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Dayspring

Dayspring. An interesting word, don’t you think?

Poetic and gentle—yet, strong and full of power.

Out of curiosity, I looked up this word:

day·spring
[dey-spring]
noun, Archaic.
dawn; daybreak.

That’s pretty.

But “archaic?” Hmm. I suppose the terminology is archaic, but…

The  Dayspring—the One who is the Hope of the earth—He’s timeless.

Brings new life to the familiar carol lyrics:  “…with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.”

The Dayspring. The Dawn of redeeming grace.

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Surely not archaic in power.  Redeeming grace – such power, such beauty.

The beginning…the dawn…of grace. The Dayspring.

Jesus—gentle enough to be a newborn baby, powerful enough to be Lord.



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  1. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    December 7, 2017 at 5:24 am

    Brenda,
    Interesting breaking apart of the word dayspring. He IS the beginning…the dawn of grace! Amen.
    Advent blessings to you sweet friend…keeping you in my prayers.
    Bev ((Hugs)),
    xoxo

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      Continued prayers for you too, friend. Hope you’re feeling better and S as well. ((hug))

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  2. Liz says

    December 7, 2017 at 6:07 am

    You are a #wordnerd, Brenda! Love it!

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      Yay for Word Nerds! 😀 xoxo

      Reply
  3. Michele Morin says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Dayspring is so much more than a subsidiary of Hallmark, right?
    I love this, Brenda, and during this time of year when we hold up all the words about Jesus and enjoy their truth, this is one that I”ve not read about!

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      So much more, indeed. Thanks for being here and being such an encouragement, friend. ♥

      Reply
  4. Joanne Viola says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Love this, Brenda, as I never thought of it before. Grateful our Lord was the dawn of grace! Blessings!

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      Hope your household is having a beautiful advent season, friend. May His presence be ever near. ♥

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  5. Linda Stoll says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Dayspring. Ah yes, yes, Brenda.

    There’s hope and beauty, joy and anticipation floating through those letters all strung together …

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Your encouragement is a blessing, Linda. Thank you. Hope you’re having a wonderful advent season. ♥

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  6. Ifeoma Samuel says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:49 am

    I love the word too, Brenda.
    Thank you for sharing your reflections. Especially
    “The beginning…the dawn…of grace. The Dayspring”.

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      It’s an easy word to love, isn’t it, friend? Thanks for being here and sharing. xoxo

      Reply
  7. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I hope your December has gotten off to a great start!

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Back at you, Lisa. 🙂

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  8. Rachel Lee says

    December 7, 2017 at 10:30 am

    The dawn of grace- beautiful and true! Thanks for this reflection. <3

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks for being here and sharing, Rachel. It’s been lovely to connect with you. ♥

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  9. Kristi Woods says

    December 7, 2017 at 10:35 am

    So sweet. Poetic. Hope-filled. Inspiring. All these words come to my mind as I read yours, Brenda. <3

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Thank you for your gracious encouragement, friend. May the Lord bless this advent season with beauty and laughter. ♥

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  10. Becky Hastings says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:52 am

    So beautiful! Great reminder this season 🙂

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks for being here and sharing, friend. Hope you have a wonderful season. xoxo

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  11. Jerralea says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    Brenda, I loved your line, “Jesus—gentle enough to be a newborn baby, powerful enough to be Lord” Your illustrating graphic was awesome, too!

    It’s so amazing that Jesus would clothe Himself in flesh and move into the neighborhood. (see John 1:14 MSG) I don’t know about you, but I’ve not always lived in the best neighborhoods! So glad He stooped down to us.

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      “…moved into the neighborhood.” Love that, Jerralea. I’m amazed by that right along with you. Thanks for being here, have enjoyed connecting with you. Hope you have a wonderful season.

      Reply
  12. Maree Dee says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    Thank you for your words on dayspring. I had no idea the full meaning. Hope you have a fabulous day.

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:07 pm

      Wishing you fabulous day and season as well, Maree. ♥

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  13. Meghan says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Beautiful! We just had to use the word archaic in home work this week. I don’t know why but I love the way it falls off the tongue. Have a great week friend!

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    • Brenda says

      December 7, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      Never thought about it, but it is kind of a fun word, isn’t it? 🙂 Thanks for being here and sharing Meg. Hope your advent season is overflowing with His presence. ♥

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  14. BettieG says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful study! Sometimes those “archaic” words have such a fullness to them that we have forgotten. Dayspring, it fits so well with another description of Jesus, “Daystar,” that came to my mind as I read your words! He is our Precious Lord, so full of beauty for us! Blessings to you!

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  15. Donna Reidland says

    December 11, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    That’s a word I had never thought much about. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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