A prayer from Thomas ?† Kempis:
Write thy blessed name, O Lord, upon my heart, there to remain so indelibly engraven, that no prosperity, no adversity shall ever move me from the love. Be thou to me a strong tower of defence, a comforter in tribulation, a deliverer in distress, a very present help in trouble, and a guide to heaven through the many temptations and dangers of this life. Amen.
A Psalm from the sons of Korah:
God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes, or the mountains fall into the sea, even if the oceans roar and foam, or the mountains shake at the raging sea. (Psalm 46:1-3 NCV)
A song from Mirian Webster and Hillsongs:
I will bless the Lord forever
I will trust Him at all times
He has delivered me from all fear
He has set my feet upon a rock
I will not be moved
And I’ll say of the LordYou are my shield, my strength
My portion, deliverer
My shelter, strong tower
My very present help in time of needWhom have I in heaven but You
There’s none I desire beside You
You have made me glad
And I’ll say of the LordYou are my shield, my strength
My portion, deliverer
My shelter, strong tower
My very present help in time of need
A closing benediction:
May the Almighty, all capable, ever-present God guide you through your work and ministry today.
Randy Wray
May 24th, 2005 at 11:56 am
As the school year draws to a close and every day, heck, every MINUTE is a challenge…those are awesome words.
Our worlds can be shaken by some of the most insignificant things. Not earthquakes or tidal waves but sometimes just words, or circumstance. My own world-shaking events at the moment include senioritis, final grades, a lingering cold, an overflowing toilet, and an engine light.
Thanks for putting it all in perspective this morning.
May 27th, 2005 at 7:44 pm
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to the throne thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore God’s praises sing.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.
By Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847.
One of my best hymns.