Joy in Waiting for Spring

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Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his commands. Psalm 112:1 NLT

There’s joy in fearing the LORD,
for we are blessed when we obey.
“Well done good and faithful servant,”
Christ declares on judgement day.

So as you face hardship and trials,
with the LORD our helper and shield,
remember He’s the joy in your journey.
Trusting Jesus brings joy as you humbly yield.

All you who fear the LORD, trust the LORD! He is your helper and your shield. Psalm 115:11 NLT

I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Psalm 116:1-2 NLT

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV

A Dreary Day

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This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV

A Dreary Day to Rejoice

The LORD made this day in which to be glad.
Though there are days when it’s tough to rejoice,
Heavy days when it’s hard to not be sad.
Days where groaning replaces my voice.
The LORD reminds me,
He made those days too.
that I must walk close,
to make it through.
So I can rejoice come what may.
Days of joy, or grief or sorrows.
The LORD has plans for each day.
To be with Him today
and all my tomorrows.

You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. Psalm 139:16 NLT

You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Psalm 139:5 NLT

Let the Sunshine In

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When I awaken in the morning

I take a deep breath of God’s unfailing love

more glorious than sunrise.

A love that is:

steadfast,

unchanging,

filled with mercy,

courageous and victorious,

faithful,

righteous and perfect,

everlasting,

redeeming,

good in every way,

love that will never leave nor forsake.

A love that turns our hurting into sacrament

and our sorrows into thanksgiving.

O LORD, let the Son shine in!

Trading Darkness for Light

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Discouragement has purpose,
if you trade it in for hope.
Sadness is redeemed,
when you offer thanks for the goodness of the LORD.

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! Psalm 43:5 NLT

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 NASB

Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! Psalm 27:13-14 NLT

After a Rain

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After a night of rain

when dawn pushes aside the clouds

everything drips fresh and clean.

Could there be a more perfect moment?

All creation rejoices in its beauty.

I wish to stay here in this sliver of rightness.

But I can’t.

Time moves on, and I must go with it.

What lingers is a promise of more.

But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13

The Song of Sunrise

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Beautiful sunrise that words cannot satisfy.
God’s goodness and beauty suffused across the sky.
It goes beyond imagination, limitless is His love.
The heavens declare this message,
sent in Jesus from above.
Of this grace God wants our hearts to hear—
That no matter what sin we have done,
His unfailing love will conquer fear.
God’s sunrise bids you come.

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Cor. 2:9 NLT

How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. Psalm 31:9 NLT

Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Psalm 36:5 NLT

Steps to Disaster

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Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving! Exodus 14:15 NLT

Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters— a pathway no one knew was there! Psalm 77:19 NLT

God pointed to a pathway none could see.
Steps to disaster looks to me.”
They began to wail an anguished groan,
“O Lord, let’s turn back to Egypt our home?”

“Why are you crying?
Won’t you trust Me.
Get up! Get moving!
Step into the sea.”

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
 neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
“As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV

Delicate Flower

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Queen’s Cup

I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. Psalm 138:2 NLT

Queen’s Cup such a beautiful flower.
The Lord’s creation, what delicate power.
God stoops down a gift from above.
Declaring His unfailing love.

Hiking to Heaven

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For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. Psalm 26:3 ESV

When I am anxious and fear blocks my vision.
I will turn to gaze upon Your steadfast love,
Giving thanks to open my eyes.
When my feet fear to move along the narrow way.
I will step out in Your strength and faithfulness,
Giving thanks to remind me You are my savior. 

Overwhelming My Darkness

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Though we are overwhelmed by our sins,
you forgive them all.
What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What festivities await us
inside your holy Temple.
Psalm 65:3-4 NLT

O Lord, choose me,
and bring me near.
By Your presence,
overwhelm my fear.
Forgiveness and mercy to life You bring.
My tears You touch to end their sting.
What goodness awaits those who heed Christ’s call.
A place reserved in His banquet hall.
My life purified a holy offering,
To Jesus my Shepherd, Savior and King.