In an hour of gloom
Or on a day of hope
God’s comfort carries us
When we feel alone
In the darkest hour
Or on the brightest day
God’s comfort covers us
When we pause to pray.
~ wlm
Whatever the weather, prayer makes things better.
It’s not in myself
I rely on for safety
But in the power of God’s love
Who is always with me
It’s not in others
I find shield from fear
But in the depth of God’s love
Who is always near.
~ wlm
Listen to your lives for the sound of him. Search even in the darkness for the light and the love and the life because they are there also, and we are known each one by name.
– Frederick Buechner
For the sake of His glory
God guides us down the path
Of love and righteousness
With a joy that lasts and lasts
For the sake of His Name
God guides us each day
Down the path of holiness
With peace that stays and stays.
~ wlm
When you’re in a dark place,
you … tend to think
you’ve been buried.
Perhaps you’ve been planted.
Bloom.
– Elisabeth Elliot
I came upon a table
Set with blood red wine
And a loaf of bread so white
I believed it was Divine
I came upon a Host
Whose kind eyes lit by fire
Burned the dross of my sin
And met my heart’s desire
I came upon a seat
Set aside for lowly me
And the Grand Host bid I stay
For all eternity.
~ wlm
How wonderfully humbling and precious it is to be invited to the Lord’s Table. Forever.
The Lord of the Dance
Knows our every step
And sees the hurt within
Each time we have wept
The Lord of the Dance
Understands the prayers
We have cried through tears
To inquire if He cares
The Lord of the Dance
Desires to take our hands
And lead us step by step
In to His perfect plans.
~ wlm
If you’d like to go deeper with Psalm 23, I invite you to read Pastor Roland Ledoux’s blog post here: Walking in Peace and Security
Thank you to Spiritual Memoirs 101 on Facebook for two of the quotes I found for this post: SpiritualMemoirs101
Here’s a link to Michele Cushatt’s wonderful talk she gave at Focus on the Family that blessed me as I walk through my own valley with the Good Shepherd: Some Rock Solid Truth to Stand On.
Do you need encouragement because you’ve recently stumbled? I humbly shared what encouraged me when I struggled with condemnation. Here’s the link: Give Thanks in Everything
I’m nosy-to-know if you have an inspiring blog post of yours or someone else’s you’d like to share?
Good Shepherd Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
Wendy, this is beautiful! I love your interpretation of Psalm 23. Your imagination helps ours to come alive and ponder on the Lords goodness to us. THANK YOU!!!! I love the quote by Elisabeth Elliot.
Thank you, dear Heidi. <3 Elisabeth Elliot's writing is challenging in a good way; it's a soul workout. Shallow faith will either drown or rise up when showered with the wisdom she shares. Blessings.
So beautiful and encouraging. God’s Word is so so precious. I am walking through a Psalm a day at the moment. Today was Psalm 33.
I was especially touched by this poem of yours…such precious truths:
I came upon a table
Set with blood red wine
And a loaf of bread so white
I believed it was Divine
I came upon a Host
Whose kind eyes lit by fire
Burned the dross of my sin
And met my heart’s desire
I came upon a seat
Set aside for lowly me
And the Grand Host bid I stay
For all eternity.
~ wlm
Thank you, dear Anna.
Psalm 33 has inspired at least one of my podcasts. And reading over it now I am encouraged by these words: In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Psalm 33:21 NIV
Trust begets joy. <3
What a lovely exposition of Psalm 23. Your photos and poems are beautiful. I love the quote from Elisabeth Elliot. It is so easy to feel you have been buried and lost.
Thank you, dear friend. Yes–oh yes–it feels like we’re buried some days. <3 Trust tells me we're not.
Wendy, I look forward to your poetry and photography. My most recent post considers Psalm 57 in connection with prayer for those in the path of a hurricane
Thank you, Michael. I read your post. This quote you shared is pertinent to our faith walk as we navigate life’s storms too: “There’s not room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear” – Hans Rosling, Factfulness, p. 103
Wendy, this is so beautiful and powerful. Not only did I enjoy the quotes you provided, but also the poetic expressions from you! And I subscribed. God bless dear friend!
Thank you, dear Karen. God bless you as you continue to share Jesus on Twitter. <3
Beautiful words, Wendy. They refreshed my soul! Peace and grace, Tammy
Thank you, dear Tammy. I’m so glad to hear that. <3 Blessings.
Thank you, Wendy, for your special way of ministering His truths to us! Blessings and love!
Thank you, dear Debbie, for stopping by. <3
I loved this so much!
Thank you, dear Theresa. <3
What a beautiful, reassuring post, Wendy.
Thank you, dear Cynthia. <3 Relying on the Reliable One is our strength.