I Know God’s Name ~

I know God’s name,
in Him I do trust
for I know He’s fair
and always just.

In Him I find,
my peace and rest
for He gives to me
only His very best.

I call on Him,
when I’m troubled
He rescues me
on the double.

He never fails,
or forsakes me
from all my fears
He sets me free.

I know God’s name,
I seek His face
He bestows on me
His mercy and grace!

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Psalm 9:10

And they that know thy name
will put their trust in thee:
for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken
them that seek thee.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord
is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth
into it, and is safe.

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It’s All About God’s Grace ~

It’s all about God’s grace,
not about what you do
it’s all about Jesus . . .
and what He did for you.

For grace is forgiving,
it frees you from your sin
it’s not something earned
or anything you can win.

It’s all about God’s grace,
His mercy and favor . . .
it’s all about having faith
in Christ, Jesus your Savior.

For grace is liberating,
there is no cost to you
Jesus paid the full price
there’s nothing left to do.

It’s all about God’s grace,
the confession of sin
it’s all about repentance
to be cleansed from within.

For grace will set you free,
from under satan’s claws
all you need is faith . . . .
for grace erased the laws.

It’s all about grace,
liberating and freeing
it is a gift from God . . .
well worth your receiving!

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Ephesians 2:8

“For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not
of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:”

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On The Path To Life ~

God leads us,
on the path to Life
He guides our steps
in the thick of strife.

He offers to us,
His hand guiding
He catches our feet
when they go sliding.

Traveling together,
we follow, He leads . . .
knowing He’ll take
care of our needs.

He teaches us along,
the righteous way
how to stay close
how never to stray.

A walk of faith,
together we take
on the road to Life
for His name sake!

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Psalm 23:3

He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness
for his name’s sake.

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Not Ashamed ~

I am not ashamed,
of the hope I hold
for it has rendered
my faith strong and bold.

For I’ve experienced,
test and trials galore
and grew in patience
amidst their uproar.

I am not ashamed,
of God’s love for me
for I am convinced
in what I cannot see.

For I’ve been through,
countless storms in life
and found the patience
to endure their strife.

I am not ashamed,
of placing in God my hope
for His Spirit gives to me . . .
the patience I need to cope!

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Romans 5:3-5

And not only so, but we glory in
tribulations also: knowing that
tribulation worketh patience;

And patience, experience;
and experience, hope:

And hope maketh not ashamed;
because the love of God is shed
abroad in our hearts by the Holy
Ghost which is given unto us.

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The Enemy Is Pouncing ~

Help me Lord,
for the enemy is pouncing
he has my heart
jumping and bouncing.

He wants me to be,
restless and powerless
so that I will feel
desperate and defenseless.

Help me Lord,
for the enemy is lunging
he has my thoughts
plummeting and plunging.

He wants me to be,
hopeless and helpless
so that I will feel
useless and hapless.

Help me Lord,
for the enemy is seeking
to devour my faith
with his lies beseeching!

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1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant;
because your adversary
the devil, as a roaring lion,
walketh about, seeking
whom he may devour:

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Jesus Leads Me ~

Jesus leads me,
on paths upright
and I follow Him
much to His delight.

He guides me in ways,
I didn’t even know
and I trust the right one
to me He will show.

Jesus leads me,
in times of drought
He helps me through
periods of doubt.

For He satisfies,
my hunger and thirst
tis why each morning
I seek His face first.

Jesus leads me,
now and to the end
for He is my one . . .
true eternal Friend.

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Isaiah 58:11

And the Lord shall guide thee
continually, and satisfy thy soul
in drought, and make fat thy bones:
and thou shalt be like a watered garden,
and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.

Psalm 48:14

For this God is our God
for ever and ever: he will
be our guide even unto death.

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Take My Life Lord ~

Take my life Lord,
mold and change it
so into Your hands
I’ll be able to fit.

Do what only,
I know You can do . . .
so I may be bound
always right to You.

