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God Knows My Name
I recently became a grandmother for the second time! As we awaited the birth of our second grandson, his parents contemplated on a name. It is our first identity when we enter the world, stays with us throughout our lives, and is remembered long after we are gone. Names are often passed on through generations in honor of loved ones. Names have meaning both literally and figuratively. Parents choose their child’s name based on what it means, it reminds them of someone or something, they like how it sounds, among other reasons. The name your parents chose for you had significance. Because you mattered to them, so did your name.…
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Good Morning, Lord!
Fill us every morning with You faithful love so we can rejoice and celebrate our whole life long. Psalm 90:14 I awake in the morningTo greet a new day,“Good morning, Lord,What have You to say?” But, sometimes I'm justNot in the mood,My “Good morning, Lord,”Is somewhat subdued.Yet, He's eager to see me,And show me His plan,“Good morning, Lord,I'll do the best that I can.”There are days I can't waitTo get my day going,“Good morning, Lord,”I say without knowing.Then there are daysI wake up in a fret,“Good morning, Lord,Have you answered me yet?”I want to be eagerTo spend time with God,Saying “Good morning, Lord!”In excited laud.Work on my heart, Lord,So I…
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The Trinity
Remember, God is the One who makes you and us strong in Christ. God made us His chosen people. He put His mark on us to show that we are His, and He put his Spirit in our hearts to be a guarantee for all He has promised. 2 Corinthians 1: 21-22 Each person of the TrinityHas a specific purpose on Earth,To keep the connection with usSince the onset of man's birth.The Father created Adam and EveAnd conversed with them in the garden.But sin separated man and God,So He sent His Son to pardon.Jesus came to save our souls,To bridge the gap sin made.He died but rose to life againFrom…
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The Day In Between
On the Sabbath, they all rested according to the commandment. Luke 23:56 Jesus had been crucified And laid inside a tomb. The disciples left wondering, How will their lives resume? Saturday was Sabbath, How did they celebrate? Did they reminisce about Jesus, Or contemplate their fate? The Bible says they rested, As was God's commandment; Spending time in prayer, With heavy hearts, penitent. Was God silent as they prayed, Or did He speak to their soul; Giving them comfort As Christ's death took its toll? We can only speculate What the disciples did for sure, On that day in between Good Friday and Sunday Easter. What can we do with…
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Simple Pleasures
How many are Your works, Lord! In wisdom You made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. Psalms 104:24-25 As I watch a baby experiencing life- All things are wondrous and new! They take delight in the simplest things; I was once like that, too. Take me back, Lord, to the simple pleasures Of delighting in the giggle of a child, Listening to the roar of the ocean, And seeing animals in the wild. The world You created is so amazing, Better than all man-made things. Take me back to that child-like wonder, To…
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Giving From the Heart
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 God came down from Heaven, When Mary gave Him birth; He was named Immanuel, God with us on earth. To make a personal connection, He left Heaven for us; To bridge the gap between God and man, What a gift so precious! What could I possibly give in return For His mercy, love, and grace? He sacrificed everything For the whole human race! God gave each of us a gift, A talent to use for Him, To share Christ's love to others With…
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Thankful
I will give thanks to the LORD because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High. Psalm 7:17 I awake in the morn With a song in my heart, Praise within me inborn: Thank you, Lord Most High. The sweet aroma of a flower Fills the morning air As I walk for an hour. Thank you, Lord Most High. As I prepare my meal And sit down to eat I can't help but feel Thank you, Lord Most High. As I clean up the countertop, I see family pictures And have to stop; Thank you, Lord Most High. As I go about…
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Courageous Diversity
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. Revelation 7:9 Why can't we all get along, Setting our differences aside? God want us to be as one, But Satan wants to divide. In the first century All Christians were in one accord, Sharing all they had and Together worshipping the Lord. Through the years our differences Shifted our focus away From what matters most to God To having it our way. We need to flip that focus To right what we have wrong; Changing other to…
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Discovering the Will of God
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:3-6 How do we know the will of God? First, we must know Him. Without a relationship, Your future is quite grim. It's more than citing Bible verses, Or regular church attendance; It's more than just talking the talk, Which is really a false pretense. God invites us to…
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WAIT
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 Watchful Anticipation In the midst of Trust I recently became a grandmother for the first time! There has been a lot of waiting for the arrival of this precious child! Waiting for my daughter to get married. Waiting for her to get pregnant. (Which, thankfully, wasn’t a long wait!) Waiting for the day of delivery. Waiting to meet my first grandchild. But, oh, was it so worth the wait! (For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to Him. 1 Samuel 1:27) Thank you, Lord! Throughout each season of waiting,…