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Mitzva
The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.” – Micah 6:8 To walk in kindness every day,and love with true humility,I need the Lord to show the way.These conscious acts of empathy,oft go against my tendency.Alone I…
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Song of Hope
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy…
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My Strength
But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties.…
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Moved
I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear [to hear] them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and…
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New Life
You have been born again, and this new life did not come from something that dies, but from something that cannot die. You were born again through God’s living message that continues forever. – 1 Peter 1:23 Rising early, I witness the thrill of new life.The sun is cloaked, but the wind is calm,and a…
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Open Hearts
But the moment one turns to the Lord with an open heart, the veil is lifted and they see. – 2 Corinthians 3:16 Enlighten the eyes of our hearts,one by one,that we may receive Your truth.Open our heartsto feel the mercythat melts our facadesso that our hardened heartsbecome tender,bleeding grace.Poetry type: Free Verse Poetry prompt:…
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Steady
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Free from Anxiety
Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Silent echoes, where pain is wrought,a secret hush that goes unseen.My mind consumed by inner thoughts,that taunt at me, just to demean.Persistent doubt and unchecked fear,drowning my life in double…
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Our Sacrifice is Praise
Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name. – Hebrews 13:15 Burning incense, rising up,from the angel’s golden cup,reaching the most holy place,God’s perfect altar of grace.His love will never waver,in Christ, we find His favor.Fragrant…
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Serenade
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Renewal
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Collecting Tears
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. – Palms 56:8 When our tears flow,God writes a poem of mercywith words that pacify our fears.His gentle hands collect our tears,as He numbers our weary steps,each one listedupon His scroll.Peace…
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Captivated by Creation
And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay and you are the Potter. We are all formed by your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 Mesmerizing colorful feathers shimmer like scales on a tropical fish.Her little wings flutter faster than any other.She hovers, flies backward, and upside downwith glimmering grace.Uniquely created for a…
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