Because in each day, no matter how dark or how long, there is a praise to be found. Sometimes our hearts are too weary or too frightened to voice them, but our souls cry out to God... and He is there.
It ain’t no bed of roses, Lord,
This life You’ve given me,
But I rejoice in You each day
For the bright blooms I see.
Sweet, fragrant buds of joy,
And fresh patience in bright array
When thorns tend to annoy.
Amazes and delights.
I find I’m often overwhelmed
By all the wondrous sights.
But You have given me
A life, a garden filled with grace,
Blooming abundantly!
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has
come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
He calls us all to walk with Him
And in His Word remain,
But many prefer their own way,
And, His calling, disdain.
And walk as He commands,
Will find the peace for which they long
Rests in His loving hands.
From all our pain and fear,
We find when we turn back to Him,
Who loves and holds us dear.
That truth I have long known,
But I’ve seen how, trusting in Him,
Both hope and peace have grown.
Of all that might go wrong,
I listen to His Word instead
And, with faith growing strong,
I pray that those still wandering
Turn back before too long.
You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look
about you and take your rest in safety.
I called to You in my worry,
I asked for Your advice.
I knew that if I just listened
You’d speak, clear and precise.
And here I stand tonight,
Not sure if it’s better or worse,
But I’m sure it was right.
I give those up to You,
For, often there’s nothing that I
Alone can really do.
You know what I can’t see.
Your understanding far exceeds
What I might think should be.
That I lacked yesterday.
I’m grateful that I’m learning, Lord,
To listen when I pray.
He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word
of God and obey it.”
I call upon the Lord, my King,
The God who formed the stars,
Who healed the sins of all mankind
And bore for us the scars.
To cry out for Your grace,
For one who knows You, but is lost,
In need of Your embrace.
For one who needs healing,
Too many sorrows, born too long,
Without the peace You bring.
For one who shares Your Word.
Despite the dangers he will face,
He speaks what must be heard.
The God who formed the stars,
Who healed the sins of all mankind
And bore for us the scars.
To thank You for the love
And for the mercy You pour out
From heaven up above.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great
is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far
has he removed our transgressions from us.
A broken heart, a broken world,
And nothing I can do
To make it any better, Lord,
Except give it to You.
But clouds come rushing in
To block my view and steal my hope
That light will ever win.
When all that I cling to
Is Your promise that You are near,
That promise remains true.
My tears and my despair
To You, Lord, in full trust and faith,
You heard me and my prayer.
And offered me a view
Of the unending light of life
That’s burning bright in You.
To give me a brief peak
Of what lies beyond these dark days.
Yours is the Light I seek.
To block You from my sight,
But I’ll hold to the truth I’ve seen;
Your Light is shining bright.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has
not overcome it.
Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in
heart.
My heart is filled with peace tonight,
My mind rests and is still,
For I know all heaven and earth
Still move within Your will.
And fill the day with light,
Then it reflects back Your glory
As it moves toward night.
An even wilder day.
Yet I held on hoping I’d find
Some rest along the way.
Be still and call Your name.
That’s when I heard You remind me,
Your peace was mine to claim.
This evening’s filled with peace,
And I can rest, as the sun sets,
Knowing it will not cease.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the
knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
This gorgeous moment of peace is another blessing from ATF.
Oh Lord, I watch the storms roll by,
The raging winds abound.
Yet I will stand strong, undeterred,
Within the faith I’ve found.
As they demand of me,
But I’ve seen Your truth in my life.
That’s all I need to see.
Nothing I’d rather do
Than walk this path, ride out the storms,
And hold in faith to You.
Before its winds subside,
But I will still be standing here,
When those storm winds have died.
Be strong, live not in fear!
The Lord, your God, has called you His
And He is ever near.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do
not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go.
I woke up grumpy this morning
And wishing I could sleep,
But I had chores I had to do
And promises to keep.
That didn’t work just so,
I even snarled at a car
That was moving too slow.
Remind me of the grace
That I’d received and now should share
To others in my place.
And the heart that formed them.
Our words reflect what our hearts hold,
And mine were harsh and grim.
And asked You to help me
To find the heart I’ll need today,
Then be who I should be.
And find each loving word
That I would rather hear from me,
Than those I’d said and heard.
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door
of my lips.
This wonderful photo of an owl watching us is a blessing from TWT and beautiful Wyoming!
Each night my final prayer has been
Please guard me while I sleep.
I know that it’s a wasted prayer,
For I am Yours to keep.
You’ve promised us Your love endures,
Your mercies will not fail,
And I can sleep without worry
That Your grace will prevail.
By the end of each day,
Your mercies are renewed each dawn
And always on display.
Your love has not failed me.
I have no need to pray for grace,
It’s mine abundantly.
In thanks, not in request.
Your faithfulness is enduring,
By faith in You, I’m blessed.
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for
his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your
faithfulness.
Each day the world brings some new pain,
Struggle or frustration
That often leaves me overwhelmed,
Doubting how to go on.
Don’t give up in dismay.
I brace myself for what is next,
What life’s sending my way.
I hear You remind me
That I can take refuge in You,
You’re always there with me.
But I won’t fight alone.
I’ll have the shelter of Your grace,
Stronger than steel or stone.
If I walk by Your side.
You are my refuge and my strength,
In You my hopes reside!
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares
for those who trust in him,