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Be of good courage.
be glad exceedingly
for God wants to give you
His peace unceasingly.
He wants you to have,
a faith mightily strong
so you can make hope
your eternal song.
Of good courage be,
let your mind be at rest
God knows the cares
with today that you wrest.
He wants you to give Him,
all that is of concern
for His yoke is easy
just as is His burden.
Be of good courage,
rejoice and be joyful
for the One you trust
is loving and faithful
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Psalms 31:24
Be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen
your heart, all ye that
hope in the Lord.
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Tis the season
to be jolly . . . .
but don’t get caught
up in all the folly.
For, it’s not about,
the jingle bells
or dashing off
to all the sales.
It’s about Immanuel,
the virgin Babe born
so long ago
one early morn.
It’s not about,
the office party
or if Santa
will be tardy.
It’s about God’s love,
shinning from afar
it’s about His promise
of Jacob’s Star.
It’s not about,
the food we buy
or if we’ll make
some kind of pie.
It’s about the hope
that Jesus brings
it’s about His glory
that the angels sing.
It’s not about,
the presents we get
or the gifts we buy
putting us into debt.
It’s about Jesus’ Life,
His Truth, His Way . . .
it’s about salvation gift
we celebrate the day.
Tis the season,
to be grateful . . .
for God being to us
true and faithful!
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Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself
shall give you a sign;
Behold, a virgin shall conceive,
and bear a son,
and shall call
his name Immanuel.”
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My thoughts oh Lord,
are all over the place
until they settle
on Your loving grace.
Then they become,
so ever clear to me
why I believe
in what I can’t see.
My ways oh Lord,
are not of Your own
for mine don’t always
lead to Your throne.
They are scattered,
all over the place
where as Yours keep me
in the faithful race.
My thoughts oh Lord,
often bend and sway
but Yours always . . .
show me the way!
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Isaiah 55:8
For my thoughts are not
your thoughts, neither are
your ways my ways,
saith the Lord
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My confidence is in the Lord,
for I know He cares for me
I place my hope in Him
not in the things I can see.
He protects and shelters me,
in His goodness with His grace
whatever life might bring me
I know together we can face.
I know I can count on Him,
for wisdom and for some rest
for He knows what I need
always want’s for me the best.
He guides and directs me,
always leading the way
He is the first and last one
I seek be it night or day.
I am so very happy,
for in the Lord I have peace
His compassion never fails me
my hope in Him shall not cease!
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Psalm 146:5
“Happy is he that hath
the God of Jacob for his help,
whose hope is in the Lord his God:”
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Though the nights,
be long and dreary
and your eyes
are red and teary.
Don’t surrender,
to your fear
look to Jesus
for He is near.
Though the days,
be dark as night
and your eyes
can’t see the Light.
Don’t surrender,
to your despair
look to Jesus
for He is there.
Though the way,
may be rough
and your troubles
more than tough.
Don’t surrender,
to your doubt
look to Jesus
for your way out.
Though right now,
you are troubled
and your worries
have but doubled.
Don’t surrender,
to your plight
just keep Jesus . . .
in your sight!
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2 Corinthians 4:17
“For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
worketh for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight
of glory;”
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus
the author and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before
him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and is set down at the right
hand of the throne of God.
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My grace is sufficient,
I have all that you need
when your pride and ego
to Me you willingly cede.
My strength is in you,
just give me your flaws
I’ll take you by the hand
lead you with My laws.
My power is endless,
I can do so many things
if your imperfections
to Me you readily bring.
I delight in weakness,
find joy in your fragility
I love when you show Me
your sincere humility.
I’ll make you perfect,
just trust and rest in Me
for sufficient is My grace
I have daily for thee!
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2 Corinthians 12:9
“And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength
is made perfect in weakness.
Most gladly therefore will I
rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ
may rest upon me.”
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The Lord makes me,
to lie down and rest
even if I don’t think . . .
for me its the best.
He tells me it’s time,
for me to unwind
so my life with His
can be realigned.
The Lord makes me,
to stop what I’m doing
for He knows when I need
heart and soul renewing.
He tells me to take,
a long needed breather
so He can help me be
a wiser believer.
