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We count on God’s mercy for our past mistakes; we count on God’s love for our present needs; but we count on God’s sovereignty for the future.
From James 4:8: Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Psalm 106:1: “Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever.”
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Life’s journey hurries along
Blessing with joy and her song
Remembering His blessings each day
Our mighty God molds us like clay
God crafts His creation with love
Offering His blessings from above
Rising from cold, darkened tomb
Christ restores light to every room
Filling with Spirit, no more strife
Savior extends His bread of life
Hiding, dark enemy ready to harm and take
Christ’s way conquers, with love He makes
Son of Man submits to our Holy Lord
Paying for sin’s ransom, so climb aboard
Being gracious for everything that shines
God, Savior, family, home, and love so fine
Life’s possessions are meager, they are
Blessings from God will carry us, truly far
Pause and consider, dropping to knees and bow
Praising God for infinite blessings, do it now
Psalm 29:11: May the Lord give strength to His people! May the Lord bless His people with peace.”
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When we submit difficult and alarming situations to God, He promises that His peace will be like a military garrison to guard our hearts from fear.
From Psalm 112:7: “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”
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God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.
From Psalm 37:4: “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
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The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, “O God, forgive me,” or “Help me.”
From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
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Sitting in darkness
Feeling so lonesome
Dealing with sadness
Silence still fearsome
Waking at night
Harsh dreams exist
Silent images in sight
Dark visions persist
Feeling infinitely restless
Nearly every day
This mind will confess
Nothing but gray
What voices speak
To a lonely heart
No one to greet
Needing a restart
This world filled
With eerie muteness
No longer a thrill
Never a kindness
Who hears at all?
Silence sadly grows
Landing with a fall
No embers glow
Forget this life
So long ago
No more strife
Waiting to go
Too much “stuff”
To deal with
Darkness is enough
This life drifts
Special love lost
Many years ago
A ring is tossed
Away it goes
Empty, shattered heart
Now freezing cold
Alone in the dark
No longer bold
My Lord, my God
Bring light to bear
Be an awesome God
Help one to care
In total blackness
Of a lost night
Words of brightness
Feeling so right
God’s truthful voice
Speaks loud and clear
Brings a perfect choice
No longer in fear
Cutting the quietness
Like a warm knife
God brings sunniness
Saves another life
Falling to knees
Now in prayer
Sad emotions flee
This soul cares
Kneeling at the Cross
Laying down sins
Repentance, now costs
Accept Christ within
Beholding Christ’s Salvation
Help to break out
Heart fills with elation
Lighting a shout
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A disciple is a follower of Christ. That means you take on His priorities as your own. His agenda becomes your agenda. His mission becomes your mission.
From John 12:25-26: “Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves Me must follow Me, and where I am, there will My servant be also. Whoever serves Me, the Father will honor.”
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No journey is complete that does not lead through some dark valleys. We can properly comfort others only with the comfort we ourselves have been given by God.
From Psalm 94:19: “When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.”
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Nothing sets a person so much out of the devil’s reach as humility.
From Philippians 2:3: “Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.”
Living in Christ brings believers true and faithful contentment. Apostle Paul writes much about experiencing content with our faith and remaining true to God’s calling. His writings inspire this poem.
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Encourage others as God encourages each of us
Be forgiving toward others, adding to life’s plus
Give thanks for all of Father’s grace
Be His prayer warrior at every place
Allow Christ to shine through in all we do
Be filled with the Spirit, faithful and true
Hold dear to our hearts, all that is good
Be thankful to God, as we always should
Fiery ordeals and daily trials will always challenge all
Be an eyewitness to Christ’s sufferings, never to fall
God is sovereign and forever in control of it all
Be aware, all things work together, forever tall
When God’s glory is finally revealed on that day
Be shouting with amazing grace, sing as we may
We bring nothing into this world we live
Be content with little, the rest God gives
The love of money brings evil times
Be taking nothing, not even a dime
Bring together godliness with contentment
Be willing to follow every Commandment
Despite our weaknesses, Christ dwells within thee
Be content with calamities and hardships we see
God’s Grace is sufficient for everyone
Be thankful for the sacrifice of His Son
Christ resides in our hearts, He yearns to save
Be strengthened with blood and body He gave
Always rely on God’s strength and mighty clout
Be content, following His Word, never in doubt
Love of Christ surpasses all that we ever see
Be grateful and shower blessings, take a knee
How does God’s Word bring you contentment? Does a special verse of Scripture sing out to you?
