Sheltering in Grace

November 22, 2024November 16, 2024 / Greg Asimakoupoulos

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When a crisis or virus
might cause us to fear,
we are called to abide and be still.
So, we focus our faith
on the Lord’s promises,
and are freed from the dread
that we feel.

Abiding in Christ
means to “shelter in grace.”
It’s the key to remaining alive.
When we make Christ our home
and take root in His love,
we do more than just live.
We will thrive!

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5)

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God’s Birds-Eye View of Life

October 18, 2024October 15, 2024 / Greg Asimakoupoulos

**A view of Luzern Switzerland from the top of the medieval fortress**

From where God sits,
He sees quite clear
what’s far away and things more near.
God’s birds-eye view and vantage point
breathes faith inside our lungs.

Just knowing that the Lord’s aware
relieves our minds of needless care.
His knowledge of our stressful world
permits our hearts to trust.

Upon His throne, the King looks down
observing every smile and frown
that punctuate our daily lives.
Our sovereign Father sees.

Wait-Listed

September 27, 2024September 21, 2024 / Greg Asimakoupoulos

**Learning to wait is one of life’s biggest challenges**

On life’s voyage it seems I’m wait-listed.
I’m waiting for what I have asked.
There are so many things I’ve requested.
Learning patience, I guess, is my task.

As I wait, I can doubt or be trusting.
I can rest in God’s arms or resist.
When His timing conflicts with my longings,
I am tempted to raise a clenched fist.

But God’s sovereign. Of that, I am certain.
How He chooses to answer my prayer
is dependent on His will and wisdom
and His infinite mercy and care.

And, so, on this voyage of patience,
I will wait, faith-believing, to see
how the God of all grace and compassion
will provide what He deems best for me.

The Race Marked Out for Us

September 6, 2024August 28, 2024 / Greg Asimakoupoulos

**The New Testament writers often referenced the ancient Olympic Games**

There’s a race that we’ve been given
unlike any race before.
And because each race is different
there’s no way of keeping score.

The race of faith we’re running
offers freedom in our pace.
It’s because we’ve each been gifted
in accordance with God’s grace.

There’s a joy that comes with racing
from the starting line to end
knowing that the race we’re given
is unique with every bend.

God alone knows what’s intended,
what’s expected, He can tell
if the joy with which we started
will be matched by ending well.

And the key is where we’re focused.
When we fix our eyes above,
we will run with perseverance
motivated by Christ’s love.

Waiting for God

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 / Greg Asimakoupoulos

We say a prayer and then we wait
for how God will respond
convinced that He will answer in due time.
The waiting is the hardest part
when those we love need help,
when complex reasons mean their lives don’t rhyme.

Sometimes the Good Lord gives “thumbs up.”
Sometimes He answers “no!”
But often we must just anticipate
how He will choose to bring about
the outcome He deems best.
And in the meantime, we are called to wait.

Yes, prayer requires having faith.
It’s not a rabbit’s foot.
When we call out to God, we trust His plan.
We’re confident that He’ll respond
(not knowing when or how).
And so, we hold His strong (yet tender) hand.