~ The struggle before the calm, The choppy waters before the smooth sail. ~ We’ve all heard about the calm before the storm, But there’s also the dismal moment before the victory dance. The darkness inside the tunnel, Before the fresh air and sunlight refresh your soul. There’s the trials and hard times, Before the […]
~ Coming to the end of the storm, There may be one final zest of wind. Trying to dissuade you from carrying on, Making you want to give in. ~ But if you hold on; the storm, it will end. I know it feels like it’s taking forever. But changing seasons are promised until the
~ The saints of old Faced trials similar to the ones faced today They scarcely had the encouragement of others Yet they managed to pave the way ~ Their faith was tested As they were asked to believe The seemingly impossible needs That God said He would meet ~ They went without food They were
~ It matters not what men may say Be it yeah, or be it nay Jesus is the only way ~ The way to joy, the way to peace The way to life that shall not cease Guaranteed entry to the heavenly feast ~ This life we now live is oh so brief Yet many
~ O my God, my King on high From Your presence, none can hide In times of troubles or in peace Your goodness shall never cease ~ You’re my God, my friend, my guide The One in Whom all hope resides Even when things look bleak Your face O Lord, will I seek ~ My
~ The God we serve is mighty and well able Never caught wringing His Hands Trying to come up with new plans ~ The God we serve is faithful and stable Never caught in a stew Wondering what next to do ~ The God we serve is real, not a fable Never slumbers, never sleeps
~ A rod stretched out over the Red Sea (Exodus 14:16) Can get the job done. Five smooth stones and a sling (1 Samuel 17:40) Can get the job done. A great shout after six days of silence (Joshua 6:20) Can get the job done. A new jawbone of a donkey (Judges 15:15) Can get
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~ The blessing in disguise, Is the blessing you don’t recognize, It’s the blessing you try to rebuke, Pray away, command to leave, at first sight. ~ It’s the blessing that isn’t obviously labelled, Not nicely packaged with ribbons and bows. It’s the blessing that requires some effort, It’s the blessing that initially looks undesirable.
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~ I didn’t go into this battle alone Though it looked like I did It looked like the odds were against me But really, God was for me ~ When I couldn’t see Him, He was right there He allowed certain trials to come So others could see through my situation A demonstration of His
~ I know we all want to get our names in the hall of fame. To sign autographs, perform solos, And not share the credits. ~ I know we all want the world to know who we are; We are talented, We are expressive, We are to be loved. ~ I know we all want