The Lord makes me,
it’s not always my choice
to find rest in Him . . .
so I can hear His voice!
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Psalm 23:2
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want. He makes
me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
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Lord, give me just a glimpse,
of how heaven’s going to be
let me peek into the room
You have reserved for me.
Let me see the streets,
paved with perfect peace
let me gaze upon the path
where grief will finally cease.
Lord, give me just a glimpse,
into the land of no more fear
let me glance into the Light
that’ll dry each and every tear.
Let me see the pathway,
where You will walk with me
let me have a quick look
where sorrow I’ll not see.
Lord, give me just a glimpse,
part the clouds so I can see
my family and my friends
who are waiting there for me.
Let me see Your mansion,
the glory of Your throne . . .
Lord, give me just a glimpse
into my eternal home!
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Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all
tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain:
for the former things are passed away.
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Weaved throughout the whole Bible,
are God’s promises galore
assurances guaranteed . . .
for us to read and explore.
There are promises of hope,
for today and the future
each one an eternal pledge
to give our faith a booster.
There are promises of new life,
where not one should perish
for every soul to Him . . .
is one He’ll always cherish.
There is the promise of comfort,
the wiping away of our tears
the beginning of eternal peace
where we will have no more fears.
There are promises to supply us,
with our earthly wants and needs
to deliver us from the suffering
of our sinful acts and deeds.
Weaved throughout the Bible,
are promises to cling to . . .
for the good work God has started
He guarantees to see it through!
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Romans 4:21
“And being fully persuaded that,
what he had promised,
he was able also to perform.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slack concerning
his promise, as some men count
slackness; but is longsuffering to
us-ward, not willing that any
should perish, but that all should
come to repentance.”
Philippians 1.6
Being confident of this very thing,
that he which hath begun a good
work in you will perform it until
the day of Jesus Christ
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I pace, I walk,
I toss and turn
wring hands
stomach churns.
Anxious, nervous
panic-stricken
my uneasiness
starts to sicken.
I pray, I plea,
I beg and implore
to a God
who won’t ignore.
Peaceful, blissful
calm sets in . . .
my apprehension
I give over to Him.
I rest, I wait,
I trust and believe
praying hands
peace achieved!
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Philippians 4:6-7
“Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made
known unto God.
And the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.”
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A quiet heart,
must be still
to hear the voice
of God’s will.
An inward calm,
is its assurance
He is in control
is its insurance.
Life in His hand,
is peace known
where trust runs deep
His way is shown.
Abiding hope,
is His promise
eternal love
is its solace.
A quiet heart,
knows to be
still and calm
till with God it be!
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Psalm 46:10
“Be still,
and know
that I am God:”
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Waiting on my Lord,
praying for His will
praying even harder . . .
learning to be still.
Hoping in my Lord,
praying for His grace
praying even harder . . .
today I can face.
Trusting in my Lord,
praying for an answer
praying even harder . . .
my fears I can conquer.
Believing in my Lord,
praying for His peace
praying even harder . . .
my cares I can release.
Waiting on my Lord,
praying for the courage
praying even harder . . .
not to be discouraged!
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Psalm 46.10
Be still, and know that I am God:
I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalm 27:14
“Wait on the Lord be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the Lord.”
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Whenever I am afraid,
and fear comes my way
I stop what I am doing
and to Jesus I pray.
For, I don’t want my fears,
to take away my calm
so I cast all my worries
right into His open palm.
Whenever I am frightened,
scared or panic-stricken
I go straight to the Lord
before by fear I’m sickened.
For, I don’t want my fears,
to influence my serenity
for it is in my Savior . . .
that I find true tranquility.
Whenever I am afraid,
and fear comes my way
I put my trust in Jesus . . .
to take my dread away!
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Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee”
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Father, I give you my burdens,
take with them my worries too
give to me Your assurance
as I give my troubles to You.
You know my every care,
each anxious beat of my heart
give to me Your perfect peace
so my fears can’t even start.
Father, You promised me hope,
in the things I can’t see
the power of Your Spirit
to dwell inside of me.
