When I think I’m goin’ under, part the waters Lord

When I feel the waves around me, calm the sea

When I cry for help, oh hear me Lord

And hold out your hand

Touch my life, still the raging storm in me.

Knowing you love me, helps me face another day

Hearing your footsteps, drives the doubts and fears away

And in the night of my life, I see the promise of day

Here is my hand, show me the way.

An old song, powerful words, I needed them.

Additional strength:

Psalm 27:14

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

 ”Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Need more? Read Psalm 121

…calm the sea.

I am thankful to be a child of God.  Especially during times of heartache.  Mostly because I have no words really that can truly comfort, but God’s words are always right -  God’s words are always true.  God’s words are always appropriate.  I am drawn to His word sometimes with a frantic thirst to quench the hurt that is going on around me.  These past few weeks have been intense for needing to hear from God, through His word!  I pray that the words He gave me have been soothing…

…to my friend whose Mom went to be with Jesus on Monday morning in the early morning hours.

…to my friend whose trying desperately to reach out to a couple in their church whose baby was born without a brain and only lived a few hours.

…to my own heart that is facing blips of extreme overwhelming-ness as I am in a busy season and sometimes feel like I can’t keep ahead of all the details.

…to my friend whose heart was feeling betrayed.

…to my friend whose greatest desire right now is to be able to have a baby.

…to my friends who are working so hard to honor the Lord and keep their ministry moving forward while the economy continues to shred dreams.

…to my friend who is still waiting to know about his job situation.

Again, I’m thankful to be God’s child. I’m not wise, but HE is.  I don’t know what to say so often, but He’s already said it!   The longer I live the more deeply I feel the need for walking closely beside Him!  Thanks, Father, for always knowing just what to show me in your Word!

Psalm 27 – The Message Version

A David Psalm

 ¹ Light, space, zest— that’s God!
   So, with him on my side I’m fearless,
      afraid of no one and nothing.

 ² When vandal hordes ride down
      ready to eat me alive,
   Those bullies and toughs
      fall flat on their faces.

 ³ When besieged,
      I’m calm as a baby.
   When all hell breaks loose,
      I’m collected and cool.

 ⁴ I’m asking God for one thing,
      only one thing:
   To live with him in his house
      my whole life long.
   I’ll contemplate his beauty;
      I’ll study at his feet.

 ⁵ That’s the only quiet, secure place
      in a noisy world,
   The perfect getaway,
      far from the buzz of traffic.

 ⁶ God holds me head and shoulders
      above all who try to pull me down.
   I’m headed for his place to offer anthems
      that will raise the roof!
   Already I’m singing God-songs;
      I’m making music to God.

 ^7-9 Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs:
      ”Be good to me! Answer me!”
   When my heart whispered, “Seek God,”
      my whole being replied,
   ”I’m seeking him!”
      Don’t hide from me now!

 ^9-10 You’ve always been right there for me;
      don’t turn your back on me now.
   Don’t throw me out, don’t abandon me;
      you’ve always kept the door open.
   My father and mother walked out and left me,
      but God took me in.

 ^11-12 Point me down your highway, God;
      direct me along a well-lighted street;
      show my enemies whose side you’re on.
   Don’t throw me to the dogs,
      those liars who are out to get me,
      filling the air with their threats.

 ^13-14 I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodness
      in the exuberant earth.
   Stay with God!
      Take heart. Don’t quit.
   I’ll say it again:
      Stay with God.