Burdens Shared - Re-Posted

When I was hurt, someone stepped in

To help me ease the pain,
And when, in fear, I wandered lost,
They led home again.
 
I saw the sorrow in her eyes,
The grief that bore her down,
And I reached out to lift her up
So that she wouldn’t drown.
 
She then stepped up to comfort him
When he was all alone,
She held his hand til he could stand
Upright and on his own.
 
We each look out for those in need
And do what we can do;
We seek to ease their burdened lives
Because He asked us to. 

Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

When In the Flood - Re-Posted

When troubles rise around me, Lord,

I call to You in fear.
I need to know You hear my call
And that you’re somewhere near.
 
But when the world is going great
And I’m not in distress,
I find I that reaching out to You
Seems to happen much less.
 
So if this current round of floods
Is Your reach out to me,
Then please know Lord, I’m listening,
And most attentively.
 
I thank You that You took the time
To rustle up a squall,
I’m sorry that I made You wait
Til floods broke loose to call.
 
Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Many thanks to AC for catching this great shot in Nisqually Flats and sharing it with us!

Rest In Him - Re-Posted

The psalm says my soul rests in Him,

And I know this is true,
For when I feel battered and tossed
He’s there to see me through.
The peace that comes from knowing Him,
From living in His hand,
Is something you must live yourself
Before you understand.
Now you may choose to fight alone,
Until your hopes grow dim,
But if you call out, He’ll be there.
Let your soul rest in Him.
 
Psalm 62:5
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

A Willing Spirit - Re-Posted

My future lies beyond the dawn,

So I must rise and go.
Though, where my steps will take me next,
I still don’t rightly know.
 
I know the path will not be smooth
Beneath my weary feet,
But I know that walking with Him
Will make the journey sweet.
 
For He will lift my spirits up,
He’ll dry each tear I cry,
Until I’m strong enough, again,
To hold my own head high.
 
So I will rise up in the dawn
And wiped my tear stained face,
Then I will step out willingly,
With God setting my pace.
 
Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

This Crazy Life - Re-Posted

I’m glad to have reflection time

At the end of the day.
I’d planned on getting so much done,
But life got in the way.
 
A little chaos, bits of joy,
With lots of laughs thrown in
Can make a day most would call lost
Into a thrilling win.
 
It seems I worked the whole day long
With so much left to do,
But still I came home feeling good
For all I did get through.
 
So I will take the quiet time
At the end of this day
And thank God for the crazy life
That He has sent my way.