You know my every thought,
whenever I am afraid
give me the confidence
not to be alarmed or dismayed.
Father, I give You all my cares,
my fears and trepidation . . .
give me love’s perfect assurance
without any reservations!
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Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance
of things hoped for, the
conviction of things not seen.
1 john 4.18
There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made
perfect in love.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
“For our gospel came not
unto you in word only,
but also in power,
and in the Holy Ghost,
band in much assurance;
as ye know what manner
of men we were among
you for your sake.
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Lord, with needle and thread,
held in my aging hands . . .
I see the pattern of my life
before You as it stands.
I draw the threads of my youth,
and weave them into my past
ever so thankful to You . . .
that those days did not last.
I pull on the threads of faith,
how they unraveled apart
until the day I asked You
to come and change my heart.
I tug at the threads of doubt,
that were interlocked in my life
and see that they were woven
with the fibers of my strife.
I twist the threads of trust,
that were braided all through
and saw the things I did
only by the strength of You.
Lord, I can see silver threads,
turning into golden ones . . .
and how You spun us together
with the grace of Your Son!
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Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted,
being knit together in love, and unto
all riches of the full assurance of
understanding, to the acknowledgement
of the mystery of God, and of the Father,
and of Christ;
Proverbs 27:21
“As the fining pot for silver,
and the furnace for gold;
so is a man to his praise.”
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There’s not a hunger,
that Jesus can’t satisfy
there’s not a thirst
that He won’t gratify.
There’s not a pain,
that Jesus can’t heal
there’s not a void
that He won’t fill.
There’s not a burden,
that Jesus can’t bear
there’s not a soul
that He won’t spare.
There’s not a disease,
that Jesus can’t treat
there’s not a grievance
that He won’t meet.
There’s not a fear,
that Jesus can’t still
there’s not a promise
that He won’t fulfill.
There’s not a doubt,
that Jesus can’t replace
there’s not a heart
that He won’t embrace.
There isn’t anything,
that Jesus can’t do in you
there’s not a thing . . .
impossible for Him to do!
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Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them,
and said unto them,
With men this is impossible;
but with God all things
are possible.
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When our load is heavy,
Jesus’ burden is light
when we embrace our fears
He’ll give us strength to fight.
When we feel we are unloved,
Jesus will call out our name
when we feel our own disgrace
He’ll take away our shame.
When we feel over burdened,
Jesus will carry our strife
when we feel the sting of death
He’ll bring us eternal life.
When we feel like giving up,
Jesus will stretch out His hand
when we feel faint and weak
He’ll help us to rise and stand.
When we feel there is no hope,
Jesus will bring to us His love
when we feel our heart break
He’ll send mercy from above.
When we are in need of rest,
Jesus will give it to us
for His yoke is easy . . .
when we give Him our trust!
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Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;
for I am meek and lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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Rest my soul be at rest,
return to your state of peace
give your fears to the Lord
onto Him your anxieties release.
Revisit His loving kindness,
dwell in the calmness of His ease
retire thyself in His fullness
let His grace bow your weary knees.
Rest my soul be at rest,
recall the day Jesus you met
give all your worries to Him
and over them do not fret.
Go back to your youthful days,
remember His patience bountiful
reclaim your right to His respite
for His mercies are plentiful.
Rest, my soul be at rest,
let God comfort and console
return to your state of peace
let His calm take back control!
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Psalm 116:7
“Return unto thy rest,
O my soul;
for the LORD hath dealt
bountifully with thee.”
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God knows you,
each and every hair
and all your burdens
He wants to bear.
God sees you,
nothing is obscure
He wants to keep you
in Him safe and secure.
God hears you,
waits for you each day
to give you His peace
when to Him you pray.
God loves you,
you are never alone
His strength for you
is always on loan.
God knows all about you,
He calls you by name . . .
and once you accept Him
you’ll never be the same!
~~~~~~~~
Luke 12:7
“But even the very
hairs of your head
are all numbered.
Fear not therefore:
ye are of more value
than many sparrows.”
John 10:14
I am the good shepherd,
and know my sheep,
and am known of mine.
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Faith is what we hope in,
it’s what we cannot see
it’s when we trust Jesus
to calm the storms at sea.
