In days of yore, sailors encountered areas of no currents and no breeze, seemingly never to end; They had to row day after day, under the blazing sun, with not a breath of wind. Their only respite was hope that conditions would change, a promise from their Captain of a better day; The only fuel for their labor was faith in their Commander to lead the way. Doldrums was the word sailors ascribed to these areas; it also describes the void into which we can descend. Every saint encounters times of stagnation, when we have no current of purpose nor feel Holy Ghost Wind. God places these voids in our path so we do not become chained to our feelings and emotions; We must use His Word as our compass, blindly trusting our “Captain” to guide us in our daily devotions. We are pleasing to God when we walk by faith--He receives the honor and the glory; We are freed from fickle feelings that hinder us from receiving His best plot for our story. The refreshing Holy Ghost Winds will always return, at God’s behest, to bathe our faces and fill our sails; The underlying currents of God’s Divine Purpose once again steady our keel, whatever storm entails.
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AuthorJim is a devoted follower of Christ, and a dear friend. He has given me permission to share the poetry that God inspires him to write. We both pray that it will draw you to a deeper and more intimate relationship with your Redeemer, the God of your salvation. Archives
January 2019
CategoriesUpdate: Jim has published a collection of his poems under the title "David's Shield and Buckler." It can be found online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other internet outlets in both paperback and digital versions.
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