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Monday, October 7, 2024

Stayed on Thee


Isa.26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee

'Now what? Now how?',
my heart seemed to cry this morning
as I thought of Les and his family,
 post-wedding-prep flurry and distraction
Pre-everything that yet remains to be...
(for all of us)
'Now What? Now how?!' I cried
for everyone suffering ongoing sorrow
...and the verse above ministered to my cry
and comforted me 
May it comfort you too.




‘Mind stayed on Thee’ what confidence hope’s careworn courage finds
What peace anoints grief’s wounds, that God, so rich in mercy binds
What comfort cheers life’s ups and downs, where this world’s troubles groan
What joy (in spite of Sorrow) crowns the gape of the Unknown

‘Mind stayed on Thee’ Thy word is truth; faith’s footing held secure
Trustworthy for both aged and youth, armour for rich and poor
Though generations rise and fall like waves upon a sea
Thy Word abides through all of time and all eternity

‘Mind stayed on Thee’ no substitute can console or appease
No mortal merit can compute what God alone decrees
Ah, Heaven’s earthly ordinance nothing can overthrow
Able, in every circumstance to conquer every foe

‘Mind stayed on Thee’, hope’s sure anchor where tempests roar and toss
How trustworthy is He who bore the horror of the cross
Who knew no sin but became sin, each sinner to atone
Savior and Redeemer, amen. Death and hell overthrown

‘Mind stayed on Thee’, no sweeter solace can our spirits find
No purer peace, God’s purpose is compassionate and kind
Though oft misunderstood, until with humble mind renewed
We yield and trust Love’s perfect will with awestruck gratitude

© Janet Martin

And I will pray the Father, 
and he shall give you another Comforter, 
that he may abide with you for ever;
John 14:16

I have told you these things,
 so that in me you may have peace.
 In this world you will have trouble.
 But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jesus~
John 16:33






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