The Bible offers a rich source of thanksgiving, hope, and deliverance as Psalm 107 inspires the text for this poem.
From Psalm 107:1-2: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from trouble.”
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Thanking our Lord above
Seeing His wondrous deeds
His Holy, steadfast love
All humankind, He leads
Overwhelming distress
Crying out to the Lord
Discovering His light
Living by His accord
Bringing us from darkness
Satisfying our thirst
Saving us with His light
Loving us, always first
Filling endless hunger
Breaking these sinful chains
Reaching out to His light
Trusting God, with the reins
Halting all wickedness
Calming all stormy winds
Healing us with His light
Forgiving dark-filled sins
Praising our Redeemer
Hearing cries, not ignored
Delivering His light
Giving thanks to our Lord
Thanking our Lord above
Seeing His wondrous deeds
His Holy, steadfast love
All humankind, He leads
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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Circumstances occur that could easily crush us. We can hand the circumstances to God and ask Him to take control or we can roll up our mental sleeves and slug it out.”
Very true. That is a hymn.
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Bonnie, I appreciate you using the word “hymn” to describe the poem. It is written in such a way with the opening and closing verses repeating. Peace be with you!
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To you also.
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I particularly like “ Trusting God , with the reins”. A beautiful poem!
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Susan, I am pleased you found this phrase insightful. Indeed, we must be willing to allow God to lead the way.
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