Take my heart Lord,
wash it sparkling clean
so Your image in me
can by all be seen.

Let Your light glow,
from deep inside
so other may know
together we abide.

Take my life Lord,
and my heart too
make them reflect
my love for You!

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Isaiah 64:8

But now, O Lord,
thou art our father;
we are the clay,
and thou our potter;
and we all are the
work of thy hand.

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Put On the New Man ~

Lord, You offered me this new man,
and asked me to put him on . . .
You challenged me to grow in him
and be willing to be Spirit drawn.

You told me my life was worthless,
and my heart was as dry as dust
how my mind was full of darkness
overflowing with greed and lust.

You asked me to give to You,
the worldly joys in my possession
You told me in return for them
You’d forgive me my transgression.

You made me open up my eyes,
to the useless things I do
showing me they are fruitless
when not being done for You.

You revealed to me my pain,
was from the emptiness inside
and why this old and new man . . .
can’t live happily side by side.

Lord, You asked me to make a choice,
a heart dark for one full of light . . .
so I chose to put on the new man
and to give the old one a holy fight!

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Ephesians 4:24

“And that ye
put on the new man,
which after God
is created in righteousness
and true holiness.”

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My On Going Devotion ~

Lord, may all my days,
I give You praise
may my thanks
to You I raise.

May for all things,
my thanks I give
may it be for You
that I should live.

May all the time,
I worship You
may I be grateful
for all You do.

May my devotion,
be in my attitude
may to You it be
one of gratitude.

Lord, may each new day,
my praise to You I sing
may the fruit of my lips
to You thanksgiving bring!

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Hebrews 13:15

By him therefore let us offer
the sacrifice of praise to God
continually, that is, the fruit of
our lips giving thanks to his name.

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I Pray Your Today ~

I pray your today,
will be a victorious
I pray it will not be
in vain or laborious.

I pray it will be,
one serenity filled
I pray your heart
in trust will be stilled.

I pray your faith,
grows abundantly
I pray God’s Word
you follow hungrily.

I pray your hope,
keeps you in the fight
I pray you reflect
the salvation of His Light.

I pray your today,
will be a faithful one
I pray you will be courageous
so your crown can be won!

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1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God,
which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 John 5:4

For whatsoever is born
of God overcometh the world:
and this is the victory that
overcometh the world,
even our faith.

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Set Apart For Jesus ~

Set apart because,
He first loved us . . .
are those who have
in God faith and trust.

A life separated,
from worldly ways
devoted to Jesus
for all our days.

His Spirit within us,
now with Him we abide
no longer is there
an emptiness inside.

A life to God submitted,
holy and consecrated
now understand why
they were even created.

Set apart all because,
we were first loved . . .
now we are the children
of the One who’s Beloved!

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1 John 4:19

We love him,
because he
first loved us.

Matthew 3:17

And lo a voice from heaven,
saying, This is my beloved Son,
in whom I am well pleased.

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The Long Road To Humility ~

It’s a long road,
this one of humility
it takes quite a time . . .
to see it visually.

It’s an uphill climb,
getting rid of pride
it takes quite awhile . . .
to train a meek stride

It’s a long pathway,
to take on your ego
it takes quite a fight . . .
to finally let it go.

It’s a slippery slope,
on the way to meekness
it takes quite a spell . . .
to admit your weakness.

On the road to meekness,
on our pride we’ll stumble
but God will give to us . . .
the grace to be humble!

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1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves
unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject
one to another, and be clothed with humility:
for God resisteth the proud,
and giveth grace to the humble.

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Pray As We Wait ~

As life’s storms,
we come upon
as more troubles
they bring on.

We need to pray,
as we sit and wait . . .
with forbearance
until they abate.

When life’s storms,
keep coming around
causing our worries
to teem and abound.

We need to hold fast,
to our future hope
as we sit and wait . . .
to help us to cope.

When life’s storms,
come at us straight
we’ll need God’s help
to sit and wait!

