For Such a Time as This

Happy August! 

And day dawns,

 and seeds brim; 

earth’s fulness like a song...

Proclaiming the goodness of Him to whom all things belong...

It so easy to weigh attitudes and replies/choices 

on the scale of circumstance rather than consequence!

Quick fixes and instant-gratification

 are often not wise or lasting fixes or healthy-habit honing!

God, grant us wisdom and discretion through your Word!

Phil.1:9-11

And this is my prayer: 

that your love may abound more and more 

in knowledge and depth of insight,

  so that you may be able to discern what is best 

and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 

 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—

to the glory and praise of God.

I love listening to this song, esp. in the morning!

Still, Still with Thee

  

Wherever we are today, whatever the circumstance,

for such a time as this God equips us through His Spirit and His Word!

‘For such a time as this’ God puts us where we are

Sin’s consequence leaves much amiss; still, Love tips mercy’s jar

And day dawns, and seeds brim; earth’s fulness like a song

Proclaiming the goodness of Him to whom all things belong

God, rich in mercy reigns! How safe our hope in Him

Whose everlasting Truth sustains the Light that cannot dim

Though dark the days may be, where trouble takes its toll

And subtle is the enemy of faith that makes us whole

The best and worst of days confirm His promises

Mercy moves in mysterious ways to try man’s faithfulness

Poetic, pious phrase is not worship’s Great Price

Beyond our mortal gaze He weighs the fruit of sacrifice

‘For such a time as this’ God grants His steadfast Word

To anchor hope in promises that cannot be deterred

Goodness and mercy still follow us all our days

‘For such a time as this’ God will not fail in all He says

© Janet Martin

Esther 4:14

For if you remain silent at this time, 

relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place,

 but you and your father’s family will perish.

 And who knows but that you have come to your royal position 

for such a time as this?”

I also love this song, a go-to when discouragements press!

God Will Take Care of You