"I know How"
I felt so alone in the darkness
It seemed so hopeless and long
The night that took me by surprise
The night without a song
My mind unleashed such terror
The thoughts and fears were there
Surrounded by 'what if's' and the 'could be's'
I anguished and laid my soul bare
He stood beside me, unhindered
by my battle so fierce and so strong
His Hand touched me with His power
He said "I've been here all along"
I lifted my eyes to behold Him
In the night when I could not see
But His Presence overpowered my darkness
His strong peace was His Light for me!
He reminded me of other such nights
When I gave Him all that was dear
My life, my family so precious
Exchanging His love for my fear
He said, "Do you think I am poor
In keeping the gifts given to Me?
Your greatest treasures on earth
Now rest in a Hand you can't see
My Hand now holds all you value
You gave me what you aren't to hold
Will you trust Me to be a good steward
To take care of the sheep in My fold?
You'll never be ashamed or disappointed
When you deposit your life in Me
I know how to take care of your loved ones
And all things in your darkness - I see.
(Written 1/1/09 by Jeannine Wight
for Deanna Mather) If you would know the power of God,
Just take Him at His Word;
Be not dismayed if faith is small,
But trust "Thus saith the Lord."—D. De Haan
*A little faith can dispel big fears.*
"God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a
sound mind." ~2 Timothy 1:7~
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."~Philippians 4:6-8
"He who dwells in the shelter of
the Most High will rest in the shadow
of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He
is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in
whom I trust." Surely he will save you from
the fowler's snare and from the deadly
pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night,nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand"
~Psalm 91:1-7~
I know not, but God knows; Oh, blessed rest from fear!
All my unfolding days
To Him are plain and clear. —Flint*To conquer your fears, surrender them to the Lord.*
Ask God for good judgment and courage to face unexpected events;
To follow the teachings of Scripture
Is the best, most effective defense. —Hess*Courage is fear that has said its prayers.*
"Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord." — J. I. Packer
