Build A Bridge of Hope ~

Build a bridge of truth and hope,
repair the broken span . . .
restore and renew someone’s life
to the Son of Man.

Build the bridge with mercy,
help them to see God’s will
bring back a wandering soul
to the One who longs to heal.

Build the bridge with grace,
let them see what love is about
show them the way to their Savior
guide them through their doubt.

Build the bridge with glee and joy,
let them see your delight
lead them through the darkness
into His eternal light.

Build a bridge of salvation,
to the Cross that sets them free
tell them why Jesus had to die
for them that day at Calvary!

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John 3:16-17

“For God so loved
the world, that he gave
his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life.

For God sent not
his Son into the world
to condemn the world;
but that the world
through him might be saved.”

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Keep The Fire Burning ~

Lord, keep the fire burning,
inside each of us . . .
so we may give to You
our complete trust.

Keep us on the road,
to righteous living
so we won’t go back
to a life of sinning.

Keep our love for You,
internally burning
so to Your ways . . .
we can keep learning.

Keep our hope in You,
ablaze and flaming . . .
so for the crown of life
we may remain aiming.

Lord, keep our heart’s burning,
with the Holy Spirit’s fire
so that Your own Words
will continue to inspire!

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Luke 24:32

And they said one to another,
Did not our heart burn within us,
while he talked with us by the way,
and while he opened to us the scriptures?

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water
unto repentance. but he that
cometh after me is mightier than I,
whose shoes I am not worthy to bear:
he shall baptize you with the
Holy Ghost, and with fire:

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Staying Loyal ~

I am standing fast,
staying to Jesus loyal
right to the finish line
I will remain hopeful.

Though all around me,
people are falling away
from my faith in Him
I’ll not be led astray.

I am holding fast,
staying to Jesus faithful
up to my dying breath
I will remain trustful.

Though the world is,
more evil every day
I’ll stay to the course
of the Life, Truth and Way.

I am standing firm,
I will not be shameful
for my salvation . . .
I will remain grateful!

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Jude 1.24

Now unto him that is able to keep
you from falling, and to present you
faultless before the presence of
his glory with exceeding joy,

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Be Still & Know ~

Stop what you’re doing,
I want you to be awed
be still and know
that I am your God.

Quit trying,
let Me take care of you
quit stumbling
I know just what to do.

Quick fretting,
let Me work this out
quit worrying
give Me all your doubt.

Quit panicking,
I have your back
quit struggling
I know your lack.

Quit resisting,
your life is in My hand
quit refusing
your days I have planned.

Be still . . .
and know I am God
stop what you’re doing
and in Me be awed!

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Psalm 46:10

“Be still,
and know
that I am God” 

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A Purified Heart ~

A purified heart,
is a washed one
forgiven by God
cleansed by His Son.

It’s a penitent heart,
one once crimson
now as white as snow
with grace it glistens.

A purified heart,
is one renewed within
obedient to living
a life without sin.

It’s a anointed heart,
filled with the Spirit
one where pasts lusts
doesn’t go back to visit.

A purified heart,
is a heart blessed . . .
for its sins to God
it has confessed!

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Matthew 5:8

Blessed are
the pure in heart:
for they shall
see God.

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Heavenly Guidance ~

Heavenly guidance,
we all need to seek
for it will give strength
whenever we’re weak.

But it will take us,
some doing on our part
to hear the Holy Spirit
speaking to our heart.

Heavenly counseling,
we all need to pray for
for it will lead us
straight to heaven’s door.

But we need to learn,
to wait and be still
and not budge an inch
until we know God’s will.

Heavenly guidance,
we all need to find
for it brings peace
to both heart and mind!

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Psalm 32:8

I will instruct thee
and teach thee
in the way which
thou shalt go:
I will guide thee
with mine eye.

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Be Not Downcast ~

Don’t be discouraged,
be not overly concerned
for while you’re waiting
there’s much to be learned.

For waiting brings about,
lessons of obedience
so that you may have
for Jesus a radiance.

Don’t be disheartened,
be not too disquieted
God is not done with you
His work isn’t completed.

For He has a lot of things,
He has to remold in you
so while you sit and wait
let go and let God do.

Be not discouraged,
neither be downcast
for God is teaching you . . .
how to have faith steadfast!

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Psalm 37:7a

Rest in the Lord,
and wait patiently for him:

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this
very thing, that he which
hath begun a good work
in you will perform it until
the day of Jesus Christ:

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Sticky Note to God ~06.07.21~

Psalm 130:5

In God’s Eyes ~

We’re all sinners,
in God’s eyes . . .
we all have fallen
for satan’s lies.

But, we who repent,
are since redeemed
and from our sins
we are now cleaned.

