Devotion
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But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10 O that I should look upon the past Still salvaging pieces of things You will outlast Gripping struggles gone long ago Greener pastures, whiter snow. But what is this pain inside my core? A reminder!… Read more
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Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) That we might never find God We are the self-righteous. From the very start we are seeking fulfillment without shame and without regard. We are born good and we continue on a path of goodness. It is… Read more
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The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17 (NKJV) Repentance, Lord, we call to Thee, Depths of heart hesitant to see. You alone know us well – Somber fragments You alone know to quell. Remorseful heart, spirit crushed, Lord, Your… Read more
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“For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?” Ecclesiastes 6:12 (NKV) Our nature fallen Our paths so sullen; Pathetic attempts seeking Fulfilled hearts swollen. Those… Read more
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“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5: 13 (NKJV) How do you, stream so pure and clear Flow from mountain’s side ’round the year? Whence… Read more
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