faith, grace, Helen keller, trials

Vouchsafed

For three things I thank God every day of my life:thanks that he has vouchsafed me knowledge of his works;deep thanks that he has set in my darkness the lamp of faith;deep, deepest thanks that I have another life to look forward to–a life joyous with light and flowers and heavenly song.                                                                                Helen Keller I almost hate messing up the …

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burdens, eagles, faith, flying, God's faithfulness, Isaiah, trouble

Spread Your Wings

Why do you say, O Jacob,and complain, O Israel,“My way is hidden from theLord;my cause is disregarded bymy God? Do you not know?Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or wearyand His understanding no onecan fathom.He gives strength to the wearyand increases the power of theweak.Even youths …

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calling, faith, purpose

Not our Talent

My prayer for you and me today: “With this in mind we constantly pray for you, that God may count you worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.” (2 Thess. 1:11) Our talent isn’t needed to fulfill the purpose God has for us. …

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faith, hope, inspiration, love, prayer, work

Inspired by Hope

“We continually thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3) 1. Work produced by faith. What does that look like? How many of us work …

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