God's Will

I know not by what methods rare,
But this I know; God answers prayer.
I know not if the blessing sought
Will come in just the guise I thought.
I leave my prayer to Him alone,
Whose will is wiser than my own.

Eliza M. Hickok

New Every Morning

Yes, "new every morning,"
though we may awake,
Our hearts with old sorrow
beginning to ache;
With old work unfinished
when night stayed our hand;
With new duties waiting,
unknown and unplanned;
With old care still pressing,
to fret and to vex;
With new problems rising,
our minds to perplex;
In ways long familiar,
in paths yet untrod;
Oh, new every morning
the mercies of God!
His faithfulness fails not,
it meets each new day;
New guidance for every
new step of the way;
New grace for new trials,
new trust for old fears;
New patience for bearing
the wrongs of the years;
New strength for new burdens,
new courage for old;
New faith for whatever
the day may unfold;
As fresh for each need
as the dew on the sod;
Oh, new every morning
the mercies of God!
~
Annie Johnson Flint

Resting

Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power
Thou hast made me whole.
Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart -
Satisfies its deepest longings,
Meets, supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed!

- Jean Sophia Pigott

Jesus' Little Lamb

I am Jesus' little lamb,
Ever glad at heart I am;
For my Shepherd gently guides me,
Knows my need, and well provides me,
Loves me every day the same,
Even calls me by my name.
- Henrietta Hayn, 1778

Lord, Give Us...

Strength for the journey
Protection for the way
Light for the path
And grace for the day

Comfort in your presence
Peace in the night
Endurance for the climbing
Until home is in sight

Purpose In Prayer

Yesterday evening in church we had a discussion on a book by E.M Bounds called the Purpse of Prayer. We were discussing chapter 5 and I found it very powerful and convicting.
I was pleased to find the book online this morning. If you would like to read it, you can find it here.
It isn't something you can read lightly and it will take more than one reading most likely. Also it has some pretty dated words in it but still very much worth your time.
It amazes me how the church really hasn't changed much. This was written in the 1800's I believe but we still struggle with some of the same internal issues.
Let me know what you think.

The Greatest Love of All

Oh the Passion, Oh the wonder,
of the fiery love of Christ.
King of Glory on the altar.
Perfect lamb of sacrifice.
Who are we that He would love us?
Who but He would give His life?
Oh the Passion, Oh the wonder,
of the fiery love of Christ.
Oh the wisdom, Oh the wonder,
of the power of the cross.
Love so rare no words could tell it.
Life himself has died for us.
Who are we that He would save us?
Crucified to give us life.
Oh the wisdom, Oh the wonder,
Of the power of the cross
-Sheila Walsh
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1 John 3:1
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When you read about God’s love, do you find it easier to believe it’s for everyone else but you? It’s for you. It’s all for you.
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1 John 4:9-10
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"Our Father’s love is deeper and wilder than we typically imagine”- Dudley J. Delffs
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Mark 12:29-31
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You are cherished and loved by the ultimate lover!
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Jeremiah 31:3
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The greatest need in the world today is love…more love for each other and more love for God above!
-Helen Steiner Rice
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John 15:9
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Love has its source in God. For love is the very essence of His being.
-K. Arthur
God IS love.
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Lyrics to The Love of God by Frederick M. Lehman, 1917
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1 John 4:16-19
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Lyrics to O Love That Will Not Let Me Go by George Matteson, 1882
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Romans 5:8
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A five year old child-
"God could have used magic words to make the nails fall off the cross but he didn’t. That’s love”
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Romans 8:35-39
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God’s Whispered Voice-
I love you
I love you
I love you
I see you as you are and I love you
I always have
I always will
No matter what
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John 15:12-13
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When you smile, I share your joy
When you are hurting, I ache for you
When you laugh, I delight in you
When you fall, I will lift you up
And when you look at me,
You will see how deeply I love you.
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Ephesians 2:4-5
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You love me again today, Lord?
Where do you find this love?
Is there no depth to the well that is you?
There is no depth to the well of need that is in me.
So I come again and again and again and again
Fresh water pours over me, washes me, and restores
the battered places.
Battered by the choices I have made
And the roles that I have played.
I worship you,
Fount of never-ending love,
God of this outrageous love,
I worship you !
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Song of Solomon 2:10-11