Thursday, March 21, 2013

You Meet Us in Our Mourning

As I was contemplating what to write--longing to write something of worth, these lyrics began to softly penetrate the silence of my small living room.


There is strength within the sorrow, There is beauty in our tears
You meet us in our mourning, With a love that casts out fear

You are working in our waiting, Sanctifying us
When beyond our understanding, You're teaching us to trust


Your plans are still to prosper, You have not forgotten us
You're with us in the fire and the flood
Faithful forever, Perfect in love
You are sovereign over us

You are wisdom unimagined, Who could understand your ways
Reigning high above the heavens, Reaching down in endless grace
Youʼre the Lifter of the lowly, Compassionate and kind
You surround and You uphold me, Your promises are my delight


Even what the enemy means for evil
You turn it for our good, You turn it for our good and for your glory

His faithfulness is astounding.  His love--immeasurable.  On a day where discouragement is plentiful and uncertainty lurks close by--He remains, unmoving.  

Oh God, hold me near.  Might I rest in your presence.  Oh that I might dwell in You.  Might I drink deeply of your abiding love.  Oh that my life would glorify You and bring You praise.  In life, in death, in joy, in sorrow--might I find my life hidden deeply in You.




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