1/29/23 Through 2/4/23

 1/29/23 Through 2/4/23

Sunday

Not because of wisdom, 

Not because of strength

But just because He has a love

That knows not any length.

The poor are shown as wealthy,

The fool discovered wise,

The lowly are exalted,

Before the Master's eyes.

Monday

For something better, we endure

For something good, and clean, and pure

For everlasting peace and joy

That moth and worm cannot destroy.

Lord, give us eyes that see beyond

The comforts that of which we're fond

To see the beauty in the cross

And count all earthly gain as loss

We suffer for eternal gain

And not the pleasures here that wane

For those we love, that blinded be

That they would also be set free.

When tempted to at last give in

Remember what a lie is sin

How Satan laughs and mocks each time

We fall from grace into the slime

Consider then if it is true

It matters much the things you do.

Your sacrifice, a soul could save

So be the one that's strong and brave.

Tuesday

Throw off what hinders running free

So there ahead, the prize you see

Your gaze be fixed on Christ alone

For there is your eternal home

Our Christ, for joy that lay ahead

Endured the cross and shame instead

Of bowing to the evil ways

Of those refusing rightful praise.

To one alone the dead will bow

Including all those mighty now

So look beyond the dusty grave

For One alone in love can save.

Like she that fixed her gaze on Him

To touch alone His garment hem

By faith was then restored to health

When Jesus Christ was made her wealth.

Wednesday

He disciplines beloved sons

Along the way that each one runs

A cross for each to bear and learn

To God, must be the way we turn

His promise far outweighs the strife

His disciplines all lead to life

Each test may seem a cause for pain

But one that brings eternal gain

Thursday

His fire lights the way for man

And cleanses sins no other can

For in the light and heat, He brings

The gold is cleansed of lesser things

Draw near and feel the heat He gives

In purest light of truth He lives

Cleansing as the fuller's lye

The sinners whom His mercy try.

The prophecies of long ago

Are now fulfilled and soon will show

How light and love are linked as one

Within God's holy precious Son.

Friday

In chastity is where love grows

In purity, the chaste one glows

Don't follow ways of sinful men

And trip the trap of sin again

Behold the pure and undefiled

The innocence of once a child

And know that this is meant for you

And also for your loved one too.

Protect and guard this holy gift

To God, your soul's desire lift

To learn that love means sacrifice

And none but pain is found in vice.

Saturday

All must come away a while

In silence there to reconcile

With He who made all things to see

How much He loves and cares for thee

In silence there, His voice we hear

Though just a whisper, loud and clear

Him guiding every step we take

That He, of thee, a saint would make.