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From Savior’s Light

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From Psalm 105:1-2:  “O give thanks to the Lord; call on His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.  Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonderful works.”

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Eyes of eagerness

Scanning earthly realm

Witnessed from Heaven’s light

Finding Christ at faith’s helm

 

Every miracle

Generating hope

Touched by Bethlehem’s light

Grasping Messiah’s rope

 

Blessed with wonderful

Singing hymns of praise

Confirmed through divine light

Teaching from faith ablaze

 

Truth fills worship’s tone

Tasting daily bread

Nourished from Savior’s light

Redeeming through blood shed

 

Eternity’s peace

Overflowing grace

Summoned to trusted light

Bringing joy to each face

 

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From Psalm 105:5-6:  “Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered, O offspring of His servant Abraham, children of Jacob, His chosen ones.”

Leonard Ravenhill Quote

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There are three persons living in each of us:  the one we think we are, the one other people think we are, and the one God knows we are.

From Ephesians 2:4-5:  “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”

Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) was a British Christian author.  Many of his chosen themes focused on prayer and revival.

Helen Keller Quote

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Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.

From Philippians 4:11-13:  “Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.  I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty.  In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.  I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

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.  

Special Guest Post: I Can Call You Lord

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This world possessed me.

It tried to keep me from Your light.

And all the time, life seemed to rhyme.

Sometimes, it even turned out right.

Still, my life was dark as night!

Even then,

I felt You there.

I knew You always cared.

 

Your pow’r was greater,

than this world’s strongest hold on me.

You sent Your Son to be the One

to bleed and die on Calvary.

Now, new daylight sets me free.

Evermore,

my Savior lives.

His strength He always gives.

 

So . . .

 

Jesus, my Lord Jesus,

now, I can call You Lord.

By Your Holy Spirit’s pow’r,

and by Your precious love each hour,

I’ve giv’n my heart to You.

 

Jesus, my Lord Jesus,

Yes, I can call You Lord.

By You bearing all my shame,

and by Your precious, holy name,

I’ve put my trust in You.

 

Jesus, my Lord Jesus,

yes, I can call You Lord.

 

Jesus, my Lord Jesus,

yes, I will call You Lord!

 

Today’s Christian poem is one of several contained in BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART.  The proud author 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.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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The only hope we have is daily dependence on the living Lord.  Stop this moment and call on Him.

From Isaiah 35:4:  “Say to those who are of a fearful heart, ‘Be strong, do not fear!  Here is your God.  He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense.  He will come and save you.'”

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

Wendell Berry Quote

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Outdoors we are confronted everywhere with wonders.  It is our daily bread.

From Psalm 19:-2:  “The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork.  Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.”

Wendell Berry (born 1934) is an American novelist and poet.  Much of his writing embraces the goodness of protecting our environment and preserving agriculture’s way of life.

 

His Holy Presence

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From Isaiah 58:2:  “Yet day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of Me righteous judgments; they want God on their side.”

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With every sunrise

Seeking to know God’s ways

Beholding His righteousness

Drawing closer to Him each day

 

Until setting sun

Tasting God’s living bread

Sharing His grace with others

Sewing faith’s fabric with each thread

 

Throughout each night

Knowing God always near

Mercy rises in darkness

Trusting as His love always steers

 

Early dawn wakens

Fulfilling God’s glory

Witnessing His blessed light

Writing faith’s renewing story

 

Sabbath brings delight

Reading God’s divine Word

Praising His Holy presence

Finding peace with everything heard

 

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From Isaiah 58:9:  “Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’“

Faith’s Witness (Elfchen Series #290)

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Unfaltering

Submission’s

Trusted journey

Transformation through Jesus

Envisioning beyond man’s world

Resilience

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Unifying

Eternity’s

Treasured peace

Reconciliation through Jesus

Receiving mercy’s forgiving breath

Fulfillment

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Unbending

Truth’s

Dedicated light

Redemption through Jesus

Welcoming every resolute step

Endurance

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Louise Hay Quote

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I see a blanket of benevolence covering the planet, helping to transform Earth’s consciousness from fear to love.

From 1 Corinthians 1:30-31:  “In contrast, God is why you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, ‘Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.'”

Louise Hay (1926-2017) was an American author and motivational speaker.

Monday Memories: Lord of Glory

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From Isaiah 6:3:  “And one called to another and said:  ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.'”

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Darkness, evil abound

Our Champion arrives

Freeing chained hearts with praise

Faith growing in our lives

 

Graced by shed blood of Christ

Facing every hour

Wisdom, courage unite

Strongest bonds of power

 

Standing as God’s people

Walking as peacemakers

Sowing seeds from His faith

Harvest Glory’s acres

 

Christ’s journey lights His way

Centered on His people

Calling us, step forward

Blessed Cross, our steeple

 

Jesus’ pierced hands of change

Steady feet meet life’s quest

Lasting voice for justice

Renewing lives, each test

 

Glory fills God’s Kingdom

From His Heaven above

Nothing stops living grace

Salvation’s gift, free love

 

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You are invited to sing or follow the lyrics of this blessed hymn, “God of Grace and God of Glory.”

Originally published February, 2021.