Take a Rest Today....

We've covered a lot of ground lately, and I feel like some of us could use a moment or two of rest. I know that some are facing real battles, and some are quite discouraged.  I myself have some unspoken prayer requests that are concernling me, and I need to fully give these to God, for He can solve those problems that I can't fix.

Take a moment and read these verses, and then click on the video to listen to the song. I hope that this blesses your heart and encourages you today.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. 

Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Romans 8:38-39
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Take a Rest!

We've had some pretty intense weeks of study lately, and I wanted to give you a chance to rest. I'd like to encourage you to scroll back through some of our recent posts, and refresh your memory of what we have discussed.
Also refresh yourself with some prayer and thanksgiving times with our Father. Have a blessed weekend, and we'll resume our studies on Monday . . .

Here's the first verse of a lovely old hymn to start your restful time:

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Friday's post - A rest upon the way

This has been a pretty intense week of study . . . I feel like I should finish bandaging my own toes and then pass the box along.
I've received instruction this week, and blessings, too. I hope that somehow you have been blessed as well.
In the coming weeks and months there may be times when I will be unable to post every day -- I ask in advance for your understanding and prayers. I will do my best to be with you each day.

I'm not a stick in the mud when it comes to music -- I can appreciate and be moved by the contemporary songs as well as the older ones. I do have special favorites among the old hymns, and I thought I would share this one with you. If you would like to hear a new adaptation of this hymn, I have embedded it below the lyrics.

Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand,
The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land;
A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way,
From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.

Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me;
And from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess;
The wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.

I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face;
Content to let the world go by to know no gain or loss,
My sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross.