Mind of the Heart

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Beating faithfully

Pumping fluid of life

The heart continues

Even in pain and strife

Yet more than muscle

More than mechanics therein

The heart has a mind

Clinging to either life or sin

For a man indeed is

As he thinketh in his heart

It is from the heart-center

Growth of fruit does start

Thus we feel heart pain

When bad news we learn

Or feel our hearts lifted

When loved ones return

It is Christ’s heart that aches

When sinners reject His love

For His heart pours blessings

From His throne above

The life-blood of His heart

Is the life-force of salvation

It purifies and restores

And strengthens in temptation

Guard carefully, then, your heart

Let it be of flesh, not stone

Sensitive to God’s Word

Imprinted with Truth alone

For the Law of the LORD

Is written upon His child’s heart

That he may live victoriously

And from God never part

So we protect our hearts

And lift them to the Most High

We embrace the love of Christ

Never our hearts to go awry

And we sing of God’s love

We rejoice in His glory

Christ’s heart bled for us

Salvation is His Story

Beating so faithfully then

Let the rhythm of our hearts be one

With the symphony of our King

Yes, music of Eternity has begun

~*~

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Dec 23, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 23 Comments

Gift from Above: The Spirit of Love

Holy Spirit: The Dove of Love

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The Dove of the Spirit

Descends and uplifts

Embraces and overflows

While hearts He shifts

He fills us with the flame

Of love eternal and pure

Warming hearts with Truth

Of God’s Word to endure

He align us faithfully with

God’s perfect, holy will

We hear His sweet voice

When our minds we still

Wisdom and kindness

Charity, faith and love

Overflow in our hearts

As we embrace the Dove

Transforming the life

Renewing the mind

A new self we become

When the Spirit we find

And this Spirit of God

This flame of eternal love

We find when we accept

The Gift of Heaven above

Yes, Christ is the Gift

He is the Truth and the Way

The Spirit embraces us

As we embrace all Christ did say

And eternal treasures

Mysteries beautiful and deep

Such are the gifts

The Spirit of God does keep

Lavishly bestowing them

Upon God’s children dear

These gifts we experience

When keeping the Spirit near

So quench not the Spirit

Nor douse the flame

For Life and Love

Are one and the same

Embrace now the Spirit

And enthrone Christ always

Lift your heart to the Father

Sing to all Three praise

For we are His children

Marked with love

The deposit of eternity

In the seal of the Dove

May we share this Gift

With all those we meet

Witnessing the great love

Of salvation sweet

That all may know

The delight of the Dove

That all may know

The depth of God’s Love

~*~
© 2011 Caroline Gavin

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Dec 20, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 12 Comments

Sing, Sing to the King!

Sing to the King - Inspirational Christmas Poem by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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Candle by Janaka Dharmasena

Sing, sing unto the Lord

Let all with breath rejoice!

Sing, sing upon this Day,

Let each one lift his voice!

~*~

For Christ is born,

Our Redeemer and Our King;

With adoration and with joy

We lift praises as we sing!

~*~

The Word made Flesh

Gloriously appearing on the earth,

The prophecies of salvation

Fulfilled in His precious birth –

~*~

That you and I may live

Eternally with God on High.

Yes, Christ came to redeem us

Though we had gone awry.

~*~

A vision of pure love,

Love eternal, wide and deep,

We see in the radiant Infant

While in the manger He does sleep.

~*~

Light brilliant and beaming

From Him and from the Star,

Drawing all nigh unto Him,

Those near and those far.

~*~

Let us go to Him today

With hearts humble and contrite

To feel the depth of the power

There upon Christmas night.

~*~

For the power of Christmas

Exists now in each day.

It flows into our hearts

As we sing psalms and pray.

~*~

God’s Word is true today

As is it was in that morn;

God’s Love streams to us

As it did when Christ was born.

~*~

Celebrate we will with song,

With our voices lifted high:

The coming of our dear Savior,

Born so for us He would die.

~*~

The perfect Lamb is born,

Our Redeemer and Our King;

With adoration and with joy

We lift praises as we sing.

~*~

Sing, sing unto the Lord,

Let all with breath rejoice!

Sing, sing upon this Day,

Let each one lift his voice!

~*~

How do you sing to the King this Christmas Season?

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~*~

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Dec 15, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 4 Comments

Light Shining in the Night

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“Christmas Tree” by Sura Nualpradid

Gloriously shining,

In the darkness great Light:

Such was the Star

Upon the Christmas night.

