind is filled with the Word of God, then it can’t be filled with impure thoughts.
From Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
The Messiah is not imagination. It’s the truth. It is promised.
From Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of His roots.”
Elizabeth George Speare (1908-1994) was an American writer, who specialized in children’s historical fiction.
Facing overwhelming odds
Single voice stating its case
Stepping out from shelter’s light
Today, darkness loses race
Standing alone with courage
At last, time for change arrives
Trampling down twisted darkness
Today, faithful light survives
Clinging to truth’s conviction
Multitude of pain erased
Extinguishing all darkness
Today, humble light embraced
Understanding life’s purpose
Human rights boldly proclaim
Recalling depth of darkness
Today, light forgives all blame
Learning from history’s past
Actions taking direct route
Offering nation new light
Today, darkness falls—no doubt
History has amplified the single voices shown below as a testament to taking a stand, respecting the value fellow man, and putting others above self. Top left and moving clockwise: 1989, Tank Man stopped tanks at Tiananmen Square in China; 1877, Nez Perce Chief Joseph surrendered to American cavalry near Bear Paw Mountains in Montana Territory; 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her front seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama; 1930, Mahatma Gandhi led peaceful protest during India’s Salt March; 1945, Anne Frank used her diary’s voice as her final witness of living under the brutality of war. (All photos courtesy of Pinterest)
For all who thirst
Come to blessed waters
Now follow carefully
Every son and daughter
Listen with care
Abundance of hope waits
Covenant’s faithful love
Key found to Heaven’s gate
Witness David
Leadership born in him
All for Father’s glory
Faith’s light shall never dim
Truth from Heaven
Look toward Savior’s grace
No longer forsaken
Trust brings us to His place
Return to God
Leave each unrighteous thought
Sin’s indictment erased
Messiah’s blood has bought
Embrace His way
Mercy looks upon earth
Thorns transformed into blooms
Anchored at Spirit’s berth
From 1 Timothy 6:6-8: “Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it, but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.”
Waking to another day
Spurning Father’s safety rope
This world demands perfection
Without Heaven’s faithful hope
Feeling pressure with each step
Witnessing ungodliness
Imperfect world falling apart
Father’s hope in godliness
Slowing down journey’s high speed
Pausing to count each blessing
Hope pursues His righteousness
Father’s truth now addressing
Discovering contentment
Filling hope with timely grace
Senseless desires abandoned
Father’s peace comes to embrace
Cherishing Oneness in hope
Sending trusted Light to bear
Forgiveness from divine Rock
Father’s Son shall truly care
From 1 Timothy 6:13-14: “ In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in His testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Impulsiveness
Trap’s set
Leaping without looking
Ignoring God’s trusted light
Darkness
Patience
Nourishing faithfulness
Resisting enemy’s temptations
Walking with benevolent Father
Comforted
Illuminating
Spirit’s breath
Hearing Savior’s truth
Evil’s voice fades away
Disciplined
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.
From Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Father’s tender voice
Presenting oneself
Hearing His calling
Old ways left on shelf
One body in Christ
Transforming faith’s breath
Hearing His calling
Rising from sin’s depths
Father’s trusted Word
Walking faith’s new road
Hearing His calling
Sharing burden’s load
Response to Christ’s grace
Tuning in faith’s love
Hearing His calling
Finding peace above
Father’s righteous ways
Honoring faith’s flight
Hearing His calling
Embracing Christ’s light
From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.
Grant me courage to serve others; for in service there is true life.
Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. He crusaded for nonviolent social change.
I can’t imagine living a life without God in my life. He’s my confidant, He’s my advisor, He’s my director.
From Psalm 25:4-5: “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all day long.”
Reba McEntire (born 1955) is an American country music singer and actress. She has earned the nickname of “Queen of Country.”
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