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