We all have strayed,
on the narrow path
we all are headed
to knowing His wrath.

But, we who have faith,
in mercy and grace
His righteous judgment
will not have to face.

We all have fallen,
short of God’s glory
but Jesus came to put . . .
and end to that story!

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Romans 3:23

For all have sinned,
and come short of
the glory of God;

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Remember Me Lord ~

Remember me oh God,
for all the good I’ve done
for all the things I say . . .
about the love of Your Son.

Remember my good works,
the seeds I have sown
the hope I have brought
as faith in You was grown.

Remember my acts and deeds,
done out of hope and charity
to bring into a lost soul
the gift of eternal certainty.

Remember my many prayers,
for all of mankind
how much I wanted them
Your mercy and grace to find.

Remember me oh, God,
for all the good I say and do
how in this evil world I still . . .
unashamedly speak up for You!

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Nehemiah 5:19

Think upon me, my God,
for good, according to all
that I have done for this people.

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth,
and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight,
O Lord, my strength,
and my redeemer.

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Jesus My Anchor ~

Jesus my Lord,
my Rock, my Anchor
You give me strength
my fears, You conquer.

Though the night be,
dark and stormy
I trust in Your might
to make the journey.

Jesus, my Hope,
my Comfort, my Peace
You give me faith
my doubts You cease.

Though the day be,
chaotic and lawless
my trust in You
remains flawless.

Jesus, my Rock,
my Lord, and Savior
my sureness steadfast . . .
my soul’s Anchor!

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Hebrews 6:19a

Which hope we have as an
anchor of the soul, both sure
and stedfast,

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Peace Surpassing ~

May you have the peace,
surpassing understanding
may you be at perfect rest
worries notwithstanding.

May you feel the blush,
of God’s soothing calm
may your soul soak it in
like the healing of a balm.

May you retain the peace,
guarding your heart and mind
may you through Jesus
the bliss of tranquility find.

May you sense the purge,
of all things troubling
may you feel the vibrant rush
of hope inside bubbling.

May you have the peace,
comprehension surpassing . . .
may for everything you pray
with pleas of thanksgiving!

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Philippians 4:6-7

Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto God.

And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.

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The Height Of God’s Love ~

Have you considered,
God’s love and it’s height
have you been drawn . . .
to Jesus the true Light?

Do you know His love,
and its immensity
do you know Jesus died
for you unselfishly?

Do you comprehend,
God’s love unbiased
do you realize . . .
it is love at its highest?

Have you ever thought,
how could He ever love me
would you consider letting Him
from sin to set you free?

Can’t you feel the height,
the width, length and breadth
of God’s eternal love for you . . .
upon Jesus’ dying breath?

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1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and
to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.

Ephesians 3:17-19

That Christ may dwell in your
hearts by faith; that ye, being
rooted and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with
all the fulness of God.

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Do Not Be Stirred Up ~

Do not be stirred up,
nor by this world thrown
instead look to Jesus . . .
who sits upon His throne.

For He has urged us,
to live not out of fear
nor to be troubled . . .
by the bad news we hear.

Do not be confused,
nor alarmed or disturbed
by the ways of this world
that are beyond absurd.

Instead keep your eyes,
on Jesus firmly fixed
for He has promised us
to always be in our midst.

Be not grief stricken,
tremble not your heart
instead let Jesus . . .
peace into it impart!

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John 14:1

Let not your heart
be troubled:
ye believe in God,
believe also in me.

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The Word Of Life ~

The Word of Life,
has been with us
from the beginning
this we can trust.

Some with their eyes,
espied Him on their own
while others Himself
have not seen or known.

The World of Life,
walked among some
with the Good News
He was God’s only Son.

Some with their hands,
reached out and touched
while others His hem
never felt or brushed.

The Word of Life,
was and is not seen
but, life eternal . . .
is for all to glean!

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1 John 1:1-2

That which was from the beginning,
which we have heard, which we have
seen with our eyes, which we have
looked upon, and our hands
have handled, of the Word of life;

(For the life was manifested,
and we have seen it, and bear witness,
and shew unto you that eternal life,
which was with the Father, and
was manifested unto us;)

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for,
the evidence of things
not seen.

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Oh, To Discover God ~

Oh, to discover,
the riches of wisdom
is to have a life
with God in rhythm.

To seek and to find,
the meaning of grace
is to have your soul
His mercy embrace.

Oh, to be a searcher,
of God’s counsel
is to have a heart
quiet and peaceful.

To find the direction,
in which you should go
is to have a mind
ready for Him to show.

Oh, to really discover,
what God is all about . . .
is to trust in Him . . .
without having any doubt!

