My friend gave me this book for Christmas.
She cautioned that it might make me shed some tears.
It did.
But what worthwhile tears they are
as it reminded me of Rom.8:28 again,
'how God works all things together for good
to those who love Him and are called
according to his purpose.'
Sometimes, the troubled parts we see as hues of heartache blend
Are but threads in a Tapestry we cannot comprehend
How often what may seem like disappointing change of plan
Is but God's intervention anointing the will of man
As from a skein of Mercy's flax He weaves, beyond our ken
Much more than we could think to ask or think to think. Amen
***
Dear Lord, when I forget in the thick of setbacks and such
To visualize life's shimm'ring thread soft-tumbling through Your Touch
Help me remember to picture You at the shuttle where
What looks like trouble's tincture is the answer to a prayer
The Weavers Work of Art I only see in part. Lord, then
Create in me a humbler heart of childlike faith, Amen
***
Lord, when our hope is shaken by dark hues of circumstance
When one we love is taken or when courage cannot dance
Beneath the weight of waiting and creature cares that life brings
Rather than hope deflating, lift it up on eagle's wings
Because, what tests faith's valour beyond logic's acumen
May compose the key colour in Your Masterpiece. Amen
© Janet Martin
Isn't it awesome to remember God knows what we have need of
even before we ask?!
How His answers go before us all around the world in a wink!
Matt. 6:8
...your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Hymn: Since Jesus my Savior
Since Jesus my Savior from sin rescued me
Life's pathway shines brighter because I am free
No harn can befall me though foes should assail
My refuge is Jesus, his love cannot fail.
His love cannot fail. His love cannot fail.
There's no one like Jesus, his love cannot fail.
My heart overflows with a wondrous delight
For Jesus is with me by day and by night
His love ever flowing so boundless and free
It never can fail, 'tis for you and for me.
His love cannot fail. His love cannot fail.
There's no one like Jesus, his love cannot fail
There's no one like Jesus to comfort and bless
There's no one like him in the hour of distress
He knows every trial on life's upward way
His love cannot fail, 'tis a joy day by day.
His love cannot fail. His love cannot fail.
There's no one like Jesus, his love cannot fail.
Singers: Altar of Praise Chorale
Words and music: James M. Black
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