It’s a touch of His hem,
it’s knowing He will heal
it’s confident and it’s sure
all His promises He’ll fulfill.
It’s firm and unquestioning,
it’s strong and never weak
it’s alive and it dwells
in the hearts that are meek.
It’s believing that God can,
it’s knowing that He will
it’s trusting in His timing
that keeps the heart still.
Faith is what we hope in,
it’s beyond what the eye sees
it’s the trust we have in Jesus
that takes us to our knees!
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Romans 5:1
“Therefore, being justified by faith,
we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ”
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I will dwell in that secret place,
where I know God abides
I’ll make Him my refuge
under His shadow I’ll reside.
There He will protect me,
and keep me from all harm
there He will fortify me
and keep me safe and warm.
There He will strengthen me,
and for my faith He will bless
there He will look out for me
and give me a place to rest.
There I will pray to Him,
to supply my every need
there I will sup with Him
and on His Word I will feed.
I will dwell with You my God,
in that secret place . . . .
there I will put my trust
in Your love and grace!
~~~~~~~~
Psalm 91: 1-2
“He who dwells in the secret place of
the Most High; Shall abide under the
shadow of the Almighty. I will say of
the LORD, “He is my refuge and my
fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”
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The stepping-stones of faith,
we all need to get across . . .
but, first we must believe
Jesus died for us on the cross.
The steps following are easy,
if on Jesus we keep our eyes
for, He will be our Teacher . . .
the One who leads and guides.
The stepping-stones of faith,
will take us into deep water
but, if we believe in the Word
from the truth we’ll not falter.
Each stone is a step of trust,
for the meek and compliant
if we take them one by one
on God we’ll become reliant.
The stepping-stones of faith,
are right in front of us . . .
but, they’ll be stumbling blocks
if in God we do not trust!
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Psalm 86:11
Teach me thy way, O Lord;
I will walk in thy truth: unite
my heart to fear thy name.
1 Peter 2:8
“And a stone of stumbling,
and a rock of offence,
even to them which stumble
at the word, being disobedient:
whereunto also they were appointed.”
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Help comes to the lonely,
when we need comforting
Help comes to relieve the pain
when we are suffering.
Help comes with hope,
when there is dreariness
Help comes with rest
when there is weariness.
Help comes to bring courage,
when we are fearful
Help comes to console
when we are tearful.
Help comes with guidance,
when we need direction
Help comes with a shield
when we need protection.
Help is always with us,
to aid, advise and assist
our help is in Jesus . . .
when on His strength we enlist!
~~~~~~~~~
Psalm 54:4
“Behold, God is mine helper:”
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When you’re feeling dreary,
when you’re sad and blue
look up into the heavens
your hope will shine through.
For, when we focus in on,
our destiny that’s above
our despair will turn to joy
in the light of eternal love.
Where you’re feeling lonely,
when you are all alone
look up into the heavens
envision God’s holy throne.
For, when we gaze upon,
the future God has in store
our feelings of emptiness
will be with us no more.
When you’re feeling dejected,
desperate for a friend
look up into the heavens
where peace will never end.
For, when we fix our eyes,
on the Kingdom yet to come
everything else will appear
a lot less grim and glum!
~~~~~
Titus 2:13
“Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing
of the great God and
our Saviour Jesus Christ;”
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God’s wonders are all around,
so many blessings for you to see
just use your imagination . . .
come now take a look with me.
You’ll see one as the sun sets,
another when it’s on its rise
casting its beauty upon us
splendor right before our eyes.
You’ll hear one in the finch’s song,
listen to the tune he sings
melodies that take on flight
soaring high on golden wings.
You’ll smell one in the sweet breeze,
blowing across the garden path
blossoms budding and spilling forth
the same scents filling up your bath.
You’ll taste one on a Sunday night,
when mom has something in the oven
and the family is gathered all around
to feast on her home cooked lovin.
It’s not too hard to find the blessings,
that come disguised to us each day
just look past all the chaos . . .
and you’ll find them beyond the fray!
