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Enjoy Christ to the Fullest
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Enjoy Him to the fullest, Let go of what has been; Enjoy Him to the fullest, Don’t pick up the past again. Enjoy Him to the fullest, Let go of what may come; Enjoy Him to the fullest, Experience His freedom. Enjoy Him to the fullest, He will show you how; Enjoy Him to the fullest, Live in the here and now! In order to enjoy Christ to the fullest, we must live in the moment. If we dwell in the past, our focus is either on what used to be…
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God’s Silver Linings
In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice; my cry came before Him, into His ears. Psalm 18:6 Dark clouds are over me, Causing me to grieve. Satan wants a hold on me, But in God I believe! Down on my knees, I pray to God, "Lord, pass these clouds on by." Then like a silver lining, the sky begins to clear- My God has heard my cry! Praise Him! Praise Him! For His unending love! God is my shield and protector, Watching o'er me from above. I wrote this poem many years ago after a…
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All is Well With My Soul
Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:7,8 My anguished soul cries out to God, Deep calling Deep; I need Your strength, Your love, Your peace, Oh my soul to keep. My anxious soul cries out to God, Deep calling Deep; I need Your calm, Your peace, Your arms, Cause my soul to sleep. My disrupted soul cries out to God, Deep calling Deep; I need forgiveness, mercy, grace, Wholeness of soul takes sin’s place. When…
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An Imitator of Christ
Therefore be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5:1 I'm a follower of Jesus, He is my daily bread; But shouldn't I rather be Imitating Him instead? Righteousness is what I seek, Obedience to His Word; When meditating quietly, His voice is what is heard. Storms are raging all around, Lord, what should my response be? Then like a gentle summer breeze, A sense of peace refreshes me. Can I sustain a life that's pure? Yes, in living by the Sword; Thus, day by day, in every way I'm an imitator of my Lord. Christians often refer to themselves as followers of Christ. The definition of a follower…
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Morning Song
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Give me a will, Lord, like Thou art's, Create in me the purest of hearts, Renew in me a spirit divine, Guiding me to love all mankind. Give me the strength to carry on The tasks that every day brings on. Prose and Prayer I wrote this poem to the tune of “Faith of Our Fathers.” I taught it to my students every year, and we sang it every morning. Now that I’m retired, I still start my day with it.…
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The Basics
Who What Why To encourage, comfort, and uplift those who visit this site. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Facing Your Fears
By Kate Luchtel In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. Romans 12:6 God gave each person gifts and talents For each one to use, To bless those around them, If they so choose. God never forces anyone To share their bestowed talents, Though it's His desire they Pursue these God-given bents. Fear is often a deterrent, And doubts flood the mind, Uncertainty, imperfections- These are ties that bind. Yet the Bible is full of people, Imperfect all, Who despite the uncertainty, Answered God's call. So step out of your comfort zone, It is how you'll grow; Face the fears of the unknown, Ready,…
