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The sun pushing back the fog

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You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; Psalm 16:11 ESV

Sometimes I awaken in the morning,
still groggy from troubling dream,
I remember my joy is in Jesus.
God’s love sent to redeem.
I quiet my soul with Your mercy,
Innocence renewed by Your grace.
I silence the accuser with Your promise,
You’re with me in all the trials I face.
You will never leave nor forsake.
Hell’s claim on my soul You destroy.
Your goodness and kindness surround me,
In Your presence is fullness of joy.

I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. Isaiah 61:10 NLT

Tranquil Thought

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Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV

Oh, how wonderful the thought,
Jesus cares for me.
I can cast all my troubles on Him,
because He cares for me.
He wants me to humbly bring my worries to Him.
For Jesus truly cares.
No matter what happens
I hold onto this marvelous certainty—
Jesus loves and cares for me.
Oh! How good is that?

Growing Old

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When I thought, “My foot is slipping,” 
your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. 
When the cares of my heart are many, 
your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:18-19 ESV

In elder years I begin to fret.
Forgetting things makes me upset.
Is this normal, a mind that’s blurry,
or do I have cause for greater worry?

I forget the date and peoples names.
I forget instructions to children’s games.
In my angst I lose my sight,
that Jesus is with me through the night.

I’m tempted to fear what may be.
Angry at God for the hardship I see.
Feelings takeover and hide the truth—
I must rely on His strength as I lose my youth.

Thankfully He’s numbered the days that groan,
and holds my hand to guide me home.
Amazing grace from above,
Embraced forever in unfailing love.

Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD. Psalm 32:10 NLT

All Creation Rejoice

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Do not hide Your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love. Psalm 143:7-8

I hear God’s unfailing love in the singing of His birds.
I see Your unfailing love in the Autumn colors.
I smell Your unfailing love in the scent of the pines after a rain.
I know Your unfailing love in the promise that Your Spirit is always with me.
I rejoice with all creation for Your unfailing love.