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Psalm 40:5
“Many, O Lord my God,
are thy wonderful works
which thou hast done,
and thy thoughts which
are to us-ward: they cannot
be reckoned up in order
unto thee: if I would declare
and speak of them, they are
more than can be numbered.”
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Be of good courage,
be glad exceedingly
for God wants to give you
His peace unceasingly.
He wants you to have,
a faith mightily strong
so you can make hope
your eternal song.
Of good courage be,
let your mind be at rest
God knows the cares
with today that you wrest.
He wants you to give Him,
all that is of concern
for His yoke is easy
just as is His burden.
Be of good courage,
rejoice and be joyful
for the One you trust
is loving and faithful
~~~~~~
Psalms 31:24
Be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen
your heart, all ye that
hope in the Lord.
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May you feel the wonder,
of God’s gift of a Savior
may His love and grace
you hold on to and savor.
May you feel the thrill,
of the hope of His birth
may your heart overflow
with joy, cheer and mirth.
May you feel the wonder,
of the coming of a King
may you trust and believe
in the peace He’s soon to bring.
May you feel the excitement,
of Him who was and is to come
may you be eager and ready
for Him to set up His kingdom.
May you feel the wonder,
of God’s blessed assurance
as you await the day . . .
of His next appearance!
~~~~~~~
John 1:14
“And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us,
(and we beheld his glory,
the glory as of the only
begotten of the Father,)
full of grace and truth.”
Hebrews 9:28
“So Christ was once offered
to bear the sins of many;
and unto them that look for
him shall he appear the
second time without
sin unto salvation.”
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May God bless you,
each and every day
may His truths light up
the path along your way.
May His purposes,
and plans for your life
help you to overcome
all your inner strife.
May God’s strength,
you daily pursue
may His tender mercy
help to empower you.
May your mind find,
His peace and calm
may His Word be used
as your healing balm.
May you seek God,
with all your mind and heart
may you find His mercy
upon each day’s new start!
~~~~~~~~
Lamentations 3:22-23
“It is of the Lord’s mercies
that we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning:
great is thy faithfulness.”
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In perfect peace,
God, you keep me
whenever my mind
is stayed on Thee.
For when it roams,
to places dark
everything appears
so bleak and stark.
Restful peace,
God, in you I find
to put to ease
my worried mind.
For when it wanders,
from You far away
my trust too drifts
aimlessly astray.
In perfect peace,
my mind is kept
when God my heart . . .
by Your calm is swept!
~~~~~~~~
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in
perfect peace, whose mind
is stayed on thee: because
he trusteth in thee.
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Autumn brings to the soul relief,
as hot Summer days slip to an end
God sent the season for weary hearts
to restore, repair and mend.
Unlike the Autumn trees,
that shed their changing leaves
God sent the season for failing hearts
to adhere, embrace and cleave.
Just as with the Autumn winds,
there comes a refreshing rain
God sent the season for fraying hearts
to increase, grow and gain.
The Autumn sun is slow to climb,
and dips earlier into the night
God sent the season for sleepy hearts
to rise, shine and awake in His light.
God gave to us the Autumn season,
so we could have a respite and rest
for it is the season for our beset souls
to see how much we are truly blessed!
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Psalm 16:9
“Therefore my heart is glad,
and my glory rejoiceth:
my flesh also shall rest
in hope.”
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When upset and troubled,
with all of the daily stress
cry out unto the Lord . . .
and He will surely bless.
No matter where you’re at,
no matter how close or far
cry out unto the Lord . . .
and He’ll go to where you are.
When your overwhelmed
by the storms all around
cry out unto the Lord . . .
and He won’t let you down.
No matter how deep the water,
no matter how low the tide
cry out unto the Lord . . .
and He’ll be right at your side.
For Jesus is your High Tower,
the Rock that is higher
who promises to lift us out
from under all the mire!
~~~~~~~~~
Psalm 61:2
“From the end of the earth
will I cry unto thee,
when my heart
is overwhelmed:
lead me to the rock
that is higher than I.”
Psalm 69:14
Deliver me out of the mire,
and let me not sink: let me
be delivered from them that
hate me, and out of the
deep waters.
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CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann 
