May Loyalty You Befriend ~

May loyalty you befriend,
let it settle in your mind
so that God’s will for you
you’ll want to go and find.

May faithfulness you seek,
each day your are living
so you too may be found
just like Him as forgiving.

May on your heart you write,
the Truth to the Way
so that you may follow
the Life everyday.

May you understand,
His mercy and favor
so that you may find
the the love of a Savior.

May loyalty you befriend,
may faithfulness you seek
today, tonight and tomorrow
and all the rest of your week!

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Proverbs 3:3-4

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:
bind them about thy neck;
write them upon the table of thine heart:
So shalt thou find favour
and good understanding
in the sight of God and man.

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Sticky Note To God ~04.17.24~

John 14:6

With All That I’ve Have ~

With all my heart Lord,
I will love You
with every beat
I’ll follow You too.

For, You are the Truth,
to the Life and Way
and from Your word
I will not stray .

With all my soul Lord,
my love to You I give
with all of my spirit
for You I will live.

For, without You,
I will surely expire
unless I humbly do
all You ask and require.

With all my might Lord,
with all that I’ve got
I will love You with . . .
with my every thought!

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Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Hear, O Israel:
The Lord our God is one Lord:

And thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thine heart,
and with all thy soul, and with
all thy might.

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Thy Will Be Done Lord ~

Thy will be done Lord,
starts first with me . . .
to keep believing
in what I can’t see.

To shed Your Light,
each and every day
in these dark times . . .
on the Life, Truth and Way.

Thy will be done Lord,
may this I understand
so before You one day
wisely I will stand.

For once I was dead,
in the vileness of my sin
but, now Your Spirit
I have living within.

Thy will be done Lord,
I plan daily to do . . .
through the wisdom
coming from only You!

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Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore be ye not unwise,
but understanding what the
will of the Lord is.

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God’s Ways ~

Lord, I know Your ways,
are better than my own . . .
for, I know they will lead me
to the foot of Your throne.

For, my ways are messy,
into trouble I often get
whereas Your ways . . .
my every step will direct.

Lord, I know Your path,
is the one I need to take
and I know it will . . .
a righteous person make.

For, it holds my future,
and is full of Your light
keeping your plans for me
always in full sight.

Lord, I know Your ways,
will keep me on the right path
and steer me away from . . .
knowing Your eternal wrath!

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Isaiah 55.8

neither are your ways
my ways, saith the Lord.

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The Simplicity Of My Faith ~

Whenever I’m being quizzed,
questioned or asked . . .
why I believe the way I do
to my faith I hold on fast.

For, there are a lot of areas,
others say that are gray . . .
so I stick to the simplicity
of the Life, Truth and Way.

Whenever I met someone,
who wants to argue and fight
about biblical contradiction
I stick to following the Light.

For, these kind of arguments,
effect not my salvation . . .
so I stick to the fact Jesus
is my faith’s true foundation.

Whenever I am quizzed,
and by others being judged
from the simplicity of my faith
I will never, ever budge!

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Romans 14:1

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye,
but not to doubtful disputations.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I fear, lest by any means,
as the serpent beguiled Eve
through his subtilty,
so your minds should be corrupted
from the simplicity that is in Christ.

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Your Will Be Done ~

My Father in heaven,
I pray every day . . .
to be able to lead others
to the Life, Truth and Way.

While I’m here on earth,
may it be Your will done
so more of the lost
will return to Your Son.

My Father in heaven,
I pray to be the Light
that helps to give others
an eternal insight.

While I’m here on earth,
may I share the Good News
so more of the unsaved
Your grace may choose.

My Father in heaven,
I will continue to pray . . .
for when Your kingdom
comes here to stay!

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Matthew 6.10

Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.

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Why Do You Celebrate ~

Why do you celebrate,
what is it about the day
that makes you feel thankful
when Merry CHIRSTmas you say?

Is it the birth of Jesus,
that makes you embrace
God’s gift to the world
of His love and grace.

What is it about the holiday,
that makes your heart sing
is it just the gifts you give
and the ones others bring?

Or is it the eternal gift,
of hope, joy and peace
Jesus promise to us all
that would never end or cease?

Why do you celebrate,
CHRISTmas today . . .
will you understand it’s impact
when it is Good Friday?

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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.

John 11:25-26

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection,
and the life: he that believeth in me,
though he were dead, yet shall he live:

And whosoever liveth and believeth
in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

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CHRISTmas Cheer ~

CHRISTmas comes,
but, once a year
yet every day
it brings cheer.

