A Song of Trust

"Tis' So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" Louisa M.R. Stead, public domain Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 This is a verse memorized as a teenager, so easy to call to mind, yet much more difficult to apply to real life. Would you agree? …

A Song of Grace, Part 3

Grace That Leads Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. Tis' grace that brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. John Newton Any time a chapter closes and a new one begins, reflection writes itself into the first few paragraphs as it transitions. We are in the middle …

A Song of Thanksgiving

Psalm 92:1-2 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord,and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning,and thy faithfulness every night, One thing that must be purposeful through the difficult and darker seasons of life is thanksgiving. As I read through Numbers chapters …

A Song of Grace, Part 2

Grace: Immanuel, God with Us Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com When my first child arrived, my nineteen-year-old self-fancied herself prepared for this event. Kylie’s birth …

The Song of His Voice

Job 23:11-12My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips;I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. The voice of the Lord Roars above the deep. The voice of His command Thunders in the stormy …

The Song of His Word

Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com The day that you met Me, Your love overflowed. Your heart was so thankful, Your joyful face glowed. There was nothing I asked You weren’t willing to do; My Word spoke It’s Truth Your love hastened to pursue. But now your heart’s door Stands coldly fast closed. Though I …