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Romans 11:33

O the depth of the riches
both of the wisdom and
knowledge of God!
how unsearchable are
his judgments, and his
ways past finding out!

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Lord, I love You ~

Lord have I told You lately,
just how much I love You . . .
have I expressed my gratitude
for all, for me You do?

Have I sung to You my praise,
for Your mercy and Your grace
have I told you I can’t wait
till I can thank You face to face?

Lord have I stressed to You,
the faith in You I have found
have I said I appreciate You
for keeping my heart sound?

Have I expressed You keep me,
pressing on each new day
have I told You how delighted
You’re my Light, Truth and Way?

Lord if I have neglected,
telling You these things lately
I want to make it clear right now
it’s how I feel about You daily!

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1 John 4:19

We love him,
because he
first loved us.

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~ Shine His Light ~

In a world full of darkness,
shine His light . . .
in these times of uncertainty
be His light.

In the lives of those lost,
radiate the Light . . .
in the souls that are dying
expose the Light.

In the hearts that are hurting,
exude the Light . . .
in the minds that are unraveling
refract the Light.

In those who are unsure,
transmit the Light . . .
in the one who is wandering
broadcast the Light.

In a world that is perverse,
shine His light . . .
in an earth that is corrupt
be His light!

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Philippians 2:15

”That ye may be blameless
and harmless, the sons of God,
without rebuke, in the midst of a
crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine
as lights in the world;”

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False Teachers ~

False teachers,
today can be heard
feeding heresies
to their sleepy herd.

Denying to the masses,
the need for repentance
making all feel safe
with their acceptance.

False teachers,
bringing destruction
misleading the sheep
with their deception.

Rejecting the Lord’s call,
to go and sin no more
allowing tolerance
to enter the True Door.

False teachers,
preaching every Sunday
no longer advocating . . .
just how narrow is the Way!

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2 Peter 2:1-2

But there were false prophets
also among the people, even
as there shall be false teachers
among you, who privily shall
bring in damnable heresies,
even denying the Lord that
bought them, and bring upon
themselves swift destruction.

And many shall follow their
pernicious ways; by reason
of whom the way of truth
shall be evil spoken of.

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Here is an excellent article and video on False Prophets from Wings of the Wind

https://chrisreimersblog.com/2021/05/25/i-did-not-send-these-prophets/

How Great Is His Faithfulness ~

Are you hurting deep within,
is your heart inside breaking
is the pain so very real . . .
that you can’t stop shaking?

Are you feeling depressed,
weary, fearful and anxious
are your insides all jittery
from being overly nervous?

Are you wanting relief,
do you need to be consoled
are you looking for peace
from arms ready to enfold?

Well God’s faithfulness,
is the absolute greatest . . .
He can take a heavy heart
and make it feel weightless!

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Lamentations 3:22-23

“It is of the Lord’s mercies
that we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning:
great is thy faithfulness.”

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The Evidence Of Charity ~

Justified by faith,
the good works we do
when Jesus we follow
the Gospel of You.

From works of the law,
we are no longer bound
now that our salvation
in You we have found.

Justified by faith,
to produce good fruit
when in You, Lord
they grow and take root.

Then kindness will be,
out of our hearts flowing
as acts of mercy
we continue showing.

Justified by faith,
the evidence of . . .
good works of charity
because Jesus we love!

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James 2:14

What doth it profit, my brethren,
though a man say he hath faith,
and have not works?
can faith save him?

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The Length Of God’s Love ~

Have you considered,
God’s love and its length
have you thought about
the power of its strength?

Do you know it stretches,
from here to eternity
do you believe it includes
all of humanity?

Do you comprehend,
God’s love is measureless
do you understand
His mercy is limitless?

Do you perceive God had,
from the beginning a plan
can you conclude Jesus
came to fill the empty span?

Can you embrace His love,
and its infinite distance . . .
have you contemplated
the truth of its existence?

Have you considered,
loving God too
just because He first . . .
showed His love for you?

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John 3:16

For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life.

1 John 4:19

We love him,
because he
first loved us.

Ephesians 3:18 -19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the
fulness of God.

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Effectual Prayers ~

I will tell you my faults,
you too can tell me about yours
then with God’s solutions
we can passionately explore.

I’ll pray for your failings,
for mine you can pray too
then with God’s responses
together we can review.

I’ll tell you my shortcoming,
yours with me you can share
then with God’s promises
we can both firmly declare.

I’ll pray for your weakness,
you can also pray for mine
then with what is God’s will
we can both eagerly find.

You can pray for my faults,
I will pray for yours too . . .
then let’s fervently watch . . .
what with them God will do!