For the Good News
that it brings
helps us to rise
above all things.

A Gift to all,
indescribable
a joy to every one
undeniable.

For Christ brings,
Life and Light
into the Truth
He give us sight.

CHRISTmas time,
is all year long
when Jesus is . . .
your heart’s song!

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Luke 2:10

And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people.

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Rejoicing In Hope ~

Rejoicing in hope,
triumphantly enduring
life’s trials and tests
shows our faith is maturing.

For when in hope,
our character grows
we learn to handle
life’s highs and lows

Rejoicing in hope,
successfully persevering
are we who remain
faithfully unwavering.

For when in hope,
we learn to be patient
to God’s righteous way
we remain diligent.

Rejoicing in hope,
being in prayer tireless
are we who are in faith
continuously relentless!

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Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in
tribulation; continuing instant
in prayer;

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My CHRISTmas Truth ~

I sought a Babe,
a Savior I found . . .
now this soul
is heaven bound.

Once was lost,
but, not no more
now that I opened
to Jesus the door.

I sought a Babe,
found the King of Kings
soon I discovered
the new Life He brings.

Once was cursed,
but, now I’m not
for my sins Jesus . . .
died for and bought.

He paid the price,
up there on Calvary
and in His grace
He set my life free.

I sought a Babe,
found forgiveness
tis the truth . . .
of my CHRISTmas!

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1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self bare our sins
in his own body on the tree, that we,
being dead to sins, should live unto
righteousness: by whose stripes ye
were healed.

John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us, (and we beheld
his glory, the glory as of the only
begotten of the Father,)
full of grace and truth.

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More Than A Victor ~

More than a victor,
are we who believe
the crown of life
we will receive.

For we are conquerors,
of all things evil
we understand the lies
spewed by the devil.

More than a winner,
are we who know
the narrow path
is the only way to go.

For, we are warriors,
on the Truth and Way
we know not to let
our hearts bend or sway.

More than a victor,
are we who overcome
for we know if we’re not . . .
what will be the outcome!

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Romans 8:37

Nay, in all these things
we are more than conquerors
through him that loved us.

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In Faith Remain ~

Lord, in faith may I continue,
this path that I am on
in hope may to it . . .
I keep on keeping drawn.

May I remain stable,
in these perilous times
may you keep me aware
of all the shifting signs.

Lord, in faith may I remain,
rooted and grounded
in the truth may I keep
myself surrounded.

May steadfast I be,
in the Gospel I’ve heard
may I not stumble or fall
from my belief in Your word.

Lord, in faith may I settle,
into the Life and the Way
may I follow it closely . . .
as long as on earth I stay!

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Colossians 1:23

If ye continue in the faith grounded
and settled, and be not moved away
from the hope of the gospel, which
ye have heard, and which was preached
to every creature which is under heaven;
whereof I Paul am made a minister;

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Hold Fast ~

Hold fast to words sound,
hold them close to you
let them be your guide
in all the things you do.

Hold fast to your love for God,
hold tight onto His grace
let the Holy Spirit lead you
as you run the faithful race.

Hold fast to godly wisdom,
hold firm to that which is wise
let them direct you always
to keep your eyes on the prize.

Hold fast to the hope you have,
hold out until the very end
let the future promised keep you
from being to the world a friend.

Hold fast to words sound,
hold dear the Life, Truth and way
let nothing or no one . . .
cause you to ever stray!

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2 Timothy 1:13-14

Hold fast the form of sound words,
which thou hast heard of me,
in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
That good thing which was committed
unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost
which dwelleth in us.

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Having Temperance ~

When you exercise,
having temperance
you’ll travel the path
that is less treacherous.

For, when you are prudent,
you will show restraint
and over temptation
you will have constraint.

When you practice,
having moderation
from the truth and the way
you’ll make no deviation.

For, when you are cautious,
you will avoid the pit
for you are now filled
with the Holy Spirit.

When you workout,
your own salvation . . .
you’ll stay on the road
that brings redemption!

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Ephesians 5:18

And be not drunk with wine,
wherein is excess; but be filled
with the Spirit;

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Nothing Can Undermine My Hope ~

Nothing can undermine,
or take away from me
the hope I have . . .
in the things I can’t see.

Not hunger or thirst,
can cause me to sway
from the absolute Truth
of the Life and the Way.

Nothing can terminate,
or end in God my trust
for my faith in Jesus
is vigorous and robust.

Not war or injustice,
nor any catastrophe
will cause my belief
to become a casualty.

