But it's the one Jesus got, on the cross.
He went from
Father, why have You forsaken me?
to
Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.
I
know that I am falling fast,
and
it seems I can’t be cured,
But
I shall make the moments last,
and
to the end I’ll have endured.
This
is not some sobbing tragedy,
for
we live in shadow of the Fall,
and
death shall come for you and me,
but
Christ, He died to save us all.
I
hold to what the Good Book says,
that
God’s mission was completed
over
those grim and glorious days,
at the
end of which, death was defeated.
The
pain is fierce, but it’s transitory,
and
it writes not ‘finis’ to my story.
Music from Phil Wickham, with This Is Amazing Grace.
Thanks to Carol Ashby, Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart is back on Kindle, and will be available in paperback soon.
Friends are everything. I couldn't have done it.
Marley, the canine waif from Afghanistan, whom WE helped save, has a Facebook page! Please drop by to see how happy he is today.
Below are my recent releases on Kindle -please excuse their presence in the body of the blog. I haven't the energy to get them up as 'buttons' in the sidebar. You can click on the covers to go to the Amazon links.
Thanks for this reminder that healing comes in various forms ... and the one we crave most is not always the most needed.
ReplyDeleteBless you, Barbara, and the lads this afternoon, friend.
Linda, I'm starting to figure that it's what God needs from us that rules.
DeleteAnd He may need a lot.
Blessings back from all of us (and my newfound Service Mouse, who went from feral to a faithful little friend).
Andrew, your poem is full of truth. I'm so sorry you are failing fast. You have been such a blessing to me and many others. May God wrap you and Barb in His loving arms and draw you close, giving comfort and peace. Love and hugs to you both!
ReplyDeleteGayl, God is here, and though things go from bad to worse, I am not alone.
DeleteLove and hugs back!
Never, never give up. We need your encouragement and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteJan, I won't quit. First, on principle, and second, beacuse I'm having WAY too much fun.
DeleteJust dyin' to live large!