For Christ is the Light

Shining in the world dark;

A star of brilliance then

Would be His true mark.

Wise men sought the Christ,

As wise men still do today,

Following His Light

As they travel His Way.

Bearing gifts of gratitude

And traveling long and far,

Such is the life journey

Following the Morning Star.

For on the Cross so cruel

And in the manger cold

We find Love deep and true,

The eternal Truth of Old.

Kneeling before Him,

Lord, Master, King, Friend,

We find renewal of life,

Life which has no end.

In following the Star,

In traveling the wondrous Way,

Our hearts experience daily

The miracle of Christmas Day.

So in this Season

And in seasons always,

Let us lift our hearts to God,

Glorifying Him with praise.

And marvel the Star,

The Light of mankind:

Therein eternal brilliance

Our grateful hearts did find.

~*~

How is Jesus the Light shining in the night of your life?

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~*~

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Dec 13, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

Wondrous Fulfillment: Word Made Flesh

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“Gift” by Naito8

Foretold by prophets

Of ages long ago,

The Truth of God’s Word

Christ’s Birth does show.

Isaiah and David,

Daniel and Malachi

Spoke details of the King

To come from on High.

Micah and Jeremiah

Prophesied Christ’s arrival too

In manner that only

Spirit of God could do.

Divine Inspiration

We marvel in God’s Word,

Transformative to all

Heeding what is heard.

For living and active

Is God’s eternal Word,

Sharper indeed than any

Double-edged sword.

This Word of Truth,

Precious and pure,

Never wanes or fades;

God’s Word does endure.

And the Word became Flesh

On that first Christmas Day,

Fulfilling gloriously words

The prophets did say.

Filling our hearts with joy,

Warming them with love,

For Christ left His glory

From Heaven above.

To be one with His own

And pay the sin penalty:

The Lamb and the King,

Yes, both are He.

So rejoice and sing

With awe and praise,

To Christ our King

Our hearts we raise.

For He is the Word,

Timeless and true,

The miracle of salvation

For me and for you.

The Truth of God’s Word

His Life did show,

And through Him now

Eternal Life we know.

~*~

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Dec 12, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 5 Comments

Season of His Story

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“Red Balls on Christmas Tree” by Marin

Season of His Story

Candles glowing,

Bells ringing,

Joyous carols,

Children singing –

The glorious season

Of joy and love

Warms the heart

With light from above.

Lift our hearts,

Raise our voices,

Together in song

The world rejoices.

For Christ is born,

In flesh the Word,

His Message saves all

Receiving what heard.

Born to die

So that we may live:

Blood-bought redemption,

What a Gift to give!

From His throne

In Heavenly glory,

He came to men

To fulfill His Story.

Yet rejected by men,

He found hatred and scorn

And accepted the Cross

With nails and thorn.

But gloriously rising

Upon the third day,

The sting of death

Forever He cast away.

For all who believe

That He does redeem

Will enter Heaven,

Where joy does teem.

And of this joy

We sing this season;

Indeed Christ our Lord

Is the Reason.

Coming to earth,

Resting in a manger,

Meeting cold poverty,

Hatred and danger,

All out of Love pure,

Love for you, for me –

So with Him in Heaven

We could one day be.

Lift our hearts then,

Raise our voices,

Together in song

As the world rejoices,

His Message saves all

Receiving what heard.

For Christ is born,

In flesh the Word.

~*~

How do you celebrate the Season of His Story?

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~*~

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Dec 7, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 8 Comments

Treasured Tapestry

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Moments interweaving

Intricately and by design

The fabric of my life

Woven by the Divine

Free will I have

In each stitch I make

Yet all of these together

His Hands do take

Stitches made in error

He perfects and beautifies

Stitches disconnected

He harmonizes and unifies

In the here and now

I often cannot see

The beautiful tapestry

He has woven for me

Yet in stepping back

I see the beauty of it all

My Lord has beautified

Each stitch, big and small

For He is the Maker

The Creator of all things

From sorrow and pain

Glory and joy He brings

And create a Masterpiece

He does for me, for you

Perfecting the imperfect

With Love infinite and true

The tapestry of my life

He weaves with all others too

Tapestries of billions

As only the Omnipotent can do

So delight in this tapestry

I will each passing day

Praising continually my God

For His ever perfect Way

It is a fabric of eternity

A tapestry precious and divine

That our Lord weaves with love

In both your life and mine

And in moments interweaving

Precious and by design

We praise the Eternal One

Creator, Master and True Vine

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Dec 5, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

Birthday of our Beloved

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“Christmas Background” by Michael Marcol

“Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.” Romans 6:13

A joyful song

Swells in the heart,

The Christmas season

Is now at its start.