Nothing can undermine,
or cause my hope to weaken
as long as I have faith . . .
that Jesus is my beacon!

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Romans 8:38-39

For I am persuaded, that neither death,
nor life, nor angels, nor principalities,
nor powers, nor things present,
nor things to come,

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us from the love of
God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

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To Live Is Christ ~

To live is Christ,
it is to believe
that eternal life
all can receive.

To live is to witness,
to tell and to preach
it is about the Life
we should all teach.

To live is to share,
to educate and show
that Jesus’ love
everyone can know.

To live is to instruct,
to lead to the Way
it is the Truth
we’re charged to say.

To live is Christ,
it is to proclaim . . .
that salvation comes
from no other name!

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Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ,
and to die is gain.

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Jesus Is My All In All ~

Jesus is my Redeemer,
my Lord and my Savior
He is to me the epitome
of God’s mercy and favor.

He is my Shepherd,
my Comforter and my Peace
He is to me my Hope
that will never end or cease.

Jesus is my Deliverer,
my Prince and my King
He is to me my Salvation
the Heir of all things.

He is my Life,
my Truth and my Way
He is to me the Gate
to being with Him one day.

He is my Truth,
my Way and my Life
He is to me the end
to all my worldly strife

Jesus is my Redeemer,
He is my All in All . . .
He is the First and Last
name on which I call!

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1 Corinthians 15:28

And when all things shall be
subdued unto him, then shall
the Son also himself be subject
unto him that put all things under
him, that God may be all in all.

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A World So Broken ~

A world that is so broken,
and by satan blinded
needs to the Life . . .
be constantly reminded.

For Jesus is the answer,
to a world that is lost
for its redemption . . .
can be found on the cross.

A world falling apart,
and by satan so deceived
needs to the Truth . . .
once and for all to believe.

For God sent Jesus,
His only begotten Son
to save the whole world
from the evil wicked one.

A world that is spinning,
dangerously out of control
needs to find the Way to make . . .
Jesus the center of its soul!

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2 Corinthians 4:4

In whom the god of this world
hath blinded the minds of them
which believe not, lest the light
of the glorious gospel of Christ,
who is the image of God,
should shine unto them.

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The Helmet Of Salvation ~

The helmet of salvation,
we need to wear everyday
or else the way we think
satan will begin to sway.

For, we need our minds,
protected with God’s Word
so that satan doesn’t mess
with the truth we’ve heard.

The helmet of salvation,
will safeguard all of us
from satan destroying
in God our faith and trust.

For our hope in believing,
in the things not seen
from our thoughts
satan will start to glean.

The helmet of salvation,
is a daily must wear . . .
so that we will not fall
into one of satan’s snares!

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Ephesians 6:17

And take the
helmet of salvation,

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The Breastplate of Righteousness ~

When righteousness,
is your breastplate
your faith in God
satan can’t deflate.

For, it will become,
your soul’s protection
so that you won’t fall
for satan’s deception.

When after righteousness,
you constantly pursue
satan your faith . . .
will not breakthrough.

For, you will be entrenched,
in the Life, Truth and Way
and you’ll not be fooled
by what satan may say.

When the breastplate,
of righteousness you put on
into satan’s darkness . . .
you will not ever be drawn!

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Ephesians 6:14

And having on the breastplate
of righteousness;

Isaiah 59:17

For he put on righteousness
as a breastplate,

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Girded With Truth ~

If the battle with satan,
you truly want to win
you will need the truth
abiding deep within.

For the truth will make,
satan up and flee
for in you Jesus . . .
he is able to see.

If the fight with darkness,
you are going to beat . . .
with the truth be girded
from your head to your feet.

That way when satan,
starts his vicious attack
you’ll be able with the truth
to fight him right back.

If the battle with satan,
is to be fought and won
we need to be braced . . .
with the truth of God’s Son!

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Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore,
having your loins girt
about with truth,

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Hold On Fast ~

Hold on fast,
give up never
from your hope
do not sever.

Don’t let anyone,
take from you
the crown that is
to you due.

Hold on fast,
don’t you release
your grip on
eternal peace.

Don’t let anything,
drag you away
from the truth
do not go astray.

Hold on fast,
don’t you let go
Jesus is coming
before you know!

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Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly:
hold that fast which thou
hast, that no man take
thy crown.

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Good Morning Quote ~12.24.22~

Candle-Holders ~

Light-bearers,
candle-holders
are those who are
truth beholders.

Bearing witness,
to the Life and Way
shines His Light
both night and day.

Trust-sharers,
faith-builders
are those who are
hope wielders.