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Psalm 32:6

For this shall every one
that is godly pray unto
thee in a time when thou
mayest be found: surely
in the floods of great waters
they shall not come nigh unto him.

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Afternoon Ponderings ~01.11.22~

Psalm 130:5

We All Need A Helper ~

We all need a helper,
who is always there
one who can assist us
with our daily care.

We need that one person,
to go with us the length
someone who will give us
the power and the strength.

We need their guidance,
on what we should do
we need them to tell us
just how and when to.

We need their words,
of comfort and solace
we need their love
perfect and flawless.

We all need a helper,
so Jesus saw to it . . .
for He gave to each of us
the comfort of His Spirit!

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John 14:16-17

And I will pray the Father,
and he shall give you another
Comforter, that he may abide
with you for ever;

Even the Spirit of truth; whom
the world cannot receive,
because it seeth him not,
neither knoweth him:
but ye know him; for he dwelleth
with you, and shall be in you.

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Focus On Eternity ~

This year my mind,
will focus on eternity
for I know and believe
it’s my eternal destiny.

I’m not giving thought,
to all the turmoil
I won’t let the chaos
my anxieties embroil.

This year my heart,
calmness will savor
for I know and believe
Jesus is my Savior.

I’m not going to feel,
troubled or distressed
instead I’m going to be
with God at rest.

This year my life,
will be at perfect peace
for each day onto Jesus
all my worries I’ll release!

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John 17:3

And this is life eternal,
that they might know thee
the only true God,
and Jesus Christ,
whom thou hast sent.

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The Faces of Grace ~

There are many faces,
to God’s grace . . .
and each one of them
we need to embrace.

For everlasting peace,
grace will impart
right into the flesh
of every new heart.

Grace provides training,
we need to consider
for it’s the God’s Truth
and Life transmitter.

For eternal hope,
grace will convey
by showing us the things
that will lead us astray.

There are many sides,
to the face of grace . . .
and we need them all
if we are to win the race!

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Titus 2:11-13

For the grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all men,

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness
and worldly lusts, we should live soberly,
righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing of
the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

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A Storm Stiller ~

We all need,
a storm stiller
we all want
a peace instiller.

That is why,
to God I turn
to take from me
my concern.

We all need,
a calm supplier
we all want
a hope provider.

That is why,
to Jesus I run
to give me faith
when I have none.

We all need,
faith, peace and hope
we all need God . . .
and Jesus to cope!

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Psalm 107:29-30

He maketh the storm a calm,
so that the waves thereof are still.

Then are they glad because
they be quiet; so he bringeth
them unto their desired haven.

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It’s A Matter Of Life ~

It’s a matter of life,
over one of death
it’s a matter of hope
on ones dying breath.

It’s a heart of flesh,
over one that’s stone
it’s a matter of trust
Jesus our sin atones.

It’s a mind believing,
over one that does not
it’s a matter of control
over our every thought.

It’s living in peace,
over residing with evil
it’s a matter of knowing
the schemes of the devil.

It’s a matter of hope,
over having none . . .
it’s a matter of believing
Jesus is God’s Son!

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Romans 8:5-6

For they that are after the flesh
do mind the things of the flesh;
but they that are after the Spirit
the things of the Spirit.

For to be carnally minded is death;
but to be spiritually minded
is life and peace.

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Ready, Sober And Alert ~

This year I am going to be,
ready, sober and alert . . .
I’m not going to let anything
my trust in God to divert.

I will be ever watchful,
by keeping both my eyes
for Jesus in the clouds
descending in the skies.

This year I’m going to pray,
for the strength to escape
those who are trying to . . .
my faith in God reshape.

My ears will be listening,
for that trump to sound
so in the air with Jesus
I too will be found.

This year I’m going to be,
mindful of satan’s snare
so until Jesus comes . . .
I’ll remain alert and aware!