Lights are glowing,

And bells do ring;

With them we join

In carols we sing.

A Birthday is nearing,

One dear and divine,

The birth of the Savior,

Both yours and mine.

He arrived in poverty

While from eternal wealth,

And pain He suffered

To restore our health.

To Christ we can give

Nothing which can compare

To the priceless gifts

With us He does share.

Yet please Him we will

With the gift of the heart,

Binding ours with His

That both never part

May He then live in us,

As in Him we live:

Yes, may this be the gift

We forever will give.

And in giving to Christ,

We also richly receive:

For nothing blesses more

Than in Him to believe.

So prepare a precious place

For Him today and always;

Enthrone Him in your heart

With love, joy and praise.

And with silver bells,

With caroling voices,

Let your heart sing

As the world now rejoices.

For a Birthday is nearing,

One dear and divine,

The birth the Savior

Both yours and mine.

~*~

How do you celebrate the Birthday of our Beloved?

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Nov 30, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 3 Comments

The Narrow Path

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May we follow carefully

The narrow and blessed Way

Entering the small gate of Life

As our dear LORD did say

For broad is the path

And wide the gate that leads

To destruction eternal

And why our LORD now pleads

How easy to think the broad

Leads to Heaven’s door

As so many souls tread upon it

And each day all the more

Yet Jesus warned that only few

Will find the narrow Way

So may we heed our every step

As we worship, read and pray

Our earthly journey so transient

In the vast light of eternity

How important that we discern

The path where we may be

Seek God earnestly in prayer

In worship and in fasting too

These bring us ever closer

To the Creator of me and you

And ponder the Cross and pain

That Christ accepted and foreknew

For therein is the answer of Life

Yes, in His death, is Life true

The sting of death itself died

When Christ arose triumphantly

His Way leads to Life eternal

Let it be the only one we see

So as a new day unfolds

And the sun does brilliantly rise

Set out upon the narrow Way

Leading to the Crown and Prize

Yes, may we follow ever carefully

The narrow and blessed Way

Entering the small gate of Life

As our dear LORD did say

~*~

How do you intentionally stay upon the straight and narrow path?

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Nov 28, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 7 Comments

Giving Thanks: Reasons in all Seasons

Giving Thanks

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“Squash” by Jeff Ratcliff

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“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

A grateful heart may I have,

For many are the reasons

To give thanks and praise

Amidst the turning seasons.

A celebration of Thanks

We enjoy each November;

Yet of God’s countless gifts

Let us always remember.

The gifts of birds and flowers,

The gifts of stars and sky,

The gifts of oceans and streams,

The gift of the sun on high.

The gift of life itself

And the many days we live;

The gift of eternal life we know,

His life for us Christ did give.

The gift of communing with God

Through praise and prayer,

The gift of being His children:

All are gifts beyond compare.

The gift of God’s infinite love,

Ever true, wide and deep,

The gift of God’s Word

And Promises He does keep.

So let us give thanks

Today and all our tomorrows;

Let us rejoice always in God,

Releasing to Him our sorrows.

Let us join together joyfully

With friends and family dear;

Thankful to God and each other

For blessings year to year.

Yea, grateful hearts may we have,

For many are the reasons

To give thanks and praise

Amidst the turning seasons.

~*~

What habits of giving thanks and praise do you practice – during Thanksgiving and all seasons?

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Nov 22, 2011 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 5 Comments

The Mind of the Heart

Mind of the Heart

Gift from Above: The Spirit of Love

Holy Spirit: The Dove of Love

Sing to the King!

Sing, Sing to the King!

Light Shining in the Night

Light Shining in the Night

Wondrous Fulfillment: Word Made Flesh

Wondrous Fulfillment: Word Made Flesh

Season of His Story

Season of His Story

Treasured Tapestry

Treasured Tapestry

Birthday of Our Beloved

Birthday of our Beloved

The Narrow Path

The Narrow Path

Giving Thanks: Reasons in all Seasons

Giving Thanks

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