Saturday, February 06, 2010
Through troubled times
When I'm alone and the light slowly fades
Cold with the night closing in
I know the shadow of almighty wings
Lord won't you send them again
Lord send your angels to watch over me
I'm so afraid of the dark
Lord send your angels to watch over me
Wrap me in sheltering arms
Shield me, Keep me
Hold me safe in your arms
Lord send your angels to watch over me
Wrap me in sheltering arms
Sometimes the child inside of me cries
With fears of the dangers unknown
And questions with answers I can't seem to find
Then you send your angels to meLord send your angels to watch over me
I'm so afraid of the dark
Lord send your angels to watch over me
Wrap me in sheltering arms
Shield me, Keep me
Hold me safe in your arms
Lord send your angels to watch over me
Wrap me in sheltering arms
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The past week has been the worst week of my life, the deepest valley I've ever walked through, the hardest path of God's will I'll probably ever have to choose. But, it's also been the week I've grown closest to our God. If we lean on Him, through the troubled times, we can grow. Even in the darkest night, grace and hope surround us. As we cry out to God for that peace that passes all understanding, angels close in around us. Then Jesus comes near, wraps his arms around us and says, "It's okay, dear child. I am here. Remember, my ways are higher than your ways. Wait upon Me, and I'll renew your strength. You'll mount up with wings like the eagles. Just wait. Trust in me, and I'll direct your paths." Yes, waiting on and trusting in His plan can be so hard, so scary... but Jesus is love, and His word tells us that perfect love casts out all fear. It's amazing the strength we can lean on, the mercy we have all around us. Serving God can be so hard at times, but we know that He knows best, and He loves us, His children. The Word says His plans for us are good and will give us hope.
Angels, love, peace, strength, direction, grace, hope... how wonderfully our God provides.
