1 Pet.5:6-9 NIV
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand,
that he may lift you up in due time.
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
8 Be alert and of sober mind.
Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour.
9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith,
because you know that the family of believers
throughout the world
is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Any good we receive,
Any good we give
Is possible only
because of God's faithful goodness first!
Ps. 119:67-72
Before I was afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.
You are good, and do good;
Teach me Your statutes.
The proud have forged[k] a lie against me,
But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.
Their heart is [l]as fat as grease,
But I delight in Your law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
The law of Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.
Between what was, and waits
Today unfolds faith’s due
Where joys and sorrows rush dawn's gates
Where trial’s tests pursue...
This life is not carefree
Beneath Refinement’s rod
Happiness grants no guarantee
Unless/until we trust in/yield to God
Between what was, and waits
Today unfolds faith’s due
Where joys and sorrows rush dawn's gates
Where trial’s tests pursue
God, in each hour of need
Attends humility
He grants us power to proceed
Where life is not carefree
So then, press on, assured
For we are not alone
As we face cares not yet endured
And battles not yet won
If God is on our side
Defeat will not prevail
For He is near; his truths abide
His purpose will not fail
His loving kindness hears
Devotion’s agony
Beneath refinement’s rod appears
An angel of mercy
…and faith is overjoyed
What God deigns, we will do
As we, cast down but not destroyed
Faith and courage renew
For life is not carefree
Where sin’s consequence pains
God’s love, proven at Calvary
Still faithfully sustains
Author of earth and Heaven
Love oft must suffer loss
With every care, Thy grace is given
To help us bear its cross
We thank Thee, faithful Lord/God above
For Thou art good always
Though life is not carefree, Thy Word/Thy love
Anoints our souls/goals with praise
Janet Martin
I don't often come on Facebook and see you, but this was an amazing devotional to my day. Thank you for sharing your talent. God Bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank-you for your kind words and God bless you too <3 To Him be all the glory forever and ever.
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