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James 5:16

Confess your faults
one to another,
and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed.
The effectual fervent prayer
of a righteous man
availeth much.

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Working Out My Salvation ~

Lord, may I continue,
to act on and work out
my salvation until . . .
I’ve not one ounce of doubt.

No doubt You won’t do,
in my life Your good pleasure
so I may discover
Your mercy is without measure.

Lord may I remain,
in Your Word submersed
until I’m completely
schooled and well versed.

Versed in Your love and grace,
the daily care for my soul
so that Your will for my life
will keep me in control.

Lord, may I with holy fear,
use care and due diligence
to work out my salvation . . .
with a trembling willingness!

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Philippians 2:12-13

Wherefore, my beloved,
as ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only,
but now much more in my
absence, work out your own
salvation with fear and trembling.

For it is God which worketh
in you both to will and to
do of his good pleasure.

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Sticky Note From God ~05.17.21~

Hebrews 11:1

My Hope Is In The Lord ~

My hope doesn’t disappoint,
it never lets me down . . .
my hope is in the Lord
it’s always to be found.

It keeps me in perfect peace,
when around me there’s distress
it keeps me in God trusting
my faith it does not suppress.

My hope I’m not ashamed of,
it is my Life and my Way
my hope cannot be moved
by what other people say.

It keeps me focused,
on my eternal destiny
it fills my heart with joy
with vision’s heavenly.

My hope doesn’t disappoint,
it is my eternal goal . . .
my hope is the only thing
saving this wretched soul!

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Jeremiah 17:7

Blessed is the man
that trusteth in the Lord,
and whose hope the Lord is.

Isaiah 26:3-4

Thou wilt keep him
in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed
on thee: because he
trusteth in thee.

Trust ye in the Lord for ever:
for in the Lord Jehovah
is everlasting strength:

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed
of the gospel of Christ:
for it is the power of God
unto salvation to every
one that believeth;
to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek.

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Romans 15:13

The Power Of God’s Might ~

May you have the power,
the strength of God’s might
may you have the faith
to stay in the good fight.

May you see right through,
the schemes of the devil
may you be able to expose
the darkness of all that’s evil.

May you be able to stand,
up against the enemy
may you have the faith
to make him up and flee.

May you stand firmly,
on your faith and trust
may God with your life
you each day entrust.

May you keep God’s armor,
around you clinched tightly
so He can transfer to you
His power mighty!

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Ephesians 6:10-18

Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power
of his might.

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The Depth Of God’s Love ~

Have you considered,
God’s love and it’s depth
have you thought about
its profound breadth?

Do you know how deep,
it goes down for you . . .
do you ever think about
what without it you’d do?

Do you comprehend,
the deepness of God’s love
have you surrendered your will
for your Father’s above?

Have you marveled over,
how God loves everyone
have you figured out
Your own need for His Son?

Have you ever considered,
God’s love fathomless
do you know for you . . .
it is a love bottomless?

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Ephesians 3:18 -19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the
fulness of God.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth
his love toward us, in that,
while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us.

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Everyday It Gets Closer ~

Everyday that passes,
we are getting closer
and we need to wake up
all those who are dozers.

For the return of the Lord,
is drawing nearer . . .
with the passing of time
it’s become ever clearer.

Each hour that ticks by,
is just a minute sooner
when Jesus will come back
to be the world’s ruler.

We need to alert those,
who are still sleeping
of the teeth gnashing
in the place of weeping.

Everyday that passes,
every hour that ticks by . . .
brings us closer to seeing
Jesus coming back in the sky!

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Romans 13:11

And that, knowing the time,
that now it is high time to
awake out of sleep:
for now is our salvation nearer
than when we believed.

Matthew 25:30

And cast ye the unprofitable
servant into outer darkness:
there shall be weeping and
gnashing of teeth.

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A War On Freedom ~

There’s a war going on,
between God’s Kingdom
and the evil forces trying
to take away our freedom.

It’s a conflict of dominance,
of making good out of evil
fought by those who openly
want to make sinfulness legal.

The powers from up high,
are out to destroy you
by making you do and say
things you do not want to.

The battleground is dark,
to the mind dangerous
the arena is hyper-political
to the soul treacherous.

There’s a war going on,
the consequences are dire
it’s a choice of eternal life . . .
or one filled with hell’s fire!

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Romans 13:12-14

The night is far spent,
the day is at hand:
let us therefore cast off
the works of darkness,
and let us put on the
armour of light.

Let us walk honestly,
as in the day;
not in rioting and
drunkenness,
not in chambering and
wantonness,
not in strife and envying.

But put ye on the
Lord Jesus Christ,
and make not provision
for the flesh,
to fulfil the lusts thereof.

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