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1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

For the Lord himself shall descend
from heaven with a shout, with the
voice of the archangel, and with the
trump of God: and the dead in
Christ shall rise first:

Then we which are alive and remain
shall be caught up together with them
in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:
and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Luke 21:34-36

And take heed to yourselves,
lest at any time your hearts be
overcharged with surfeiting,
and drunkenness, and cares
of this life, and so that day
come upon you unawares.

For as a snare shall it come on
all them that dwell on the face
of the whole earth.

Watch ye therefore, and pray
always, that ye may be accounted
worthy to escape all these things
that shall come to pass, and to
stand before the Son of man.

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If We Are Called ~

If we are called,
to like Jesus walk
then why doesn’t it . . .
reflect in our daily talk?

If God’s Spirit,
dwells within us
then why don’t we . . .
His guidance trust?

If Christ is our example,
on how we’re to live
then why aren’t we . . .
more willing to forgive?

If we like Jesus,
are to resemble
then why aren’t we . . .
more meek and gentle?

If we are called,
in Jesus to abide
there would be fruit . . .
growing daily inside!

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John 15:4

Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, except it abide
in the vine; no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.

Romans 8:9

But ye are not in the flesh,
but in the Spirit, if so be that
the Spirit of God dwell in you.
Now if any man have not the
Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

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2022 New Year Prayer ~

Lord, may next year,
be one different . . .
from the distressing one
that is now current.

Make it one of peace,
not hatred and division
make it one where hope
everyone can envision.

Lord, may next year,
be one contrary . . .
to the one we now have
if You should tarry.

Make it one where we,
can put away our disputes
so we may focus on
Your many attributes.

Lord, may next year,
You do something new
may more people turn . . .
their lives over to You!

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Isaiah 43:18-19

Remember ye not the
former things,
neither consider
the things of old.

Behold, I will do a new thing;
now it shall spring forth;
shall ye not know it?
I will even make a way
in the wilderness,
and rivers in the desert.

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Blessed By God ~

Blessed by God,
blessed with His grace
blessed to be running
in the faithful race.

Blessed with hope,
blessed with His love
blessed in knowing
my Father above.

Blessed by God,
blessed with His favor
blessed in the peace
of my living Savior.

Blessed in faith,
blessed with His trust
blessed in the truth
knowing God is just.

Blessed by God,
blessed by Jesus
blessed in believing
He loves each of us!

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Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual
blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

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Gems of Truth ~

The Bible is packed,
with truth filled gems
seen through the eyes
of a righteous lens.

For as we look closely,
to the nuggets of grace
the ways of the world
we’ll no longer embrace.

We will live a life,
to God that is pleasing
godly and holy
as grace keeps increasing.

To these gems of truth,
we’ll not wander away
nor follow the path
leading others astray.

The Bible is full,
of hope filled jewels
leading to salvation . . .
if we follow the rules!

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Titus 2:11-13

For the grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all men,

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness
and worldly lusts, we should live soberly,
righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing of
the great God and our
Saviour Jesus Christ;

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With God You Can Do It ~

When you feel like,
you’re not enough
and the road ahead
seems way to tough.

Turn straight to God,
He’ll give you strength
to go the distance
no matter the length.

When at first you think,
you just can’t do it
and before you start
you just want to quit.

Know that God,
is right there with you
and with His guidance
you’ll know what to do.

When you start to think,
the climb you can’t make
ask God for the power
to do what it takes!

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Exodus 3:11

And Moses said unto God,
Who am I, that I should go
unto Pharaoh, and that I
should bring forth the
children of Israel out of Egypt?

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Hope Envisioned ~

Father, may next year,
be one so different . . .
from this troubling one
that is now current.

Make it one of peace,
not hatred and division
make it one where hope
we all can envision.

Lord, may next year,
be one contrary
to the one we now have
if You should tarry.

Make it one where we,
can put away our disputes
so we may focus on . . .
Your many attributes.