Proclaiming peace,
vocalizing their love
let their light radiate
God’s own from above.

Candle-holders,
Light-bearers
are those who are
Jesus sharers!

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Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of man
is the candle of the Lord,
searching all the inward
parts of the belly.

John 1:8

He was not that Light,
but was sent to bear
witness of that Light.

Luke 8:16

No man, when he hath lighted
a candle, covereth it with a vessel,
or putteth it under a bed;
but setteth it on a candlestick,
that they which enter in may
see the light.

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I Have Me A Friend ~

I have me a friend,
better than any brother
for I am never to Him
a pest or a bother.

He always makes time,
to be alone with me
He is never to busy
for me to come and see.

He is a friend who will,
give me good advice
He speaks only the truth
and is always concise.

He’ll stop what He’s doing,
come straight to my aid
comfort and reassure me
whenever I am afraid.

My friend is called Jesus,
He can be yours too . . .
for I know He’ll stick . . .
like a brother to you!

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Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times,
and a brother is born for
adversity.

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A New Spiritual Sight ~

If the eye is lit,
by the Truth and Light
it will be given . . .
a new spiritual sight.

For the eye reflects,
what’s on the inside
and will mirror Jesus
to all on the outside.

If the eye is enlighten,
to the Life and Way
to the ways of the world
it will not again sway.

For the eye can see,
the cover of darkness . . .
in a world enshrouded
by evil’s blackness.

If the eye is the lamp,
it will shine ever bright
for its body is full . . .
of the One who brings Light!

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Matthew 6:22

The light of the body is the eye:
if therefore thine eye be single,
thy whole body shall be full of light.

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Jesus Came To Give ~

Jesus came to give,
to all abundant life
to deliver us from
work’s toil and strife.

And so He became,
the Door to the Way
for He saw how some
led His flock astray.

Jesus knew the thieves,
would rob and steal
His sheep from Him
so to destroy and kill.

And so He became,
the Good Shepherd
to settle with the robbers
salvation’s record.

Jesus came to save,
His sheep from the wolves
so they could recognize
the sound of their hooves!

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John 10:8-12

All that ever came before me
are thieves and robbers:
but the sheep did not hear them.

I am the door: by me if any man
enter in, he shall be saved,
and shall go in and out,
and find pasture.

The thief cometh not,
but for to steal,
and to kill, and to destroy:
I am come that they
might have life,
and that they might have
it more abundantly.

I am the good shepherd:
the good shepherd giveth
his life for the sheep.

But he that is an hireling,
and not the shepherd,
whose own the sheep are not,
seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth
the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf
catcheth them,
and scattereth the sheep.

Matthew 7:15

Beware of false prophets,
which come to you in sheep’s
clothing, but inwardly they
are ravening wolves.

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It’s God Way ~

It’s God way,
or the ways of man
it’s the wide road
or the narrow span.

It’s a spiritual life,
or one that’s carnal
it’s a heart of flesh
or one that’s normal.

It’s through our faith,
or through work’s toil
it’s the grace of Jesus
or the things that spoil.

It’s things that are good,
or those that are evil
it’s pursuing righteousness
or following the devil.

It’s God’s way,
for no other one . . .
will lead us to the Life
or the Way to His Son!

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Psalm 18:30

As for God, his way is perfect:
the word of the Lord is tried:
he is a buckler to all those
that trust in him.

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All Or Nothing ~

It’s all or nothing,
there’s no in-between
to believe in the things
that cannot be seen.

It takes an act of faith,
to step out each day
and follow the Life . . .
of the Truth and the Way.

It’s not about our works,
but all about His grace
and a trust in God’s Word
our souls need to embrace.

It takes a heart of flesh,
one that is contrite
to see past the darkness
into His saving Light.

It’s all or nothing,
a decision we all must make
it’s faith by grace or by works . . .
that’ll decide our eternal fate!

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Ephesians 2:8-9

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

Not of works,
lest any man should boast.

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Another Helper ~

Another helper,
Jesus gave to us
someone in whom
we can always trust.

One who will indwell,
who will never leave
one on whom we can
fearlessly cleave.

One who will comfort,
when we are worry
one who has promised
our burden He’d carry.

One who will lead us,
to the Truth and Life
one who understands.
all our earthly strife.

Another helper,
to us Jesus guaranteed
someone who for us . . .
would daily intercede!

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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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John 14:26

But the Comforter,
which is the Holy Ghost,
whom the Father will
send in my name, he shall
teach you all things,
and bring all things to your
remembrance, whatsoever
I have said unto you.

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