Give the Lord
your first fruits
in the morning
take the time
to sit in prayer
to rest in silence
to ask for guidance
and to listen
listen through the quiet
for the whisper of His voice
for the warmth of His light
and the peace of His presence
give the Lord your first fruits
as if the day belongs to Him
the day belongs to Him
YOUR FIRST FRUITS
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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In my weakness
you were there
awaiting my cries
anticipating my surrender
accepting me with open arms
my soul’s desolation
the gateway to my salvation
when I fell to my knees
you lifted me up
into your love
GATEWAY TO SALVATION
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Thank you Lord
for a love unearned
and blessings undeserved
for forgiveness
and mercy
and promises never broken
for your steadfastness
and faithfulness
for drawing me nearer
even as I walked away
thank you Lord
for your perpetual
and unwavering
grace bestowed upon me
GIVING THANKS
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Heavenly Father
draw me into your light
and your love
enlighten the dark corners
of my soul
where I try to hide
that every part of me
may know you and your will
make me a vessel
of your mercy
and kindness
ever decreasing in self
as you increase in me
for the sake of love
eternally gifted
even when undeserved
LOVE ETERNALLY GIFTED
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Be not afraid
you are not alone
no matter how far
you have gone from Him
He remains
ever loving
ever present
ever faithful
He awaits your return
put your trust in Him
shape your life around Him
your Heavenly Father
will never let you down
NO MATTER HOW FAR
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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