Father, I pray next year,
won’t be like this one . . .
I pray more will find faith
in Jesus, Christ Your Son!

~~~~~~~~

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you,
Love your enemies,
bless them that curse you,
do good to them that hate you,
and pray for them which
despitefully use you,
and persecute you;

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On This CHRISTmas Morn ~

A promise to the world,
a child to be given
so many years foretold
so all could be forgiven.

Moonless night shining,
with the Morning Star
calling watchful shepherds
to come from afar.

Wise Men carry gifts,
meant for only a King
angels up in heaven
Glory ~ Glory ~ sing.

God became a man,
the Good News is born
begotten Son arrives
on this Christmas morn.

Our mighty God concedes,
to the wickedness of man
the Prince of Peace comes
to bridge the empty span.

Wonderful is His name,
Counselor to the meek
the Son was born of flesh
to give power to the weak.

Our everlasting Father,
knows our fallen state
so He sent His only Son
to save us from our fate.

A promise to the world,
our Lord and Savior is born
sing ~ Praises to His Glory ~
on this Christmas morn!

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Isaiah 9:6

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is
given: and the government shall be upon his
shoulder: and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The
everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

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~ Wishing you and yours a very Merry CHRISTmas and a blessed, safe and healthy New Year ~

Rejoice On This CHRISTmas Day ~

Unto us a Son was given,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
a gift from God to you and I
the Truth, the Light, the Way.

To the world a Savior’s born,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
He fills the soul’s hunger pain
the Bread, the Life, the Way.

To every heart bound in sin,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
the gift of grace will set you free
the Christ, the Lord, the Way.

To thirsty souls everywhere,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
drink from the Fountain of Life
the Grace, the Mercy, the Way.

To all those who are heavy-laden,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
for He is the Prince of our Peace
the Door, the Lamb, the Way.

Rejoice on this CHRISTmas day,
your Lord and Savior is here
rejoice, I say again rejoice
let His birth bring your heart cheer!

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Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”

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Still The Wise Seek Him ~

Still the wise seek Him,
they look to the Morning Star
they follow where He may lead
no matter how near or far.

They come to praise Him,
to worship and to adore
the wise still seek will Him
as the ones did from before.

The wise still offer Him,
gifts from their hearts
their faith, trust and hope
on Him they impart.

They hunger and thirst,
after His righteousness
they seek the Life and Way
with wholeheartedness.

Still the wise seek Him,
this Babe, the Child, their Savior
for they know He is God’s gift . . .
of His love, mercy and favor!

~~~~~~~~~

Matthew 2:9-10

“When they had heard
the king, they departed; and,
lo, the star, which they saw
in the east, went before them,
till it came and stood
over where the young child was.
When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding
great joy.”

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Walking And Abiding ~

Humble obedience,
walking and abiding
letting the Holy Spirit
to do all the guiding.

Submitting our life,
with Christ in fellowship
so He can with power
our lives equip.

A learned obedience,
by Jesus Himself taught
so we may go and do
the things that we ought.

Maturing in grace,
growing in knowing
the fruit of the Spirit
is worth our sowing.

Humble obedience,
we must all reach
so that we may too . . .
faithfulness teach!

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Psalm 119:30

O I have chosen
the way of truth:
thy judgments have
I laid before me.

John 15:4

Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, except it abide
in the vine; no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.

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In Christ I’m United ~

In Christ I’m united,
with Him I am one
for He has made me
with Him a son.

Together we share,
a common destiny
one that will be
blissfully heavenly.

In Christ I’m a heir,
to mercy and grace
once His life and blood
I fully embraced.

Together we have,
a priesthood holy
once I put my trust
in Him wholly.

In Christ I’m united,
in nature divine
together we’re one
by God’s own design!

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1 John 5:11

And this is the record,
that God hath given
to us eternal life,
and this life is in his Son.

According as his divine power
hath given unto us all things
that pertain unto life and godliness,
through the knowledge of him
that hath called us to glory and virtue:

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

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