For Our Slew Of Need

 this poem was inspired by a slew of prayer requests in my in-box this morning

 for the slew of man's needs.

Below, a handful of verses from a Book full of Truth!
 
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed,
 a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, 
an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength 
and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. 
For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, O people; 
pour out your hearts before Him.
 God is our refuge. 
Selah

Psalm 81:1
Sing for joy to God our strength; 
make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, 
to all who call out to Him in truth.

For our help in times of trouble

For our laughter and our tear

For the place where courage struggles

God our Father, You are here

For hope’s hunger and its heartbreak

For the mountain and the vale

For your love that does not forsake

Father-God, Your Name we hail

For the deep waters and shallow

For the battle and the drill

For the place where faith would wallow

Your Voice whispers, Peace, be still

For the days of health and sickness

For the way we cannot see

For the grace that keeps and quickens

God our Father, We thank Thee

For the promise of Your presence

For the testaments of faith

For Your Word to cheer and strengthen

Father-God, we lift our praise

For You, forever and ever

Are in full, perfect control

You hold the sickle that severs

Breath of life from deathless soul

For that Hour's preparation

Let us labour in Thy grace

Until Triumph's celebration

God our Father, face to face 

© Janet Martin