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The Unexpected Savior
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 God sent His son to earthIn a most unexpected way,He didn't come riding on a white horse,But as a baby laying in hay.He wasn't born into royalty,But to a virgin teen;Betrothed but unmarried,Her pregnancy unforeseen.The announcement of the Savior,Wasn't headline news,It was proclaimed to a group of shepherds,The lowliest of Jews.Jesus did the unexpectedMuch to the Jews' dismay.Turning things upside downTo show us a better way.God often does the unexpected,To get our attention orTo set us on a better pathWe'd never thought of before.What expectations do you haveFor Christmas this…
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Waterfalls
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.”Psalm 42:1-2 I hear the roar of the waterfallCalling to me through the sound,“Let your worries fall away,”As the waters come crashing down. Worries have a way ofKeeping me at a standstill;Unlike the waters of a fallThat move steadily downhill. Come, Jesus, my Living Water,And cleanse my troubled mind.As He flushes out my worries,I’m no longer sidelined. I recently visited Niagara Falls. It’s been on my Bucket List since I was a child, so I was thrilled to finally be going there. Words cannot describe the beauty of these falls! They more than lived up…
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God is in Control
[Blessed is the one] whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night. Psalm 1:2 I make my plans for my day,What I want to do at home or away.But sometimes my plans go askew,And I'm not in control.I panic or stew or get upset,Breaking out in a sweat;But then I to turn to God, who, Even so, is in control.When I meditate day and night,On God’s Word, the Living Light,I receive His peace.God is in control.When I delight in the law of God,He brings me joy, I give Him laud;His love will never cease.God is in control.When I seek His…
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The Last Supper
He said to them, “I have really looked forward to eating this Passover meal with you. I wanted to do this before I suffer.” Luke 22:15 The disciples joined JesusIn the upper room,To celebrate Passover;Nothing unusual to assume.But Jesus knew this would beHis last time to celebrateThe Feast with His beloved disciplesBefore He faced His fate.He took the bread and broke it,Saying, “Remember me whenever you eat it.”His body would be broken forAll the sins we would commit.Then He took the cup of wine,Blessed and passed it to His friends;“This is my blood of the covenantPoured out for forgiveness of sins.”As they ate the bread and drank the wine,They did…
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Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained. Phil 3: 13-16 Leave the past behind you nowAnd press on towards the goal.Fix your eyes on Jesus,He will…
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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…